AP - The Browns waived disgruntled running back James Jackson on Tuesday to make room for a rookie on their roster.

Browns Waive RB James Jackson (AP)


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.

Desktop Linux thinks small


AP - Julie Taymor shifts crowns Friday. Having conquered Broadway with

Taymor Shifts Crowns and Moves to Met (AP)


London - This season #39;s FA Cup semifinals will be held at Cardiff #39;s Millennium Stadium, the Football Association said on Wednesday.

FA Cup semifinals to be played in Cardiff


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

Oil hits 55 dollars in electronic


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.

UPDATE 1-Symonds, Kasprowicz clinch Australia victory


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.

Japan asks Citi to end pvt banking


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.

Wi-Fi world under threat from Symbol patent


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.

Higher Ticket Prices Spur Carnival Profit


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Grocer Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. <A HREF=

Winn-Dixie Posts Loss But Sees Progress


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.

NASA: Hubble Fix Pricey, Not Guaranteed


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.

Enter your e-mail:


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.

Google steals a page from Amazon #39;s book search


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.

Moreno aids United


NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Kansas City scored two touchdowns in the game #39;s final 32 seconds to cap a wild 49-38 victory over Tennessee last night.

Chiefs top Titans in shootout


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, Netflix Close to Internet Movie Deal - Report


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

World icons Hamm, Foudy take their last kicks tonight


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.

State of Hawaii bonds sell well


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 \

AMD preps high-performance chips for desktops


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 ...

This weekend on TV, radio


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.

Airbus to Set Up Center in China Next Year


Reuters - 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.

Russian Envoy Sees Korea Nuclear Talks in Late Jan (Reuters)


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

Jeanne could leave millions without power, some for weeks


Valentino Rossi moved a step nearer his fourth world championship title with a dominant victory in the Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril today.

ROSSI CLOSES IN ON WORLD TITLE


AFP - 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.

Anwar launches bid to clear his name, return to politics (AFP)


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.

Editorial: Faint hope in Gaza


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

The Fischer defence


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.

Uncertainty Translates Into Losses


Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has ordered his security services to help secure the release of a CNN producer kidnapped by Palestinian militants in Gaza.

Arafat orders release of kidnapped CNN producer


Bill-paying is getting more and more convenient. But with that convenience comes the possibility of many complications and headaches.

Cash 22, Other Caveats


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.

FAA chief urges approval of O #39;Hare expansion plan


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?

Lawyers: Microsoft #39;s FAT Patent Defeat  #39;Significant #39;


Hurricane Ivan has strengthened to a Category 5 storm after battering the island of Jamaica with heavy rain and strong winds, killing 11 people.

Ivan swirls through Caribbean


Russian special forces stormed a school Friday ending a three-day hostage crisis and freeing hundreds of children, parents and teachers held without

Commandos Storm Russian Siege School As Children Flee


GLASGOW, Scotland -- Celtic striker Henri Camara scored twice to give the Scottish champions a 3-0 win over Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier League.

Camara double is enough for Celtic


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Continental Airlines said Thursday it will cut 425 jobs as part of a plan to reduce non-labor costs. Free!

Continental cuts jobs to save \$200 mln


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.

Powerful Nesterenko seizes the moment


The popular skinning feature in Nullsoft #39;s WinAmp media player has left the door wide open for malicious attackers to hijack PCs.

Beware That WinAmp Skin


Shares in Italian carrier Alitalia surge as it finalises a deal with unions which will keep it in the air.

Alitalia shares up on rescue deal


NEW YORK (Reuters) - 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.

Treasuries Trim Losses After Data


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

Two-newspaper group retains union backing


MULTAN (Pakistan) - A leader of a radical Sunni group blamed yesterday #39;s bombings at a religious gathering on radical Shi #39;ite Muslims.

Sunni leader blames Shi #39;ites


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.

Ugandan army kills 25 rebels in southern Sudan


High rate of patents, open-source age increase importance of intellectual property issues.

IBM chip chief now managing intellectual property


GAZA (Reuters) - 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.

Israeli Missile Hits Militants in Gaza Camp, 3 Hurt


AP - 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.

Apple iTunes to Carry New Band Aid Single (AP)


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

Check 21 law may require habit changes


Canadian musicians may get more exposure if satellite radio, with its hundreds of channels, is approved in Canada.

For Satellite Radio Fans, Northern Exposure


NEW YORK - Business travelers will be able to surf the Web securely on long-distance flights by combining services from Boeing Co.

Travelers could soon report to work mid-flight


Citigroup said that federal regulators had warned the bank that an investigation of its asset management unit could result in an enforcement action.

Ex-Citigroup Executives May Face S.E.C. Charges


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.

Do IRA #39;s Have Protection in Bankruptcy Proceeding?


Improved profit guidance from Ford energized stock markets this morning despite a consumer confidence reading that unexpectedly slipped.

Ford outlook lifts markets


ATHENS (Reuters) - Paul Hamm became the first American man  to claim the Olympic gymnastics men's all-round gold medal on  Wednesday.

American Hamm Claims Men's Gymnastics All-Round Crown


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.

Event of the Day -- Men #39;s and women #39;s shot put


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

Search Engine Forums Spotlight


An employee of Ivory Coast opposition leader Alassane Ouattara is found dead in suspicious circumstances.

Ivorian exile's gardener killed


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 ...

Microsoft Unveils 64-Bit Windows Beta


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.

Update 1: Euro Hits 8-Month High Against the Dollar


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.

Web Industry Still Flies Blind


AP - 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.

Beltre Helps Lift Dodgers Past Rockies (AP)


An Indian weightlifter has tested positive for drugs before the start of the Athens Games, the International Olympic Committee has announced.

India weightlifter tests positive


USATODAY.com - 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.

Sprint beats forecasts on strength of wireless (USATODAY.com)


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.

Bears could lose Urlacher for up to a month


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.

Geiberger battles hip, field while trying to avoid trip to Q <b>...</b>


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.

Under-fire UN chief deserves fair treatment: newspaper


Insects in the UK are less common than many of us think, a simple test by birdlovers suggests.

Scarce insects duck UK splat test


Fraud crackdown begins with with photo comparisons and invisible security numbers.

States Begin Security Checks of Driver's License Photos


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.

News Corp posts strong results


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - 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.

EBay Reports Sharply Higher Profit


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.

Cisco, Microsoft merge IP telephony with CRM


The European Parliament challenges conservative appointee Rocco Buttiglione.

Antigay remarks spark EU row


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 ...

Khorkina #39;s Final Act Centers on Bitterness


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.

Hot Hand, Cold Hand


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.

Button admits to Williams mistake


NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - 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.

Heavy fighting erupts in Najaf


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.

Africa Lobbies for More AIDS, TB, Malaria Funds


Rate-setters at the Bank of England were given plenty to ponder today after figures on house prices and manufacturing output confounded expectations.

Interest Rate Dilemma for Bank Committee


HOUSTON -- 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.

Acquaintances hope drugs aren #39;t cause


AP - 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.

Several Insurers Are Named in Lawsuit (AP)


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

Mack sets Olympic record in 1-2 US finish


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.

Grizzlies Beat Blazers for First Road Win


AP - 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.

Two Sunni Clerics Arrested in Iraq Raids (AP)


There's only one thing better than riding a halfpipe ramp in

New 'Hawk' Game Most Thorough Ever


Sir Richard Branson has announced that the Virgin Group have set up a special company to offer commercial space flights by the year 2007.

Branson wants to have Virgin in Space by 2007


AP - 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.

San Francisco to Expand Wi-Fi Program (AP)


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.

Sharapova signals intent for US Open


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.

UEFA Cup: AZ shock Rangers to advance, Auxerre crush Amica


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.

Japan #39;s quake bodycount mounts


AP - On the road, with a comfortable lead, playing in fresh air, on natural grass, watching their defense being picked apart down the stretch.

Win on Road Gives Vikings Confidence (AP)


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.

Australian Agency Picks Sun Desktop Over Microsoft


PBS's Charlie Rose quizzes Sun co-founder Bill Joy,  Monster.com chief Jeff Taylor, and venture capitalist John Doerr.

Photo: The Internet debate


AP - The point spread  #151;

Broncos Face Tough Rematch With Colts (AP)


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

Hamm, Foudy and Fawcett take final bows tonight


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.

Looking for a 10


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.

Iraqi PM Says Elections Must Go Ahead -UK Papers


NEW YORK (Reuters) - 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.

Dollar Firms as Focus Turns to U.S. Data


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

6 killed in India-administered Kashmir before PM #39;s visit


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.

Berlusconi to visit Libya


The transition has been hazardous for poor Iraqis, but members of Iraq's merchant class face risks of their own.

For Now, Merchants Cast Lot With a New Iraq


AP - 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.

Rwanda Urged to Show Restraint in Congo (AP)


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.

Boxing: Trinidad floors Mayorga to win middleweight fight


AP - 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.

Syracuse Upsets No. 17 Boston College (AP)


ENGLAND captain and Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has played down speculation that his club are moving for England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.

#39;He #39;s not Real bound #39;


Study predicts better salaries and more competitive IT job market in the next three years.

Greener pastures--and wallets--for tech workers?


Reuters - 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.

Taiwan, China Artists Breach Political Divide (Reuters)


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.

Team India gets the Sunny touch


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.

A Tiger-like run, a Vijay-like year for Sorenstam


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

Rampant Inter march on


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.

Utah Jazz: Russia trip cancelled


nearly four times its losses from a year ago -- as the company again warned it needs pilots to take a massive \$1 billion

Delta: \$646M in losses in quarter


ISTANBUL, Turkey - 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.

Turkey Pushes Ahead With Improvements


The first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, received her award Friday to the beat of drums and

To the beat of drums, African woman receives Nobel Peace Prize


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.

Badgers #39; defense posts best month since  #39;51


TORONTO (Reuters) - 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.

Coolbrands Cuts Year-End Profit Outlook


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

Coles Myer plans to enhance loyalty scheme


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.

UK broadband charges  #39;still too high #39;


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.

GTA: San Andreas Leaked


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.

Lockyer inspires then frightens Australia


ABUJA (Reuters) - 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.

Nigerian Strike Set to Drag Into Fourth Day


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.

US Economy: Orders Show Factories Boosting Growth (Update4)


: 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.

More bodies from Indonesian ship found


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.

Epstein was an old pro


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.

Soccer: Neville confident of keeping tabs on Giggs


AP - Tom Cruise mingled with about 3,000 fans at the British premiere of

Cruise in Britian for 'Collateral' (AP)


AMD (Quote, Chart) has climbed aboard the PCI Express train with its latest generation of Athlon64 processors, the company said. The Sunnyvale, Calif.

AMD Brings PCI Express to Athlon


AP - Ashley Earley scored 21 points to lead No. 14 Vanderbilt over Siena 76-47 in the championship game of the Vanderbilt Tournament on Saturday.

No. 14 Vanderbilt Routs Siena, 76-47 (AP)


AP - If you asked people strolling down Fifth Avenue to name a genius, most would probably cite Albert Einstein.

Exhibit Traces Impact of Isaac Newton (AP)


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.

Browns Beat Ravens 20-3 Behind Garcia: NFL Week 1 (Update1)


NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - 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.

Tech firms pitch new options plan


AP - 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.

Summary Box: Cicada Carcasses Help Soil (AP)


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.

Germany slams Italy over UN plan


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.

Mainland mistresses mar elections in Hong Kong


Reuters - 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.

Japan Game Makers Count on Mobile Gear for Growth (Reuters)


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.

Hu #39;s Latin-America trip finds lots in common


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.

OSC sees no evidence of market timing by insiders


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

Apple Certified Training


NewsFactor - 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.

XM Radio Goes Online (NewsFactor)


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.

Rivera relatives killed in Panama


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.

Bayer taps Schering-Plough to distribute pharmaceuticals in US


LONDON - 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.

Arafat steps in to help hostage as Brown calls Blair to order


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

New Rules for Auditors Proposed


Reuters - 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.

Consumer goods giants sweep Indian hinterland (Reuters)


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.

3Com to buy TippingPoint for \$430M


AP - 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.

Barry Bonds Hits 699th Career Home Run (AP)


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.

A New Trial of Celebrex, and Questions on Its Timing


AP - President Bush said Monday that rival John Kerry's foreign policy stands

Bush Blasts Kerry, Signs Tax Bill in Iowa (AP)


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

Star Wars or A Peaceful Life on Mars: NASA Gets The World Dreaming <b>...</b>


Reuters - 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.

Wal-Mart Will Allow Unions in China (Reuters)


AFP - 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.

Thales, EADS have no merger plans: EADS chief (AFP)


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.

Singaporean flight resumes journey to New York after bomb alert


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.

Forest Laboratories Cuts Profit Outlook


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.

Garcia shines as Spain edge ahead in World Cup


LOS ANGELES A spokesman for Unocal Corp. says tonight the oil and gas giant has reached a tentative agreement to settle human rights lawsuits.

Unocal Corp. tentatively settles human rights lawsuits


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.

Langer #39;s century saves Australia


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.

Almost 40 ceasefire violations in Darfur from October: official


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.

Veritas buys KVault Software in \$225M deal


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.

El Guerrouj golden again


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.

You can make calls on your PC


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.

Talladega Superspeedway plays major roll in NASCAR history


Issued by the respected Sans Institute, the Top 20 list helps organisations find out if they are closing the most commonly exploited loopholes.

Top 20 computer threats unveiled


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.

Hijackers seize Athens bus


Both sides hardened their rhetoric today on a central issue, Iraq, and exchanged sharp attacks on the domestic questions.

Bush and Kerry Campaigns Harden Iraq Stances on Talk Shows


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.

Yahoo Gives Web Site a Facelift


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.

Resignations jolt India #39;s Reliance


LONDON (Reuters) - 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.

Dollar Tumbles to Record Low Against Euro


Reuters - 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.

Programs: Turbine Builds the Buzz for 'Middle-Earth Online' (Reuters)


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.

Cisco, Fujitsu Team Up for High-End Internet Gear


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.

Disney shareholders to get their day in court


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.

#39;Go west, young men #39; bad idea for this bout


The companies team up to develop broadband telephony products due in time for the holidays, sources familiar with deal say.

Netgear, Vonage gear up for VoIP over Wi-Fi


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.

McAfee Launches Managed Mail Security Service


NEW YORK (Reuters) - 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.

Toymakers Hit by Economy; Holidays Grim


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.

How Old is the Milky Way?


Superhero movie The Incredibles tops the shortlist for the Annie Awards, celebrating animated films.

Incredibles head animation awards


SPA-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.

Flying start for Raikkonen McLaren ace the fastest in practice


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.

Top dog Singh not cowed by Tiger


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.

Understudy Takes Stage


Microsoft hailed the agreement as the culmination of a multibillion-dollar campaign to settle antitrust conflicts with its major antagonists.

Microsoft to Pay \$536 Million to Novell in Antitrust Case


Reuters - Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono\has won Indonesia's presidential election run-off in a\landslide, preliminary final results showed on Monday.

Yudhoyono Wins Indonesia Poll- Preliminary Result (Reuters)


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.

Pushing Artest to Tune In on the Court, Not Just Off It


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.

Hostage takers say end headscarf ban


ALDERSON, W.VA. - The food at the Federal Correctons Camp is nothing to write home about - unless one is eating it with Martha Stewart.

Nun likes eating with Stewart


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.

NASA #39;s X-43A to attempt Mach 10


Site offer Including the Nokia 6310i and HP iPAQ h5550

Autumn bargains at the <cite>Reg</cite> Mobile Shop


Reuters - 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.

US Airways Says Not Selling Aircraft (Reuters)


Logitech's new mouse is as comfortable on opaque glass as it is four-wheeling over rough desk surfaces.

Laser mouse conquers new surfaces


TheDeal.com - The Dutch private equity firm will sell the stake in the mobile telephone company to a Dutch investor.

Greenfield halves Telfort stake (TheDeal.com)


While Arafat was seen as the champion of Palestinian nationalism, he also came to represent corruption.

Young Palestinians, after rule of Arafat, hope for rule of law


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.

3 killed in Thailand #39;s violence-plagued deep south


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.

Middle East Conflict Killed 219 last Month


Baby Bell extends broadband offerings to 16 more regions in its geographical footprint.

Verizon expands DSL service


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.

Russia and Iran close to nuclear fuel deal


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.

Veteran Lewis Seizes Slender Lead in Las Vegas


INDIANAPOLIS - 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...

Turnover Helps Colts Derail Packers 45-31


A mobile wireless system being tested in Oregon allows police officers in the field to check fingerprints against state and national databases.

Fingerprints on File, Right From the Patrol Car


AFP - 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.

Seiyu posts first half net loss on slower sales, higher costs (AFP)


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

24 killed in Iraq car bombings


Reuters - 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.

UK's Branson to Launch Space Tourism in 2007 (Reuters)


Large football clubs should not be concerned about those struggling at the lower end of the leagues, says Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd.

Top clubs 'should run UK football'


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.

OPEC to Cut Production After Six-Week Price Decline (Update3)


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.

Cingular, AT amp;T and Triton to exchange certain operations


Reuters - 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.

Russia to Hold YUKOS Auction (Reuters)


Israeli police examine death threats against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, amid mounting opposition to his Gaza pullout plan.

Sharon death threats spark probe


LONDON - 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.

Oil: Price eases as Saudi offers big discounts


CLEVELAND - 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.

Jets #39; Martin Ties Sanders #39; NFL Mark


AP - 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.

Callahan Gets 'Fresh Start' With 'Huskers (AP)


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.

Huge insurance scam


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=

Merrill Cuts Citigroup Rating, Stock Down


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.

Samoa Worm Sperm Spawns Annual Fiesta


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.

DaimlerChrysler operating profit increases to \$1.7 billion in Q3


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 ...

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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

UN court imposes lawyers on Milosevic


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.

City boss Keegan fined over referee insults


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

Battle heightens over San Francisco bridge costs


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.

Lance Armstrong ponders options


AP - 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.

Woods, Haas Share Tour Championship Lead (AP)


Jarno Trulli grabbed his second pole position of the season at Spa on Saturday after taking a gamble and qualifying on intermediate tyres.

#39;Gamble #39; pays off for Trulli and Alonso


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.

Sun is upgrading enterprise development tool suite


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

Syracuse #39;s flaws show in loss to Oklahoma St.


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

Arabs: Support for Israel taints reform efforts


AP - 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.

U.N. Won't Train Judges for Iraq Tribunal (AP)


The International Monetary Fund added its voice to the growing calls for China to float its currency immediately.

I.M.F. Asks China to Free Its Currency From Dollar


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.

AIG says lawsuit pondered by SEC Accounting ploy at PNC is alleged


Reuters - 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.

Huge Blast in Jakarta, at Least Three Dead (Reuters)


CHARLOTTE, NC  Eli Manning stepped to the line, pointing out the defense just like brother Peyton.

Eli Manning outplays Warner in 1st NY start


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.

Internet Challenges Face-to-Face Mingling


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.

Scottish aid worker killed by land mine in Sudan


ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada - 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...

Hurricane Ivan Devastates Grenada


TORONTO (CP) - 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.

ATI Technologies boosts outlook after Q4 profit almost triples to <b>...</b>


OSLO, Norway - Armed, masked thieves burst into a lightly guarded Oslo museum Sunday and snatched the Edvard Munch masterpiece

Thieves Grab 'The Scream' From Museum


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

Rossi: Well go for it


AP - 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.

Alitalia Signs Agreement With Government (AP)


AP - 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.

Joint Operation Hauls in ETA Suspects (AP)


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.

Geiberger continues family tradition in Greensboro


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 ...

Apple Recalls 28,000 G4 Laptop Batteries


AP - 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.

Czechs Mark 15th Anniversary of Uprising (AP)


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.

Mayfield races way into Chase with Richmond victory


AP - 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.

Report: 7-Year-Old Boy Kidnapped in Iraq (AP)


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.

UK Government Calls For Stronger Ratings


Intel's outgoing CEO takes on the tech industry and politics in an outspoken keynote address.

Barrett still has some fight in him


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.

Iran Won #39;t Halt Nuclear Program, May Suspend UN Inspections


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.

House GOP Brings Up Draft  In Order to Knock It Down


The controversial incoming EU Justice Commissioner apologises for comments he made about gays and women.

Buttiglione regrets slur on gays


A new version of the Download.ject worm has begun spreading on the Internet, according to security firm PivX.

New Download.Ject worm variant appears


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

Lucchino thinks it was a bad move


AP - President Bush called on Major League Baseball on Wednesday to take

Bush Pushes MLB to Address Steroid Issue (AP)


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.

Kazaa talked to record firms about music swaps - court


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.

Beta doesn #39;t beat Google


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.

China central bank to take  quot;gradual and safe quot; approach on currency <b>...</b>


ATHENS - 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

Roundup: Gardner upset in wrestling


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.

Some Microsoft Customers Will Get to See Office Code


AFP - 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.

'Moment of decision' has come for Northern Ireland peace: Blair (AFP)


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.

United punks have little to sing about


Reuters - 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.

US Court to Decide Sentencing, Death Penalty Cases (Reuters)


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.

RAIDERS NOTEBOOK Williams to take Grant #39;s LB slot again


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

SBC to Build Internet Phone System for Ford


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.

US Airways bankruptcy sparks EDS earnings warning


STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - 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.

Agassi Brushes Bjorkman Aside in Stockholm


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.

Rogers to buy SkyDome


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.

100 Cyclists Are Arrested as Thousands Ride in Protest


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.

Hughes  #39;surprised #39; but not angry


Reuters - 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.

Munich Set to Approve Linux Despite Patent Worries (Reuters)


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.

A Fool Looks Back


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.

Top-seed Bartoli upset


The longest serving astronaut in history, John W. Young, announced his retirement on Tuesday.

Astronaut's Long Career Ends


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.

8 Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir


Like the penny, the floppy drive is hardly worth the trouble, computer makers say. <FONT face=

Floppy Disk Becoming Relic of the Past


Microsoft is starting a scheme to replace pirate versions of Windows XP with legal ones.

Swap offer for pirated Windows XP


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.

US Treasuries flat in Asia, market eyes rate rise


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.

Bills Battle Back After Bleak Beginning


AP - 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.

Four Suicides Linked to Child Porn Probe (AP)


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).

Report Identifies Dangerous Toys


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

Bush vs. Kerry:


AP - Tracy McGrady insists Orlando Magic general manager John Weisbrod was transferring blame by saying players failed to take responsibility for an abysmal season.

McGrady Targets Former GM Weisbrod (AP)


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.

Titan #39;s Big Surprise


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.

Group sues illegal file-swappers in Europe


AFP - 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.

Rafique and Mortaza restrict India in second Bangladesh Test (AFP)


The PlayStation games console could be developed into a learning tool for children, says a Northumberland head teacher.

PlayStation potential to learning


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.

Bankruptcy Judge Rules Against United Airlines


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.

Federer, Near-Perfect, Wins US Open Against Hewitt (Update2)


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

Ten times two equals one NASCAR champ


A new swarm of locusts reached Eilat this morning, covering sidewalks, streets, beaches, gardens and parks. Some locusts entered peoples #39; homes.

Locusts cover Eilat


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

Trump Casinos: Decide on Debt Deal Soon


Intel, the worlds largest semiconductor and Microprocessor Company, is officially helping China and other Asian countries adopt Linux over Microsofts popular Windows platform.

Intel Takes Aim at Microsoft with Linux Push


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.

Google's Value Tops Yahoo (Reuters)


AP - 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.

Stocks Climb on Strong Economic Data (AP)


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.

NASA to Attempt Mach 10 Flight


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.

Soccer: Rooney is dazzling in his United debut


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

Megawati behind in pre-election polls


PARIS (Reuters) - 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

Aides on Way to See Arafat Despite Wife's Fury


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.

Facing pressure, ISP Savvis moves to cut off spammers


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.

Report warns of larger impact on Arctic from human-made warming


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.

US fears Iranian influence in Iraqi elections


Researchers have found a trio of flaws in Internet Explorer--making almost 20 in total.

More security hiccups for IE


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.

A DVD Burner Too Far?


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.

AT T boosts 2004 job cuts to 20 percent


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - 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.

Marion Jones pulls out of Berlin Golden League meet


SEATTLE - 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.

Microsoft launches software for searching desktops


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.

Henman lives in hope after Roddick setback


AP - University of New Mexico researcher Barbara Cohen now knows for certain that the rock she found while trolling the barren Antarctica landscape is special.

Scientist Finds Moon Rock on Antarctica (AP)


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.

Blow to poor states as donors defer debt plan


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.

HP to release Virus Throttler for Windows in 2005


Reuters - 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.

After Kashmir, PM bids to calm northeast fires (Reuters)


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.

Update 1: FDA Puts CuraGen Protein on Fast-Track


The database software giant is expected to launch Tsunami, a competitor to products from IBM and Microsoft, later this year.

Oracle plans content management splash


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.

Study: Firefox still gaining on Internet Explorer


Survey of U.S. and European companies finds that less than half consider outsourcing financial functions to be cost effective.

PwC: Firms see mixed results in outsourcing


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.

Skype takes VoIP software to the Mac


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.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches \$127 Million


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.

BASEBALL ROUNDUP Jaramillo Interviews to Be Mets #39; Manager


AP - 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.

Suns Defeat Trail Blazers, 117-98 (AP)


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.

Google Wins Geico Trademark Ruling


Low-pitched rumbles from deep under California #39;s San Andreas fault may offer a way to predict future earthquakes, US geologists said on Thursday.

Mysterious Tremors May Portend California Quakes


ATLANTA (Reuters) - Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=

Home Depot Profit Tops Estimates on Sales


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

India #39;s home rule broken at last to give Australia grand slam


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.

Pakistan on high alert after car bomb massacre


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.

Cendant buying spree continues with \$1bn UK deal


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

Apple #39;s nifty  and expensive  iPod Photo isn #39;t for everyone


WASHINGTON -- 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.

Federal judge orders soldier back to Iraq


MOSUL, Iraq -- A car bomb exploded Friday near an American armored vehicle in the northern Iraq city of Mosul, wounding five US soldiers, the military said.

Car bomb explodes in Mosul, wounding 5


Some companies are trying to rework policies in order to rehire retired professionals who want to return to work on a limited basis.

Retirees Return to the Grind, but This Time It's on Their Own Terms


Lawyers today tried to block moves to unveil more of the supposed financial backers of the alleged coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea.

Bid to Block Naming of  #39;Coup Bankrollers #39;


CHICAGO -- 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.

Tentative Agreement Reached At Sun-Times


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.

A fourth man arrested in Germany for alleged plot against Allawi


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   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.

Oil Scales New High as Norway Strike Hits


DUBAI (Reuters) - 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.

Web Site Says Zarqawi Group Kills American Hostage


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.

No timetable for Expos move


Foxboro, Mass. -- 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.

The beat goes on in New England


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.

Treasuries Lower on China US Debt Report


New York Post - THINK of Major League    Baseball as the Titanic    after it rammed into the    tip of the iceberg.

'ROIDS COULD RUIN THE GAME (New York Post)


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

Hatton to pursue champion Tszyu


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Flight attendants at US Airways  <A HREF=

Flight Attendants Reject US Air Proposal


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.

FCC sets interim network-sharing rules


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.

Then get more stuff for free


Debt recovery software outfit pays out 39,500

London Bridge Software fined for using unlicensed software


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

Miami #39;s defense becoming costly


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.

Robson sacked by Newcastle


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.

Arsenal midfielder Edu breaks foot


Burundian President Domitien Ndayizeye dismissed Vice-President Alphonse Marie Kadege on Wednesday for failing in his main mission of assisting the head of state.

Burundi: President Ndayizeye Sacks His Deputy


AFP - 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.

China offers US firms opportunities but must protect copyright: US official (AFP)


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.

US claims on Iran  quot;undermined quot; by Iraq


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.

SpaceShipOne: Monday Launch Is On


THE Israeli army has suspended a platoon commander accused by his soldiers of emptying an ammunition clip into a Palestinian girl of 13.

OFFICER PROBE AS GIRL SHOT DEAD IN GAZA


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.

NFL Fines Broncos' Lynch for Hit on Hall


Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) -- 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.

Yukos Can Ship Oil Amid Tax Dispute, Russia Rail Says (Update5)


The five-year, \$55 million deal is designed to help the convenience retailer improve customer service while boosting efficiency and productivity.

7-Eleven deploys HP technology in 5,300 U.S. stores


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.

McLeish hails duo at heart of Gers #39; derby resurgence


Hackers take advantage of a flaw in various Microsoft programs that leaves PCs vulnerable to remote attacks. Security experts expect the threat to grow.

Malicious Code Hides in JPEGs


AP - 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.

Suspected Plutonium Convoy Nears France (AP)


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.

First Milosevic Trial Defense Witness Called


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.

Vodafone Software Enables SMS from Desktop


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.

Enron Broadband Chief Makes Deal


LONDON (Reuters) - 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.

Dollar Falls to New Low Against Euro


Reuters - 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.

Developer Wins Victory in WTC Case (Reuters)


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

Hamas Gunmen Vow More Attacks on Israel


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.

Philip Morris Raises Prices on Marlboros, Other Smokes


AP - 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.

Milosevic's Lawyers Seek to Quit Case (AP)


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.

Record Labels to Appeal Sony-BMG Merger


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.

Jury rules Sept. 11 attacks were 2 events


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.

Tiger ratings boost on PGA return


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.

Intermec Offers Up RFID Patents For Free


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.

There's nothing to fear but Feehan itself


PC World - China's largest maker of PCs is one of the potential buyers, newspaper says.

Report: IBM Selling Its PC Business (PC World)


KABUL (Reuters) - 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.

Afghans Prepare to Count Votes Despite Boycott


PC World - Here's a hands-on look at the moderately priced, multiformat DV-CP802.

Onkyo's DVD Changer Spins a New Tune (PC World)


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.

Wannstedt Quits As Miami Coach


Some people love their Research in Motion BlackBerrys. Some hate them. Still, countless federal employees think they must have one.

Never away from the office


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?

Intel CEO Says Bush, Kerry Ignore Waning Tech Edge


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.

Close US-Australia Ties Could Be In for a Jolt


AP - 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.

Navy Surveillance Ship to Be Converted (AP)


Reuters - 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.

Space Telescopes Spy Dusty Debris of Planets (Reuters)


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.

Here #39;s to turnaround: Bottoms up


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.

At least five drugs deserve a safety review, official tells Senate <b>...</b>


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.

NWA pilots OK wage cut


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.

Ho, ho, ho! IRS has  #39;gift #39; for you


NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal appeals court has cleared  the way for Alpharma Inc. <A HREF=

Alpharma Says Pfizer Drug Generic Cleared


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.

REGION: UNSC shouldnt take up Iran nuclear issue


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

Saturn #39;s moon Titan may offer huge clues to Earth #39;s evolution


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

Experts debate over whale strandings


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.

Peeping Tom webcam worm on the prowl


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.

Afghan Government Removes a Powerful Regional Leader


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.

Future Economic Activity Gauge Falls


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Whether mortgage finance giant  Fannie Mae <A HREF=

Fannie Mae Restatement Up to SEC - COO


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.

Casey Defends Decision to Fire Caddie


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

AT amp;T, Vonage Cut Prices on Internet Calling


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.

EU seeks revamp budget pact


PC World - Send your video throughout your house--wirelessly--with new gateways and media adapters.

ViewSonic Delves Into Video Networking (PC World)


Jets quarterback Quincy Carter looked like a character in the movie  quot;Animal House quot; yesterday in Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Jets: Carter keeps cool after a shaky start


Reuters - 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.

Britain Mulls U.S. Request for More Help in Iraq (Reuters)


Reuters - British men are abandoning their stiff upper lips but still do not wear their hearts on their sleeves like Americans, a new\survey shows.

Brits still a far cry from Americans (Reuters)


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.

Thailand Confirms 10th Bird Flu Death


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.

Lockheed Martin Wins \$3.3 Billion Navy Contract to Develop <b>...</b>


LOS ANGELES (Ticker) -- 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.

Los Angeles Clippers


GENEVA (Reuters) - 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.

30,000 More Sudanese Threaten to Cross to Chad - UN


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

Apple to open two new UK retail stores


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

Ump #39;s gaffes set replay talk aflame at US Open


The White House releases new records relating to a row over President Bush's military service.

New Bush military memos released


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

Grief in Russia Mixes With Harsh Words for Government


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.

HP to manage IT for Finnish energy giant


ATHENS -- 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.

Roddick, Venus make exits


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.

CIA confident that voice on tape is Bin Laden


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.

Australian PM Howard Celebrates Fourth Poll Win


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - 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.

Bush Vows Second-Term Push for Palestinian State


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.

Rain washes away Indian hope of levelling series


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.

China war games may be off


Reuters - 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.

China Seeks to Soothe Markets Over Rates (Reuters)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Wednesday after news  of an \$11.5 billion retailing deal and solid earnings from  computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. <A HREF=

Stocks Up on Sears Deal, But Gains Lag


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.

A To-Do List For The IMF


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.

Sony begins sampling Blu-ray components


Insurgents hammered central Baghdad yesterday with one of their most intense mortar and rocket barrages ever in the heart of the capital, heralding

Bloody day in Baghdad


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

No New Worries for Boro


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.

Dalai Lama arrives in Russia


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.

Small steps, big strides


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.

US soldier jailed for murdering Iraqi teenager


The chemical in cannabis that produces a high may help to combat cancer, research suggests.

Cannabis may help combat cancer


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.

Gators ready to  #39;circle the wagons #39;


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.

A Note to Lula: Haiti Is in Brazil


LONDON - 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...

Crude Oil Prices Top \$50 Per Barrel


NEW YORK -- United Online Inc., one of the country #39;s largest Internet service providers, Monday said it agreed to buy Classmates Online Inc.

United Online to buy Classmates Online


Chiller The Forgotten  tops the US box office chart, with UK zombie movie Shaun of the Dead at number seven.

The Forgotten tops US box office


AP - 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.

No. 1 Wake Forest Holds Off Arizona 63-60 (AP)


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.

Markets extend rally as oil falls from high


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.

SANS Unveils 2004 #39;s Top 20 Internet Vulnerabilities


LONDON - 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...

Officials Warn of Major Flu Shot Shortages


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.

Music Companies Embrace P2P File-Sharing


Keeping tabs on your company's industry can help energize your portfolio's returns.

A Stock From the Industry Side Out


\\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. ...\\

No More Books


European Space Agency -- 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...

SMART-1 On Track for Moon Encounter


NEW YORK (Reuters) - 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.

Treasuries, Oil Up, Inflation in Check


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

Beat this for speed: Mach 10


: 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.

Former Indonesian intelligence chief says embassies in Jakarta are <b>...</b>


NEW YORK (Reuters) - 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.

Stocks Set to Open Flat, GDP Data in Line


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- 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.

Pakistan hunts for key Al Qaeda figure


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.

Plummer to Remove Decal Honoring Tillman


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.

James Rallies Cavs


More than 10,000 Ivorians flee into Liberia as an immediate arms embargo is imposed on Ivory Coast.

Scared Ivorians flee into Liberia


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.

Bangladesh floored by Franklin hat-trick


Miami, FL (Sports Network) - 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.

NCAA Game Summary - Louisville at Miami-Florida