WANA, Pakistan (Reuters) - The Pakistani army fired mortar  bombs and artillery shells at suspected mountain hideouts of al  Qaeda-linked militants in a remote tribal region on Friday, but  there were no details of casualties, witnesses said.

Pakistan Army Pounds Militants' Mountain Hideouts


WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- CIT Group (CIT) achieved 25 percent growth in net earnings for the third quarter, reporting \$183.9 million, or 86 cents per share, up from \$147.

CIT Group #39;s Q3 profit up 25, tops by a penny


An outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, may hit Asia this winter, the World Health Organization said today in an e-mailed statement.

SARS Outbreak May Hit Asia This Winter, WHO Says (Update1)


Reborn Russian star Marat Safin basked in the glory of clinching his third Paris Masters title but insisted that world number one Roger Federer is still in a league of his own and is on his way to becoming one of the greatest players of all time.

Federer still the man to beat, says born-again Safin


Apple Computer Inc. shares rose as much as 6.5 percent after the company said fourth-quarter net income more than doubled on surging demand for iPods and forecast profit and sales this quarter that will beat analysts #39; estimates.

Apple Computer Rises After Net More Than Doubles on IPod Sales


For the Israelis who hated and feared him, the Palestinians who chafed at his corruption, or the Western and Arab diplomats who despaired at his mendacity and unwillingness to settle the conflict

Sharon #39;s Reason To Mourn


The airline did nothing wrong when it shared passenger data related to the Sept. 11 attacks, the agency rules.

DOT dismisses privacy complaint against Northwest


At least 18 people were confirmed killed, and some 300 were injured as unidentified assailants hurled over ten grenades toward a rally organized by the main opposition

18 killed in grenade attacks in Bangladesh


NO one does weird quite as well as Japanese game designers and animators. In this spirit, three new video games bring the bizarre home.

Touches of Weird, Done Best in Japan


UK Prime Minister Tony Blair this week will put efforts to curb disease and poverty in Africa at the center of the agenda of the Group of Eight industrial nations next year.

UK #39;s Blair to Put Africa at Heart of the G-8 Agenda in 2005


DCML proponents hope that joining Oasis will help the standard cross a major barrier in adoption of its data-center standards--the inclusion of major server and operating system vendors.

DCML And Oasis Team To Boost Data-Center Interoperability


IBM plans to start shipping its PCs with a new chip designed to thwart hackers by safeguarding passwords and other sensitive identity information.

IBM protects passwords with PC chip


Preview Smaller than a laptop, bigger than a PDA - the perfect PC size?

Sony Vaio U70P Wi-Fi micro PC


AP - Google Inc. on Thursday became the first tech heavyweight to tackle the daunting task of uncluttering computers, introducing a program that quickly scours hard drives for documents, e-mails, instant messages and past Web searches.

Google Launches PC Hard-Drive Search Tool (AP)


The owners disagree with NFL Players Association Executive Director Gene \Upshaw about the league's future economic system says Commissioner Paul \Tagliabue.

Differences Emerge


TOKYO -- Nine people were found dead in two rented vehicles Tuesday, with the windows sealed and charcoal burners at their feet, in what police are calling modern Japan #39;s largest suicide pact.

Japanese police: 9 suicides may be part of Web pact


Is the newspaper publisher's interest in the online magazine a stab at building a pay product?

Washington Post Looking at Slate


BANDA ACEH, Aceh (AFP): Seven separatist rebels have been killed in the latest clashes to hit the troubled Indonesian province of Aceh, the military said on Saturday.

Seven separatist rebels killed in restive Aceh


Security continues to hold steady over software as the third top IT priority, with organizations busy coping with cyber threats, keeping up with software

iPaqs turn up the security


Mortgage lending fell 4 in September, the Council of Mortgage Lenders says - a further sign that the housing market is slowing.

House market slowing, lenders say


This is a matchup that makes you think all's right with the sports world after all. The 2005 Orange Bowl is the comfort food of athletic events.

Juicy matchup is one to savor


LIANG BUA, IndonesiaThe discovery of remains of a tiny human closely related to man on the remote Indonesian island of Flores and tales of hobbit-like creatures

Mysteries of newly found hobbit lure tourists to remote <b>...</b>


Reuters - A roadside bomb blast targeting a police\convoy in Athens early on Friday caused no injuries but alarmed\authorities who had been insisting that Greece's leftist\guerrillas were defeated.

Greek Riot Squad Bus Blast Raises Security Fears (Reuters)


Fido the Stamp is here. Well, he could be -- all it takes is for one dog owner to snap a digital photo of his beloved pooch, submit it to the Stamps.com Web site and order personalized postage. <FONT face=

Putting Your Own Stamp On All Your Parcels


Image: The two sides of the planet Uranus, as viewed in this composite image, by the Keck II Telescope at near infrared wavelengths.

Keck zooms in on the weird weather of Uranus


A former general with a doctorate in economics takes power in Indonesia on Wednesday, facing the challenge of translating a landslide election victory into action on economic growth and against Islamic militancy.

High hopes for Indonesia #39;s new leader


(Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics try to strengthen their hold atop the American League West this evening when they start a four-game series with the Texas Rangers at the Coliseum.

Oakland Athletics Team Report - September 14


THE South African government said yesterday it took  quot;strong exception quot; to comments by Haitian interim Prime Minister Gerard Latortue that President Thabo Mbeki #39;s granting of refuge to Jean-Bertrand Aristide allowed the ousted leader to sow discontent in

SA Denies Aristide is Behind Haiti Mayhem


America Online Inc. is acknowledging an

Possible security breach seen at AOL


CRAWFORD, Texas - President Bush denounced TV ads by outside groups attacking both John Kerry and himself on Monday and called for a halt to all such political efforts.

Bush Denounces Ads by Outside Groups


In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired.

Web Sites Agree to Be Accessible to Blind


The first fight of the 2004 season between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox did not occur on a warm, pleasant April day at Fenway Park.

Schilling Is Prized Starter for Game 1


Yasser Arafat #39;s death opens a window of opportunity. The Palestinian leader who loomed so large for so many years - and who had recently been rejected as a partner by Israel

Arafat #39;s death opens door for peace


The German football association (DFB) suspended Germany international Oliver Neuville for two matches on Monday for deliberately handling the ball into the net during the weekend #39;s Bundesliga action.

Neuville suspended for scoring with hand


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Sprinter Michelle Collins was suspended for eight years for a doping violation linked to the BALCO scandal and will forfeit results that include 2003 indoor world and US titles in the 200 meters.

New BALCO hit: Collins banned 8 years


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. can no longer remain sheltered in its Bentonville, Arkansas, headquarters while potentially costly lawsuits pile up, Chief Executive Officer Lee Scott said on Wednesday.

Wal-Mart CEO Sees Culture Change as Lawsuits Mount


AP - Right-hander Cory Lidle returned to the Philadelphia Phillies, agreeing Tuesday to a  #36;6.3 million, two-year contract.

Lidle Agrees to  #36;6.3M Deal With Phillies (AP)


An impressive century by opening batsman Salman Butt helped Pakistan notch up their first tour win with a 43-run victory over a Cricket Australia Chairman #39;s XI at Lilac Hill in Perth.

Pakistan defeats Chairman #39;s XI at Lilac Hill


Facing two Top 25 teams in two nights in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, the Orange handled both with relative ease.

Syracuse, Off to a Fast Start, Wins Tournament


Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) on Friday made official its plans to release its next Windows upgrade in 2006, although the software will be missing one of its key features.

Microsoft Sees  #39;06 Launch of  #39;Longhorn #39; Windows Upgrade


The Rev. Pat Robertson said President Bush dismissed his warning that the United States would suffer heavy casualties in Iraq and told the television evangelist just before the beginning of the war that

Bush Predicted No Iraq Casualties, Robertson Says


Delegates to world summit agreed to set up a working group to discuss management of the Internet at both technical and policy levels after failing to reach a consensus on this contentious issue.

UN creates Internet governance working group


Captain Patrick Vieira has challenged his Arsenal teammates to prove their Champions League credentials in tonight #39;s opening group game against PSV Eindhoven.

After many flops, Arsenal eyes domination in Europe


Chicago An NHL lockout that #39;s already nine weeks old won #39;t end anytime soon unless owners show some willingness to negotiate, agents said after a meeting with the players #39; union.

NHL Lockout May Not Be Ending Any Time Soon


If Sir Frank Williams hoped a complete change of drivers for 2005 would eradicate the tensions that raged so publicly between Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya last season, the British team principal appears mistaken.

Williams suffer fresh bout of road rage


PARIS (AFP) - A lab owned by US tobacco giant Philip Morris uncovered evidence in the early 1980s about potential risks from passive smoking but its findings were never made public, a study charges.

Philip Morris lab discovered passive smoking risk in 1982: Lancet


Introducing his iPod User #146;s Guide, the Wall Street Journal #146;s Walt Mossberg writes,  #147;By all accounts, millions of people will buy or receive Apple Computer #146;s iPod digital-music players this holiday season. The gadgets are beautifully designed and simple to operate, which is one reason they #146;re so popular, even after three years on the market and despite a rising number of competitors. #148; Dec 15

iPod User #146;s Guide


AP - Free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel has agreed to terms with the San Francisco Giants, the team announced Sunday.

Shortstop Omar Vizquel to Play for Giants (AP)


MANAMA: A \$1.3 billion (BD491 million) combined power, water and petrochemical plant is to be built in Bahrain. The project will create about 3,500 jobs during its construction and 500 in the long-term.

\$1.3 billion power plant will generate 3,500 jobs


AP - Four Central Asian nations on Saturday formally approved Russia's membership to their economic bloc, providing Moscow the opportunity to restore its influence in the strategic, energy-rich region.

Russia Added to Central Asian Bloc (AP)


Scientists in China say they have discovered the highly virulent H5N1 strain of bird flu in pigs.

Avian flu 'discovered in pigs'


JAKARTA : Police investigating the deadly attack at the Australian embassy in Jakarta have said they have identified all nine victims of the blast and are still working to piece together the suicide bombers.

Jakarta embassy bombers not among the nine victims: police


Ford Motor Co., the second-largest US automaker, said its US sales of cars and trucks fell 5 percent in October. The 268,474 vehicles sold included a decline of 20 percent from a year

Ford #39;s US Auto Sales Fall 5 to 268,474 in October (Update1)


Ring tones are so yesterday. If wireless companies have their way, the next multibillion-dollar surprise in the cellular business will be

'Ringback' Tones May Be Next Big Thing


SYDNEY : Two new polls showed Australia #39;s conservative government and Labor opposition neck and neck after the first week of campaigning for the October 9 election.

New polls show Australian government neck and neck with opposition


PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- United Nations peacekeepers patrolled the streets of Haiti's capital as gunfire rang out yesterday, a day after a prison riot and shootouts killed a dozen people and left scores injured during a visit by Secretary of State Colin Powell.

Toll is 12 dead in latest spasm of violence in Haiti


Are right-leaning voters spending all their online time on Rushlimbaugh.com? Are left-leaning voters locked into the like-minded Talkingpointsmemo.

Voters checking out other sides #39; sites


COLUMBUS, Ohio Fifteenth-ranked Wisconsin won its third straight trip to Ohio Stadium. Anthony Davis slashed for 168 yards and a touchdown and the Badgers beat 18th-ranked Ohio State 24-to-13.

Sports: (15) Wisconsin 24 (18) Ohio State 13


The telecommunications firm Cable  amp; Wireless today said it would cut another 600 jobs and return 250m to investors as it reaches the halfway mark in a three-year recovery plan.

Cable  amp; Wireless to cut 600 more jobs


It wouldnt have been a proper ending to the Phillies wacky season at Pro Player Stadium without the teams swapping leads like playing cards and going an extra inning to figure out the winner.

Phils bring out brooms in Florida


US Airways #39; pilots voted to approve a new labor agreement yesterday that will reduce their salaries by 18 percent but will save the airline \$300 million a year.

US Airways #39; pilots vote for 18 salary reduction


BALTIMORE - Daniel Cabrera pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning, and Jose Leon and Melvin Mora had two RBIs apiece to lead the surging Baltimore Orioles past the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Monday.

Resurgent Orioles whip Twins behind Cabrera


A car bomb killed eight US Marines outside Fallujah on Saturday, the deadliest attack against the US military in nearly six months.

Eight Marines killed in fighting


Top seed Amelie Mauresmo won her fourth title of the year with a comprehensive victory over Elena Bovina at the Generali Open in Linz, Austria.

Mauresmo powers to Linz victory


Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Houston Rockets guard Bob Sura underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a herniated disk in his lower back.

Rockets #39; Sura undergoes back surgery


A militant group that has claimed responsibility for kidnapping three foreigners in Afghanistan said on Saturday the hostages were safe for now but would be killed unless all Taliban prisoners were released.

Afghan Group Says Foreign Hostages Safe


CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Miguel Angel  Jimenez snatched back the lead at the European Masters on  Saturday with fellow Ryder Cup players Sergio Garcia and Luke  Donald sharing second place.

Jimenez Snatches Back Masters Lead


A passenger train speeding along a bad section of track derailed and tumbled into a ravine before dawn yesterday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 120, Philippine officials said.

Track thieves suspected of causing train crash


Moody #39;s Investors Service on Friday revised its outlook on FedEx Corp. (FDX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) to stable from negative, citing expected improvements in FedEx #39;s profits

Moody #39;s revises FedEx outlook to stable from negative


Anna Smashnova-Pistolesi and Harel Levy each recorded upset wins and the star of the next generation of Israeli tennis stars, Shahar Pe er, qualified for her second WTA Tour event in as many weeks on an action-packed Monday.

Israelis record tennis upsets


Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer missed the second half of Thursday #39;s practice while receiving treatment for back spasms.

Bengals #39; Palmers leaves practice


LOS ANGELES (CBS.MW) -- A Delaware judge rejected the proposed settlement of a lawsuit brought against PeopleSoft Inc. by shareholders over the company #39;s resistance to Oracle Corp.

Judge calls proposed shareholder settlement unfair


Palestinian source in Beirut says was a failed attempt to kill a member of the militant Hamas group. utility vehicle owned by the unidentified Palestinian, who escaped unhurt.

Israel blamed for Damascus attack


ST. JOHN #39;S, NFLD. -- An environmental assessment panel predicted seven years ago how hard it would be to clean up oil spills from a project off Newfoundland that spilled 170,000 litres into the Atlantic last week.

Study warned of offshore spills


Water is accumulating on the underground roof of the Big Dig tunnels, according to Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly, who said yesterday that his office is trying to determine whether the pools of water pose any threat of damage to the \$14.

Magnitude of problem called unclear


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The family of an Iranian-American  dissident assassinated on Tehran's orders is entitled to  millions of dollars in assets owed to Iran by a California  defense contractor, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Thursday.

Court Says U.S. Company Must Pay in Iran Murder Case


Reuters - Millions of people take them to stay\healthy but scientists said on Friday that vitamin supplements\do not protect against stomach and other cancers -- and may\even make them worse.

Vitamins Don't Cut Stomach Cancer Risk-Study (Reuters)


Monday night, 20-year-old Jeremy Wariner and 21-year-old Otis Harris led an American contingent up the center of the track to claim gold and silver in the 400.

US makes it three-for-all in men #39;s 400


MADRID - Just when they thought things would change for the better, Real Madrid slipped back into the mire of possibly a disastrous Spanish Primera Liga season.

Real beaten again, Becks says no crisis


Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Tom Cheek became the seventh member of the club #39;s Level of Excellence in a ceremony held before yesterday #39;s game against the New York Yankees at the SkyDome.

Cheek at top level


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Mondavi, a director of wine  maker Robert Mondavi Corp., has resigned from the board after  his comments in the press undermined the company's efforts to  overhaul its business, the company said.

Mondavi Director Quits Under Pressure


Australian Prime Minister John Howard said the re-election of close ally US President George W. Bush was a victory for the fight against terrorism.

Australia #39;s Howard Says Bush Win a Victory for Terrorism Fight


England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has confirmed in-demand striker Wayne Rooney will not figure in his squad for September #39;s World Cup qualifiers.

England rule out Rooney


Reuters - Flight attendants at bankrupt US\Airways Group Inc.  have authorized their union to\call a strike should a federal court allow airline management\to void their contract, the Association of Flight Attendants\said on Monday.

US Air Flight Attendants Ready for Strike (Reuters)


Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott is looked at by a trainer after injuring his leg during the third quarter against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in Tampa, Fla.

Bucs #39; Alstott Out 4 Weeks With Knee Sprain


The US space agency has pushed back the return to flight of the space shuttles until May at the earliest because of hurricane disruption.

Shuttle loses March-April window


LONDON: New Zealand crushed a plucky United States team by 210 runs as the ICC Champions Trophy cricket tournament got off to an explosive and predictably wet start on Friday.

Kiwis cruise to easy win over Americans


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chiron Corp. is delaying shipment of  its flu vaccine, Fluvirin,  because lots containing 4 million  vaccines, do not meet product sterility standards, the  pharmaceutical company said on Thursday .

Chiron Delays Flu Vaccine Shipments


Nortel Networks Corp., North America #39;s bigger maker of phone equipment, named Clent Richardson as its chief marketing officer, filling a position that was vacant for almost two years.

Nortel Networks Names Clent Richardson Chief Marketing Officer


Reuters - These days Iranian women are not even\allowed to watch men compete on the football field, but 2,000\years ago they could have been carving the boys to pieces on\the battlefield.

Bones Suggest Women Went to War in Ancient Iran (Reuters)


An unusual number of storms have made landfall in Florida in the last month, and the hurricane season is only halfway through. But experts say there is no easy answer for the run of bad luck other than the fact that the law of averages may be catching up with the state after several relatively calm hurricane seasons.

Unusual Number of Storms Hit Land in Florida


The unraveling of the ailing airline industry picked up speed Friday as a bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority to temporarily cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent, comparing the airline #39;s financial outlook to  quot;a ticking fiscal time bomb

Judge OKs US Airways #39; plan to cut pay by 21


KDE and GNOME, the open-source software projects that together form the face of most Linux installations, have undergone revisions that boost their usability and enterprise readinessadvances that build the case for Linux as a viable alternative to

GNOME, KDE Aim at Windows


On a day dominated by offense, it took a defensive back to settle things. Indianapolis star Peyton Manning had thrown five touchdowns when he lofted the ball into Kansas

NFL roundup


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slid lower in ultra-light  volume on Monday, as security concerns surrounding the  Republican convention in New York kept investors on the  sidelines.

Stocks Drift Down in Ultra-Light Volume


Barcelona moved further ahead in the Spanish league by beating rival Real Madrid 3-0 Saturday in the country #39;s biggest match. Samuel Eto #39;o and Giovanni van Bronckhorst scored in the first half and Ronaldinho

Barcelona beats Real Madrid in Spanish league


CHICAGO (Sports Network) - After much speculation, the  Chicago Bears officially signed quarterback Jeff George to a  one-year contract on Monday.

Jeff George Signs with Bears


AP - Despite the steady clang of mortar shells outside and persistent violence in the country, many delegates at the opening on Sunday of Iraq's National Conference held out hope that this first fragile taste of democracy would succeed.

Conference Gives Iraq Democracy First Test (AP)


Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) reported Thursday that estimated sales at US restaurants open more than a year rose 5 percent overall during the past month.

Yum Brands posts higher monthly sales across all units


Ron Zook has been relived of his duties as the Florida football head coach effective at the end of the season, Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley confirmed Monday.

The Gainesville Sun


AP - The strengthening of Syria's influence in Lebanon's government prompted Secretary of State Colin Powell to renew his criticism of Syria after a brief period of praise.

Powell Criticizes Lebanese PM Choice (AP)


AP - Walt Harris was officially introduced as Stanford's new football coach Monday, given the task of resurrecting a program that struggled in three seasons under Buddy Teevens.

Harris to Coach Stanford Football Team (AP)


Punches continue to be thrown in the fight over which next-generation DVD format will be established as the industry standard. (And there will be an industry standard, right corporate bigwigs?

O High-Def DVD Format, Where Art Thou?


Earth #39;s defences may need to be boosted against the risk of potentially deadly microbes returning on board space probes sent to study Mars, according to leading scientists.

Microbes on Mars pose risk to Earth


Reuters - FedEx Corp.'s  express air\shipping unit has been ordered by the U.S. government to repay\ #36;29 million in excess funds received under an act established\after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the company said on Friday.

FedEx Ordered to Repay U.S.  #36;29 Million (Reuters)


British and Irish leaders on Wednesday condemned the apparent slaying of a British aid worker who would be the first foreign woman killed in the wave of kidnappings that have beset Iraq.

CARE Director Believed Slain in Iraq


AFP - Marion Barry, the former mayor of Washington who was caught taking cocaine, has made a new political comeback in the US capital.

Barry makes political comeback in Washington (AFP)


Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Kobe Bryant rape trial will quiz 41 new potential jurors behind closed doors Tuesday, after questioning the same number a day earlier.

Day 2 in Kobe Bryant jury selection


A group representing technology industry chief executives on Tuesday warned that the Bush administration has failed to follow through on its two-year-old strategy for protecting the nation #39;s

Tech CEOs Issue Cyber-Security Recommendations


Web users with fast broadband connections have finally muscled aside dial-up users to form a majority of the American Internet population, according to Nielsen/Net Ratings.

High-Speed Users Move Into Majority


Latest Google Hiring Point to Browser Plans\\We discussed few days ago that Google might be planning to develop its own Browser and signs are becoming clearer than ever. Just reported in many online papers, Google has done some high profile hiring in the recent days. 4 people who worked on ...


CHARLOTTETOWN -- He #39;s long since traded his pads for politics. But, that doesn #39;t mean Ken Dryden has lost his love of the game.

NHL season nearing point of no return: Dryden


WASHINGTON - Privacy advocates are concerned that an implantable microchip designed to help doctors tap into a patient's medical records could undermine confidentiality or could even be used to track the patient's movements.

FDA Approves Use of Chip in Patients


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday as  investors showed caution ahead of tech bellwether Intel Corp.'s  <A HREF=

Stocks Slip, Investors Wary Before Intel


LOUISVILLE, KY. - Louisville needed less than seven minutes to shake off Conference USA nemesis TCU and roll to another big victory.

Louisville routs TCU 55-28


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.

Google taps BellSouth for help selling ads


PATRICK KLUIVERT struck twice as Newcastle United got Graeme Souness #39;s reign as Newcastle manager off to a stuttering start today.

Magpies go double Dutch


When a colleague recently sold me his iPod with more than 3,000 songs still on it, his musical tastes showed me a side of him I had never seen.

To Know Me, Know My IPod


AFP - The wife of an American civilian kidnapped by militants in Iraq made a somber plea for mercy and the release of her husband and his two colleagues.

Wife of US hostage makes somber plea for mercy (AFP)


The Competition Commission's inquiry into store cards, will investigate interest rates, the body announces.

Inquiry into card interest rates


Pakistan Wednesday urged India to avoid disrupting conventional arms balance as it was against the quest for peace and security, being pursued by both the countries, the official Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

Pakistan urges India to avoid disrupting arms balance


(National-NBC) Dec. 17, 2004 - The Christmas Grinch on the Internet this season is a new computer virus called  quot;Zafi. quot;. Zafi pretends to be an e-mail with holiday greetings, according to the antivirus firm Symantec.

Zafi computer virus shows up in  quot;Happy Holidays quot; e-mail


A jury in the first Enron criminal trial appears to be ready to sift through the evidence as they asked the judge Friday afternoon for an index to the dozens of exhibits.

Jury ready to view Enron evidence


China is hosting its first Formula One Grand Prix on a gleaming new \$240 million circuit in Shanghai.

Shanghai set for Formula One race


Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the\world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still anticipates\a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in October sales at its\stores open at least a year.

Wal-Mart Keeps Same-Store Sales Outlook (Reuters)


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - A trial date has been set for Sept...

Trial Set for Courtney Love in Drug Case


The United States will host Croatia on March 4-6 in the first round of the 2005 Davis Cup. In Thursday #39;s draw, the Americans and Spanish -- this year #39;s finalists -- were

Spain, US Top Davis Cup Seeds for 2005


AFP - Defeated Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has hinted that he could make another run for the White House in 2008, press reports said.

Kerry hints at possible 2008 White House run: reports (AFP)


Looks like Sony (NYSE: SNE) will have a lion #39;s head displayed proudly at its corporate offices. The Japanese electronics giant seems to have wrapped up the deal to purchase Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (NYSE: MGM).

Sony Bags a Lion


BAE Systems PLC  and Northrop Grumman Corp. won \$45 million contracts yesterday to develop prototypes of anti-missile technology that could protect commercial aircraft from shoulder-fired missiles.

2 Firms Win Contracts for Missile Work


AP - The search for new strategies to confront global warming takes center stage in Buenos Aires on Monday as thousands of environmentalists and government policy-makers gather for an international conference on climate change.

Groups Meet to Discuss Climate Change (AP)


In a move which industry watchers predict will  quot;stir up quot; the high-end computing market, IBM today introduced three servers based on its latest Power5 processor architecture: the eServer i5 595, p5 595 and p5 590.

IBM  #39;stirs up the field #39; with P5 servers


OTTAWA (CP) - Sustained weakness in the US dollar will dampen American demand for Canadian products at the same time the global economy also appears to be slowing, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge warned Wednesday.

Weak US dollar could hurt growth, slow rate increases by central <b>...</b>


Newspaper reports the coffee giant will raise the average drink price by 11 cents a cup. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Coffee shop giant Starbucks Corp.

Starbucks price hike seen Oct. 6


AP - Americans who served in the military will be well represented at the upcoming Republican convention, more so than at last month's Democratic convention or in the U.S. population overall, according to the GOP.

Veterans Set for Republican Convention (AP)


A new robot is intended to serve the elderly by dispensing affection in the form of long-distance hugs.

Does Grandma Need a Hug? A Robotic Pillow Can Help


AP - Organizations representing the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited the two major presidential candidates to have a word with them  #151; online.

Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP)


Intel Corp and Hewlett-Packard Co. reached a new level in their relationship today, as Intel hired an entire team of engineers from HP.

HP  amp; Intel Team Up on Servers


Microsoft is hoping to beat the fraudsters and trace large-scale counterfeiters of Windows XP OEM with a free checking and replacement scheme for users.

Microsoft hunts for fake XP


Pakistan #39;s security agencies shot and killed a militant wanted for masterminding an assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf last year, intelligence officials said on Sunday.

Pakistan kills militant wanted for Musharraf plot


Work longer, save more, pay higher taxes or accept poverty in old age. That is the blunt message delivered by the long-awaited report of the Pensions Commission into Britains yawning pensions crisis.

Work more, save more  or die poor


While Microsoft and Google dominate many computer activities like search and Internet browsing, programs and utilities from smaller companies offer worthy alternatives.

Tinker With Your Computer, and Reap the Rewards


LUXEMBOURG (Ticker) - No. 3 Silvia Farina Elia of Italy became the first seeded player to advance at the SEAT Open Luxembourg. Farina Elia, ranked 21st in the world, made quick work of Frenchwoman Stephanie

Farina Elia moves on in Luxembourg


The European Union voiced confidence on Thursday that it could win its case against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over state aid for aircraft rivals Boeing and Airbus.

EU Confident In Aircraft Subsidy Dispute With US


Nearly 2 million Muslims from around the world have ended their three-day annual prayer for global peace and harmony outside the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka.

Muslim gathering ends with prayers for peace


A Marlborough-based technology company is suing five former employees, including three senior managers, for allegedly conspiring against their employer while working on opening a competing business.

Technology company sues five ex-employees


Reuters - Even the King of Beasts needs a hand\staying alive in his own domain.

Kenya Wants Most-Protected Status for Lions (Reuters)


AP - Secretary of State Colin Powell and President Bush's brother, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, are leading a team of experts traveling to South Asia to get a close-up look at the devastation.

Powell, Gov. Bush Prepare for Asia Trip (AP)


Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. disclosed in a recent regulatory filing that its independent auditors have refused to sign off on the Winston-Salem company #39;s quarterly financial statement until an outside law firm performs additional work.

Filing: Krispy Kreme auditor refuses to OK quarterly report


Three men have been cleared of blackmailing football agent Paul Stretford after it emerged he had misled the court. John Hyland, Christopher Bacon and Anthony Bacon were on trial at Warrington Crown Court

Rooney agent trial: Three cleared


AP - Defending Pilot Pen champion Jennifer Capriati was upset Thursday, losing 6-4, 7-5 to eighth-seeded Nathalie Dechy.

Dechy Stuns Capriati 6-4, 7-5 at Pilot Pen (AP)


British film studio Pinewood Shepperton, home to James Bond and Harry Potter films, has posted a 31.6 percent gain in its maiden half-year profit report and says it is confident on prospects for the full year.

Pinewood studios maiden profit jumps


Dale Earnhardt Jr. broke out of a six-week slump last night with a convincing victory in the Sharpie 500, giving him a weekend sweep at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and momentum for the upcoming championship chase.

Earnhardt takes Sharpie 500


Lenders issued \$33.2 billion in new loans for commercial properties in the second quarter, up 17.4 percent from the same quarter in 2003, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Friday.

US commercial property loans rise in 2nd quarter


Five years ago, after two NASA missions to Mars were doomed by elementary mistakes - a software glitch and a mix-up between English and metric units - the space agency devised more elaborate

NASA Reviews Mix-Up That Doomed Capsule


SPACE.com - When NASAs Genesis solar-wind sample return capsule skyrockets from space next week and drops into the Utah Test and Training Range, that landmark in civilian space draws upon a once classified satellite snooping program.

The Genesis Payload: Just How Dangerous are its Contents? (SPACE.com)


Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies Inc. announced disappointing earnings for the third quarter and said it will lay off 3,000 employees, or about 5 percent of its work force, because of fallout from a bid-rigging

Brokerage firm to lay off 3,000 as earnings plunge amid probe


Many of you can't be trusted with your own computers. Stupidity isn't the problem. It's laziness, mostly, combined with a penny-wise stinginess that resents the \$40 price of a good antivirus program.

Colleges to kids: Clean up those PCs


Two weeks after coordinated bombings at several Red Sea resorts in Egypt, investigators have yet to assemble a clear picture of how the attacks occurred or identify the people or group behind them.

Egypt Inquiry Slowed by Lack of Evidence


China has been going in for various substantial efforts to rescue the two engineers, who were kidnapped in Pakistan, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhang Qiyue tolda regular press conference here Tuesday.

Active efforts taken to rescue kidnapped engineers


UNITED NATIONS North Korea terms US exercise as threat North Korea yesterday warned that a US-led naval exercise held off its shores threatened global stability and could also undermine six-party talks aimed at ending a crisis over its nuclear ambitions. The exercise, staged to help stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction,  quot;constitutes a breach of the Charter of ...

The world today


Dynegy Inc. said Tuesday it would pay \$135 million US to buy ExRes SHC Inc., a subsidiary of Chicago-based Exelon Corp. It was the Houston-based power marketer #39;s first acquisition in more than two years.

Dynegy announces US\$135 million acquisition of Exelon Corp. <b>...</b>


Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. reported Friday that it purchased 3.5 million shares of Cyberonics Inc., taking a 14.9 percent stake in the Houston-based medical device maker, and expressed an interest in combining the two companies.

Cyberonics #39; Shares Jumps on Stock Buy


Jockey Jerry Bailey will be sidelined for approximately four weeks after suffering a non-displaced hairline fracture of his left wrist.

Jerry Bailey Fractures Wrist; Sidelined One Month


The fight to save the British Grand Prix is getting bitter. The most powerful man in Formula One, commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone, issued libel proceedings yesterday

Ecclestone to sue Stewart


Those who organized and attended a vigil in downtown Winston-Salem Wednesday were right to try to raise awareness of the atrocities that continue in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Crisis in Darfur


Microsoft today expanded its end user intellectual property protection policy to cover customers using a wider range of its software, including Windows Server System, SQL Server and Exchange Server, Microsoft Office System and the Windows client software.

Microsoft expands intellectual property protection


MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - VoIP, or voice traffic over the  Internet, is headed for Mexico offering an opportunity for  upstart telecommunications companies but a headache for  traditional companies, who see pressure on their earnings as  the cost of long distance calls decline.

Mexico Warms Up to Voice Over Internet Service


Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani plans to lead a march to the shrine in Najaf that has been commandeered by rebel Mahdi fighters.

Ayatollah Calls for Rally to End Fighting in Najaf


You #39;d think it would bother him just a little more. Or maybe it does, and he #39;s not telling. For years, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden could count on at least two things every football season

Miami losses no joking matter to Bowden


Saudi Arabia #39;s Oil Minister Ali Naimi said the kingdom has raised its capacity to 11 million barrels per day. Kuwait #39;s Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al Sabah called on OPEC

OPEC Producers Vow To Raise Oil Production


MOSCOW - A government commission searching for the cause of the near-simultaneous crashes of two airliners began work at one of the wreckage sites Thursday after workers finished combing over the shattered plane. No clues to clear up the mystery, or indicate terrorism, were immediately reported...

No Clues Announced in Russia Jet Crashes


NEW DELHI -- The United States will build stronger ties with India, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld vowed yesterday, but New Delhi said proposed US arms sales to Pakistan could affect its relations with Washington.

At New Delhi talks, India cautions Rumsfeld on Pakistan arms sales


AP - Life expectancy is no longer a business concern merely for insurance companies and undertakers. A telecommunications company has more than a passing interest now that it offers a lifetime of unlimited calls over the Internet for  #36;999.

Telecom Offers Lifetime of Unlimited Calls (AP)


DEAR readers, Tony Blair #39;s speech at the annual conference of the Labour Party was billed as the most important speech of his political career, considering the grave situation that

Tony Blair fails to inspire his men


AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Mobile phone users around the world  will spend \$1 billion a year on pornography sent to their  handsets by 2008, which may boost the wireless services sector  much as it fueled growth in the fixed-line Internet, a market  research firm said.

Survey: Porn to Boost Wireless Web Services


Second-ranked Andy Roddick of the United States edged Tim Henman of Britain for a 7-5, 7-6 (8-6)victory Tuesday night in the first round of the ATP Masters Cup championship.

Roddick outlasts Henman


AFP - The rebel Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) strongly denied a Sudan government allegation that the group and its leader John Garang are involved in the conflict in the western Darfur region.

Sudan's southern rebels deny involvement in crisis in Darfur region (AFP)


Vijay Singh won the Deutsche Bank Championship to knock Tiger Woods from No. 1 in the world golf rankings after a record 264 consecutive weeks.

Singh Takes Over Golf's No. 1 Ranking


AFP - President George W. Bush sharpened his jabs against Democratic challenger John Kerry, who has called for an end to the nasty advertising war that he said was scaring off voters only days before the rivals' first televised debate.

Bush sharpens jabs against Kerry ahead of debates (AFP)


A look at this West Coast retailer reveals a market-crushing year-to-date run.

Getting Into Gottschalks


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Joey Harrington threw for a touchdown and Artose Pinner ran for another as the Detroit Lions upset Atlanta 17-10 at the Georgia Dome.

Lions hand Falcons first loss


Asia News, JAKARTA - The death toll from a powerful earthquake that rocked the easternmost Indonesian province of Papua rose to 13, with officials fearing more bodies would be uncovered as many victims were reportedly trapped under house debris, officials

Asia ; Indonesian quake kills at least 13, many injured


WASHINGTON - A stroke that robbed a woman of her dreams may help pinpoint where and how dreams are born in the brain, scientists said on Friday.

Scientists tracing the stuff dreams are made of


After being dropped for release outside of Japan by Microsoft Game Studios, publisher Majesco has picked up Phantom Dust for a release in North America, expected to be early 2005.

Phantom of the Xbox


Chattanooga, TN (Sports Network) - Justin Rascati and Maurice Fenner each ran for two touchdowns to lead the James Madison Dukes over the Montana Grizzlies, 31-21, in the Division I-AA championship game at Finley Stadium.

NCAA Game Summary - James Madison vs. Montana


JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia): Three people, including a Pakistani national, were killed and 17 injured in a stampede at the showroom of a Swedish furniture store in Jeddah on Wednesday.

Pakistani among 3 Killed in Jeddah Stampede


AP - Electricity went out across Bahrain on Monday, leaving people without air conditioning on a day when temperatures were expected to reach 130, snarling rush hour traffic and sending businesses and the U.S. Navy to their generators.

Electricity Goes Off Across Bahrain (AP)


Influential Sunni Muslim groups and Iraq #39;s two main Kurdish movements yesterday requested a delay in nationwide legislative elections set for Jan. 30, saying they feared

More groups call for delay in elections


Nykesha Sales scored 13 of her 15 points in the first half and the Connecticut Sun beat the Liberty, 61-51, last night at New York in Game 1 of the WNBA's Eastern Conference finals.

Sun rise to occasion with dominating first half


The Japanese government #39;s Food Safety Commission will meet Monday to discuss cattle-testing procedures for mad cow disease, possibly bringing forward the end of Japan #39;s ban on imports of US beef.

Japan #39;s Government to Discuss BSE Cattle Tests Monday (Update1)


AP - Sen. John Kerry lost his battle to make Missouri a battleground state.

Notes, Quotes From 2004 Campaign in Mo. (AP)


An explosion ripped through a Shiite Muslim mosque in Sialkot during Friday prayers, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens, police said.

Blast at Shiite Mosque in Pakistan Kills at Least 10


Despite the printer company's third-quarter strength, the future is uncertain.

Lexmark's Mixed Message


Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala detain 15 people over attacks on nuns and priests.

India nun attacks trigger arrests


German business confidence dropped in August, reflecting concerns about economic recovery in the country, a survey made by a leading economic institute showed Thursday.

German business circle shows pessimism on growth


DVERTISERS have uncovered a world of young men with plenty of time on their hands and money to spend - a highly coveted demographic - in an unlikely place.

Fantasy Leagues Attract Money From Advertisers


AP - A second militant group claimed on Sunday to be holding two female Italian aid workers in Iraq and threatened to kill them if Italy's government did not withdraw its troops from Iraq within 24 hours.

Group Threatens to Kill Hostages in Iraq (AP)


The new company, the product of the merger between TruSecure and Betrusted, will operate in Europe, Asia and North America.

Cybertrust to open for business in 30 days


The Pittsburgh Steelers, who have waited since the 2001 AFC championship game to get the Patriots back in Heinz Field, ambushed the defending Super Bowl champions 34-20 on Sunday, snapping New England #39;s NFL-record 21-game winning streak.

New England streak ends in Pittsburgh


Verizon Wireless, the nation #39;s largest wireless carrier, will not participate in a national 411 wireless phone database, chief executive Dennis Strigl told a US Senate committee on Tuesday.

Verizon opts out of mobile directory


The latest creature to have its DNA fully decoded is the chicken. Scientists from 49 countries announce the completion of the International Chicken Genome Sequencing Project today in the science journal Nature.

Scientists decode chicken DNA


Where would you rather have your baby delivered -- at a prestigious Boston teaching hospital or at a community hospital near your home? My guess is most people would opt for the teaching hospital.

Healthcare price tag is coming your way


People who love to hike find taking along a four-legged companion can have physical benefits for both ends of the leash. Studies show people are more successful at losing weight when they do it with a friend. What better friend than a dog to provide company and keep a person on track.

Hiking With Dogs Has Health Benefits


The Bush administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a decision that requires cable companies to open their high-speed Internet networks to rival online providers.

High Court Petitioned on Cable Net Access Rule


AFP - The teenage girls squint into the sun, watching the surfer expertly ride a rolling wave into the shoreline.

Surfing rides new wave of popularity in Britain's lukewarm seas (AFP)


ACROSS the Euro-zone last week there were tell-tale signs of panic setting in. To the evident worries of the euro being forced to further record highs against the dollar, were added grim evidence by the weekend of a sharp economic slowdown.

Slowdown in growth caps worst week for the Euro-zone


While it waits for a federal court to rule on its hostile bid for PeopleSoft, Oracle (Quote, Chart) is keeping the deal in play. The database giant extended its previously announced tender offer of \$21 for

Oracle Refreshes PeopleSoft Offer


The United States announced here Monday that it will eliminate its non-detectable landmines by the end of this year. In a statement issued at the ongoing Nairobi Summit on a

US to eliminate non-detectable landmines by end of year


Brodie Croyle didn #39;t need a preliminary diagnosis. He didn #39;t need an MRI, nor did he need a doctor to tell him the sobering news.

Croyle #39;s injury clouds postseason optimism


South African international Benni McCarthy has criticised Porto fans who taunted two Chelsea players with racist chants during their Champions League clash.

McCARTHY SLAMS HIS OWN  #39;STUPID #39; FANS


Agreement with Verizon will allow deployment of a citywide wireless network.

Philadelphia Wi-Fi Plans Move Forward


Consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in gasoline costs reversed, the government said.

Consumer Prices Drop as Industry Output Is Up


Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning, following earlier gains by US shares on Wall Street. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.

Update 4: Tokyo Stocks Rise, Dollar Up Against Yen


Dhaka, Aug 29: Bangladeshs main Opposition party has called for a new general strike tomorrow, to protest last weeks grenade attack on its leader, Ms Sheikh Hasina Wajed, coinciding with a ruling party demonstration which was earlier put back by two

Bangladesh Opposition calls new strike


The massacre of over 160 Congolese Banyamulenge Tutsis in Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi has once again brought to the fore the ethnic problem in Africa #39;s Great Lakes Region.

How can Tutsi and Hutu divisions be resolved?


American Andre Agassi defeated Spaniard Tommy Robredo 6-7, 6-3 and 6-2 for a semifinal clash against Russian Marat Safin at the Madrid Masters tennis tournament on Friday.

Agassi plays Safin in Madrid semi-final


The creators of the Bofra worm, which exploits the recently discovered iFrame vulnerability in Internet Explorer, may have timed the release of their worm to throw Microsofts monthly patch cycle into disarray, say security experts.

Virus writers exploit Microsofts monthly patch cycle


The European Commission (EC) has launched another investigation into Microsoft - this time over plans to take over an anti-piracy software supplier.

Microsoft faces new EU competition probe


AP - Demonstrators broke into a U.N. compound in the western city of Herat on Sunday, a day after the Afghan government fired the city's warlord governor.

Afghan Warlord's Ouster Prompts Violence (AP)


The Security Council passed a resolution on Sudan on Saturday holding out the threat of sanctions on the country #39;s leaders and its oil industry if the government fails to curb ethnic violence.

UN threatens sanctions to stop violence in Sudan


MOSCOW: Moscow revealed the first hints of its secretive new nuclear weapons priorities on Friday with a top Russian general saying that a new generation of strategic missiles would soon be mobile on land and that this was far from the only thing that

Russia #39;s new mobile N-missile by  #39;06


Beware, titans of the legal world. There may be a new force in town.  quot;I'm going to hire the law firm of Kapler and Nixon, quot; Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said after outfielders Gabe Kapler and Trot Nixon yesterday won the appeals of their three-game suspensions and \$1,000 fines for their roles in the July 24 bench-clearing incident with ...

Decision appealing for Kapler and Nixon


AP - Warning lights flashed atop four police cars as the caravan wound its way up the driveway in a procession fit for a presidential candidate. At long last, Azy and Indah had arrived. They even flew through a hurricane to get here.

Two Apes Arrive at Education Center (AP)


DUBAI - Ayman al-Zawahri, the second in command of al-Qaeda and a close aide to Osama bin Laden, has purportedly called for attacks on US and British interests everywhere, according to a new audiotape.

Bin Laden top lieutenant calls for attacks on US, UK


Andy Roddick couldn #39;t seem to decide whether his injury had a part in the outcome of his 6-4, 6-0 loss to world No. 1 Roger Federer in the final at the ATP stop in Bangkok Sunday, but the result was the same

Federer Rips Roddick for 12th Straight Final Win


The Walt Disney Company said on Wednesday that Fred H. Langhammer, an executive for the Este Lauder Companies, was named to its board as an independent director and

Este Lauder Officer Joins Disney Board


They beat the Minnesota Vikings in the 13th game of the 2001 season, guaranteeing the Lions would not be the NFL #39;s first 0-16 team.

Philadelphia visits surprising Lions in game featuring two <b>...</b>


BAGHDAD, Iraq - A delegation from the insurgent stronghold Fallujah suspended peace talks with the government Thursday because of Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's

Fallujah Delegation Suspends Peace Talks


The Bush administration lobbied Chinese economic officials on Thursday to overhaul a currency regime that American manufacturers contend gives China a huge competitive advantage.

Update 5: US Pressures China on Currency


Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has unveiled plans for a major expansion of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport that will add around 40,000 permanent jobs.

Minn. governor pushes airport expansion


Online retailer Amazon and Microsoft have teamed up to sue a Canadian spamming operation the companies allege is responsible for sending millions of forged e-mails claiming to have come from Amazon.

Canadian spammer hunted by Amazon and Microsoft


Analysts speculate that company is a possible target to be acquired and that big operational changes are in store for the 16,557-person technology consulting firm.

BearingPoint Leader Plans Shake-Up


Handset manufacturers unite to develop TV-enabled mobile phones, but dont expect to tune in on your cell phone anytime soon. In an attempt to make cell phones smarter and more expensive, the top five mobile

The boob tube on your smartphone


Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. (GD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings surged 23 percent helped by a rebound of its

UPDATE 4-General Dynamics profit jumps, hikes full-year view


AP - A judge ruled Friday that three British bankers indicted in the United States on Enron-linked fraud charges could be extradited to stand trial in Texas.

U.K. Judge: Bankers May Be Extradited (AP)


TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average added 0.8 percent  by midday on Thursday as tech issues got a lift from a rally on  the Nasdaq, but gains were capped and trading choppy as high  oil prices fueled concerns about the world economy.

Techs Lead Tokyo Stocks Up


Amnesty International urges Thailand to investigate, after 84 Muslims die in protests in the south of the country.

Call for Thailand deaths probe


 By Francois Thomazeau

 PARIS (Reuters) - Marat Safin eased into his fourth ParisMasters final by beating Argentine Guillermo Canas 6-3, 7-6 onSaturday.

Safin Eases Into Fourth Paris Masters Final


AFP - The resignation of disgraced Fiji Vice-President Ratu Jope Seniloli failed to quell anger among opposition leaders and the military over his surprise release from prison after serving just three months of a four-year jail term for his role in a failed 2000 coup.

Resignation of disgraced Fiji VP fails to quell anger over prison release (AFP)


The Miami Dolphins, who are off to their worst start at 0-5 since their inaugural season in 1966, may be without quarterbacks Jay Fiedler and AJ Feeley when they play the Buffalo Bills this weekend.

Dolphins may be without Fiedler, Feeley


Texas reliever Frank Francisco needed just one dangerous throw to overshadow an exciting back-and-forth game with a playoff atmosphere.

Wild game in Oakland spoiled by altercation with fans


AFP - The US government is falling short in cybersecurity efforts and should take immediate steps to protect the country's technological resources, an industry group said.

US government needs to step up cybersecurity: industry group (AFP)


Decisions made at a key conservation meeting are good news for big and quirky fish and commercially prized trees. Several species will enjoy extra protection against trade following rulings made at the Convention

Big fish and prized trees gain protection


Ad campaigns for the holiday season from retailers like Best Buy and Target aim to forge emotional bonds with consumers.

Marketers Plan Holiday Blitzes


Reuters - The first U.S. presidential debate\this week and a load of data on consumer spending will settle\some questions that have been hanging over U.S. stocks, and\equity strategists, and traders say the decreased uncertainty\could draw buyers back to the market.

Presidential Debate, Consumer Data Eyed (Reuters)


House and Senate negotiators hope to wrap up work on a major rewrite of corporate tax law that would end a nasty trade dispute with Europe while showering more than \$130

Corporate Tax Bill Faces Opposition


Antarctic glaciers are moving faster as they melt, bringing more ice into the oceans and causing sea levels to rise, according to a new study. By Stephen Leahy.

Glaciers Quicken Pace to Sea


This was supposed to be a night to remember. For Greeks all over, this was going to be the highlight of the Olympics in Athens. Because this would have been the night that belonged to Kostas Kenteris.

Ooohs follow boos


A critical flaw in Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer Web browser could allow a hacker to take control of a computer, the world #39;s largest software maker said Wednesday.

Microsoft issues Internet Explorer security update


The New Jersey city of Camden, where murders, rapes and robberies far exceed the national average, was named the most dangerous US city on Monday, while Newton, Massachusetts, was the safest.

Camden, NJ, Is Most Dangerous US City - Survey


Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Hollis Thomas is expected to miss 3-to-6 weeks with a dislocated left elbow.

Eagles #39; Thomas out 3-to-6 weeks; Owens sore


England have beaten world champions Australia in their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final at Edgbaston. It was England #39;s first one-day international win over their fiercest rivals for more than five years.

England beat Aussies to make final


The Cassini spacecraft completed a successful rendezvous with Saturn #39;s moon Titan today. This was the last pass before the European Space Agency #39;s Huygens probe is sprung loose from Cassini on Christmas Eve.

Cassini has another successful Titan flyby


West Indies captain Brian Lara, who had to retire hurt in the semifinal against Pakistan on Wednesday, has not suffered a serious injury.

Lara expected to play the final


Belgrade overturns a ban on the teaching of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution in schools.

Serbia reverses ban on Darwinism


Hotmail users who use Microsoft #39;s Outlook and Outlook Express clients will now have to pay for the privilege. Users must sign up to either a Hotmail Plus account for \$19.

Microsoft ends free Hotmail access from Outlook


Virgin Mobile UK, the UK mobile virtual network operator, is boosting its mobile data capabilities through a key deal with InfoSpace Mobile.

Virgin Mobile UK Ramps Up Data Strategy


Burt Rutan, the man who designed and masterminded the X-Prize winning SpaceShipOne, says the craft will only be used for people, not experiments.

#39;No experiments #39; for SpaceShipOne


When the US women #39;s national team won the gold medal at the Athens Olympic Games, it was the swan song for legends Mia Hamm, Joy Fawcett, and Julie Foudy.

ON SOCCER Next generation of stars leads US team to city


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing starts unexpectedly  plummeted 13.1 percent last month, the biggest dive in nearly  11 years, as groundbreaking activity fell sharply across the  nation, a government report showed on Thursday.

Housing Starts Dive Unexpectedly in Nov.


WASHINGTON - U.S. President George Bush on Monday signed a bill that included an 18 month extension of a research and development (R D) tax credit sought by many IT groups.

Bush signs extension to R D tax credit


Gallaher Group, which makes Silk Cut and Benson  amp; Hedges cigarettes, yesterday announced a small rise in profits for the first half of the year but said it was facing tough trading outside Britain, especially in Germany and Ireland.

Irish pubs ban and German tax take toll of Gallaher


MANILA : Philippine President Gloria Arroyo Tuesday mourned the death of the country #39;s top movie star Fernando Poe, who almost unseated her in hotly-contested presidential elections in May.

Philippine leader mourns top movie star and fallen rival


Mike Piazza's return was overshadowed by the news that Kris Benson would miss at least his next start with a strained right shoulder.

Piazza Homers in Return; Benson Will Miss Start


Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Lee Nailon finished with 16 points, hitting a pair of free throws to put the Hornets ahead with 1:42 remaining, lifting New Orleans to its first win of the season, 76-75, over the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.

NBA Game Summary - New Orleans at Utah


THE year is 2007. A five-seater spacecraft powers away from an aeroplane  quot;mother ship quot; ten miles above the Mojave Desert in the United States and shoots into the stratosphere.

First Edinburgh man in space


AFP - Traditionally staunch Democratic supporters, Jewish voters are thought to be  quot;in play quot; for November's US presidential election, with the potential to swing several key battleground states.

Republicans, Democrats court key Jewish votes (AFP)


Labour MPs were put on a war footing yesterday for the next general election by Alan Milburn, the Prime Minister #39;s election strategist, to quell unrest in the party #39;s ranks.

Milburn uses election to galvanise Labour


Barry Bonds hit career home run No. 698 and eclipsed the 40-homer mark for the fifth straight season with a two-run shot in the San Francisco Giants #39; loss to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

Bonds moves closer to 700th career HR


Wall Street cheered the incumbents victory with a day of active trading and a rise in the major indexes. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 101.

Markets welcome Bush victory with a stock rally


Syracuse football coach Paul Pasqualoni has received a vote of confidence from athletic director Jake Crouthamel, and Chancellor Nancy Cantor announced Monday night that Pasqualoni would return in 2005 for his 15th season as head coach.

Pasqualoni Stays On


The Israeli army suspended a company commander who was accused of repeatedly shooting a 13-year-old Palestinian girl, but officials said yesterday the punishment wasn #39;t because of the shooting.

Officer is suspended


com December 10, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. When Cisco Systems unveiled its latest and greatest network router in May, it trumpeted the event as a watershed.

Cisco turns 20


AP - The United Nations has not sent enough election workers to help out with vital balloting in Iraq set for January, the Iraqi foreign minister said Wednesday.

Iraqi Official Derides U.N. Election Aid (AP)


Eastman Kodak Co. sued Sun Microsystems Inc. and claimed damages worth USD 1 Billion over long running patent disputes related to object management procedures implemented by Sun in the very popular Java programming language.

Kodak lawsuit cost Sun USD 92 millions


A cricket match is expected to break out this morning at the Oval, ending a week of tediously phoney contests and sparking the ICC Champions Trophy into belated life.

Rivals end phoney contest


As US Airways (Nasdaq: UAIR) slides back into bankruptcy, it should take a hint from Hawaiian Holdings (AMEX: HA). The company #39;s Hawaiian Airlines subsidiary is also under the

Airline Eliminates Check-In Hassle


Texas Instruments Inc. authorized a \$1 billion stock repurchase and increased its quarterly dividend to 2.5 cents from 2.125 cents.

TI OKs \$1 Billion Stock Buyback


AP - Roger Clemens was scratched from Houston's critical regular-season finale against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday after coming down with a stomach virus, missing a chance to help the Astros clinch the NL's wild-card spot.

Clemens to Miss Start With Virus (AP)


Scandal-hit Mitsubishi Motors of Japan has reported a group net loss of \$A1.824 billion in the first half of the 2004 business year, compared with a loss of \$A1 billion a year earlier.

Mitsubishi Motors hit by first half loss


PARIS, November 11 (Itar-Tass) - Iran has given an official reply to the proposal of three Euroepan nations known as  quot;troika quot; to freeze its uranium enrichment program in exchange for broad cooperation with the European Union, including in nuclear energy.

Iran gives contradictory answer to European proposal


AP - Adam Scott won  #36;50,000 and two skins on the second hole Saturday, then he and the more-famous members of the foursome  #151; Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam and Fred Couples  #151; left  #36;250,000 out on the golf course during the next seven holes of the made-for-TV tournament.

Scott Wins  #36;50,000, 2 Skins at Skins Game (AP)


BEIJING - China #39;s former president Jiang Zemin has retired as chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission, his last official post in government.

China #39;s Jiang Zemin gives up military post


NEW YORK - U.S. stocks are seen chalking up small gains at the open Thursday following Wednesday's pullback but the release of August's CPI data and weekly jobless claims could ultimately decide direction...

Stocks Set to Open Higher


The largest seizure of counterfeit Microsoft software and components ever - some \$80 million worth - along with the indictments of 11 people suspected of being involved in the piracy is being credited to a two-year investigation undertaken in a

Software pirates arrested


SAP AG unveils a service that evaluates security settings across a customer #39;s SAP enterprise system. SAP AG on Wednesday unveiled a service that evaluates security settings across a customer #39;s SAP enterprise system.

SAP Launches Security Service


Twenty years and \$14.6 billion after its conception, the most ambitious public works project in the nation -- an unprecedented effort to route an unsightly highway deep beneath the central

Boston #39;s Big Dig Awash in Troubles


US Airways Group Inc. (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and its pilots union agreed late on Friday to reopen concession talks after leaders of the labor group declined

US Air, Pilots to Reopen Concession Talks


AP - Three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten and Sebastien Grosjean pulled out of the Paris Masters with injuries Tuesday.

Kuerten, Grosjean Drop Paris Masters (AP)


The European Central Bank leaves eurozone interest rates on hold at 2, and upgrades its economic growth forecasts.

Eurozone rates unchanged at 2


Red Hat kicked off its analyst day in New York today by announcing its was going to acquire parts of the Netscape Enterprise solution from AOL.

Red Hat Takes Netscape Enterprise


America has increased its troop numbers in Iraq to their highest levels since the war ended, it emerged today. Home leave has been delayed for several months for tens of thousands

Highest US troop level ahead of Fallujah assault


SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Toyota could throw a lifeline to  struggling Jordan after saying they would be prepared to supply  a second team with engines next season.

Toyota May Prepared to Supply Engines to Another Team


AFP - Japanese Internet firm Softbank said it aims to enter the mobile phone industry supplying third-generation (3G) services as more customers embrace the advanced technology.

IT firm Softbank aims to enter Japan's mobile sector as 3G grows (AFP)


South Africa #39;s Old Mutual Asset Managers (OMAM) is still weighing its options regarding the bid by Harmony Gold (HAR) for Gold Fields (GFI), OMAM resources fund manager Patrice Rassou said.

OMAM weighing Gold Fields, Harmony options


US and Iraqi forces have faced less resistance than expected and suffered minimal casualties, a commander said Tuesday, as the troops continue their second day of assaults on militant-controlled Falluja.

Falluja advance encounters sporadic resistance


Sprint Corp. announced a multiyear agreement with the countrys eighth-largest cable operator Mediacom Communications Corp., enabling Mediacom to provide telephony services in nearly all of its markets currently covering 2.7 million homes in 23 states.

Sprint, Mediacom agreement could lead to wireless reseller deal


AP - The South American trade bloc Mercosur and the European Union said after a ministerial meeting Sunday they hope to conclude stalled talks about free-trade agreement on time.

Mercosur, EU Hope to Meet Trade Deadline (AP)


Both candidates claimed victory in the Romanian presidential runoff vote Sunday, and exit polls showed Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu and Prime Minister Adrian Nastase in a virtual tie.

Two Candidates Claim Romanian Presidency


Reuters - The United States does not have to\wait until Iraq

Rumsfeld: U.S. Troops Can Leave Before Iraq Peaceful (Reuters)


Rising prospects for Palestinian-Israeli peace are marginalizing the Hamas movement, responsible for numerous suicide bombings and other attacks on Israelis, according to a Palestinian poll.

Poll: Optimism, Fatah support on the rise among Palestinians


Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane must like former Kingsway Regional High School left-hander Dan Meyer an awful lot. The highly-regarded GM traded ace right-hander and two-time American

Kingsway grad dealt to Oakland by Braves


NEW YORK -- When Office Depot Inc. stores ran an electronics recycling drive last summer that accepted everything from cellphones to televisions, some stores were overwhelmed by the amount of e-trash they received.

Coping with e-trash pileup


Arsenal  quot;got away with murder quot; following the ugly scenes at the end of their stormy match at Manchester United last season, according to United boss Alex Ferguson.

Arsenal #39;s behaviour worse than Cantona #39;s, says Ferguson


Looking to push its brand beyond the PC, Hewlett-Packard today launched a major product effort into consumer electronics, including the much-anticipated rollout of its HP-branded iPod music

HP Launches Ad Push for CE Products


AFP - The European Union's biggest military operation began in Bosnia as the 25-nation-bloc takes over peacekeeping duties from NATO, nine years after the end of the bitter inter-ethnic war in the Balkan country.

EU takes over Bosnia peacekeeping from NATO (AFP)


Overall results in China last weekend were disappointing, but Fernandos fourth place finish was an extremely impressive drive in a tricky car.

The post-race analysis: Chinese Grand Prix


Brian Barwick, the head of ITV Sport, was tonight facing the challenge of uniting the national sport behind him as he was announced as the Football Associations new chief executive.

Barwick Is New FA Chief Executive


SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar stumbled on Monday,  setting multi-month lows against the yen and euro and trading  around four-year lows against the Korean won and Singapore  dollar, prompting investors to clip Asian share markets.

Asian Shares Fall on Dollar; Gold, Oil Up


PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AFP) - South African batting kingpins Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis were both out for nought as England made a strong start on the first day of the first Test at St George #39;s Park.

England strike early in first Test


Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) has 10 unpatched vulnerabilities, a US security firm says. Microsoft, however, ardently disputed the claims, calling them  quot;potentially misleading and possibly erroneous.

Security Vendor Reports XP SP2 Holes; Microsoft Disputes Claims


About 740,000 Afghans who fled violence and repression at home are expected to vote in Saturday's election.

Afghans refugees see hope in their absentee ballots


BESLAN, Russia - More than 340 people, including 155 children, were killed in the violence that ended a hostage standoff with militants at a southern Russian school, a prosecutor said Saturday. President Vladimir Putin accused the attackers of trying to spark an ethnic conflict that would engulf Russia's troubled Caucasus Mountains region...

Death Toll Rises in Russia School Standoff


The Rangers lineup hit three home runs and racked up 11 hits, but perhaps the most offensive display Monday afternoon came via the usually steady Texas defense.

Rangers labor in holiday loss


AP - Prosecutors have charged 11 people in California, Texas and Washington state with conspiring to distribute more than  #36;30 million of counterfeit computer software and products.

11 Charged in Software Counterfeiting Case (AP)


An Illinois judge on Monday approved a deal on how to carve up ownership of the Chicago Board of Trade, the oldest US futures exchange.

UPDATE 1-Judge approves settlement on CBOT ownership stakes


quot;This is equivalent to a lack of faith in the work carried out up until now, quot; said Castellani in a statement.  quot;For this reason I have decided to offer my resignation as president to the board on November 24th

Turin 2006 president to resign


Boudewijn Zenden scored twice as Middlesbrough beat Lazio 2-0 to maintain its 100 percent record in the UEFA Cup group stage on Thursday.

UEFA Cup: Zenden double gives Boro win over Lazio


Reuters - Netsky-P, an email computer worm\allegedly written by a German teenager, was the hardest-hitting\virus of 2004, disrupting tens of thousands of businesses and\homes worldwide, Web security firm Sophos says.

2004 Was Year of Netsky Worm, Web Firm Sophos Says (Reuters)


MINNEAPOLIS - UnitedHealth Group said Monday that it will acquire Definity Health Corp. of Minneapolis for \$300 million cash. Definity is best known for offering what are commonly called consumer driven health

UnitedHealth Group Buys Definity Health


An Israeli woman was killed yesterday after Palestinian militants fired a mortar shell at a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip, provoking further anger among settlers over Prime

Israeli woman killed in Palestinian mortar attac


10/25/04- A world champion Russian figure skater is recovering after she was dropped on the ice by her partner during a performance.

Champion Skater Injured in Fall to Ice


The Wall Street Journal reports Merck  amp; Co. of Whitehouse Station, NJ, has begun hunting for a new chief executive officer. The move comes amid a string of bad news at the drug maker, including its recent

Merck seeking new CEO


David Richards has stood down as boss of Formul One team BAR after a change of ownership. Honda and founders British American Tobacco plan to form a joint venture company, replacing

Richards is leaving BAR


BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Al Qaeda-linked militants said they had  killed a second American hostage and threatened to kill a  Briton unless women prisoners in Iraq were freed.

Group in Iraq Says Kills Second U.S. Hostage


Jet Propulsion Lab -- A mountain-sized asteroid made its closest approach to Earth at 6:35 a.m. Pacific Time (9:35 a.m...

Large Asteroid Safely Zooms By Earth


ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani security forces have  arrested two important al Qaeda operatives, including an  Egyptian and a Saudi national, officials said Wednesday.

Pakistan Says It Arrests 'Important' Al Qaeda Men


AP - California receiver Jonathan Makonnen expects to play in the regular-season finale Saturday at Southern Mississippi after missing the last four games with a bruised liver.

Cal Receiver Expects to Play in Finale (AP)


LONDON -- Iran risks action by the United Nations Security Council if it breaks a promise to suspend uranium enrichment activity by November, Britain said yesterday. Tehran defiantly declared it has a right to continue its program.

Britain says Iran is risking UN action


Google Shares Slip As Co. Warns That Its 4Q Revenue Growth Rate Is Likely to Slow. The Google Inc. company headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.

Google Shares Fall on 4Q Revenue Warning


As consumers start spending on Christmas, two brokerage houses raised their estimates on Apple Computer (AAPL) stock Monday to more than US\$77, predicting

Merrill, UBS Up Apple Stock Estimates


HOUSTON (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday delayed  the start of the trial of five former executives at defunct  Enron Corp.'s <A HREF=

Enron Broadband Trial Start Delayed


AP - Well-wishers have created a makeshift shrine of flowers, candles and messages of support outside the hospital where Yasser Arafat is being treated.

Arafat Shrine Grows Outside French Hospital (AP)


The Mediterranean came a little closer to sun seekers in the north-west today after Ryanair announced a new hub and nine extra routes including southern France, Italy and Spain.

Ryanair #39;s northern expansion opens new routes to the Med


AP - Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by  #36;4.36 billion in the latest week to  #36;829.70 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.

U.S. Mutual Funds Assets Rise This Week (AP)


The United States vetoed an Arab-backed UN Security Council resolution calling for a halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza. Last night #39;s vote in the 15-member Security Council was

US vetoes resolution calling for Israeli halt to Gaza operations


The organisers of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics unveiled the event #39;s mascots on Tuesday, a friendly snowball called Neve and her playful ice cube partner Gliz.

Icy couple to be the faces of 2006 Winter Games


A woman in Milwaukee and her ex-boyfriend are under orders to pay thousands to the recording industry. A man in California refinanced his home to pay an \$11,000 settlement. A year after it began, the industry's legal campaign against Internet music piracy is inching through the federal courts, producing some unexpected twists.

Some Twists in Music Piracy Lawsuits


AP - Police believe they know the identity of the man who threw a chair in a brawl between players and fans during the Indiana-Detroit game on Nov. 19.

Detroit Cops Think They Know Chair Tosser (AP)


Reuters - Australian scientists who found a new\species of hobbit-sized humans who lived about 13,000 years ago\on an Indonesian island said on Thursday they expect to\discover more new species of hominids on neighboring islands.

Scientists Hope to Find More Tiny Indonesia Hominids (Reuters)


REBELS in Indias north-east gunned down six villagers yesterday, the latest attack in a surge of indiscriminate violence against civilian targets that has claimed 69 lives since Saturday.

Six killed in north-east India as rebel violence continues


For a year, Microsoft Corp. has extolled the virtues of the Can-Spam Act, which Congress passed in late 2003 to crack down on purveyors of unwanted bulk e-mail.

Microsoft E-Mail Looks Like Spam to Some


Venus Williams, fighting to qualify for the season-ending WTA Championships, ousted Lisa Raymond in the first round of the Advanta Championships.

Venus gets off to positive start


A DIRECTOR of technology for security outfit RSA Security has warned online customers are not  quot;authenticated enough quot; and there needs to be moves towards toward a mandated identity policy.

RSA predicts looming identity crisis


U.S. forces have captured the leader of a suspected militant cell during a raid in the northern Iraqi town of Kirkuk, the U.S. military said on Tuesday.

U.S. Forces Capture Head of Suspected Iraq Militant Cell


Since President Bush signed No Child Left Behind, the law has imposed undeniable changes on public education, but it has also faced a backlash.

Effort by Bush on Education Hits Obstacles


NASCAR #39;s new playoff-style championship format has delivered nearly everything its proponents promised: more intense racing, higher television ratings and a tight title race heading into Sunday #39;s season finale.

Matured Busch a title favorite, not fan favorite


Soaring childhood obesity rates will increase diabetes rates across the globe, international agencies warn.

Warning on World Diabetes Day


NEW YORK (Reuters) - When Virgin Group <A HREF=

Virgin Making Mark Among Mobile Services


Martha Stewart, saying she wanted to put this nightmare behind me, #39; #39; will begin serving a five-month prison term while she appeals her conviction for obstructing justice.

Stewart Says She Wants to Begin Her Prison Term Soon (Update7)


Three European powers and Iran began talks on a long-term agreement on nuclear, economic and security cooperation on Monday with both sides seeking to build trust amid continuing suspicion over Tehran #39;s atomic program.

Iran, Europeans Launch Nuclear Talks Seeking Trust


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jon Leiber carried a no-hitter into  the seventh inning while Alex Rodriguez homered, scored three  runs and drove in three more to lead the New York Yankees to a  14-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.

AL Wrap: Lieber Dominates as Yankees Thump Red Sox


President Bush intends to keep Democrat Jonathan Adelstein on the Federal Communications Commission, the White House announced Tuesday.

Adelstein Tapped for Another Term in FCC


The death toll rose to 28 and more than 70 were wounded in heavy clashes between the US-Iraqi forces and insurgents in Iraq #39;s northern town of Tall Afar.

28 killed in fighting in N. Iraqi town


Gold Fields Ltd. said Friday that a South Africa #39;s Competition Appeal Court has temporarily blocked a hostile takeover bid from Harmony Gold Mining Co.

Court Blocks Gold Fields Takeover Attempt


Reuters - Magma continued to push up into the Mount St. Helens volcano on\Tuesday, pushing up the lava crust and creating a boiling lake\in the crater, a government scientist said.

Steam, Magma Building in Mount St. Helens (Reuters)


Two men accused of aiding a Romanian man charged with hacking into the online ordering system of the world's largest computer equipment distributor pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud.

Two Plead Not Guilty in Hacking Case


Gunfire rang throughout the city today and black smoke rose over the Old City neighbourhood, where much of the fighting has been centred.

Rebels Urged to Give Up Shrine


The US economy grew at a healthy 3.7 annual rate in the third quarter this year, bolstered by strong consumer spending and accompanied by the lowest inflation in decades, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Economic growth less than forecast in Q3, prices muted


During their franchise-tying 4-0 start, the Jets have found a comfort zone of immense importance: the red zone.

When Pennington Enters Red Zone, Touchdowns Follow


AP - Rosie Gacioch, whose baseball experiences during the World War II era helped inspire the 1992 movie

Female Baseball Pioneer Gacioch Dies (AP)


Silicon Graphics comes in second for

IBM Dominates Top Supercomputer List


Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesian National Police Chief General Da #39;i Bachtiar said on Tuesday that the police had captured the alleged perpetrators of the bomb blast in front of the Australian embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Sept.

Indonesian police arrest Australian embassy bombers


With his infamous work ethic, Cal football coach Jeff Tedford isn #39;t really the kind of guy who goes for long, leisurely mornings in bed and afternoons spent napping on the couch.

Ayoob to play football at Cal


It #39;s difficult to know where to start this week, but it might be nice to actually begin by talking about football. Ronaldinho: A symbol of the shift of power in Spanish football?

Looking into the mirror


Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped Iraq director of the aid group CARE International, pleaded for her life in a video that played on the Al-Jazeera Arabic news network Friday

Aid worker pleads for her life


Site Offer Save 30 on comprehensive Fedora guides

Put on your Red Hat and dance


Alitalia SpA, Italy #39;s largest airline, reached an agreement with its flight attendants #39; unions to cut 900 jobs, qualifying the company for a government bailout that will keep it in business for another six months.

Alitalia, Unions Reach Agreement to Qualify for Loan (Update3)


A computer technician who prosecutors said made possible the largest identity theft in US history, surpassing \$US50 million (\$A71.

Techician pleads guilty in ID theft case


AFP - Rising oil prices are unlikely to deal a major blow to global economic growth although the trend may seem  quot;uncomfortable, quot; a researcher with the International Monetary Fund says.

IMF sees rising oil prices having little impact on global growth (AFP)


A protest ends in violence in western Herat amid a struggle between President Karzai and the local governor.

Protests over Afghan power row


John O'Neil completed 21 of 33 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns, and tailback Steve Silva added 121 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries, as Holy Cross routed Marist, 44-13, yesterday in Worcester.

Home fires burning for Holy Cross


Reuters - The International Monetary Fund has cut\its forecast for global growth next year slightly amid\expectations that the U.S. and Chinese economies will not\expand as strongly as previously thought.

IMF Cuts World '05 Growth Forecast-Source (Reuters)


LONDON: This one is surely good news for Simpsons #39; fans. Physicists at Imperial College London are developing a new optical disk that could store all 350 scheduled episodes of The Simpsons , totalling 8,080 minutes of film.

An optical disk that could store the whole Simpson saga!


Struggling desperately at quarterback, the Chicago Bears intend to sign veteran Jeff George, a team source said Saturday night. The Bears will sign George on Monday, the source said on the condition of anonymity.

Source: Bears intend to sign quarterback Jeff George


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top marketers are going digital to  track the delivery of commercials into U.S. homes with a system  some advocates say will revolutionize advertising the way  product codes changed the selling of sliced bread.

Advertisers Go Digital to Track Ads


The presidential candidates and their running mates fanned out across the Midwest with Labor Day messages promising job creation, appealing for votes in the territory pivotal to winning November's election.    President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney were heading to three states between them Monday; Democratic candidate John Kerry and running mate John Edwards were venturing to six...

Presidential Candidates Hit Midwest


John Kerry supporters got a welcome omen Sunday in the Green Bay Packers #39; 28-14 win over the Washington Redskins. According to NFL and political lore, if the Redskins win the last home game before Election

Redskins #39; loss may be Kerry #39;s gain


It #39;s been a heck of a week for the software industry. First there was Oracle #39;s Dec. 13 long-sought-after deal to acquire rival PeopleSoft (PSFT ) for \$10.3 billion.

The Soft Underbelly of Software Deals


If you think you may need to help your elderly relatives with their finances, don't be shy about having the money talk -- soon.

Rescuing an Old Saver


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cingular Wireless, the largest U.S.  wireless telephone company, said on Tuesday it would upgrade  its network next year to handle high-speed data transmissions.

Cingular to Upgrade Wireless Data Network


The Times took many by surprise with its announcement that it was abandoning its broadsheet format after 216 years. Few thought it would risk alienating so many of its loyal readers, such

Death of the broadsheet?


DOVER, Del. - Results Sunday from the MBNA America 400 for NASCAR #39;s Nextel Cup series at Dover International Speedway, listing starting position in parentheses, driver, car, laps completed with reason out if not running at the finish, and money won:

MBNA America 400 results


The high-scoring Dutchman scored twice in the second half of a Champions League match Wednesday to help the English powers rally back from a two-goal deficit and earn a 2-2 draw with French champions Olympique Lyon at Stade Municipal Gerland.

Ruud to the rescue for Man. U


Reuters - AT T Corp.  will cut about\7,000 jobs and reduce the value of its assets by  #36;11.4 billion\due to its retreat from traditional consumer telephone\services, the company said on Thursday.

AT T to Cut About 7,000 Jobs (Reuters)


LONDON (Reuters) - When Colin Montgomerie's final putt  plopped into the cup of the 18th green at Oakland Hills on  Sunday it clinched a remarkable Ryder Cup triumph and soothed  the Scot's personal anguish.

Monty Hailed as Hero of Stunning Ryder Victory


Anthony Davidson has stolen the limelight from Formula One #39;s race drivers by setting the benchmark in both practice sessions for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Davidson sets the pace in Shanghai


Cuba's communist government freed writer Raul Rivero and another dissident from prison Tuesday, the latest in a series of releases apparently aimed at cleaning up the island's human rights record.

Cuba Frees Dissident Writer


The election for president in Afghanistan may have brought us one small step closer to worldwide democracy. At least the people there left no doubt that they wanted to vote.

Afghanistan takes first difficult steps toward democracy


Mumbai: India clawed back after a miserable batting display to restrict Australia #39;s first innings lead to 99 runs and keep themselves afloat in the fourth and final cricket Test here on Thursday.

India claw their way back after batting collapse


DOLPHINS saved a former St Ives man and his daughter from a shark attack as they swam off the northern New Zealand coast. The bottlenose dolphins surrounded Rob Howes, 47, his daughter Niccy, 15, Helen Slade

Saved from the jaws of death


Russias spacecraft building corporation Energia has unveiled a life-size model of the new Russian space shuttle, the Itar-Tass news agency reports.

Russia Unveils Model of New Clipper Space Shuttle


On her first day as president-elect of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Susan Hockfield declared with sweeping ambition Thursday that she wants

New head #39;s goals will be tall order for MIT


Reuters - Shares of Biocryst Pharmaceuticals\Inc. (BCRX.O) rose on Tuesday after the company received\

Before-the-Bell: Biocryst Shares Higher (Reuters)


Hewlett-Packard (HPQ:NYSE - news - research) unveiled a new line-up of consumer products Friday aimed at the back-to-school and holiday shopping season, including its own branded version of Apple #39;s (AAPL:Nasdaq - news - research) iPod digital music player

HP Strikes Up its iPod


Researchers are goading tiny organisms like bacteria and algae into producing fuels like hydrogen and methane. The process is not useful yet, but the technology could be a solution to the energy problem. By Amit Asaravala.

Fill 'er Up, With Microbes


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence edged lower  again in September after falling in August, as persistent  worries about the job market weighed on sentiment, a report on  Tuesday said.

Consumer Confidence Falls Again in Sept.


Red Hat posted a notice on their web site about fake emails that purport to come from them. Here is the statement in its entirety:  quot;Red Hat has been made aware that emails are circulating that pretend to come from the Red Hat Security Team.

Red Hat: Fake Emails Circulating


Israel #39;s mighty military acknowledged Monday that it has no high-tech answers to the latest crude method of warfare used by Palestinian militants - explosives-packed tunnels dug under heavily fortified army outposts.

Israel can #39;t detect Palestinian tunnels


A fund co-founded by Russian timber magnate Boris Zingarevich #39;s 23-year-old son is bidding for Premier League club Everton, the Moscow Times says.

Russian tycoon #39;s son is Everton bidder - paper


You can learn a lot from a microbe. Right now, a tiny critter from the Dead Sea is teaching scientists new things about biotechnology, cancer, possible life on other worlds. And that's just for starters.

Secrets of a Salty Survivor


Chris Stone, Novell #39;s vice chairman and a key leader of its transformation into a Linux company, resigned from the company Thursday.

Top Linux exec departs from Novell


Orders to US factories for big-ticket durable goods edged up in September while sales of new homes raced to the third-highest monthly level on record.

Big-ticket orders edge up 0.2 as sales of new homes surge


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brown Shoe Co. Inc. <A HREF=

Brown Shoe Earnings Drop 32 Percent


AP - RealNetworks Inc. is ending a temporary promotion that slashed the price of its downloadable songs to 49 cents, but bargain hunters will still be able to find some deals at its online music store.

RealNetworks Ends Song Promotion (AP)


MARINE CITY -- Following a lifetime of helping people through his church work, the Rev. Donald Bartone #39;s \$575,000 gift will help renew that dedication nearly two years after his death.

Priest #39;s gift will help students afford college


NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Oil prices rose to another record Tuesday as a long supply disruption in the Gulf of Mexico from Hurricane Ivan caused concern about winter heating fuel supplies.

Oil hits record on heating concerns


washingtonpost.com - RCN Inc., co-owner of Starpower Communications LLC, the Washington area television, telephone and Internet provider, filed a plan of reorganization yesterday that it said puts the company on track to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of the year.

RCN Outlines Bankruptcy (washingtonpost.com)


Reuters - U.S. consumers still face sharply\higher home heating bills this winter, but prices will be\somewhat lower than earlier feared due to milder weather and\easing prices, the government said on Tuesday.

US: Heating Bills Not as High as Feared (Reuters)


KUALA LUMPUR : Three Malaysians who fell ill in a village hit by the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain have been discharged from a hospital after tests showed no sign of the virus, a senior official said.

Three tested for bird flu discharged from Malaysian hospital


It sounds like a sci-fi nightmare, but it could be every teenage geek #39;s dream: a computer worm that can wriggle into bedrooms and secretly hijack webcams to spy on people.

Virus worms way into webcams


BEIJING - Fifty-four people were killed yesterday when a plane crashed into a lake shortly after take-off, apparently after a blast, in Chinas deadliest aviation disaster in two years, witnesses and state media said.

54 dead as plane falls into lake


Brazil #39;s Rubens Barrichello won the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, overcoming an unscheduled pit stop to finish 1.3 seconds ahead of Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher in a 1-2 finish for the Italian team on its home circuit.

Barrichello wins Italian Grand Prix


ONE by one, the players #39; faces had flashed up on the giant Ibrox screens offering season #39;s greetings to the Rangers fans. But the main presents were reserved for Auxerre.

One old Guy gives Europe #39;s Xmas turkeys a stuffing


It used to be safe to assume that dialing 212 made a phone ring in Manhattan, but in this era of mobile telecommunications, calls connect people, not places.

Area Codes, Now Divorced From Their Areas


The US has a new head of cyber security, a week after his predecessor suddenly resigned.

US gets new cyber security chief


AP - Eli Manning has replaced Kurt Warner as the New York Giants' starting quarterback.

Manning Replaces Warner As Giants QB (AP)


Analysts cut their ratings and slashed stock targets for Open Text Corp.(OTC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday, citing concerns that the software maker #39;s warning of weaker-than-forecast quarterly results signal growth

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Analysts cut Open Text ratings


If you #39;ve ever seen a smack-head handcuffed to a bed gibbering uncontrollably because he can #39;t get a fix, then be afraid, because that #39;s what you #39;ll look like after two weeks of internet-free cold turkey.

Internet junkies in chilling cold turkey experiment


For the past year, ever since the AT amp;T Wireless management first put the then third-largest US mobile phone group on the auction block, Wall Street has been abuzz with rumours and

Wireless telecoms sector leads the way


quot;That #39;s not a game machine, quot; said Yasuhiro Minagawa, head of PR for Nintendo Co., Ltd.  quot;They showed it at the Tokyo Game Show without any fundamental game software, and you can tell that it #39;s not yet complete.

Nintendo  amp; Sony Execs Bitch


In what it called an

Secret Service busts online organized crime ring


SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- Texas is two steps away from a world championship. Chance Murski hit a grand slam and Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer to lead Richmond, Texas, to the United States final with an 8-2 win over Morganton, N.C., last night at the Little League World Series.

Texas slides past North Carolina


SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Formula One will try to add suspense with a new qualifying system that determines pole position the day of the race, instead of the day before, the sport #39;s governing body said yesterday.

F1 to change qualifying rules


Truly decentralised peer-to-peer (P2P) software can #39;t be held accountable for its misuse, according to a US federal appeals court.

US court: Software can #39;t commit piracy


International Business Machines Corp., one of the worlds largest personal computer makers, announced its partnership with British bank, Lloyds TSB.

IBM wins \$1 billion networking contract from Lloyds


MORGANTOWN, West Virginia (Ticker) -- No. 10 West Virginia tries to move one step closer to the Big East Conference championship and a BCS Bowl berth when No.

West Virginia Mountaineers


Paula Radcliffes response to those who doubted her ability to bounce back from her Olympic disasters could not have been more emphatic on Sunday when she triumphed in a thrilling New York Marathon.

Paula puts Athens behind her


HOUSTON (Reuters) - Prosecutors charged that former  basketball great Calvin Murphy molested five of his daughters,  but his attorneys said he was the victim of a family money  dispute in opening arguments on Friday in Murphy's sex abuse  trial.

NBA Great Calvin Murphy on Trial for Sex Abuse


When the first space vacations are available, Richard Branson will be there selling them. On Sept. 27, Branson #39;s Virgin announced a partnership with Paul Allen #39;s Mojave Aerospace Ventures and SpaceShipOne

Virgin Galactic #39;s Space Odyssey


The Microsoft CEO says one way to stem growing piracy of Windows and Office in emerging markets is to offer low-cost computers.

Ballmer: We need a \$100 PC


It was Casey #39;s first collegiate TD...These two teams met for the 51st time with the Gators still holding a 27-21-3 lead in the series that dates back to 1937...LSU coach Nick Saban has a 2-3 mark vs. Florida

NCAA Game Summary - LSU at Florida


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. <A HREF=

Krispy Kreme Profit Drops, Stock Hammered


A MYSTERIOUS explosion in North Korea last week was a deliberate detonation connected with a power plant project, the North Korean Foreign Ministry said yesterday.

Mystery blast no accident: N Korea


Advanced Micro Devices is building a new plant in Germany but still needs outside assistance to meet expected demand.

AMD turns to Chartered for help