AFP - The US Defense Department announced the transfer of 35 detainees from Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (GTMO) in Cuba to Pakistan.

Pentagon says 35 detainees' transferred out of Guantanamo (AFP)


GORKHA, Nepal : Trekking his way up one of the steep forested hills of central Nepal, schoolteacher Lumnath Lamichanne was pounced on by five men with knives and hammers who slashed his body and left him for dead.

A bloody war for power leaves Nepal powerless


AP - Human rights activists on Wednesday condemned the detention of a Hong Kong pro-democracy politician for allegedly having sex with a prostitute, and his sentencing without trial to six months of

Hong Kong Politician's Detention Condemned (AP)


MMO2 gears up to launch i-mode internet services in the UK, Germany and Ireland.

MMO2 signs Japanese net deal


Yahoo has unveiled its own version of a search facility for mobile phones hot on the heels of similar software from US rival Google.

Yahoo chases Google in mobile search race


LONDON: Fuming West Brom manager Gary Megson has branded his side #39;s defending as  quot;pathetic quot; after they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at fellow Premiership newcomers Crystal Palace.

Soccer: Megson lambasts  quot;pathetic quot; Baggies


com. There #39;s a famous Russian proverb that offers a path to success:  quot;He who doesn #39;t risk never gets champagne. quot; Both Dementieva and Kuznetsova, a pair of up-and-coming young Russian

Dementieva should outlast countrymate in women #39;s final


HACKERS ARE swapping information online about the latest hole in Windows in the hope of getting a good exploit onto other people #39;s computers before they install SP2.

Hackers to exploit latest Windows flaw


Pilots at Delta Air Lines overwhelmingly approved a new five-year contract with \$1 billion in annual concessions sought by the airline.

Delta Pilots Vote to Accept 32.5 Percent Pay Cut


The United Auto Workers union reached a tentative labor agreement with DaimlerChrysler AG #39;s Detroit Diesel Corp. Wednesday that is expected to preserve jobs at the company #39;s Redford plant.

Detroit Diesel deal saves jobs


For the second consecutive road game, the United States got a late goal from a second-half substitute to gain a tie in World Cup qualifying.

US scores late to tie underdog Panama


Mauresmo, 25, took time to find her rhythm against her Swiss opponent but, when her trademark backhand finally clicked, she dominated to take a place in the last eight.

Mauresmo underlines new status


AFP - The Economist, the weekly bible of the world's top movers and shakers, said it is throwing its support behind Democratic challenger John Kerry in the upcoming US presidential election.

The Economist favours Kerry in US presidential vote (AFP)


Ernie Els clung precariously to a place in the HSBC World Match Play Championship yesterday when he squeezed out Angel Cabrera with the last putt of their match.

Goliath falls but Angel flies towards Els fire


TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed  higher for the first time in three sessions Monday, as a weaker  yen against the dollar helped auto exporters such as Honda  Motor Co. Ltd.

Nikkei Ends Up as Yen Helps Car Firms


Reuters - PC maker Gateway Inc. said on\Sunday its new line of notebooks, desktop personal computers\and monitors aimed at retail markets will be available at Micro\Center's 20 stores in the United States.

Gateway's PCs, Notebooks Available at MicroCenter (Reuters)


TOKYO, DEC 2: Nissan Motor Co chief executive Carlos Ghosn said on Thursday he saw a risk that the companys vehicle output in Japan could be reduced by 15,000 units in March due to a shortage of steel.

Nissan says steel shortage may eat into March output


US stocks rebound on sharp drop in oil prices to close with just a narrow loss. Wall Street drew support from upbeat earnings news from Johnson  amp; Johnson and Merrill Lynch.

US stocks rebound, close with narrow loss


Mine Safety's stock has risen almost 150 in the year since it was recommended in Hidden Gems.

Mining a Big Winner


Struggling under the weight of a bloated trade deficit, the U.S. economy grew at a relatively modest 2.8 percent annual rate in the second quarter.

U.S. Economy Grows at Slower Pace Than Expected


\$2.5 million in prize money is on the line as gamers from Uzbekistan to Ecuador compete in the World Cyber Games.

Photo 6 of 8: Global gamers clash for cash


GENEVA, Sept. 8 -- The United States was ordered to withdraw some of its support for producers of cotton and other commodities, according to a World Trade Organization report made public Wednesday.

U.S. Ordered to Reduce Crop Supports


Apple (AAPL ) CEO Steve Jobs has always approached his job with the zeal and showmanship of a populist politician. Jobs has another attribute common to the political classes, namely that even when he says  quot;never, quot; you can never really be sure.

The Word on the Next iPod: Flash


Shares in Elan, Ireland #39;s major pharmaceutical company, jumped nearly 3 percent Wednesday after American authorities approved a new drug engineered to help sufferers of multiple sclerosis.

Elan Corp. Shares Jump on US Drug OK


Sourav Ganguly files an appeal against a two-match ban imposed for time-wasting.

Cricket: India fights Ganguly ban


Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Monday met Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar to discuss areas of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

India offers to supply diesel to Pak


Els wins a World Match Play title for a record sixth time, beating Lee Westwood, 2 and 1, to capture golf's biggest payday -- \$1.8 million.

Els Wins Title


Russian gas monopoly Gazprom gets government approval to make a bid for Yugansk, the main production arm of stricken oil firm Yukos.

Gazprom gets go-ahead for Yukos


The door is constantly swinging at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in Rockville, Md.: Janet McNichol leaves early some days to take a photography class or watch her sons' baseball games. Colleen Glackin ducks out for a few hours in the morning to go to school part time. Arthur Lynch Jr., who commutes more than an hour to work, has been ...

Flexible work schedules pay off


Within hours of Tim Henman #39;s US Open semi-final defeat by Roger Federer on Saturday, 17-year-old Andrew Murray stormed to the junior title with a straight-sets defeat of Ukraine #39;s Sergiy Stakhovsky.

Murray looks to bright future


You can bet they have been salivating, waiting patiently for the delicious, divisive moment: for Cultural Revolution Two or Tiananmen Square Two.

Tom Plate The Latest China Syndrome


In a cred boost for satellite radio, former Viacom Chief Mel Karmazin signed on as chief executive of Sirius Satellite Radio. Viacom #39;s former CEO has also served as head of CBS Corporation and Infinity Broadcasting.

Execs  amp; Accounts for November 19, 2004


The man accused of plotting the terror attacks in Russia was once capable of restraint.

The Chechen's Story: From Unrivaled Guerrilla Leader to the Terror of Russia


A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in August for a third consecutive month, reflecting an uncertain climate for both businesses and consumers.

Future Economic Activity Gauge Falls


AP - Many states are facing legal challenges over possible voting problems Nov. 2. A look at some of the developments Thursday:

A Look at Lawsuits, Voting Problems (AP)


Fannie Mae (FNM) CEO Franklin Raines defended his stewardship of the housing finance giant Wednesday, as a former employee said Raines ignored warnings of accounting problems.

Fannie Mae CEO Raines defends leadership


Mobile handset maker Nokia today announced the Nokia 9300, a new high-end smartphone. Dubbed by the company its smartest smartphone, with voice and data capabilities, the Nokia 9300 is meant to be an all-in-one device for users.

Nokia to launch all-in-one phone


LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices held near record highs on  Friday even though oil unions in OPEC member Nigeria said a  two-day wildcat strike would pass without any impact on  exports.

Oil Near Highs, Nigeria Threat Eases


While at Miramax, he teamed with hard-nosed exec Harvey Weinstein to negotiate film and music contracts. During his USA Films tenure, Greenstein dealt with gritty filmmaker Steven Soderbergh

BRIGHTEST STAR


Cytec Industries Inc., a US maker of materials for the aerospace and car industries, agreed to buy the chemicals operations of UCB SA, Belgium #39;s largest drugmaker, for 1.5 billion euros (\$1.

Cytec to Buy UCB Chemicals Business for EU1.5 Billion (Update3)


Imposing government security standards on software companies is not the answer to improving the security of the country #39;s computer networks, a US Department of Homeland Security official said Thursday.

DHS official: safer software is everyone #39;s responsibility


Network Rail flies in specialist Indian engineers to work on the West Coast Mainline because of a UK skills shortage.

Indians fill rail skills shortage


Though about the same size, the forthcoming dual-core Opteron will be up to 55 percent faster than today's single-core chips, AMD says.

AMD's dual-core performance boost


LONDON - The joint network router and switch company created by Hitachi, Ltd. and NEC Corporation, dubbed Alaxala Networks Corporation, started operating Monday (October 4th) with Hitachi offering a gigabit router initially.

Hitachi, NEC router venture Alaxala goes live


JERUSALEM, Nov. 15. - Israel on Monday offered its first indication that it was reassessing relations with the Palestinians after Yasser Arafats death, suggesting it might coordinate a planned withdrawal

Tel Aviv to take a second look?


ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - A suicide attacker detonated a bomb at a Shia mosque in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore Sunday, killing at least four people.

Blast hits Pakistani mosque


The numbers were as stark as the divergent directions of the two teams. On the worst day of Chad Pennington #39;s career, he threw five interceptions in a loss to the Patriots last December.

No Patriots Letup After Pennington #39;s Long Day


The large US current account deficit is a matter of concern, and policy changes are needed to address existing global imbalances, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato said.

IMF #39;s Rato says action required on US deficits


Leapfrog Enterprises Inc. (LF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) executives said on Thursday its 2004 results will be  quot;significantly below quot; previous forecasts, withdrew its 2004 estimates

Leapfrog withdraws  #39;04 outlook, gives no estimates


TORONTO (CP) - Sprint Communications Co. has again split big wireless network equipment contracts between Nortel Networks Corp. and Lucent Technologies.

Nortel announces Sprint extension worth US\$1B; Lucent claims US <b>...</b>


AP - When President Bush signed Project BioShield into law in July, he said he was immediately making  #36;5.6 billion available to counter such anticipated threats as smallpox genetically engineered to render current vaccines useless.

U.S. Bioterror Plan Frustrates Industry (AP)


The deficit in the broadest measure of trade climbed to a record high of \$164.7 billion in the third quarter of this year, reflecting Americans' hardy demand for imported oil and foreign-made goods.

US deficit widens to \$164.7 billion


There's    troubling news (FT subscription reqd, alternate copy here)  coming from Japan, where the Kyoto protocol on Greenhouse Emissions was born in 1997.  It seems that the Japanese aren't going to be able to meet their emissions targets specified in  the agreement in time.  Indeed, unless they buy a

Kyoto is Dead - Long Live Pragmatism


Pakistan said Monday there is no evidence that al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden is hiding in the country, and denied it had allowed CIA agents to set up bases along its border to hunt the terror mastermind.

Pakistan denies CIA has set up bases on its soil in hunt for Osama <b>...</b>


NEW YORK (Reuters) - American Express <A HREF=

American Express Profit Rises 14 Percent


What The Associated Press described as test pilot Michael Melvill #39;s  quot;corkscrewing, white-knuckle ride quot; on the first leg of SpaceShipOne #39;s successful attempt to win the \$10 million X-Prize, was actually a remarkable rendition of what generations of

The Spirit of St. Louis in outer space


FIVE years ago, Carlos Ghosn, the pioneering chief of Nissan, demanded that the car maker #39;s main steel suppliers either cut their prices or risk losing its business.

How the worm turned on car makers


German bank WestLB is to sell its stake in  Europe's largest travel group TUI, owners of the Thomson and Lunn Poly brands.

WestLB to sell travel firm stake


A top-secret National Reconnaissance Office spacecraft circles Earth today after rocketing off from Cape Canaveral and away from Hurricane Frances.

Final Atlas 2 rocket launches on fifth try


TORONTO (CP) - Stock markets rose Friday morning, helped by improved profit guidance from Ford Motor Co., while indications of tame inflation and low interest rates sent the Canadian dollar tumbling.

Improved Ford guidance boosts markets, C\$ tumbles on weak <b>...</b>


HONG KONG (Reuters) - Beijing grabbed Hong Kong headlines  on Wednesday with its Olympians singing and dancing into the  hearts of residents days before legislative elections in which  pro-democracy politicians could make gains over pro-China  rivals.

Chinese Olympians Sing as Beijing Lures HK Voters


The company reports double-digit growth in eight out of 11 business units.

GE's Diversity Yields Strength


Computer maker sees to recover \$8.6 million in pricing discounts granted to a hardware reseller in Tennessee.

HP files lawsuit over discounts


A Mississippi State official said Wednesday that with the University of Washington #39;s NCAA infractions case now over, a resolution might be coming soon for MSU.

Washington case done; will NCAA act on MSU next?


The latest earnings report from jam specialist JM Smucker (NYSE: SJM) heralds  quot;Record First Quarter Results. quot; Read carefully, though.

Smucker Spreads It On Thick


GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Hurricane Ivan pummeled the Cayman Islands with fierce winds that ripped off roofs and floodwaters that swamped homes, then strengthened to an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it headed for western Cuba on Monday.    The hurricane, one of the strongest on record to hit the region, has killed at least 65 people across the Caribbean and threatens millions more people in its projected path...

Hurricane Ivan Heads to Cuba


Recent data published by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows Apple leading the consumer computer industry with the the highest customer satisfaction.

Apple tops US consumer satisfaction


No more math required to figure out how many calories are in that 20-ounce bottle of pop. Revised labels will calculate it for you starting next year.

Pepsi, Coke updating labels with more nutritional data


Wednesday night's Red Sox-Angels game was the highest-rated telecast in NESN's 20-year history, returning a 15.1 rating in the Boston market. The audience peaked at an 18.8 rating during the quarter-hour beginning at 9 p.m.

Ratings say Red Sox are team to watch


AFP - Cambodia's new monarch King Norodom Sihamoni received blessings from top Buddhist monks and his parents ahead of his formal coronation ceremony, as Phnom Penh slipped into celebratory mode.

Blessings for Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni as coronation nears (AFP)


Some of the high-technology industry #39;s biggest executives, pontificators and bloggers assembled over three days this week in San Francisco, ending Thursday, to opine about the Web #39;s future.

Internet bigwigs upbeat


AP - U.S. and Japanese negotiators struck a deal Saturday to allow limited imports of American beef into Japan for the first time since Tokyo closed its billion-dollar market last year over a mad cow disease scare.

Japan, U.S. Reach Deal on Beef Imports (AP)


DERMOT Weld has staunchly defended the ride of stable jockey Pat Smullen on Melbourne Cup runner-up Vinnie Roe. Weld said he could not fault the ride by Smullen, who scooted three deep for most of the race before forging deeper around the home turn.

Weld jumps to hoop #39;s defence


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Corey Dillon rushed for a pair of touchdowns as the visiting New England Patriots clipped the Kansas City Chiefs 27-19 before a crowd of 78,431 at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday.

Dillon, Patriots too much for Chiefs


FC Barcelona players Samuel Eto #39;o, center, from Cameroon and Ronaldinho, second left, from Brazil argue with Getafe players Vivar Dorade, left, from Spain and Mariano Pernia, right, from Argentina during their Spanish League soccer match in Getafe, Spain

Ukraine Unrest Worries Barcelona Soccer


PalmOne Inc., the world #39;s biggest maker of hand-held computers, unveiled a new model of its popular Treo smartphone, the combined mobile handset, camera and planner that sold more than 600,000 units in a year.

PalmOne rings up new smartphone


Google Groups Launched Out of Beta\\Google today launched Google Groups out of beta testing on the 'Groups' link of the Google home page at www.google.com. This enhanced product enables users to create, manage, search and browse web-based groups, as well as subscribe to and track favorite groups. Building on the ...

Google Groups Launched Out of Beta


Michael Tiemann criticizes software rival Sun for its support of patents and for keeping Java proprietary.

Red Hat exec takes Sun to task on open source


A former of British assistant of Salvador Dali is convicted of doctoring one of the surrealist's paintings.

Dali aide convicted of 'touch-up'


Softbank Corp., Dentsu Inc. and Nippon Meat Packers Inc. will be added to the Nikkei 225 Stock Average, according to the provider of the 55-year-old benchmark.

Softbank, Dentsu, Nippon Meat to Join Nikkei Average (Update1)


Internet search company Google Inc. has acquired Keyhole Corp., a supplier of online satellite maps that allow users to zoom down to street level to specific locations, Google said Wednesday.

Google buys map provider Keyhole


How about an embedded processor that #39;s designed to deliver a quantum leap in performance and system bandwidth while keeping power in check?

Freescale Unveils Dual Core Processor Architecture


The toll from Hurricanes Charley and Frances widened Friday as Florida reported it lost 9,500 jobs, the first drop in employment in two years.

States hurricane losses includes 9,500 lost jobs


As a team, the Jets have an awful lot to prove. And as a quarterback, Chad Pennington is still trying to cement his reputation as a big-game performer.

Pennington still needs a big game


Novell Inc. sued Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O on Friday, claiming that the world #39;s largest software maker used its Windows monopoly to hurt sales of the WordPerfect processing program, which the smaller rival owned briefly a decade ago.

Novell Sues Microsoft Over WordPerfect Software


Early results suggest the party of Kazakh President Nazarbayev will win victory in parliamentary elections.

President's party 'wins Kazakh poll'


KARACHI, Pakistan The husband of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (be-nah-zeer boo-tose) is breathing the air of a free man today.

Former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto #39;s husband released on bail


Canadian Press - SAINT-QUENTIN, N.B. (CP) - A major highway in northern New Brunswick  remained closed to almost all traffic Monday, as local residents protested planned health care cuts.

N.B. residents block off highway to protest cuts to local health care (Canadian Press)


Pakistani security forces arrested several suspects on Monday, including some linked to Al Qaeda network. The arrests came one day after Pakistani security forces killed a senior Al Qaeda operative, Amjad Farooqi, in a raid in southern Pakistan.

Pakistani forces arrest several Al Qaeda suspects


LONDON : It #39;s crunch time for Europe #39;s mobile telephone giants. After spending billions of euros on third-generation licences, they now hope to persuade millions of customers to make the switch to the new

Crunch time for Europe #39;s mobile operators as 3G hits mainstream


Internet security experts have warned of a new virulent email worm particularly successful in infecting computers as it is disguised as a multilingual electronic Christmas card.

New Internet worm disguised e-Christmas card


Strip away the great plays and the wild action and San Diego #39;s 34-31 victory over Kansas City is reduced to a simple fact: big plays.

Brees, big-play Chargers too much for Chiefs


A California-based pornographer said on Monday it has sued Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , alleging that its leading Internet search engines are

Nude Photo Publisher Perfect 10 Sues Google


SPACE.com - A comet discovered earlier this year has now moved close enough to be visible without binoculars or telescopes by experienced observers under dark skies. It is expected to put on a modest show this month and into January.

New Comet Now Visible to Naked Eye (SPACE.com)


American Robby Ginepri advanced to the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy in Vienna on Thursday with a 6-2 6-1 win over fifth-seeded Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand.

Service betrays Paradorn in Vienna


Now that the Montreal Expos have a new home -- Washington -- they need a new owner. Owned by the other 29 major-league franchises for the past three years, the Expos will be sold in the coming months.

Expos move presents a capital opportunity


Technical group outlines its wireless plans through 2006, updates current specification to trim power consumption.

Bluetooth chews on future plans


SAN FRANCISCO-Nokia Corp. #39;s development program plans to use CTIA #39;s Wireless IT  amp; Entertainment show to unveil a worldwide initiative designed to make it easier for developers to bring mobile content and applications to market.

Forum Nokia to streamline content distribution


Flowery Branch, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Falcons Monday signed Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler to a six-year contract extension.

Falcons sign Crumpler to contract extension


Spanish banking giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) said in a filing with securities regulators Tuesday it was acquiring US-based Laredo National Bancshares (LNB) for \$850 million.

Spain #39;s BBVA Acquires Laredo National Bancshares for \$850 Million


ATHENS A member of Greeces Olympic judo squad who leaped from a third-story apartment after an argument with her boyfriend just days before the Athens Games has died, a hospital source said Tuesday.

Greek judo star dies after leap


SAN FRANCISCOOracle Corp. reported a 16 per cent rise in quarterly net income yesterday as the world #39;s second-largest software company benefited from steady demand for its flagship database software.

Oracle beats forecast by penny, stock up


One of China #39;s top Taiwan policymakers said on Monday armed conflict will be unavoidable if the island keeps provoking and pushing for independence, but held out hope for the rivals reopening long-stalled dialogue.

China says conflict with Taiwan may be unavoidable


Vonage has teamed with NETGEAR Inc. to develop a suite of broadband telephony devices incorporating the latest version of Texas Instruments #39; VoIP and WLAN chipsets.

Vonage, NETGEAR to Offer VoIP/WLAN Devices


Playboy Enterprises Inc. (PLA), the adult entertainment company, on Tuesday reported a third-quarter profit, reversing a year-earlier loss, on gains at its television

Playboy Posts Profit, Shares Rise


Associate Administrator Craig E. Steidle, the retired Navy rear admiral who runs NASA's not-so-new-anymore Office of Exploration Systems, went to work for NASA after the top brass lured him in as a consultant.

NASA's Future Is Rising From 'the Swamp'


This article shows how to improve SSH security using public key authentication instead of, or in addition to, password authentication.

Infocus: SSH User Identities


Astronomers are finding more of the sun #39;s sisters as they train two sharp eyes on the universe. NASA, ESA, DR Ardila, DA Golimowski, JE Krist, M. Clampin, JP

Space telescopes discover more of sun #39;s sisters


Reuters - The world's top finance officials on\Friday asked oil-producing nations to step up output and agreed\it was crucial to work out exactly why prices have soared to\levels that threaten global growth.

Group of Seven Wants More Oil Output (Reuters)


To make it more palatable for independent software vendors (define) to adopt BEA Systems #39; (Quote, Chart) middleware software suite, the company released WebLogic Platform ISV Edition, an  quot;SOA in a box quot; solution tailored to meet specific application

BEA Pares WebLogic for ISVs


LONDON (Reuters) - European shares traded sideways on  Wednesday but banks were a bright spot as Britain's HBOS  rallied on relief it would not be wading into a bidding war for  domestic peer Abbey.

European Shares Tread Water


SINGAPORE: The career of a fast-rising Chinese expatriate businessman once listed among Asia #39;s future leaders has been brought to a halt after his Singapore-based firm lost 550 million US dollars (RM2.09 billion) speculating in the volatile oil market.

Rising Chinese business star hit by RM2.09 billion loss


Australia's PM John Howard faces criticism over using unsolicited e-mails for his election campaign.

Howard in election 'spamming' row


Parliament failed Tuesday to agree on constitutional changes and election reforms.

Ukraine shifts focus to polling booth


Brussels, Dec 13, IRNA -- German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer said Monday that so long Iran #39;s voluntary suspension of enrichment activities continues, the EU commitments also remain valid.

Fischer on Iran: Step by step forward on basis of realism


GT Software next week will formally unveil its platform for outfitting mainframe applications with Web services functionality and linking legacy data into SOAs (service-oriented architectures).

Ivory keys in mainframe apps to Web services


MIAMI The opening series for Miami couldn #39;t have begun more promisingly. On first down from the 50, Brock Berlin completed a 24-yard pass to Virginia Tech #39;s 26.

Mistakes lead to Berlin fall


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Alcoa Inc. and Australia #39;s BHP Billiton have agreed to sell Integris Metals to Ryerson Tull for \$410 million in cash, plus assumption of \$250 million in debt, the companies said late Tuesday.

Alcoa, BHP to sell Integris Metals


Australian PM John Howard says he will focus on national security and the economy during his fourth term.

Australian PM sets out priorities


com. Nearly 10 years after managing a Cleveland Indians team that knocked Seattle out of its first American League Championship Series, Mike Hargrove has accepted the challenge of getting the Mariners back into the playoffs.

Skippered Indians to victory over M #39;s in  #39;95 ALCS


Reuters - The U.S. dollar paused near recent\lows Friday but dealers expected selling to resume after a\weekend meeting of G20 finance ministers, while stock investors\sought cover in companies immune to currency risks.

Dollar Steadies, More Weakness Expected (Reuters)


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Edgerrin James rushed for 124 yards and scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns Sunday to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a 31-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans.

Colts down Titans in divisional clash


Reuters - Crude oil prices near  #36;50 a barrel\spurred an attempt by John Kerry's campaign on Friday to\re-inject gasoline price concerns into the election-year\debate.

Kerry Stirs Gasoline Debate Amid Record Oil Prices (Reuters)


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- ExxonMobil Corp. and Qatar Petroleum said Wednesday they had lined up \$7.5 billion toward financing their giant Qatargas II project, which aims to export liquefied natural gas from the Middle East nation to Britain.

ExxonMobil, Qatar land LNG financing


Reuters - President Bush on Wednesday asked\Treasury Secretary John Snow to stay in his job and Snow agreed\to do so, the White House said, ending weeks of speculation.

Snow to Stay as U.S. Treasury Secretary (Reuters)


The music industry has fired the first shot in its legal battle with internet file sharers after winning a court order forcing internet service providers to hand over

Music chiefs track down pirates


A computer chip that is implanted under the skin won US approval on Wednesday for use in helping doctors quickly access a patient #39;s medical history.

Chip Implant Can Be Used to Get Health Records -US


The wrangling between PeopleSoft and Oraclehas once again gone to the dogs.

PeopleSoft, Oracle fight is a canine affair


NEW YORK -- The  quot;Basel Baker, quot; a.k.a. Roger Federer, was in town yesterday, peddling his finest bagels on an asphalt meadow in Flushing.

Warm feeling from bagels


Companies to jointly sell routers, operating software in Japan in attempt to increase market share. TOKYO (Reuters) - Fujitsu Ltd.

Cisco, Fujitsu to sell Internet gear


ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday  handed online search engine Google Inc. a victory in a  trademark infringement case on Wednesday, ruling that when  users searched for insurer GEICO, Google could display rivals  as well.

Google Wins Court Victory Over GEICO


Ahmed al-Maktoum becomes the first Olympic medallist from the UAE with gold in the men's double shooting trap.

UAE wins first Olympic gold


Shares of China Power International Development Ltd., a unit of the nation #39;s fifth-biggest electricity utility, rose on their first trading day in Hong Kong as investors said the stock

China Power Shares Rise in Hong Kong Trading Debut (Update5)


Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the third- largest US securities firm, said quarterly profit rose 23 percent, boosted by revenue from commodities and currency trading and fees from providing merger advice.

Goldman #39;s Profit Rises 23 on Oil Trading, Mergers (Update2)


The cellular telephone industry #39;s game of musical chairs has restarted again - and the music may soon stop with one less chair.

Nextel Said to Be in Talks With Sprint


In just under 45 seconds, three largely unknown Americans brought respect back to the United States in the 400 meters, dominating exactly as expected.

US men graceful in sweep of 400


Legal costs associated with resolving software patent disputes will double if the European Union ratifies proposals to introduce US-style intellectual property laws, an industry group has warned.

EU urged to reject US-style software patents


Network Physics has introduced a new distributed architecture for its network management and performance line aimed at helping enterprises ensure the integrity and security of the entire applications infrastructure.

Network Physics adds to management line


While it declined to say whether it was responsible for the death of a Hamas leader in Damascus Sunday, Israel accused Syria yesterday of  quot;directing terrorism quot; and warned of possible

Israel threatens pre-emptive strikes on militants in Syria


MOSCOW - Responding to a spate of deadly terror attacks, President Vladimir Putin announced a series of anti-terror initiatives Monday that would strengthen the Kremlin's grip on every layer of Russian political life.    Putin told Cabinet members and security officials convened in special session that the future of Russia was at stake, and called for the creation of a central, powerful anti-terror agency...

Putin Moves to Strengthen Kremlin's Power


Shaquille O'Neal has the Miami Heat off to their best start ever after scoring 20 points in a 103-93 victory over the Wizards.

Heat Hold Off Wizards


Eight men charged with conspiracy to murder and plotting to use toxic materials or explosives are due in court.

UK terror suspects due in court


The three-way battle for Warner Chilcott reached a new pitch this morning when the company recommended a 1.6 billion bid tabled by a US-led private equity team.

After the battle comes the war


US forces conducted on Saturday a new air strike at a suspect training base used by insurgents in Fallujah in central Iraq, the US military said in a statement.

New US air strike targets insurgent training base in Iraq


The reporter was convicted of criminal contempt for refusing to disclose who leaked him an F.B.I. videotape on an investigation of government corruption in Providence.

TV Reporter May Be Jailed for Refusing to Disclose Source


Telecommunications maker Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT) won #39;t have to lay off as many people as expected. The Canadian company announced Thursday that it plans to lay off 3,250 employees - about 250 less than

Nortel lowers layoff projections


Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles announced Saturday that cornerback Lito Sheppard and defensive tackle Sam Rayburn each signed contract extensions that will keep both players in the fold through the 2011 season.

Eagles extend Sheppard and Rayburn


PARIS Bill Gates was in Paris on Wednesday to meet with President Jacques Chirac of France and to sign an agreement with a UN body to improve access to information technology and training in developing countries.

Gates, in Paris, is received by President Chirac


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - The Check Clearing Act for the 21st Century, or Check 21, goes into effect this Thursday without a visible hitch.

Payments rule is one small step in automating banks


Next fall, a team will venture to the Mariana Trench to drop a remotely operated camera system 7 miles down to the bottom of the deepest spot on Earth. Here are some milestones on the voyage to the bottom of the sea. By Michael Menduno from Wired magazine.

Dive! Dive! Dive!


Sherman #39;s theory: Practice Houston Mike Sherman eased back into his seat as the Green Bay Packers #39; charter flight waited on the tarmac preparing to depart the Buffalo airport, but there was nothing the least bit comforting about his situation.

Packers Sherman #39;s Theory: Practice


The Chairman of PLO executive committee Mahmoud Abbas, or Abu Mazen, escaped on Sunday night an assassination attempt as he was attacked by unknown militants atthe mourning tent

Abbas escapes assassination in Gaza


NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) is rolling out a new version of WebSphere software, using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and middleware targeting retail operations.

IBM Integrates RFID with WebSphere (NewsFactor)


THE DIRTY big secret about US energy production is that coal is about to play an even larger role. Already more than 50 percent of US electricity comes from plants burning coal, the fossil fuel that emits

Coal #39;s global goal


The Zafi.d worm seems to have done its worst, security experts said Friday, but they urged users to remain on guard through the holidays for more seasonal shenanigans.

Zafi Slows, But Experts Urge Vigilance


NEW DELHI -- India's government again put aside private aid groups' urgent requests yesterday to help tsunami survivors on the devastated Andaman and Nicobar Islands, saying a decision would be made after five days.

Private aid groups pressing New Delhi for access to islands


Fulham are facing FA charges regarding the conduct of their players in a Premier League match at West Bromwich Albion last Saturday that included a mass brawl and three dismissals.

Fulham hit by FA charges after brawl at West Brom


Microsoft today announced a significant change in plans for the next major release of Windows, code-named Longhorn. The new WinFS storage subsystem will not be part of it, as had been previously planned.

Microsoft won't ship WinFS with Longhorn


Reuters - Mobile phone subscribers around the\globe totaled nearly 1.5 billion by the middle of this year,\about one quarter of the world's population, the International\Telecommunication Union (ITU) said on Thursday.

Mobile Phone Users Double Since 2000 (Reuters)


Forbes.com is reporting details on the rumored Motorola/Apple music phone, as told to them by Apple VP of Applications Eddy Cue. Referring to the new device, Cue was quoted as saying:  quot;What we #39;ve talked about

Motorola/Apple Phone Details


Billionaire investor Carl Icahn filed a federal lawsuit against Mylan Laboratories Inc. and asset manager Richard C. Perry on Monday, accusing Perry of a vote-buying scheme intended to help Mylan acquire King Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Icahn Files Suit vs. Mylan Laboratories


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marsh   McLennan Cos. <A HREF=

Marsh   McLennan to Cut 3,000 Jobs


DENTON, Texas -- Texas coach Jody Conradt told Jamie Carey to shoot more, and it worked out very well. Carey scored a career-high 30 points to lead the fourth-ranked Longhorns to a 79-54 victory Thursday night over North Texas.

Carey #39;s Career-High Carries Longhorns


New Workshare Web site highlights the dangers of metadata buried in Microsoft Office documents.

Software maker exposes hidden data


Best Buy, the technology chain store, starting this fall will retail AT amp;Ts residential VoIP service through 628 stores nationwide and online.

Best Buy plans to sell AT amp;T VoIP service


Another group of militants claimed Thursday to have killed the two Italian women hostages in Iraq and promised to provide film proof of their beheading.

Report: Two Italian female hostages executed in Iraq


After years of debate among political and economic leaders here, the Russian cabinet on Thursday endorsed the 1997 Kyoto accord on global climate change.

Russian Cabinet Backs Pact on Climate Change


The private spacecraft SpaceShipOne briefly entered space above the California desert Wednesday, completing the first of two qualifying flights for the \$10 million X Prize.

Private Spacecraft Makes Successful Trip to Space


KABUL (Reuters) - An Afghan court has sentenced to death  three Afghans convicted of killing 11 Chinese road engineers in  the northeastern province of Kunduz last June, a Supreme Court  Judge said on Friday.

Three Afghans Sentenced to Death for Killing Chinese


A SECRET listening device has been found at the Geneva offices of the United Nations. Workers found the sophisticated eavesdropping equipment, possibly made in Russia or eastern Europe, during renovation work

UN spy-bug shock


NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Mills Inc. on Thursday said it  will begin using whole grains in all of its breakfast cereals,  including such well-known brands as Lucky Charms and Trix,  becoming the latest foodmaker to promote healthier eating.

General Mills Cereals Going Whole Grain


Ziff Davis - Researchers claim attackers can exploit security vulnerabilities in components used to view graphics and handle archives to take over a Linux system.

Pair of Linux Holes Put Users at Risk (Ziff Davis)


The team behind Beagle 2, the failed mission to land on Mars and search for life, has unveiled potential plans for a successor, it emerged today.

Beagle Team Unveil Potential Successor to Failed Mars Mission


Jonah Lomu has not targeted next year #39;s Sevens World Cup in Hong Kong for his comeback but admitted he still harbours dreams of playing for his country again.

Lomu looks to the future


AFP - Glenn McGrath destroyed India's top order in his 100th Test match here to bring world champions Australia closer to their first series win on Indian soil in 35 years.

Classy McGrath puts Australia on top in third India Test (AFP)


Crude oil futures in New York gained Thursday for the ninth time in 10 days, but again failed to settle above \$50, as questions remained about the progress of truce talks in Nigeria and the recovery of production in the Gulf of Mexico.

Update 2: Crude Slips on Nigeria Worries


Fans who grew up listening to Americanized versions of Beatles' albums will find guilty pleasure in

Early Beatles, U.S. Style


quot;Payments may have been made to Nigerian officials, quot; Halliburton says in its quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Halliburton: Bribery May Have Taken Place


Bank of America signs a deal to deploy 180,000 Cisco IP telephones nationwide over the next three years.

Cisco inks another big VoIP deal


Reuters - Substantial threats to the integrity\of the U.S. presidential election remain despite an improvement\in election practices since 2000, an international delegation\of election observers reported on Thursday.

Foreign Observers See Problems in Election (Reuters)


MUMBAI, INDIA - The Indian army will start to reduce the number of troops stationed in the disputed state of Kashmir on Wednesday to coincide with a visit by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an official said Tuesday.

India to pull some troops out of Kashmir this week


Foreign secretary Jack Straw is today beginning two days of talks in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Mr Straw will meet Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon before travelling on to the West Bank for

Straw arrives in Middle East


The draw for the Third Round of the FA Cup has created a number of potential giant-killings - or more probably some bumper pay-days for several minnows of English football.

FA Cup 3rd Round Draw: Glamour Ties For Minnows


Urgent investment is needed in North Korea to deal with serious environmental problems that have depleted the countrys forests, contaminated water supplies and polluted the air, the United Nations top environmental official has said.

Investment urged in polluted North Korea


Reuters - Most Americans are planning to curb\their holiday spending this year, making it a challenging\shopping season for U.S. retailers, according to a holiday\buying survey by The NPD Group.

Survey: U.S. to Rein in Holiday Spending (Reuters)


PLANO, Texas An executive recruited by JC Penney to revive its sagging department stores has left the company after being passed over for the retailer #39;s top job.

Bypassed for top job, Penney #39;s department store chief leaves


David Beckham returned to Manchester today for a book signing, to promote a new edition of his autobiography. The footballer posed for photographers before signing copies of David Beckham: My Side for eager fans.

Beckham gets warm welcome in Manchester


Cleveland Browns coach Butch Davis watches from the sidelines with quarterback Kelly Holcomb (10) in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, in Cincinnati.

Browns Head Coach Butch Davis Resigns


SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world's  largest maker of memory chips, said on Monday it would invest  \$24 billion in its semiconductor business by 2010.

Samsung Elec to Invest \$24 Bln in Chips by 2010


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc., the world #39;s most popular Web search engine, slashed the price of its share offering Wednesday, as what had been touted as the hottest dot-com listing in years fell prey to worry about a slump in ...

Google Slashes IPO Price Range


LAKE WALES, Fla. - President Bush, touring hurricane-battered Florida on his way to Thursday night's presidential debate, pressed Congress on Wednesday to approve his latest request for emergency federal aid for storm victims, this time for more than \$7 billion...

Bush Seeks Aid for Fla. Hurricane Victims


SAN FRANCISCO - Steve Trachsel lasted only four innings and the Mets committed three errors in a 7-3 loss to the Giants last night at SBC Park.

Mets lose Trach in field


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - High-definition television can  show the sweat beading on an athlete's brow, but the cost of  all the necessary electronic equipment can get a shopper's own  pulse racing.

HDTV 'Starter' Kit for PC Comes with Some Kinks


Manchester - Ruud van Nistelrooy #39;s reward for the four-goal display that got Manchester United #39;s Champions League campaign back on track was a suggestion from his manager that the Dutchman now deserved to be bracketed alongside Europe #39;s all-time greats.

Ruud response delights Fergie


Verizon Wireless today announced it was granted a permanent legal injunction against a Rhode Island spammer who sent unsolicited messages to wireless phones.

Verizon Granted Injunction Against Spammer


Linebacker LaVar Arrington is likely to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, according to Coach Joe Gibbs, and would be sidelined two-to-four weeks.

Redskins #39; Arrington Likely Out for Two-to-Four Weeks


Dusk was falling over the Chechen village of Kirov-Yurt when the Russian troops approached Uvais Nagayev, 32, at the gate of his family house.

Women moved by family not ideology


A select group of testers next week will get an early look at MSN Messenger 7.0, the next version of Microsoft #39;s popular instant messaging client.

Microsoft tests MSN Messenger 7.0


REAL, Philippines : Philippine rescuers are digging through the rubble of a collapsed building for more survivors, as the number of dead and missing from two storms which lashed the country rose to nearly 1,600.

Rescuers search for more survivors as Philippine storm death toll <b>...</b>


Shopping for a digital camera is stressful. Most stores carry a fraction of the 200-plus cameras on the market, and except at specialty stores, salespeople aren #39;t much help.

Choose Your Camera


The management of Computer Associates (CA:NYSE - news - research) on Wednesday defeated three efforts by shareholders and corporate governance advocates to punish the company for an accounting scandal that led to the restatement of \$2 billion in revenue

Computer Associatates Bonus Proposal Defeated


BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Saboteurs have bombed two oil pipelines  transporting crude from north and eastern Iraq to Baghdad's  Dora refinery, oil security officials said on Saturday.

Saboteurs Bomb Iraqi Pipelines to Baghdad


JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's opposition Labor Party  leader pushed an already embattled prime minister to the wall  by advocating early elections a day after Ariel Sharon's Likud  party barred him from coalition negotiations.

Israel's Peres Urges Election, Pressures Sharon


Carter returned, but it was running back Curtis Martin and the offensive line that put the Jets ahead. Martin rushed for all but 10 yards of a 45-yard drive that stalled at the Cardinals 10.

Cards vs. Jets quarter-by-quarter


AP - Montrell Jones caught two touchdown passes and returned a punt for a score, and No. 7 Louisville clinched its third Conference USA championship since 2000 with a 70-7 rout of Cincinnati on Saturday.

No. 7 Louisville Tops Cincinnati, 70-7 (AP)


Novell has settled its long-standing NetWare anti-trust claim with Microsoft - to the tune of \$536 - but in the same announcement reveals plans to launch a second claim relating to WordPerfect.

Novell accepts \$536 million to settle antitrust case with <b>...</b>


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Think of it as Wi-Fi on steroids.

PluggedIn: Ultrawideband Heralds Zippier Wireless Connections


AP - Barry Bonds rested Sunday, staying out of the starting lineup in the San Francisco Giants' series finale against the San Diego Padres.

Bonds Gets Day Off in Finale Vs. Padres (AP)


A UN panel is given three months to establish whether genocide is taking place in Darfur in western Sudan.

UN to investigate Darfur genocide


The Turkish Cypriot minority government resigns after abandoning efforts to forge a new coalition.

Turkish Cypriot government quits


Reuters - Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, keen\to play a greater role in a world dominated by the United States,\heads to Libya on Saturday for the latest in a series of\high-profile foreign trips.

Canada Steals March on U.S. With Libya Visit (Reuters)


NAGPUR - The Indian dressing room was empty after stumps as the hooting and hollering from the Australian shed drifted over the Vidarbha Cricket Association ground.

Cricket: Aussies crowing, Indians deathly quiet


KIRKUK, Iraq (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber detonated his  vehicle near a police academy in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk on  Saturday, killing at least 17 people and wounding 32, police  said.

Suicide Car Bomb in Iraq's Kirkuk Kills 17 - Police


IBM Corp. has put its PC business up for sale, according to a story published on Friday on the Web site of The New York Times. IBM is discussing selling the business to

Report: IBM #39;s PC business up for sale


Boom times are ahead for security pros. The information security workforce will expand by an estimated 13.7 per cent annually to reach 2.1m workers by 2008.

News: Boom times ahead for IT security profession


AP - Swiss justice authorities have blocked bank accounts containing  #36;100 million in an investigation of an alleged bribery scandal tied to a subsidiary of Halliburton Co., the oil services company formerly headed by U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.

Swiss Blocks Accounts in Oil Co. Probe (AP)


The Halifax bank, Britain's biggest mortgage lender, predicts a much-feared fall in the rampant UK property market.

Halifax predicts house-price fall


Personal computer maker Gateway Inc. (GTW.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted its first operating profit in nearly three years as its retail strategy

Gateway Posts Operating Profit


Microsoft Corp. announced this week it will only charge users one license for running its Windows Server products on a dual-core processor.

Microsoft to charge on license for dual-core processors


NEW YORK (Reuters) - American Express said on Friday it  expects to record a fourth-quarter pre-tax charge of up to \$120  million and cut 2,000 jobs related to a restructuring of its  business travel unit and the sale of some overseas operations.

American Express to Cut 2,000 Jobs


New Delhi: The two-day visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Jammu and Kashmir, starting on Wednesday will focus more on reconstruction and development of the state, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said.

PM #39;s visit to focus on reconstruction of Kashmir


Britain's Dean Macey lies in fourth place after five events of the decathlon.

Macey surges into fourth


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer never thought in his

Federer Title Win Beyond His Wildest Dreams


Europe #39;s integration project is historically unprecedented. For the past millennium, Europe has lived in an uneasy equilibrium, giving birth to every great empire that dominated and pacified the world in the last 500 years.

EU needs rebalance of power to be fully democratic body


Sprint has agreed to buy mobile telephone company Nextel Communications in a deal worth \$35.17 billion, combining the No. 3 and No. 5 U.S. wireless carriers and creating a new company with about 40 million customers.

Sprint to buy Nextel in \$35B deal


Defying a key demand set by 35 countries, Iran announced yesterday it has started converting raw uranium into the gas needed for enrichment, a process that can be used to make nuclear bombs.

Tehran defiant


Iraq #39;s prime minister said today mistakes were made during a raid on a Baghdad mosque last week that sparked a surge in violence in the capital, and he had ordered an investigation.

Iraqi PM orders probe into Baghdad mosque raid


NEW YORK (Reuters) -  United Parcel Service Inc. <A HREF=

UPS to Hire 70,000 Workers for Holidays


Madison, MS (Sports Network) - Harrison Frazar shot a seven-under-par 65 on Thursday to share the lead with Glen Day and John Senden after the opening round of the Southern Farm Bureau Classic at Annandale Golf Club.

Three share lead at Southern Farm Bureau Classic


Computer Associates International announced on Wednesday that it plans to cut 5 percent of its work force as part of a restructuring effort, a move that comes as the company seeks to rebuild itself after a long-running accounting scandal.

CA to cut 5 percent of work force


India #39;s national cricket team arrived in Dhaka Wednesday for a Bangladesh tour approved despite an Islamic group #39;s threat to kill the Indian players.

Indian cricket team arrives in Bangladesh


The way Curt Schilling saw last night's classic in the Fens, it was the 13th round of a 15-round heavyweight prizefight for the ages. Tonight, he represents Boston's great hope in Round 14.

Schilling hoping start isn't a finish


US stocks fell in the broadest decline in more than two months as the price of oil climbed to \$53 a barrel, raising concern fuel costs will hamper profit growth.

US Stocks Fall in Broadest Decline Since July on Oil Prices


When Rabbi Jonathan Gerard traveled to Israel in 1996 his group took a bus to the border of Gaza and, led by armed Palestinian guards through throngs of Palestinians, met with Yasser Arafat.

Observers speculate on Mideast peace process without Arafat


The Star Wars director's first film, THX 1138, is no masterpiece. But it shows glimpses of the storytelling skill and imagination that became evident in his later movies. Jason Silverman reviews the re-released film.

George Lucas Does Dystopia, Too


Reuters - Gap Inc.  on Wednesday said it\plans to test a new store concept next year aimed at women over\age 35, and named Gap brand president Gary Muto to oversee the\development.

Gap to Launch Store for 'Boomer' Women (Reuters)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sammy Sosa belted a pair of home runs,  including his first grand slam in more than two years, as the  Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-5 in National  League at Wrigley Field on Wednesday.

NL Wrap: Sosa Belts Two Homers as Cubs Pound Pirates


WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 5: Gordon Cooper, 77, one of the seven US astronauts who made the nations first manned spaceflights and became known as possessors of The Right Stuff, died on Monday at his home in Ventura, Calif.

Astronaut Gordon Cooper dies


The move will make it easier for third-party hardware and software providers to create BladeCenter-compatible products, giving the server-blade market a boost.

IBM And Intel To Open Access To BladeCenter Specs


Fulham have brought in lawyers for advice on the best way to fight a mass of Football Association disciplinary charges which could also land manager Chris Coleman and several of his players with major suspensions and fines.

Fulham call in lawyers over brawl


SiliconValley.com - Bluetooth -- a short-range wireless technology -- is finally coming of age.

Stepping out of shadows of WiFi (SiliconValley.com)


AP - The Silver and Black looked right at home in the white stuff. Kerry Collins threw for 339 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Oakland Raiders to an upset in the snow Sunday night, 25-24 over the Denver Broncos.

Raiders Edge Broncos 25-24 (AP)


Striking a compromise between his commitments to job and religion, Shawn Green told the Dodgers that he will play Friday night in San Francisco, but sit out Saturday #39;s

Green will sit to observe his faith


AP - Mention Michigan freshman Chad Henne to Illinois coach Ron Turner and he brings up John Elway.

Streaking Michigan Plays at Illinois (AP)


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumers shrugged off record  oil prices to keep spending at the start of the fourth quarter,  data on Friday showed, in an upbeat sign for growth that may  presage another Federal Reserve rate hike in December.

Consumers Send Upbeat Signals on Growth


Two customs workers have been lightly injured in a blast at one of the airports in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. A fire triggered by the explosion in a warehouse is said to have damaged the roof of an adjacent departure lounge.

Two hurt in Kenya airport blast


An IDC report predicts that the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 percent to ship over 50 million units in 2008, up from just 12.

MP3 players set for major growth: report


NEW YORK - It's been a week without progress in the NHL lockout. So far, there have been no overtures from the league or the players to resume talks to save a season that is already starting to slip away...

NHL Lockout's First Week Produces No Talks


ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A former Air Force official was sentenced Friday to nine months in prison after admitting she helped Boeing Co.

Boeing contract helper sentenced


TBILISI, Georgia (Reuters) - Georgian forces seized  strategic heights from separatist fighters in rebel South  Ossetia Thursday and President Mikhail Saakashvili promised  more such victories to fulfill a pledge to reunite his  fractious country.

Georgia Forces Announce Big Gain Over Separatists


BOMBAY: Indian cricket #39;s record sale of television rights for \$308-million was put on hold yesterday after a court proposed a re-bid following objections from the sports network which missed out, a report said.

India court orders new bids for TV rights sale


Britain #39;s former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world retired last year after retaining his WBC title against giant Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko.

Lennox rules out a comeback


Nokia and Land Rover have jointly developed a Personal Telephone Integration (PTI) System, an integrated automotive communications solution for Land Rover vehicles such as the new Discovery 3 and Range Rover.

Nokia and Land Rover offfer advanced handsfree solution


John Selvaggio, the president of Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) low-cost carrier, Song, has retired, effective immediately, for personal reasons, a Delta spokeswoman said on Friday.

UPDATE 1-President of Delta #39;s Song carrier retires


The High Court in Japan has approved the unification negotiations of UFJ Holdings and Mitsubishi group thereby paving the way for the world #39;s largest bank.

Japanese Bank Ends Citigroup #39;s Reign


VANCOUVER (CP) - Wally Buono expects a different game when the Saskatchewan Roughriders come in from the cold to face the BC Lions in Sunday #39;s CFL West Final.

Playing indoors will make for a different game in West Final, says <b>...</b>


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. economic expansion remains on  track and inflation under control, top Federal Reserve  officials said Wednesday in comments likely to reinforce views  the Fed will hike rates again this year.

Fed: Economic Growth on Track


Car bombs explode in three Iraqi cities as the interim PM says he has new plans to crush the insurgency.

Car bombs in Iraq leave six dead


Reuters - Federal prosecutors are investigating\whether the wife of former Enron Corp.  Chairman\Kenneth Lay illegally sold shares in the company just before it\went bankrupt, a lawyer for Lay said on Wednesday.

Wife of Enron's Lay Investigated (Reuters)


The 3.46GHz Pentium 4 Extreme Edition includes 2MB of Level 3 cache and hyper-threading technology. The Intel 925XE Express chipset is an extension of the 915/925X Express chipset launched

Intel Unveils  #39;Extreme #39; Pentium 4 for Gamers


com October 21, 2004, 7:42 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients.

IBM jumps into Liberty Alliance


GENEVA : Roger Federer has pulled out of Switzerland #39;s Davis Cup first round match against the Netherlands next March to concentrate on holding onto his No 1 world ranking.

Tennis: Federer steps out of Davis Cup match


Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - The premiers went for Sunday dinner at Prime Minister Paul Martin's but his offer of billions more for health care left them confused, frustrated, and hungry for more.

Premiers wary of new funding formula Martin proposes for medicare (Canadian Press)


The European Union (E.U.) judge ruling on whether to suspend sanctions against Microsoft could deliver his verdict as early as mid-November, sources familiar with the process said Friday.

EU court ruling on Microsoft could come by mid-Nov.


GENEVA - Voters in Switzerland - where more than one in five is a foreigner - rejected proposals to liberalize tough rules on citizenship in a national referendum Sunday.    In an outcome revealing the deep divide between the country's French- and more conservative German-speaking regions, two government-backed plans failed to win support in a majority of the Alpine country's 26 cantons, or states, official results showed by early afternoon...

Swiss Voters Reject Citizenship Proposal


US, British and Iraqi troops mounted raids yesterday in a swath of territory south of Baghdad in the fourth sizable assault since last month aimed at

Raids mounted in latest assault on Iraqi region


SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices held steady on Friday near  7-week lows on forecasts for colder-than-normal weather in the  U.S. Northeast.

Oil Holds Near 7-Week Lows on U.S. Weather


FARMINGTON, United States : Vijay Singh, showing no signs that a week off has slowed him down, shot an eight-under-par 64 to take a three-stroke lead in the weather-disrupted 4.2 million-dollar PGA Tour event here.

Golf: World number 1 Singh leads PGA Pennsylvania tournament


Marat Safin hit 10 aces and beat Australian Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 7-6 (2) yesterday to reach the Paris Masters semifinals. Safin closed in on his third title at the indoor tournament and will

Safin downs Hewitt in Paris


His clubhouse cluttered with the rookies, his team no longer a factor in the standings, Rockies manager Clint Hurdle found himself in a familiar position Tuesday afternoon - talking about the opposition.

Bonds slugs No. 698


Local favorite Thomas Johansson upset top seed Andre Agassi 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 to win the Stockholm Open title on Sunday. Johansson, the Australian Open titlist in 2002, had lost

Johansson beats Agassi to win Stockholm Open


BEIJING - China #39;s top communist leaders met behind closed doors yesterday for a key meeting aimed at shoring up its  #39;ruling capacity #39; amid swirling rumours of the possible retirement of ageing strongman Jiang Zemin.

China #39;s top leaders meet to improve party #39;s grip


Liu Xiang of China tied the 100-meter hurdles world record and set a new Olympic mark Friday, winning the gold medal in 12.91 seconds.

OLYMPICS: Former USC athlete takes silver in Men #39;s 100-meter <b>...</b>


The piracy-battered music industry said Thursday it will sue British, French and Austrian music fans for the first time as it intensifies its legal crackdown on Internet song-swappers.

Music Industry Sues 459 European Net Song-Swappers


When we talk about winning streaks, all we hear about is New England. But how about some equal time for the Detroit Lions? Brock Marion and the Lions barrel into Giants Stadium to steamroll Jeremy Shockey and company.

Week 7 Judgements: The Lions streak tonight


Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says that his visit to the South will not be deterred by yesterdays bomb blasts. Mr Thaksin arrived in the Pattani province today, as part of his scheduled trip to Southern Thailand.

Thai Prime Minister continues with visit to the South despite bomb <b>...</b>


SPACE.com - Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe spotted a new star in the sky on Nov. 11, 1572, and astronomers have been trying ever since to figure out exactly what happened. The case appeared to be solved last week.

432-Year Search: Lost Star Found (SPACE.com)


WASHINGTON (Reuters) -  Secretary of State Colin Powell  said on Wednesday the time had come for the United Nations to  take punitive action against Iran for its alleged nuclear  weapons program.

Powell Says U.N Must Act Now on Iran Weapons


GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- The Chicago Bears took advantage of the Green Bay Packers  #39; miscues to give coach Lovie Smith his first win.

Green Bay Packers


Dell and Microsoft have teamed up to develop a combined enterprise IT management tool designed to offer a single point of administration for hardware and software.

Dell/Microsoft team up on system management


A federal trial began today in Atlanta over evolution disclaimers in Cobb County schools. A group of parents backed by the ACLU argue that the disclaimers in science biology textbooks are a government endorsement of religion.

Trial Begins Over Cobb #39;s Evolution Disclaimers in Textbooks


AP - Giovanni Carrara walked Juan Rivera with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning Monday night, spoiling Los Angeles' six-run comeback and handing the Montreal Expos an 8-7 victory over the Dodgers.

Expos Keep Dodgers at Bay With 8-7 Win (AP)


By the time the first truckload of clean water solution reached the refugee camp in Desa Rueng Bakjok village on Sunday, about 50 of the 1,000 people living here on muddy ground under plastic tarps were suffering from dehydration and diarrhea.

Trip for Clean Water Kits Proves a Tortuous One


AFP - South Korea's Samsung Electronics unveiled a new semiconductor chip that it says uses new technology to greatly enhance the quality of images on handset display panels.

Samsung Electronics unveils world's highest resolution chip for handsets (AFP)


As part of political reforms, the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah has said that he would reopen its parliament after it was suspended 20 years ago.

Brunei to reinstate parliament after 20 years


A BRAWL broke out at an Indonesian court yesterday after the arrest and detention of alleged Jemaah Islamiah head Abu Bakar Bashir was found to be legal, clearing the way for his trial under tough anti-terror laws.

Brawl after Bashir arrest cleared


The company impresses the Street with strong earnings, an optimistic outlook, and a toehold abroad.

Staples Goes to China?


Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to surpass 2,000 for his career, and the Nuggets controlled Shaquille O'Neal with double-teams to defeat the Miami Heat, 104-95, last night in Denver.

Nuggets team up on Heat


KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan militants repeated a threat to  kill three U.N. hostages and rejected government talk of a  ransom offer on Monday, saying they were sticking to their  demand for the release of Taliban prisoners.

Afghan Militants Reject Ransom, Demand Releases


NewsFactor - Computer manufacturer Gateway has added Micro Center to the list of retailers selling its new line of retail notebooks, desktops and monitors.

Gateway Computers To Be Sold through Micro Center (NewsFactor)


BIRMINGHAM, England (AFP) - Europe must show a  quot;determined, unwavering pursuit of economic reform quot; or risk endangering its status as a  quot;global economic leader quot;, EU trade commissioner-designate Peter Mandelson warned.

Mandelson warns EU to reform economy or fall


The nation's largest voting machine companies are submitting millions of lines of code to the National Software Reference Library to address sharp criticism from computer scientists about the secret software used in elections.

E-Voting Firms Reveal Software to Feds


Once again, the ailing and shorthanded Indiana Pacers built a big lead. This time, they were able to hold off New York's furious comeback.

Ailing Pacers top NY


Khartoum agrees to allow more African Union troops and monitors in Darfur.

Deadline looms in Sudan crisis


Allstate Corp. (ALL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US home and auto insurer, warned on Wednesday its third-quarter profits would fall well short of expectations due to more than \$1 billion in hurricane-related payouts.

Hurricane Damage to Hurt Allstate Profit


Time is running out for Boston Scientific to resolve what could be a multibillion-dollar liability resulting from its foray into the stent business.

Judge Narrows Scope of Suit Over Boston Scientific Stents


LONDON (Reuters) - World oil prices held firm on Friday  after pipeline sabotage in northern Iraq kept up supply fears  that have revived a powerful price rally.

Oil Holds Firm as Dealers Digest Iraq


Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer and JD Drew also went deep as the Atlanta Braves continued to close in on another division title with an 8-1 win over the Florida Marlins in Miami Friday.

NL Wrap: Jones Leads Braves Closer to Division Title


SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The dollar hovered near a record low  around \$1.31 per euro Wednesday but was steady against the yen  after Russia suggested it might buy more euros, while Asian  stocks rose on expectations of good earnings.

Euro Near New High; Asian Stocks Gain


The Boston Red Sox are replacing team physician Bill Morgan, who helped stitch together a World Series title by suturing Curt Schilling #39;s ankle and allowing him to stay in the postseason rotation.

Red Sox part ways with longtime team physician


When Morris Chang, the founder of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, speaks of the future of the chip business, he sounds somber.

A New Order of Business for Chip Industry


Video-game maker Eidos says it is delaying the release of its  quot;Championship Manager 5 quot; game and is still trying to pick a possible buyer for the company.

Eidos delays  quot;Championship Manager quot;


You might hate his tactics and his team, but the New York Yankees owner is one heck of an investor.

Invest Like Steinbrenner


This week the National Geographic All Roads Film Festival showcases indigenous filmmakers. Among the films, an Iranian documentary set in a public restroom, where women remove their veils, smoke, and discuss everything from drugs to sex to religion.

Natl Geographic Film Fest Gives Voice to Unsung Cultures


IBM shored up commitment to its mainframe computing platform Thursday with a series of new technologies, investments in emerging markets, new industry-focused solutions, and new partnerships.

IBM renews vows to mainframe


Several Web sites this month began offering software promising ring tones and screen savers for certain cellphones. But those who downloaded the software found that it turned

Hold the phone: Hackers starting to infect our cells


Brent crude sets intraday mark in London, US crude comes close as supply concerns plague market. LONDON (Reuters) - London oil prices hit record highs on Monday as worries about the stability of supplies from

Oil on record run


Olympic champions Justin Gatlin and Joanna Hayes won the 2004 Jesse Owens Awards by USA Track  amp; Field (USATF) on Monday. The awards, named in honor of the late Olympic great

Gatlin, Hayes win US Jesse Owens Awards


A massive gold producer makes money off of oil, copper, and a global distrust of the dollar.

All That Glitters Isn't Gold at Newmont


An Iraqi militant group says it has kidnapped 10 hostages, including two Indonesian women, who work for an electronics firm, Al Jazeera television says.

Group says holding 10 new hostages in Iraq


Problems with switches aboard NASA #39;s Genesis solar probe may have kept its parachute from opening, which led to the craft #39;s crash-landing in the Utah desert, the US space agency said.

NASA says switches may have caused Genesis crash


President George W. Bush and his rival for the White House, John Kerry, are put under the microscope this week for their record on science, health and the environment.

Bush, Kerry battle over science


SAMARRA, Iraq (Reuters) - Waving white flags, Iraqis fled  the city of Samarra on river boats on Sunday as U.S. forces  claimed victory over insurgents in the first step of an  offensive aimed at taking control of rebel-held cities.

Iraqis Flee Fighting in Samarra by River Boats


The net is buzzing with rumours that Google is working on a web browser. Online journals, or weblogs, have put together a series of developments which suggest that the search engine is developing new web tools.

Rumours surround Google browser


Japanese stocks rose after oil prices fell from a record in New York on Friday, easing concern higher energy costs will damp consumer spending and corporate profits.

Japan #39;s Stocks Rise, Led by Toyota, on Oil Drop; Daiei Plummets


CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICH. - A 17-year-old boy was arrested and police found weapons, ammunition and bomb-making gear in his home after a tip that he was making threats online against his high school, fellow students and an officer assigned to the building.

Michigan teen held on charges he planned bloody attack


AP - Beyonce reportedly makes up to  #36;4.7 million for just 10 days of work a year  #151; and that's just her hair. But she has to inform L'Oreal of

Beyonce's Hair Is Worth Millions (AP)


Well, hang on there, let's give them a chance

Don't use Google desktop search in your business, warns Gartner


Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The union representing B.C. fishermen says something's rotten in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and is demanding a judicial inquiry.

B.C. fishermen call for judicial inquiry into Pacific salmon fishery (Canadian Press)


RadioShack Corp. (RSH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 3 US electronics chain, on Tuesday said it has signed a deal with Sprint Corp.

RadioShack, Sprint in Mall Kiosk Venture


STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The risk of wars being fought over water is rising because of explosive global population growth and widespread complacency, scientists said on Friday.

Scientists Say Risk of Water Wars Rising


Top ministers from 21 Pacific Rim nations convened high-level talks on free trade and global security Wednesday, while police battled university students protesting the summit and a weekend visit by President Bush.

Pacific Rim Nations Meet on Trade, Security


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s controversial plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip has taken another step forward as MPs approved a multi-million dollar bill to compensate uprooted settlers.

GAZA WITHDRAWAL PLAN EDGES FORWARD


Biotechnology firm Genentech Inc. said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit topped Wall Street expectations on a sharp rise in drug sales, and raised its yearly forecast to meet current targets.

Genentech Posts Sharply Higher 3Q Profit


Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate for the Palestinian Authority presidency, said yesterday that Palestinians wanted to begin negotiating final statehood terms

Abbas reaffirms 2005 statehood goal


NEAR FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. troops unleashed a  fierce barrage of shelling on Monday on Iraq's rebel-held town  of Falluja, where U.S. troops are poised for a major offensive,  a Reuters witness said.

US Forces Pound Falluja Before Offensive


\Computer users continue to ignore warnings about spam and are being lured into buying goods, a report suggests.

Spam e-mails tempt net shoppers


Telekom Austria AG, Austria #39;s biggest phone operator won the right to buy Bulgaria #39;s largest mobile phone company, MobilTel EAD.

Telekom Austria Acquires Major Bulgarian Mobile Operator


Henri Camara #39;s two goals and another from John Hartson earned Scottish leaders Celtic a 3-0 victory Saturday over Dundee, giving the defending champions a perfect record in five matches.

Celtic defeats Dundee 3-0 to keep Scottish league record perfect


Jake Plummer and Reuben Droughns did little wrong while turning the Denver Broncos #39; biggest rivalry into a rout. On the other hand, Kerry Collins and Oakland #39;s offense did almost nothing right -- and the furious

Broncos 31, Raiders 3


AP - O.K., so I don't like asking for directions. But I don't get lost so often that I need to spend more than  #36;1,000 on a built-in car navigation system to plot my course with global positioning satellites.

REVIEW: GPS Navigation in a Mobile Phone (AP)


South Korea acknowledged today that it conducted a plutonium-based nuclear experiment more than 20 years ago, shortly after it admitted to scientific tests involving uranium.

S. Korea admits plutonium experiment


The stewards of the Diamondbacks kept saying in recent months that they intend to field a contending team in 2005. It #39;s just been a little hard to hear them.

Arizona sends a message of hope with Glaus signing


British forces are to carry out an evacuation of British nationals from the strife-torn west African state of Ivory Coast, it was announced today.

Troops to Evacuate Britons from Ivory Coast


Intel is on track to introduce the world #39;s most advanced chip production technology in its products next year, the largest semiconductor maker said Sunday.

After delays, Intel points to chip-making advance


AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Two years before he allegedly killed a Dutch filmmaker in the name of radical Islam, Mohammed Bouyeri volunteered at his local community center and was a promising member of the second generation of Moroccan immigrants to the

Muslim suspect in filmmaker #39;s death part of scary European trend


Swiss banking giant UBS posted weaker third-quarter net profit on Tuesday, just missing market expectations, hurt by a seasonal fall in trading revenue despite a strong showing by its flagship private bank.

UBS Net Slips on Weak Trading Income


Nothing is too small or mundane when you attach the name Kennedy to it. Among the items listed in the latest Sotheby #39;s auction of the contents of the Kennedy family homes are a fibreglass kitchen tray, some old suitcases, chipped china and a few tumblers.

Kennedy jumble sale at Sotheby #39;s


SAN FRANCISCO (Ticker) -- Jerry Rice became the NFL #39;s most prolific wide receiver while he was with the San Francisco 49ers. On Sunday, the 42-year-old Rice makes his return to San Francisco as a member of the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle vs. San Francisco


Maxim Pharmaceutical's Ceplene produces disappointing results.

Does This Biotech Belong in Bargain Bin?


LA CROSSE, Wis. - In 2000, political pundits summed up the race in three words: Florida, Florida, Florida...

Candidates Vie for Wis., Iowa, Minnesota


AP - A prisoner who allegedly spent two months traveling with al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden and helped run a safehouse for the terrorist network refused Friday to attend a hearing on his legal status in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Guantanamo Bay Detainee Skips Hearing (AP)


RAMADI, Iraq - At least two Iraqis were killed and eight people wounded, including three US marines, in clashes Thursday between rebels and US troops in the restive Iraqi city of Ramadi, hospital and military sources said.

US soldier and at least three Iraqis killed in clashes, blasts


LEE Westwood #39;s hopes of a halfway lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa were sunk by a watery double bogey at the 17th yesterday.

GOLF: LEE #39;S SUN BID GETS HIT FOR SIX


Twenty years on, one of the engineers who helped create the Mac writes his memoirs. But programmer Andy Hertzfeld's account is no dry paean to code: It's funny, engaging and deeply human. Wired News interview by Leander Kahney.

Inside the Mac Revolution


OPINION was divided about the merit of this game as preparation for Wednesday nights glamour tie against AC Milan in the Italian capital of fashion, but in many respects Celtic could not have asked for better.

Celtic 3-0 Dunfermline


BERLIN - Britain #39;s Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday began a three-day state visit to Germany highlighted by moves to forge deeper reconciliation over the World War II Anglo-American firebombing of Dresden in 1945.

Queen to host German gala to rebuild war-bombed church


The military strikes reportedly left 16 dead, while a Web post says a British hostage has been killed. BAGHDAD -- US planes, tanks and artillery repeatedly hit at Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s terror network in the

US pounds insurgents


PARIS Vivendi Universal said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit surged, helped by tax savings and profit at its mobile phone division.

Vivendi raises forecast as profit soars


AP - Who says

Mobile Games Get Fancier, More Social (AP)


Of all the seekers and spiritualists who were drawn to Mohandas K. Gandhi during his long, nonviolent struggle against British colonial rule, perhaps none stood out so vividly as a tall, broad-shouldered and rather imperious-looking Englishwoman named Madeleine Slade.

Novel Look at Gandhi's Affections


Aaron Lerner October 8, 2004. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is hardly the first Israeli prime minister who makes major policy moves because of orthopedic problems (the absence of a backbone).

Retreat driven by spinelessness, not reason


The number of companies building processors is likely to shrink, researcher says.

Tough Times Ahead for Chip Makers?


CARE International suspended aid operations in Iraq after its country director Margaret Hassan, who has dual Iraqi and British nationality, was kidnapped, said Grant Thomas, a spokesman for the organization.

CARE Halts Iraq Operations After Director Kidnapped (Update4)


BERLIN - Volkswagen AG #39;s announcement this week that it has forged a new partnership deal with Malaysian carmaker Proton comes as a strong euro and Europe #39;s weak economic performance triggers a fresh wave of German investment in Asia.

New German business wave in Asia takes shape


DAMASCUS, Syria - In a hit claimed by Israeli security officials, a senior Hamas operative was killed in a car bombing Sunday outside his house in Damascus, the first such killing of a leader of the Islamic militant group in Syria.    Izz Eldine Subhi Sheik Khalil, 42, died instantly in the explosion, which wounded three bystanders...

Israel Claims Killing of Hamas Operative


Serie A leader Juventus blew a two-goal, second-half lead and had to settle for a 2-2 tie with Inter Milan on Sunday, losing ground to defending champion AC Milan.

Italy: Inter Milan ties Juventus


PALESTINIAN leader Yasser Arafat today issued an urgent call for the immediate release of two French journalists taken hostage in Iraq.

Arafat appeals to kidnappers


A sparsely populated western state best known for potatoes is becoming a magnet for tech entrepreneurs. The slow pace, absence of traffic and low-rise landscape has helped lure 800 tech companies to the state.

Idaho Hot Potato: Tech Companies


Reuters - U.S. stocks are set to open lower on\Monday with oil prices climbing higher and Wall Street on edge\as the Republican National Convention gets underway in New York\City amid heightened security concerns.

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Rises (Reuters)


Advanced Micro Devices has started to ship the Sempron 3000 chip for budget notebooks.

AMD releases budget notebook chips


SAN FRANCISCOPeopleSoft Inc. on Tuesday announced an expanded relationship with IBM that will effectively add a middleware infrastructure layer to PeopleSoft #39;s applications.

PeopleSoft, IBM Strike \$1B Deal for Middleware


Canadian Press - ROME (AP) - With the future of Italy's flagship carrier at stake, Alitalia began crucial talks with unions Monday to unveil a rescue plan - including expected layoffs - aimed at averting collapse.

Meeting with unions crucial to Alitalia's survival (Canadian Press)


WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration plans to update antidepressant labels to reflect studies that suggest a link between the drugs and suicide in youths.

Drug labels to reflect suicide link


Two Viagra TV ads are making unsubstantiated claims about sexual desire and should be pulled out, the FDA told Pfizer Inc, the makers of Viagra.

Viagra TV ads make unsubstantiated claims, says FDA to Pfizer


Eight Arctic countries agreed on small steps to brake a rapid thaw of the region on Wednesday with indigenous peoples accusing Washington of

Arctic States Agree Small Steps to Slow Thaw


ATHENS (Reuters) - American Matthew Emmons fired at the  wrong target on the verge of victory in the Olympics men's  50-meter rife three-position target event to surrender an  almost certain gold medal to China's Jia Zhanbo on Sunday.

Shooting: 'Wrong Target' Drama Costs U.S. Gold


Google says it has patched a hole in its search engine that could have allowed hackers to modify the content of the Google search results page, reports PC World.

Google patches new hole


Federal regulators have found evidence suggesting that mortgage giant Fannie Mae manipulated earnings to facilitate bigger bonuses to executives

Regulators have found evidence of earnings manipulation at Fannie <b>...</b>


AT amp;T Corp. is trimming the price of its new Internet-based telephone service for the second time in six months, prompting a top rival to follow suit.

AT amp;T cuts Internet phone service prices


After again posting record earnings for the third quarter, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) expects to see its first sequential drop in fourth-quarter revenues, coupled with a sharp drop in capacity utilization rates.

TSMC expects first 4Q sales drop ever


Five international wireless operators, including BT, have signed a series of roaming agreements to provide Wi-Fi access at 20,000 hotspots across eleven countries.

Hotspot operators strike international roaming deal


A flaw in popular Windows server software could allow remote attacks to be launched against systems, Microsoft has confirmed. The vulnerability is in Windows Internet Name Service, or WINS, a network infrastructure

Flaw opens crack in Windows servers


NAJAF, Iraq - Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, made a dramatic return to Najaf on Thursday and swiftly won agreement from a rebel cleric and the government to end three weeks of fighting between his militia and U.S.-Iraqi forces.    The renegade Muqtada al-Sadr accepted the proposal in a face-to-face meeting Thursday night with the 75-year-old al-Sistani, Iraq's most influential Shiite cleric...

Iraqi Government, Al-Sadr OK Peace Deal


SEVILLE (Spain): A knee-trembling three-foot putt brought the curtain down on Sunday on an extraordinary, topsy-turvy week for England Ryder Cup star Paul Casey.

US fears for World Cup winner Casey


The former director of the Walt Disney Company who helped negotiate the contract of Michael S. Ovitz, its former president, said the uproar after Mr.

Contract Called for Payout, Ex-Disney Officer Testifies


Leaders from 38 Asian and European nations are in Vietnam for a summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting, known as ASEM. The main purpose is to discuss global trade and international issues, but that the question

Asian, European Leaders Gather in Vietnam for Annual Summit


Tears flowed for brave Paula Radcliffe as she explained why she crashed out of the Olympic marathon. Radcliffe wept as she said:  quot;I am hurting inside for myself so much.

Paula weeps over marathon failure


Aston Villa Football Club have been charged by the Premier League over an alleged illegal approach for James Beattie. Southampton lodged a complaint over the approach which was believed to have come in the summer from the Midlands club.

Aston Villa Football Club charged over Beattie approach


AN INFERTILE mother who gave birth to a so-called  quot;miracle baby quot; was the victim of a  quot;cruel deception quot; by child traffickers motivated by financial greed, a High Court judge in London ruled yesterday.

#39;Miracle #39; birth was simply a deception says judge


The foreign ministers of Britain and Germany issued a joint warning to Iran on Tuesday to address international worries about its nuclear program, serving notice that Tehran must take action immediately.

Germany and Britain Warn Iran


----- NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) - The Nashville Predators did not let the impending NHL lockout disrupt their future plans as they re-signed defenseman Marek Zidlicky to a new contract Wednesday.

Predators re-sign D Zidlicky


With last night's start, Tim Wakefield moved past Roger Clemens into second place on the club's all-time list for most pitching appearances. The top five on the list:

Frequent flingers


On Monday afternoon, Tigers owner Mike Ilitch praised Ivan Rodriguez #39;s leadership. In the fourth inning Monday night, Rodriguez showed plenty of it.

4 of a kind for 1st-place Twins, 5-3


VENICE, Italy - Unlike legions of other Hollywood stars, hipster heartthrob Johnny Depp says he actually enjoys aging. The boyish-looking Depp - who plays the author of

Johnny Depp Says He Actually Enjoys Aging


And he said he has shaken off the effects of his high speed crash here seven days ago. But the German Ferrari driver, a member of the Grand Prix Drivers #39; Association (GPDA), insisted further changes must be

Schu calls for more safety


Users of Red Hat Linux have been targeted by a fraudulent electronic mail advising recipients to install a  quot;security update quot; containing mailicious code.

Red Hat Users Targeted by Bogus Advisory


AP - Residents packed the District of Columbia Council chambers Thursday to praise or pan the mayor's  #36;440 million proposal to refurbish RFK Stadium and build a new ballpark for the Montreal Expos.

Hundreds Attend D.C. Meeting on Expos (AP)


JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The University of Missouri #39;s new sports arena is looking for a new name. The Paige Sports Arena opened three weeks ago, named in honor of Wal-Mart heiress Elizabeth Paige Laurie and a gift to the school from her parents.

Parents of Wal-Mart heiress give up rights to name arena after her


Northwest Airlines late last week rescinded a policy to levy fees on travel agent bookings made through global distribution systems.

Northwest Backs Down: Following Backlash, Carrier Rescinds GDS <b>...</b>


At least 25 charred and bloated bodies were discovered today in the basement of a religious court set up by rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in Najaf, but confusion reigns over how they died and why.

Dead bodies found in Najaf court


#147;Carrying around a wallet full of pictures of the kids or the dog is so last year, #148; writes Cathy Lu in Digit.  #147;Apple #146;s iPod Photo makes it as easy to look at your most beloved pictures on the go as it is to listen to your favorite tunes. #148; Nov 23

Pictures on the Go


MINNEAPOLIS - General Mills announced Monday that it is selling its stake in a European snack operation to PepsiCo for \$750 million.

General Mills sells Snack Ventures Europe stake for \$750 million


Reuters - Some options investors, encouraged by\Yahoo Inc.'s solid results, seem confident that Google Inc.\shares will avoid any big moves after the Web search leader\reports earnings next week, an options analyst said on\Wednesday.

Google Options Takes Spotlight After Yahoo Results (Reuters)


Search giant Google Inc. on Wednesday said it has acquired Keyhole Corp., a digital-mapping company that shows satellite pictures from around the world.

Google Plans To Acquire Keyhole


Reuters - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, stemming\an eight-session slide that has dragged prices down 14 percent\from record highs as news emerged of a fresh pipeline fire in\Iraq.

Oil Rebounds After 8-Day Slide on Blaze (Reuters)


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it would scrap plans to build its first District store after senior executives visited the proposed site in the Brentwood, NE neighborhood and found it did not meet their requirements.

Wal-Mart Rejects Proposed D.C. Location


The Motion Picture Association of America filed an undisclosed number of lawsuits Tuesday throughout the country against individuals it believes illegally downloaded

Motion Picture Association sues movie downloaders


For investors in Google Inc., it's the roaring '90s redux. Shares of the Web search giant leapt 15.43 percent yesterday, on the heels of a 6.33 percent spurt the previous day, even as the broader financial markets continued to retreat. By the time they closed at \$172.43 yesterday, Google shares had more than doubled in value since the company went ...

For Google investors, a taste of '90s


After a 23-minute flight from the Pirs docking port to the Zarya cargo module, Russian Salizhan Sharipov and American Leroy Chiao re-docked the Soyuz TMA-5 spaceship.

US-Russian Crew Re-Docks Capsule


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Army is studying a possible  compromise with Halliburton Co. that might allow the company to  keep several billion dollars in disputed billings for work in  Iraq, defense officials said on Friday.

Army Studying Halliburton Compromise


The trouncing of the Civic calls into question the depth of the hybrid phenomenon, suggesting that what seems like a new consumer appetite for clean technology could be more a hunger for one cool car.
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Toyota's Prius Proving to Be the Hotter Hybrid


More than two weeks remain before Clifford B. Janey takes over the District #39;s public schools, but there he was on a recent evening, sitting before a group of residents who were complaining about

In Visits, Janey Charts Reforms


The Bush administration asked Congress on Tuesday for permission to transfer nearly \$3.5 billion from Iraqi water, sewer and electricity projects to pressing security, economic and electoral programs, acknowledging that increasing violence has forced a sharp shift in its rebuilding effort.

U.S. Plans to Divert Iraq Money


AP - Amare Stoudemire scored 50 points to lead Phoenix to a 117-98 win over Portland on Sunday night.

Stoudemire Scores 50 Points in Suns' Win (AP)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc. slashed the size of its closely watched initial public offering nearly in half to less than \$2 billion on Wednesday, splashing cold water on what has been touted as the hottest Internet IPO in years.

Google Slashes the Size of Its IPO


A George W. Bush win in Tuesday #39;s election seemed to be well in hand when Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell hooked up with tailback Clinton Portis on a 43-yard scoring play with 2:35 to go in the team #39;s game with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday

Cheeseheads for Kerry


London, Sept. 30 (NNN) : Britain says it is doing everything it can to secure the release in Iraq of British hostage, Kenneth Bigley.

Doing All For Release Of Hostage: Blair


Three Saudi security staff are killed while chasing suspected militants, state television says.

'Policemen killed' in Saudi chase


Symbol Technologies has expanded its line of rugged handheld computers with the addition of a PDA form-factor device called an  quot;enterprise digital assistant quot; (EDA).

Symbol  quot;enterprise digital assistant quot; runs Windows Mobile


Microsoft has released another interim version of its forthcoming SQL Server 2005 database and has introduced a free management tool.

Microsoft slips out another database beta


WASHINGTON, October 2 (Itar-Tass) -- The US space agency has decided to postpone shuttle missions resumption earlier planned for March or April next year.

NASA postpones space shuttle flight resumption


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

PepsiCo Profit Up, Cuts Jobs; Shares Rise


AP - Seventeen Afghans were released Thursday from a U.S. base at the center of an investigation into the deaths of two prisoners in custody, the international Red Cross said.

Afghan Prisoners Released From U.S. Base (AP)


Sydney - Global resources giant BHP Billiton on Tuesday announced a share buy-back of A\$1 billion to A\$1.5 billion (R4.65 billion to R6.

BHP plans massive share buy-back


Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu failed a drug test, the English players #39; union confirmed Monday. The Romanian could face a ban of up two years from domestic and international soccer.

Mutu #39;s failed drug test confirmed by player #39;s union


GAINESVILLE, Fla. - With Hurricane Jeanne approaching, Florida squeezed in its game against Kentucky and beat the Wildcats 20-3 Saturday behind Ciatrick Fason's career-high 210 yards rushing and two touchdowns...

Florida Downs Kentucky As Jeanne Nears


Reuters - Oil prices continued falling on\Thursday after an unexpectedly large rise in U.S. crude\inventories spurred profit-taking from record highs.

Oil Extends Slide After Stockbuild Drop (Reuters)


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - IBM <A HREF=

IBM to Put Its PC Business Up for Sale


AP - North Korea said Monday that it will not give up nuclear development in light of unauthorized nuclear experiments by South Korea, where U.N. inspectors nuclear inspectors were conducting an investigation.

N. Korea Won't Give Up Nuke Development (AP)


General Electric Co. (GE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would buy a fire detection systems business from SPX Corp.

UPDATE 3-GE to buy SPX fire detection unit for \$1.4 bln


Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Rev. Barbara McDowall and her wife, Gail Donnelly, say all they ever wanted was the right to walk down the aisle just like any other couple in love.

Same-sex couples across Canada rejoice at Supreme Court ruling (Canadian Press)


Michael Kopper, who participated in the wrongdoing that helped cripple Enron, provided a glimpse of the deals orchestrated by Andrew S. Fastow.

Former Executive Testifies, Offering Insider's Look at Enron's Deal Making


Jupiter Research and SEMPO (the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization) have released results of separate surveys providing one of the most detailed looks yet at current practices and advertiser spending in the search marketing industry.

State of the Search Marketing Industry 2004


Haiti's largest public hospital is barely functioning despite foreign governments' pledging \$1.4 billion toward Haiti's long-term development.

Haiti's Wounds Overwhelm a Suffering Public Hospital


WASHINGTON - The World Trade Organization imposed penalties yesterday on US exports ranging from apples to textiles, escalating a trade dispute the Bush administration has struggled to defuse by unsuccessfully urging Congress to repeal legislation aimed

Trade organization slaps sanctions on American exports Clash over <b>...</b>


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Intel rallied in pre-open trading Wednesday amid relief that the company did a better-than-expected job moving part of its excess inventory and that the weakness it sees in the fourth-quarter isn #39;t as bad as some feared

Q3 revenue meets lowered forecasts, Q4 may fall short


Brazilian midfielder Edu will miss Arsenal #39;s Champions League Group E match at home to Panathinaikos on Tuesday. Arsenal #39;s website said Edu was suffering from a calf problem sustained in Saturday #39;s 2-2 draw with Southampton.

Arsenal #39;s Edu misses Panathinaikos clash


Reuters - Neolithic people in China may have\been the first in the world to make wine, according to\scientists who have found the earliest evidence of winemaking\from pottery shards dating from 7,000 BC in northern China.

Earliest Signs of Winemaking Found in China (Reuters)


ANKARA - Officials of Turkey #39;s Embassy in Baghdad are investigating press reports of the al-Jazeera television saying that two Turkish hostages were found dead in the north of Iraq.

Turkey #39;s Embassy In Baghdad Investigating Reports On Killing Of <b>...</b>


BRUSSELS The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Microsoft #39;s and Time Warner #39;s plans to jointly acquire ContentGuard Holdings, a specialist in software that protects digital material from counterfeiting, a commission spokeswoman

A Microsoft deal gets full EU inquiry


Spam makes sense. Sure, most of it reads like filthy gibberish. But the authors of this dreck are not semi-literate perverts. They're cool, rational business folk who have found a sleazy but effective way to make a buck.

Frontier justice won't stop the spam


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Monday, with the Dow  slipping briefly below 10,000 as a further rise in oil prices  clouded the corporate profit outlook, and a brokerage downgrade  hurt semiconductor shares.

Stocks Fall on Oil, Chip Downgrade