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NVidia Will Supply Graphics Chip for New PlayStationPlayStation 3 graphics chip will also be available for Sony digital consumer products.	3
Report: Bertuzzi close to plea bargainAccording to Friday #39;s Vancouver Province, Bertuzzi #39;s defence team and the Crown are very close to a plea bargain deal. Bertuzzi was charged with assault causing bodily harm stemming from his attack on Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore on March 8.	1
UPDATE 1-Tommy Hilfiger shares fall 24 pct on US probeShares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. (TOM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 24 percent on Monday morning after the clothing maker said a federal grand jury subpoenaed documents from	2
Contractors and the LawDetails of the role civilian contractors played in the abuses at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq sparked fresh debate yesterday about the effectiveness of laws and rules meant to govern workers hired to support the military. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>	3
Stocks Climb Despite Rising Oil PricesNEW YORK - Stocks edged higher Wednesday despite a lower reading on manufacturing activity and a spike in oil prices. Technology shares were unaffected by brokerage downgrades of two semiconductor companies...	0
Reds #39; bullpen struggles after lefty #39;s strong startThe result, however, was all too familiar as the Reds fell to the Cardinals, 7-2, in the middle tilt of a three-game series at Busch Stadium on Tuesday evening.	1
Maoists abduct over 100 students and teachers in NepalKathmandu, Sept 19 (PTI) Suspected maoist rebels have abducted more than 100 students and teachers from three schools in western and eastern districts of Nepal over the weekend, media reports said today.	0
McNair cures Titans' illsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Steve McNair returned to the lineup, and the Tennessee Titans returned to form.	1
LONDON MARKETSLONDON (CBS.MW) - London markets edged higher Friday as oil prices eased and Northern Rock confirmed it would meet analysts #39; full-year profit expectations.	2
Current stories in Viewpoints, Outlook:Cragg Hines welcomes the departure of NASA #39;s chief but worries about the list of potential successors, especially Gen. Missileman.	3
G Log Readies Launch Of Logistics Software Upgrade (TechWeb)TechWeb - Global Logistics Technologies Inc. plans to launch next week an upgrade of its logistics and transportation system.	3
John Deere, IRobot Team Up to Make Robot (AP)AP - In a trailblazing pairing of robotics and tractor companies, iRobot and John Deere announced plans Monday to build a 9-foot-long semi-autonomous battlefield vehicle.	3
Immucor CEO Is Subject of Criminal ProbeImmucor Inc. on Tuesday said president and chief executive Gioacchino De Chirico will step aside as CEO while the company investigates a criminal probe into De Chirico and an Italian subsidiary.	2
FDA to Review Eyetech, Pfizer Eye DrugA US advisory panel on Friday will review data on an experimental drug that is injected into the eye to stop vision loss in elderly patients at risk of going blind.	2
India feel pressure from home fansPressure is building on the Indian team from millions of home fans to deliver their first home Test series victory in two years when they take on South Africa in the second and final Test on Sunday.	1
Dollar Near Lows After Sharp Slide LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar languished near its lowest level against the euro in over seven months as recent lackluster data and soaring oil prices raised doubts over the United States' growth outlook.	2
Munro rested for key startIn terms of a silver lining, at least Houston fans should know that Pete Munro is well rested. Munro, the Astros #39; Game 2 starter, hasn #39;t been on the mound in a game since Oct. 1	1
Steelers place Riemersma on IRPittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers placed tight end Jay Riemersma on injured reserve on Tuesday. Riemersma has a ruptured Achilles which he suffered in Sunday #39;s game against Jacksonville.	1
Israel pulls out of Khan Yunis leaving 17 dead as Qurei urges int #39; <b>...</b>Israeli troops withdrew from the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis on Tuesday morning, following a 30-hour operation that left 17 Palestinians dead.	0
Study: Starvation Caused Moose Decline (AP)AP - Malnutrition and starvation have drastically reduced moose numbers in northwest Wyoming, according to the author of a new study that debunks the belief among some that wolves are a leading cause of the decline.	3
Gaza Strip: Six Palestinians killed as Israel continues major <b>...</b>At least six Palestinians were killed Friday during the continuing Israeli attack on nortern Gaza Strip as occupation troops took control of a nine-kilometer stretch in the area.	0
US heading into major urban assault in IraqMore than 10,000 US forces are poised to attack and occupy the rebel operations base of Fallujah.	0
ECONOMY WEEKAHEAD-All Eyes on US Jobs ReportUS jobs data will be the biggest show in town next week as speculation mounts as to whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September.	2
Weyerhaeuser 3rd-Quarter Earnings RiseWeyerhaeuser Co. #39;s third-quarter profit rose on higher prices for lumber and a large gain from the sale of timberlands in Georgia, the company said on Friday.	2
Two Arrested in Shooting Death of Idaho CornerbackA University of Idaho football player was shot to death, and police arrested two brothers from Seattle after a car chase that extended across two states.	1
Dozens of children among 44 killed by Baghdad bombingsDozens of children were killed yesterday when three car bombs exploded in a coordinated attack in Baghdad that left 44 people dead and more than 200 injured.	0
Saddam Fit and Well After Hernia Operation BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Saddam Hussein underwent a hernia operation at a U.S.-run hospital inside Baghdad's Green Zone two weeks ago and has made a full recovery, a U.S. military official said Wednesday.	0
Baldini triumph eclipsed by De Lima attackBritain #39;s Jon Brown nearly found himself benefiting from the attack on Brazil #39;s Vanderlei de Lima but had to instead settle for finishing fourth for the second consecutive Olympic games last night.	1
Madrid Masters: Safin beats NalbandianSunday #39;s final of the Madrid Masters pitted players ranked ninth, Marat Safin, and 10th, David Nalbandian, in the world; both near the top of their games.	1
Moore Not Bothered by GOP JeersNEW YORK - Filmmaker Michael Moore isn't bothered at all by the jeers he received from Republicans at the convention when his anti-Bush film ""Fahrenheit 9/11"" was mentioned by Arizona Sen. John McCain...	0
Boeing Ships 67 Commercial Planes in 3QAircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. on Friday said it shipped 67 commercial airplanes during the third quarter, including 49 of its next-generation 737 mid-range planes.	2
Blogs look burly after kicking sand on CBSBloggers enjoy a moment of glory after pooling their expertise to uncover the truth about the forged memos on Bush #39;s service record.	3
Giants, Astros Remain Tied for Wild Card (AP)AP - The San Francisco Giants kept pace with Houston in the wild-card race, and gave themselves an outside chance of overtaking Los Angeles in the NL West.	1
'100 casualties' in Iraq attackMore than 100 Iraqis are killed or wounded by a mortar attack on a National Guard HQ, Iraqi officials say.	0
Computerworld Data Points - OutsourcingBeef up your PowerPoint presentations with our newest collection of Outsourcing facts. As part of our Outscoucing Special Report and Knowledge Center, Data Points are compiled to help IT executives make business and technology decisions.	3
PayPal Cleaning Up Site GlitchA recent monthly update to its Web site caused no end of trouble for online transaction company PayPal. But after an outage that plagued the site, PayPal appears to be back online.	3
Dell Ponders Using AMD ProcessorsDell President and CEO Kevin Rollins has indicated that the company is actively considering including Advanced Micro Devices processors inside its server products in the foreseeable future.	3
Grizzlies stun Spurs on go-ahead 3-pointerBonzi Wells scored 26 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute left, and Lorenzen Wright had 10 points and 10 rebounds to help Memphis beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-90 on Monday night.	1
Moon ShadowsSkywatchers are about to be treated to a total lunar eclipse, just in time for Halloween. For more than an hour Wednesday night, the Earth #39;s shadow will completely cover the moon -- making it glow orange like a pumpkin.	3
Leading Cuban Dissident Writer FreedCuba #39;s communist government freed dissident writer Raul Rivero from prison Tuesday, the latest in a series of releases apparently aimed at cleaning up the island #39;s human rights record.	0
Reaching the limits of space inside the space stationSo a few weeks ago, the two astronauts who live there tossed out some useless junk, like so many old hubcaps for the trash heap. And the throwing-away - done during a recent spacewalk -as	3
Walkout goes on as GM job-cut talks beginRUESSELSHEIM - Top Opel management and labour officials began talks Monday on the plans by General Motors to axe 10,000 jobs at the carmaker, while workers at one of the company #39;s main plants in Bochum continued a walkout.	2
Rank Group mulls break-upShares in Rank Group have rallied after the leisure group said it might hive off its Deluxe film and video businesses to focus on its gaming and restaurant operations.	2
Atkins Sees Diet Pickup After New Year (Reuters)Reuters - The company behind the Atkins Diet\on Friday shrugged off a recent decline in interest in low-carb\diets as a seasonal blip, and its marketing chief said\consumers would cut out starchy foods again after picking up\pounds over the holidays.	2
Militants increase support for AbbasJERUSALEM -- Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate for the presidency of the Palestinian Authority in next Sunday's elections, appears to be winning support of a key constituency: Palestinian militants and their supporters.	0
Resistant Israeli Settlers May Get Prison (AP)AP - Armed settlers who resist evacuation could face five years in prison under a law proposed Sunday before next year's planned removal of all 21 Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and four in the West Bank.	0
One win to go for the crownIt looks as if the planets really are in line for the Red Sox this time. A lunar eclipse is due to start less than an hour before the Sox and St. Louis Cardinals play the fourth game of the World Series tonight. If skies are clear, the moon over Busch Stadium will be blood red in ...	1
Schumacher on favourite stageMICHAEL SCHUMACHER is back at his favourite race to claim a title demoralised opponents conceded to him months ago, an unprecedented seventh F1 crown.	1
Report: BT Poised to Buy InfonetBritain #39;s BT Group Plc (BT.L: Quote, Profile, Research) is hoping to make a dramatic return to the United States with a \$1 billion acquisition of Californian telecoms group Infonet Services Corp.	2
Jury Rejects Thomas Family's GM Claims (AP)AP - The family of former Kansas City Chiefs star Derrick Thomas is not entitled to any money from General Motors Corp. for the Jan. 2000 crash that killed the nine-time Pro Bowl linebacker, a jury ruled Tuesday.	1
News: Search News - Yahoo Partners With AdobeAdobe Systems Inc., and Yahoo! today announced a partnership aimed at providing access to Yahoo! Search through Adobe Reader and a co-branded toolbar featuring Adobe Services.	3
Brutal attack on Iraqis shows greater sophisticationThe level of sophistication it took to slaughter 48 newly trained Iraqi soldiers signals a new level of coordination among insurgents in Iraq.	0
Corzine Says He'll Run for N.J. Governor (AP)AP - Sen. Jon Corzine called New Jersey's 21 Democratic county chairmen on Wednesday, telling them that he will run for governor, several party sources said.	0
Shell to spend \$45B (US) to replace reservesLONDON (AP-CP) - Royal Dutch/Shell Group said today it will spend \$45 billion (US) and sell up to \$12 billion worth of assets to reinvigorate its underperforming oil and natural gas business.	2
Soldier dies as British troops clash with Sadr #39;s Basra armyA BRITISH soldier was killed and at least one other injured during a fierce firefight with militia fighters in the southern Iraqi city of Basra yesterday.	0
Cell phones increasingly vulnerable to hackersEarly this month, several Web sites began offering software promising ringtones and screensavers for certain cell phones. But those who downloaded the software	3
Soldiers kill Palestinian near Gaza-Israel fenceIsraeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian as he approached a security fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Israeli military sources said today.	0
Men #39;s Singles : Interview with N. MASSU (CHI)NICOLAS MASSU: Yeah, I think it #39;s I #39;m so happy and I cannot believe this. Is too much in two days to win two medals, gold medals.	1
Kenyan Environmentalist Wins Peace PrizeIHURURU, Kenya - When Wangari Maathai got word she had won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, she was campaigning to protect Kenya's forests and distributing food to villagers suffering from drought - the same work she's been doing for decades. Maathai was in the countryside - just one hill away from her childhood home - when told she had won the \$1.3 million prize, joining a club that includes Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan and the Dalai Lama...	0
Nationalists Strong Early in Bosnia Poll Count SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Bosnia's main Muslim, Serb and Croat nationalist parties led Sunday in an early count for local polls, but voter turnout fell below 50 percent for the first time.	0
Clemson, South Carolina players suspended for fightSix Clemson players and six South Carolina players were suspended one game by their conferences on Monday for participating in a brawl during a game between the in-state rivals on Nov. 20.	1
Clijsters #39; career #39;could be over #39;Belgian superstar Kim Clijsters #39; career could be over after she broke down again with a troublesome wrist injury playing in a tournament in her home country at the weekend.	1
Kerry Aide Talked to Retired Guard Officer (AP)AP - At the behest of CBS, an adviser to John Kerry said he talked to a central figure in the controversy over President Bush's National Guard service shortly before disputed documents were released.	0
Alleged Bin Laden Tape Criticizes Saudis (AP)AP - A man identified as Osama bin Laden bitterly criticized the Saudi regime in an audiotape posted on an Islamic Web site on Thursday.	0
Liverpool lose out to Bolton 1-0Kevin Davies scored a first-half winner against Liverpool to push Bolton up into third place in the Premiership. Davies was Bolton #39;s hero when he coolly gathered and powered in a shot into the goal in the	1
Pressed into serviceThe game-by-game story of how this Red Sox-Cardinals World Series matchup plays itself out is going to add a new chapter to Sox history. However, we'll also be keeping an eye on one of the lesser stories that will reflect the big news from the Series.	1
Crime dive lifts Mike #39;s spiritsIn what could have passed for a campaign kickoff, Mayor Bloomberg yesterday touted fresh statistics that show crime in the city continued to plunge this year.	2
BEATEN FALCONS MUST WAITThe Atlanta Falcons were denied securing the NFC South title on Sunday when they were beaten 27-0 at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons needed a win to clinch the division but quarterback Michael Vick had a day to forget.	1
Arafat #39;s death may bring peace to Mid EastThe devil dancing in the Middle East is dead. After Arafat used his life to deny Palestinians a national state, Palestinians will now have the chance to use Arafat #39;s death to usher in a new era of compromise.	0
Update 4: Microsoft Judge Calls Surprise MeetingA European Union judge said Thursday he will continue to take into account testimony from the EU #39;s biggest former allies in its antitrust case against Microsoft, an indication their desertion would not affect the case.	2
Stanley Cup Disappears in Airport Mishap (AP)AP - The Stanley Cup spent Sunday night in luggage limbo.	1
Reds' Griffey Jr. Has Hamstring Surgery (AP)AP - All-Star outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. had surgery Monday to repair his torn right hamstring and is expected to return for spring training.	1
Myanmar Official: Democracy Plans on Track (AP)AP - Military-ruled Myanmar will stick to its plans for gradual democratization despite the abrupt appointment of a new prime minister believed to hold a hard line in dealing with the country's political reform movement, Foreign Minister Nyan Win said Thursday.	0
ElBaradei says unclear if Iran nuclear plans peaceful quot;Have we seen any proof of a weapons programme (in Iran)? Have we seen undeclared (uranium) enrichment? ... Obviously until today.	0
Cazenove Gets Serious with U.S. Suitors LONDON (Reuters) - Cazenove is getting serious in its courtship with at least two U.S. investment banks and the 180-year old UK brokerage could tie the knot with one of its suitors in a matter of weeks, sources close to the situation said Monday.	2
Mars rover enjoys mysterious power boostNot only are NASA #39;s seemingly unstoppable Mars rovers continuing their progress half a year beyond their design lifetimes, but Opportunity has recently shown an unexplained increase in its solar-cell power output, NASA has revealed.	3
Microsoft checks out new IE security flaw reports Microsoft is investigating reports of a serious security flaw in Internet Explorer (IE), but has not yet seen malicious code that exploits the reported flaw, the company said Thursday.	3
National League Playoff Game CapsulesHouston, TX (Sports Network) - Morgan Ensberg went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs to lead Houston over Atlanta 8-5 in Game 3 of their National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park.	1
Volkswagen #39;s Mexican Workers Accept Pay Increase, Reforma SaysMexican union workers for Volkswagen AG, Europe #39;s largest carmaker, accepted the company #39;s offer for a 6.1 percent pay increase and will return to work today after going on strike Wednesday, Reforma newspaper said.	2
Rooney would put United up with 1999 side - FergusonManchester United would be as strong as their 1999 European Cup-winning side if they captured England teenager Wayne Rooney, manager Alex Ferguson said.	1
Bush's guard service under new scrutiny (AFP)AFP - US President George W. Bush faced fresh questions about his Vietnam War-era service as he and his Democratic rival, Senator John Kerry, campaigned in key states ahead of the November 2 election.	0
Treasuries Lower Before Five-Year Auction NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices eased on Wednesday as the market prepared to absorb \$24 billion in new supply just a few days before a jobs report which could set the trend for yields for weeks to come.	2
Recording industry and Kazaa face off in AustraliaThe next chapter in the global legal battle between the recording industry and file-sharing services is due to unfold here Monday when the owners of the	3
Athletics: Crying shame for Radcliffe as marathon dream dies in <b>...</b>ATHENS - Paula Radcliffe #39;s entrance to the Panathinaiko Stadium was not supposed to have been like this. For four years she has dreamed of setting the final garland on an honour-strewn career by arriving at	1
Overtime pay will now be protected for millionsOvertime pay matters to American workers and their families, and this week millions more of them gained overtime rights. Until now, outdated regulations left millions of workers without the guaranteed overtime protections they deserve.	2
Henry the turtle heads for the sea - and fameMalaysia - A turtle named Henry headed for the South China Sea one recent moonless night. He was one hour old and not much bigger than a bug, but his flat-flippered dash down the beach showed a determination to live bred into him by ...	3
PM leaves for India-EU summitNew Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh leaves on Sunday on a two-day visit to The Hague for the India-EU Summit. The 25-member grouping will upgrade its ties with New Delhi into a #39;Strategic Partnership #39; in	2
Short-circuit causes blast in PakistanAn explosion caused by a short-circuit in the lobby of the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital Thursday injured at least six people, including two foreigners, authorities said.	0
McCain threatens legislation to curb drugs in baseballcom Staff December 4, 2004. US Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) said yesterday that he will introduce legislation for mandatory drug testing of athletes if major league baseball players and owners do	1
What Low-Carb Dieters May Be Missing (AP)AP - Low-carb dieters may be missing key nutrients when they eliminate or restrict certain food groups, according to health experts:	3
Rebels blow up oil pipeline in Assam (Reuters)Reuters - Separatist guerrillas blew up an oil pipeline in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, but there was no disruption to supplies, oil officials said on Friday.	0
China Communists End Leadership Meeting (AP)AP - China's communists wrap up a key leadership meeting Sunday amid speculation over whether former President Jiang Zemin is giving up his last major post, accelerating a handover of power to his successor, Hu Jintao.	0
Safe landing for SeahawksSEATTLE -- Matt Hasselbeck threw two touchdown passes and got another TD on a sneak, leading the Seahawks to a 28-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons yesterday and helping Seattle win the NFC West and secure a first-round playoff game at home.	1
Oracle at Impasse With PeopleSoftOracle said that it was at an impasse with PeopleSoft Inc., signaling that the two software makers will wage a proxy battle.	3
UPDATE 2-India make impressive reply in first testIndia openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir shared an unbeaten first wicket partnership of 185 on the third day of the first test on Monday.	1
Update 3: Tokyo Stocks Lower at Late MorningTokyo stocks fell Friday morning as investors avoided significant moves ahead of a long weekend. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.	2
McNair's Season OverTitans quarterback Steve McNair will undergo surgery to strengthen his bruised sternum and will miss the final three games of the year.	1
Powell says blast consistent with North Koreas explanationWASHINGTON: The United States said on Tuesday a blast in North Korea last week that stirred fears of a nuclear explosion might have been demolition work for a power project, as Pyongyang has asserted.	0
England #39;s middle order saves the dayEngland #39;s middle order came up trumps today after early wickets fell in the 4th and final npower test at the Oval.	1
Hicks confirms abuse allegationsACCUSED Australian terrorist David Hicks confirmed allegations he was abused while in US military ustody in Afghanistan, his father said today.	0

NVidia Will Supply Graphics Chip for New PlayStationPlayStation 3 graphics chip will also be available for Sony digital consumer products.

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Report: Bertuzzi close to plea bargainAccording to Friday #39;s Vancouver Province, Bertuzzi #39;s defence team and the Crown are very close to a plea bargain deal. Bertuzzi was charged with assault causing bodily harm stemming from his attack on Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore on March 8.

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UPDATE 1-Tommy Hilfiger shares fall 24 pct on US probeShares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. (TOM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell 24 percent on Monday morning after the clothing maker said a federal grand jury subpoenaed documents from

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Contractors and the LawDetails of the role civilian contractors played in the abuses at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq sparked fresh debate yesterday about the effectiveness of laws and rules meant to govern workers hired to support the military. -The Washington Post

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Stocks Climb Despite Rising Oil PricesNEW YORK - Stocks edged higher Wednesday despite a lower reading on manufacturing activity and a spike in oil prices. Technology shares were unaffected by brokerage downgrades of two semiconductor companies...

0

Reds #39; bullpen struggles after lefty #39;s strong startThe result, however, was all too familiar as the Reds fell to the Cardinals, 7-2, in the middle tilt of a three-game series at Busch Stadium on Tuesday evening.

1

Maoists abduct over 100 students and teachers in NepalKathmandu, Sept 19 (PTI) Suspected maoist rebels have abducted more than 100 students and teachers from three schools in western and eastern districts of Nepal over the weekend, media reports said today.

0

McNair cures Titans' illsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Steve McNair returned to the lineup, and the Tennessee Titans returned to form.

1

LONDON MARKETSLONDON (CBS.MW) - London markets edged higher Friday as oil prices eased and Northern Rock confirmed it would meet analysts #39; full-year profit expectations.

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Current stories in Viewpoints, Outlook:Cragg Hines welcomes the departure of NASA #39;s chief but worries about the list of potential successors, especially Gen. Missileman.

3

G Log Readies Launch Of Logistics Software Upgrade (TechWeb)TechWeb - Global Logistics Technologies Inc. plans to launch next week an upgrade of its logistics and transportation system.

3

John Deere, IRobot Team Up to Make Robot (AP)AP - In a trailblazing pairing of robotics and tractor companies, iRobot and John Deere announced plans Monday to build a 9-foot-long semi-autonomous battlefield vehicle.

3

Immucor CEO Is Subject of Criminal ProbeImmucor Inc. on Tuesday said president and chief executive Gioacchino De Chirico will step aside as CEO while the company investigates a criminal probe into De Chirico and an Italian subsidiary.

2

FDA to Review Eyetech, Pfizer Eye DrugA US advisory panel on Friday will review data on an experimental drug that is injected into the eye to stop vision loss in elderly patients at risk of going blind.

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India feel pressure from home fansPressure is building on the Indian team from millions of home fans to deliver their first home Test series victory in two years when they take on South Africa in the second and final Test on Sunday.

1

Dollar Near Lows After Sharp Slide LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar languished near its lowest level against the euro in over seven months as recent lackluster data and soaring oil prices raised doubts over the United States' growth outlook.

2

Munro rested for key startIn terms of a silver lining, at least Houston fans should know that Pete Munro is well rested. Munro, the Astros #39; Game 2 starter, hasn #39;t been on the mound in a game since Oct. 1

1

Steelers place Riemersma on IRPittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers placed tight end Jay Riemersma on injured reserve on Tuesday. Riemersma has a ruptured Achilles which he suffered in Sunday #39;s game against Jacksonville.

1

Israel pulls out of Khan Yunis leaving 17 dead as Qurei urges int #39; ...Israeli troops withdrew from the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis on Tuesday morning, following a 30-hour operation that left 17 Palestinians dead.

0

Study: Starvation Caused Moose Decline (AP)AP - Malnutrition and starvation have drastically reduced moose numbers in northwest Wyoming, according to the author of a new study that debunks the belief among some that wolves are a leading cause of the decline.

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Gaza Strip: Six Palestinians killed as Israel continues major ...At least six Palestinians were killed Friday during the continuing Israeli attack on nortern Gaza Strip as occupation troops took control of a nine-kilometer stretch in the area.

0

US heading into major urban assault in IraqMore than 10,000 US forces are poised to attack and occupy the rebel operations base of Fallujah.

0

ECONOMY WEEKAHEAD-All Eyes on US Jobs ReportUS jobs data will be the biggest show in town next week as speculation mounts as to whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September.

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Weyerhaeuser 3rd-Quarter Earnings RiseWeyerhaeuser Co. #39;s third-quarter profit rose on higher prices for lumber and a large gain from the sale of timberlands in Georgia, the company said on Friday.

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Two Arrested in Shooting Death of Idaho CornerbackA University of Idaho football player was shot to death, and police arrested two brothers from Seattle after a car chase that extended across two states.

1

Dozens of children among 44 killed by Baghdad bombingsDozens of children were killed yesterday when three car bombs exploded in a coordinated attack in Baghdad that left 44 people dead and more than 200 injured.

0

Saddam Fit and Well After Hernia Operation BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Saddam Hussein underwent a hernia operation at a U.S.-run hospital inside Baghdad's Green Zone two weeks ago and has made a full recovery, a U.S. military official said Wednesday.

0

Baldini triumph eclipsed by De Lima attackBritain #39;s Jon Brown nearly found himself benefiting from the attack on Brazil #39;s Vanderlei de Lima but had to instead settle for finishing fourth for the second consecutive Olympic games last night.

1

Madrid Masters: Safin beats NalbandianSunday #39;s final of the Madrid Masters pitted players ranked ninth, Marat Safin, and 10th, David Nalbandian, in the world; both near the top of their games.

1

Moore Not Bothered by GOP JeersNEW YORK - Filmmaker Michael Moore isn't bothered at all by the jeers he received from Republicans at the convention when his anti-Bush film ""Fahrenheit 9/11"" was mentioned by Arizona Sen. John McCain...

0

Boeing Ships 67 Commercial Planes in 3QAircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. on Friday said it shipped 67 commercial airplanes during the third quarter, including 49 of its next-generation 737 mid-range planes.

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Blogs look burly after kicking sand on CBSBloggers enjoy a moment of glory after pooling their expertise to uncover the truth about the forged memos on Bush #39;s service record.

3

Giants, Astros Remain Tied for Wild Card (AP)AP - The San Francisco Giants kept pace with Houston in the wild-card race, and gave themselves an outside chance of overtaking Los Angeles in the NL West.

1

'100 casualties' in Iraq attackMore than 100 Iraqis are killed or wounded by a mortar attack on a National Guard HQ, Iraqi officials say.

0

Computerworld Data Points - OutsourcingBeef up your PowerPoint presentations with our newest collection of Outsourcing facts. As part of our Outscoucing Special Report and Knowledge Center, Data Points are compiled to help IT executives make business and technology decisions.

3

PayPal Cleaning Up Site GlitchA recent monthly update to its Web site caused no end of trouble for online transaction company PayPal. But after an outage that plagued the site, PayPal appears to be back online.

3

Dell Ponders Using AMD ProcessorsDell President and CEO Kevin Rollins has indicated that the company is actively considering including Advanced Micro Devices processors inside its server products in the foreseeable future.

3

Grizzlies stun Spurs on go-ahead 3-pointerBonzi Wells scored 26 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute left, and Lorenzen Wright had 10 points and 10 rebounds to help Memphis beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-90 on Monday night.

1

Moon ShadowsSkywatchers are about to be treated to a total lunar eclipse, just in time for Halloween. For more than an hour Wednesday night, the Earth #39;s shadow will completely cover the moon -- making it glow orange like a pumpkin.

3

Leading Cuban Dissident Writer FreedCuba #39;s communist government freed dissident writer Raul Rivero from prison Tuesday, the latest in a series of releases apparently aimed at cleaning up the island #39;s human rights record.

0

Reaching the limits of space inside the space stationSo a few weeks ago, the two astronauts who live there tossed out some useless junk, like so many old hubcaps for the trash heap. And the throwing-away - done during a recent spacewalk -as

3

Walkout goes on as GM job-cut talks beginRUESSELSHEIM - Top Opel management and labour officials began talks Monday on the plans by General Motors to axe 10,000 jobs at the carmaker, while workers at one of the company #39;s main plants in Bochum continued a walkout.

2

Rank Group mulls break-upShares in Rank Group have rallied after the leisure group said it might hive off its Deluxe film and video businesses to focus on its gaming and restaurant operations.

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Atkins Sees Diet Pickup After New Year (Reuters)Reuters - The company behind the Atkins Diet\on Friday shrugged off a recent decline in interest in low-carb\diets as a seasonal blip, and its marketing chief said\consumers would cut out starchy foods again after picking up\pounds over the holidays.

2

Militants increase support for AbbasJERUSALEM -- Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate for the presidency of the Palestinian Authority in next Sunday's elections, appears to be winning support of a key constituency: Palestinian militants and their supporters.

0

Resistant Israeli Settlers May Get Prison (AP)AP - Armed settlers who resist evacuation could face five years in prison under a law proposed Sunday before next year's planned removal of all 21 Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and four in the West Bank.

0

One win to go for the crownIt looks as if the planets really are in line for the Red Sox this time. A lunar eclipse is due to start less than an hour before the Sox and St. Louis Cardinals play the fourth game of the World Series tonight. If skies are clear, the moon over Busch Stadium will be blood red in ...

1

Schumacher on favourite stageMICHAEL SCHUMACHER is back at his favourite race to claim a title demoralised opponents conceded to him months ago, an unprecedented seventh F1 crown.

1

Report: BT Poised to Buy InfonetBritain #39;s BT Group Plc (BT.L: Quote, Profile, Research) is hoping to make a dramatic return to the United States with a \$1 billion acquisition of Californian telecoms group Infonet Services Corp.

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Jury Rejects Thomas Family's GM Claims (AP)AP - The family of former Kansas City Chiefs star Derrick Thomas is not entitled to any money from General Motors Corp. for the Jan. 2000 crash that killed the nine-time Pro Bowl linebacker, a jury ruled Tuesday.

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News: Search News - Yahoo Partners With AdobeAdobe Systems Inc., and Yahoo! today announced a partnership aimed at providing access to Yahoo! Search through Adobe Reader and a co-branded toolbar featuring Adobe Services.

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Brutal attack on Iraqis shows greater sophisticationThe level of sophistication it took to slaughter 48 newly trained Iraqi soldiers signals a new level of coordination among insurgents in Iraq.

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Corzine Says He'll Run for N.J. Governor (AP)AP - Sen. Jon Corzine called New Jersey's 21 Democratic county chairmen on Wednesday, telling them that he will run for governor, several party sources said.

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Shell to spend \$45B (US) to replace reservesLONDON (AP-CP) - Royal Dutch/Shell Group said today it will spend \$45 billion (US) and sell up to \$12 billion worth of assets to reinvigorate its underperforming oil and natural gas business.

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Soldier dies as British troops clash with Sadr #39;s Basra armyA BRITISH soldier was killed and at least one other injured during a fierce firefight with militia fighters in the southern Iraqi city of Basra yesterday.

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Cell phones increasingly vulnerable to hackersEarly this month, several Web sites began offering software promising ringtones and screensavers for certain cell phones. But those who downloaded the software

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Soldiers kill Palestinian near Gaza-Israel fenceIsraeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian as he approached a security fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Israeli military sources said today.

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Men #39;s Singles : Interview with N. MASSU (CHI)NICOLAS MASSU: Yeah, I think it #39;s I #39;m so happy and I cannot believe this. Is too much in two days to win two medals, gold medals.

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Kenyan Environmentalist Wins Peace PrizeIHURURU, Kenya - When Wangari Maathai got word she had won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, she was campaigning to protect Kenya's forests and distributing food to villagers suffering from drought - the same work she's been doing for decades. Maathai was in the countryside - just one hill away from her childhood home - when told she had won the \$1.3 million prize, joining a club that includes Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan and the Dalai Lama...

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Nationalists Strong Early in Bosnia Poll Count SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Bosnia's main Muslim, Serb and Croat nationalist parties led Sunday in an early count for local polls, but voter turnout fell below 50 percent for the first time.

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Clemson, South Carolina players suspended for fightSix Clemson players and six South Carolina players were suspended one game by their conferences on Monday for participating in a brawl during a game between the in-state rivals on Nov. 20.

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Clijsters #39; career #39;could be over #39;Belgian superstar Kim Clijsters #39; career could be over after she broke down again with a troublesome wrist injury playing in a tournament in her home country at the weekend.

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Kerry Aide Talked to Retired Guard Officer (AP)AP - At the behest of CBS, an adviser to John Kerry said he talked to a central figure in the controversy over President Bush's National Guard service shortly before disputed documents were released.

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Alleged Bin Laden Tape Criticizes Saudis (AP)AP - A man identified as Osama bin Laden bitterly criticized the Saudi regime in an audiotape posted on an Islamic Web site on Thursday.

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Liverpool lose out to Bolton 1-0Kevin Davies scored a first-half winner against Liverpool to push Bolton up into third place in the Premiership. Davies was Bolton #39;s hero when he coolly gathered and powered in a shot into the goal in the

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Pressed into serviceThe game-by-game story of how this Red Sox-Cardinals World Series matchup plays itself out is going to add a new chapter to Sox history. However, we'll also be keeping an eye on one of the lesser stories that will reflect the big news from the Series.

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Crime dive lifts Mike #39;s spiritsIn what could have passed for a campaign kickoff, Mayor Bloomberg yesterday touted fresh statistics that show crime in the city continued to plunge this year.

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BEATEN FALCONS MUST WAITThe Atlanta Falcons were denied securing the NFC South title on Sunday when they were beaten 27-0 at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons needed a win to clinch the division but quarterback Michael Vick had a day to forget.

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Arafat #39;s death may bring peace to Mid EastThe devil dancing in the Middle East is dead. After Arafat used his life to deny Palestinians a national state, Palestinians will now have the chance to use Arafat #39;s death to usher in a new era of compromise.

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Update 4: Microsoft Judge Calls Surprise MeetingA European Union judge said Thursday he will continue to take into account testimony from the EU #39;s biggest former allies in its antitrust case against Microsoft, an indication their desertion would not affect the case.

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Stanley Cup Disappears in Airport Mishap (AP)AP - The Stanley Cup spent Sunday night in luggage limbo.

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Reds' Griffey Jr. Has Hamstring Surgery (AP)AP - All-Star outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. had surgery Monday to repair his torn right hamstring and is expected to return for spring training.

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Myanmar Official: Democracy Plans on Track (AP)AP - Military-ruled Myanmar will stick to its plans for gradual democratization despite the abrupt appointment of a new prime minister believed to hold a hard line in dealing with the country's political reform movement, Foreign Minister Nyan Win said Thursday.

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ElBaradei says unclear if Iran nuclear plans peaceful quot;Have we seen any proof of a weapons programme (in Iran)? Have we seen undeclared (uranium) enrichment? ... Obviously until today.

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Cazenove Gets Serious with U.S. Suitors LONDON (Reuters) - Cazenove is getting serious in its courtship with at least two U.S. investment banks and the 180-year old UK brokerage could tie the knot with one of its suitors in a matter of weeks, sources close to the situation said Monday.

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Mars rover enjoys mysterious power boostNot only are NASA #39;s seemingly unstoppable Mars rovers continuing their progress half a year beyond their design lifetimes, but Opportunity has recently shown an unexplained increase in its solar-cell power output, NASA has revealed.

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Microsoft checks out new IE security flaw reports Microsoft is investigating reports of a serious security flaw in Internet Explorer (IE), but has not yet seen malicious code that exploits the reported flaw, the company said Thursday.

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National League Playoff Game CapsulesHouston, TX (Sports Network) - Morgan Ensberg went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs to lead Houston over Atlanta 8-5 in Game 3 of their National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park.

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Volkswagen #39;s Mexican Workers Accept Pay Increase, Reforma SaysMexican union workers for Volkswagen AG, Europe #39;s largest carmaker, accepted the company #39;s offer for a 6.1 percent pay increase and will return to work today after going on strike Wednesday, Reforma newspaper said.

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Rooney would put United up with 1999 side - FergusonManchester United would be as strong as their 1999 European Cup-winning side if they captured England teenager Wayne Rooney, manager Alex Ferguson said.

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Bush's guard service under new scrutiny (AFP)AFP - US President George W. Bush faced fresh questions about his Vietnam War-era service as he and his Democratic rival, Senator John Kerry, campaigned in key states ahead of the November 2 election.

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Treasuries Lower Before Five-Year Auction NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices eased on Wednesday as the market prepared to absorb \$24 billion in new supply just a few days before a jobs report which could set the trend for yields for weeks to come.

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Recording industry and Kazaa face off in AustraliaThe next chapter in the global legal battle between the recording industry and file-sharing services is due to unfold here Monday when the owners of the

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Athletics: Crying shame for Radcliffe as marathon dream dies in ...ATHENS - Paula Radcliffe #39;s entrance to the Panathinaiko Stadium was not supposed to have been like this. For four years she has dreamed of setting the final garland on an honour-strewn career by arriving at

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Overtime pay will now be protected for millionsOvertime pay matters to American workers and their families, and this week millions more of them gained overtime rights. Until now, outdated regulations left millions of workers without the guaranteed overtime protections they deserve.

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Henry the turtle heads for the sea - and fameMalaysia - A turtle named Henry headed for the South China Sea one recent moonless night. He was one hour old and not much bigger than a bug, but his flat-flippered dash down the beach showed a determination to live bred into him by ...

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PM leaves for India-EU summitNew Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh leaves on Sunday on a two-day visit to The Hague for the India-EU Summit. The 25-member grouping will upgrade its ties with New Delhi into a #39;Strategic Partnership #39; in

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Short-circuit causes blast in PakistanAn explosion caused by a short-circuit in the lobby of the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital Thursday injured at least six people, including two foreigners, authorities said.

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McCain threatens legislation to curb drugs in baseballcom Staff December 4, 2004. US Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) said yesterday that he will introduce legislation for mandatory drug testing of athletes if major league baseball players and owners do

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What Low-Carb Dieters May Be Missing (AP)AP - Low-carb dieters may be missing key nutrients when they eliminate or restrict certain food groups, according to health experts:

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Rebels blow up oil pipeline in Assam (Reuters)Reuters - Separatist guerrillas blew up an oil pipeline in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, but there was no disruption to supplies, oil officials said on Friday.

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China Communists End Leadership Meeting (AP)AP - China's communists wrap up a key leadership meeting Sunday amid speculation over whether former President Jiang Zemin is giving up his last major post, accelerating a handover of power to his successor, Hu Jintao.

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Safe landing for SeahawksSEATTLE -- Matt Hasselbeck threw two touchdown passes and got another TD on a sneak, leading the Seahawks to a 28-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons yesterday and helping Seattle win the NFC West and secure a first-round playoff game at home.

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Oracle at Impasse With PeopleSoftOracle said that it was at an impasse with PeopleSoft Inc., signaling that the two software makers will wage a proxy battle.

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UPDATE 2-India make impressive reply in first testIndia openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir shared an unbeaten first wicket partnership of 185 on the third day of the first test on Monday.

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Update 3: Tokyo Stocks Lower at Late MorningTokyo stocks fell Friday morning as investors avoided significant moves ahead of a long weekend. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.

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McNair's Season OverTitans quarterback Steve McNair will undergo surgery to strengthen his bruised sternum and will miss the final three games of the year.

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Powell says blast consistent with North Koreas explanationWASHINGTON: The United States said on Tuesday a blast in North Korea last week that stirred fears of a nuclear explosion might have been demolition work for a power project, as Pyongyang has asserted.

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England #39;s middle order saves the dayEngland #39;s middle order came up trumps today after early wickets fell in the 4th and final npower test at the Oval.

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Hicks confirms abuse allegationsACCUSED Australian terrorist David Hicks confirmed allegations he was abused while in US military ustody in Afghanistan, his father said today.

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