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Warning of major NHS IT overspendThe final cost of modernising NHS IT systems could reach 31bn - five times the declared figure, a report says.	3
Pitcairn sex trials delayedThe trials of seven Pitcairn Island men charged with almost 100 child sex abuse crimes have been delayed till tomorrow. Prosecution police and some court officials had arrived on the island only	0
Nascar to Crown a ChampionGENTLEMEN, LOAD your weapons. It is being billed as the shootout at the Homestead-Miami corral today as the five top NASCAR drivers load up every bit of horsepower they can handle	1
JR shoots down NHL -- againThe Flyers star told Fox Sports #39; Best Damn Sports Show Period last night that there #39;s not going to be a season and demanded union head Bob Goodenow and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to negotiate.	1
The Steelers try to knock off their second unbeaten teamAfter ending New England #39;s 21-game winning streak last week, the Steelers greet the NFL #39;s last unbeaten team, playing Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania championship in a game that down the line might be a preview of a matchup for a much grander title.	1
Big 6 banks poised for profit slowdown, but still expect double <b>...</b>TORONTO (CP) - Canada #39;s big banks, reporting year-end results over the next two weeks, will show a definite deceleration in growth, but analysts say they are still poised to ring up double-digit profit increases.	2
Intel Wins RulingA federal judge last week denied a request by Advanced Micro Devices to order Intel to turn over company documents to the European Commission, according to a report from the Associated Press.	3
Lucent, Unions to Talk Beyond Deadline CHICAGO (Reuters) - Lucent Technologies Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LU.N</A> and unions representing roughly 10 percent of the telecommunications equipment maker's work force said on Friday they have agreed to extend talks a week beyond a midnight EST Sunday contract deadline.	2
Vogts under pressure after Scotland loss at home to NorwayDavid Beckham shrugged off his poor Real Madrid form with a spectacular long range strike as England outplayed Wales 2-0 in World Cup action on Saturday.	1
Humans raise risk of Europe heat waveHuman activity has raised the risk of more heat waves like last years, which gave Europe probably its hottest summer since 1500, scientists said on Wednesday.	3
Favre, Packers pummel RamsCBC SPORTS ONLINE - Quarterback Brett Favre celebrated his 200th straight start with three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers defeated the St.	1
Rangers Clobber Athletics 10-3OAKLAND, Calif. - Mark Mulder has lost his edge, and the Oakland Athletics are in ever-greater danger of losing their spot atop the AL West...	0
TransactionsBASEBALL Baltimore (AL): Signed OF B.J. Surhoff. Chicago (NL): Signed SS Nomar Garciaparra and 2B Todd Walker. Houston (NL): Signed OF Orlando Palmeiro and P Russ Springer. Kansas City (AL): Signed P Kevin Appier to a minor league contract. Los Angeles (NL): Signed P Elmer Dessens. Milwaukee (NL): Signed C Chad Moeller. New York (AL): Signed 2B Tony Womack. Philadelphia ...	1
On the firing line: Giants quarterback Eli ManningEli Manning is behind schedule compared to his brother, Peyton, who set the family #39;s standard for rookie quarterbacks in 1998 with the Indianapolis Colts.	1
Top Cleric Looks to Broker Deal in NajafNAJAF, Iraq - Iraq's most powerful Shiite cleric returned to the country from Britain on Wednesday and his aides called for a nationwide march to Najaf to end nearly three weeks of fierce fighting between U.S. forces and Shiite militants in this holy city...	0
Morning BriefingThe head of Fannie Mae is sure to come under fire when he testifies before Congress today. At a Capitol Hill hearing, Franklin Raines is scheduled to make his first public comments since an accounting scandal surfaced last month at the mortgage giant.	2
Storm cherish title, aim to stay on topThe Seattle Storm and Anne Donovan have made WNBA history, but don #39;t look for them to sit on their accomplishments. There will be a championship celebration Friday in downtown Seattle in honor of the Storm #39;s WNBA title.	1
Bankruptcy looming at Delta, auditor saysDelta Air Lines said Wednesday it has revised its 2003 annual report to include a new report by its independent auditor warning that bankruptcy is looming.	2
RNKVoIP Launches Lifetime Phone Service Plans for One-Time FeeDEDHAM, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 6, 2004 -- First-of-its-Kind Offer Liberates Consumers from a Lifetime of Phone Bills with One Payment of \$999.	2
European stocks see early rally fizzle out (AFP)AFP - European stock markets drifted lower in early trading as profit-taking set in after recent gains, despite a modest rise on Wall Street and well-received results from cellphone giant Vodafone.	3
Your Own Web at Yahoo #39;My Web #39;Internet portal Yahoo has launched a personalization feature in its search engine in an effort to counter Google #39;s ever-rising popularity.	3
Canucks' Bertuzzi Plays in Charity Game (AP)AP - Vancouver Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi returned to the ice Sunday for the first time since being suspended for attacking Colorado's Steve Moore, playing in a charity game that included more than 30 locked out NHL players.	1
The Force is strong in BattlefrontStar Wars: Battlefront is an absolute blast and one of the most immediately satisfying game offerings yet from George Lucas' stable.	3
Watchdog: TSA overpaying Boeing for airport security contractWASHINGTON An internal audit found the Transportation Security Administration overpaid Boeing on a contract to install explosive detection equipment at commercial airports.	2
Gaza Pullout To Start Summer 2005, Last 12 Weeks: Israeli PMJERUSALEM, Sept 22 (AFP) - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Wednesday that Israel #39;s withdrawal of troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip would start in the summer of 2005 and last 12 weeks, in an interview with public television.	0
Nieto hired to coach catchersNEW YORK -- The New York Mets hired former New York Yankees hitting coach Rick Down for the same job on Friday, reuniting him with new manager Willie Randolph.	1
'Excuse Me. May I Have Your Seat?'Thirty years ago, first-year graduate students boarded a crowded train and asked someone for a seat. What happens when you repeat the experiment?	0
Summary: Coke Scales Back Growth GoalsREVIEW RESULTS: Coca-Cola Co. lowered its targets for earnings and sales volume growth amid continuing weakness in key markets including North America.	2
UPDATE 1-Harmison hat-trick helps England to easy winEngland fast bowler Steve Harmison grabbed a hat-trick to set up an easy seven-wicket win over India in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Wednesday.	1
You have mail, always, with a BlackBerryWashington lawyer William Wilhelm knows from experience that not everybody loves his BlackBerry as much as he does.	2
Polish Woman Freed by Iraqi HostagesWARSAW, Poland - A Polish woman who was abducted last month from her apartment in Baghdad has been freed, the Polish prime minister said Saturday.	0
Nigeria tackles fuel subsidiesSubsidising cheap fuel costs the government in Abuja more than \$2bn (1.25bn) a year - and President Olusegun Obasanjo has spent much of his second term in power trying to get rid of that subsidy.	0
UPDATE 1-Canas to meet Lopez in second final in two weeksGuillermo Canas followed up his defeat of top seed David Nalbandian by beating unseeded German Tommy Haas 6-4 6-3 on Saturday to reach the final of the Vienna Trophy.	1
Stocks Edge Down, Hurt by Weak Dollar NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell slightly on Monday after a meeting of rich and developing nations offered no resolution to arrest the dollar's fall, adding to worries about the U.S. economy and foreigners' appetite for U.S. stocks.	2
Christians Use Gay Marriage to Seek Voters (AP)AP - Christian conservatives are casting a wider net this year in their search for likely voters #151; especially conservative ones #151; by asking people on the phone how they feel about same-sex marriage as well as their views on abortion, a standard question in previous election cycles.	0
U.S. Chain Store Sales Rise (Reuters)Reuters - U.S. chain store sales rose in the\week ended December 4, as average sales were generally ahead of\last year, but customer counts were down, a report said on\Tuesday.	2
Citigroup paying \$250,000 in settlementFinancial-services giant Citigroup Inc. will pay \$250,000 to settle allegations it used misleading sales material on hedge funds, the National Association of Securities Dealers announced Monday.	2
Delta turnaround plan to include job cutsDelta Air Lines #39; much-awaited turnaround plan will include more job cuts at the ailing carrier, along with pay and benefits changes.	2
Sun Launches Solaris 10At its Network Computing #39;04Q4 launch today, Sun Microsystems, Inc. (sun.com) launched the much anticipated Solaris 10 Operating System (OS), addressing the enormous waste of resources forced upon customers	3
Probe into rising ocean acidityThe Royal Society launches a scientific investigation into the rising acidity of the Earth's oceans.	3
Germany Reiterates Opposition to Sending Troops to IraqThe German government has reiterated its opposition to sending troops to Iraq, after a top German official suggested otherwise. A spokesman for German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said the German leader told	0
Redskins #39; Arrington out for SundayAshburn, VA (Sports Network) - Washington Redskins star linebacker LaVar Arrington will miss his fourth straight game after having right knee surgery last month.	1
Hurricane Ivan Devastates Grenada MIAMI (Reuters) - Powerful Hurricane Ivan charged west through the Caribbean on Wednesday after killing at least four people and smashing homes in a devastating punch to the tiny spice island of Grenada and glancing blows to nearby islands.	2
Norwich Union moves 950 jobs to Far EastInsurance giant Norwich Union has announced plans to move its business to India in a move which will lead to compulsory redundancies in Britain.	2
Suicide car bomb, clashes with insurgents leave at least 10 dead <b>...</b>A suicide attacker drove his bomb-laden car into a US convoy during fighting Wednesday in a northern town, where hospital officials said at least 10 Iraqis were killed amid a wave of violence across Iraq #39;s Sunni Arab heartland.	0
Google Puts Library Collections Onlineincluding out of print volumes -- soon will become part of the vast Google database. Harvard, Stanford, the University of Michigan, the University of Oxford, and the New	3
Not all sweet for LouBefore last night's game against the Red Sox, Tampa Bay's Lou Piniella didn't want to talk about speculation that he will	1
Blair to hold talks with Bush in WashingtonBritish Prime Minister Tony Blair is scheduled to hold talks with newly-re-elected US President George Bush in Washington Thursday and Friday.	0
Safina Extends Family Run in ChinaRussian Dinara Safina stormed into the second round of the China Open Monday, the day after big brother Marat Safin won the men #39;s title.	1
By Signing Renteria, Red Sox Finally Make a Big SplashTrying to counter the loss of Pedro Martnez and their failures in other contract negotiations, the Red Sox have reached an agreement shortstop Edgar Renteria.	1
Nomar will consider returning to CubsNomar Garciaparra can become a free agent after the World Series and will consider returning to the Chicago Cubs, his team for the final two months this season.	1
Oil boom over, says think-tankA LEADING international energy think-tank said the oil boom on world markets is over and predicted that prices are likely to fall over the coming months.	2
Toshiba Fixes Notebook FlawsToshiba is launching a global program to replace faulty memory modules in certain models of its notebook computers that have been on sale since as early as April 2002.	3
Tesco challenges iTunes #39; dominationSupermarket giant Tesco launches a new digital download store today, becoming the latest entrant in the music downloading market - a 25m a year business dominated by Apple #39;s iTunes.	3
Sony, IBM detail chip plansA LONG-awaited microprocessor developed by IBM, Sony and Toshiba will go into early production next year and start appearing in video game consoles, high-definition TVs and home servers in 2006.	3
Toe-to-Toe Over Peer-to-PeerAlthough recording industry folks predict success for 'sanctioned' P2P services, no one is sure consumers will be willing to pay, or even if such a setup can be agreed upon. Michael Grebb reports from Washington.	3
Prince Arch runs down Mustanfar in SaranacPrince Arch, who had been racing against the likes of multiple stakes winners Kittens Joy and Artie Schiller, returned from a layoff of nearly two months to win the \$108,200	1
Consumer Reports Adds Drugs to Price Comparison (Reuters)Reuters - Consumer Reports magazine, best\known for comparing the prices and performance of cars,\televisions and washing machines, is adding drugs to its\coverage to help Americans save money on their health care.	2
Citing Cancer, Chief Resigns at McDonald'sMcDonald's announced that Charles H. Bell was resigning as chief to focus on his battle with cancer, and will be succeeded by James Skinner, the vice chairman.	2
Calpers says tendered its PeopleSoft sharesCalpers, the biggest US pension fund, on Thursday said it had tendered its 1.5 million shares of PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) to Oracle Corp.	2
Pinpointing Voters on a MapVoter databases are old hat to political campaigns. But by taking that same data and overlaying it on a map -- a technology called geographic information systems -- operatives are becoming more effective at getting out the vote. By Jacob Ogles.	3
Suspected Militants Kill 16 in Algeria (AP)AP - Suspected Islamic militants killed 16 people heading to a soccer match in a pre-dawn ambush south of Algeria's capital Saturday #151; the first bloodshed since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, an official statement said.	0
Ukraine Sees Fresh Rallies After Parliament Vote (Reuters)Reuters - Opposition supporters rallied anew on the\streets of the Ukrainian capital on Sunday, boosted by a\parliamentary vote declaring invalid a disputed presidential\poll handing victory to Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich.	0
Union threatens to extend Nigeria strike if government toughens <b>...</b>LAGOS, Nigeria A union leader in Nigeria is threatening to prolong a four-day nationwide strike that has helped push world oil prices to record highs.	0
Google releases Scholar SearchIn the latest release of its customized search engines, the groups of people to be benefited are Scholars and Scientists. The engine is called Google Scholar and as usual with Google, it is in beta.	3
Polls say Kerry narrowly won US election debate (AFP)AFP - Snap polls taken after the second US presidential election debate said Senator John Kerry narrowly beat President George W. Bush.	0
Wasserstein ready to quit LazardBruce Wasserstein, the combative chief executive of investment bank Lazard, is expected to agree this week that he will quit the group unless he can pull off a successful	2
New Printers, TVs, iPod at Core of HP Digital PushMike McGuire, an analyst with Gartner G2, said HP #39;s moves are born both out of innovation and market necessity, and that the company still faces stiff competition from the likes of consumer electronics giant Sony.	2
Stocks Dive on Morgan Stanley, Oil ReportsNEW YORK - Stocks tumbled Wednesday as investors saw a surge in oil prices and disappointing earnings from Morgan Stanley as a reason to collect profits from gains of the last month. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped nearly 130 points, and all three major indexes saw their biggest losses since early August...	0
Japanese Co. Markets Dual-Network Phone (AP)AP - Japan's top mobile carrier has begun marketing a cell phone that can make Internet calls over Wi-Fi wireless networks in addition to regular ones.	3
eMusic to relaunch MP3 subscription serviceWhile MP3 #39;s have taken quite a bashing lately, it #39;s good to know you can still download free and legal MP3 #39;s, albeit for independent artists.	3
Spanish giant has deal to buy Laredo NationalOne of Spain #39;s largest banks will soon be crossing the Mexican border in search of Hispanic customers. BBVA announced Tuesday it plans to buy Laredo National Bancshares for \$850 million.	2
US IT spending to grow 7 in 2005US spending on information technology goods, services, and staff will grow seven percent in 2005 and continue at a similar pace through 2008, according to a study released Monday by Forrester Research.	3
Woods's 17 pace Raptors victoryLoren Woods had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Vince Carter scored 7 of 12 points in the final three minutes to help the Raptors improve to 2-0 with a 101-89 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night in Toronto. Chris Bosh led a balanced Toronto attack with 18 points. Six Raptors players reached double figures. Richard Hamilton ...	1
EDS Shrugs Off WorriesElectronic Data Systems (EDS:NYSE - news - research) has survived another quarter riddled by serious glitches. Following two last-minute delays caused by accounting problems, the company finally reported third	2
Three Bid on Australia National Bank UnitsAs many as three European banks may have submitted bids to purchase National Australia Bank #39;s two units in Ireland, newspapers reported Friday.	2
SEC investigates Thomson Financial unit(Stamford-AP, Oct. 18, 2004 10:40 AM) _ Stamford-based Thomson Financial says on of its units is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.	2
Nuggets proffer Rodman comebackDennis Rodman is thinking about a comeback, and the Denver Nuggets are giving him a shot. The 43-year-old former NBA rebounding champion briefly participated in a pickup game at the Nuggets' facility earlier this week but had to cut short the workout because of an ingrown toenail. General manager Kiki Vandeweghe told Rodman he was welcome to return once the ...	1
Report: Alcan May Sell Unit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alcan Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AL.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AL.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AL.N</A>, the Canadian aluminum maker, is considering a sale of its rolled products business in a transaction that might fetch \$4 billion to \$5 billion, after in May announcing a plan to spin the business off, the New York Post said on Wednesday.	2
J.P. Morgan's Profit Fell 13 PercentThe second-largest U.S. bank blames the loss on merger charges related to Bank One, and its weak investment bank performance.	2
France Seeks Return of Reporters in Iraq Amid Headscarf ThreatThe French government demanded the release of two journalists kidnapped in Iraq by a group demanding that France rescind a ban on Islamic headscarves in the nation #39;s schools within 48 hours.	0
Elvstroem to unseat favouriteCAULFIELD Cup winner Elvstroem will displace Starcraft as favourite when bookmakers open betting on the \$3 million Cox Plate at Moonee Valley today.	1
Philadelphia Plan Would Give WiFi Access to the Whole CityForget finding an Internet cafe. For less than what it costs to build a small library, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world #39;s largest wireless Internet hot spot.	3
Russia to Curb Inflation, Manage Industry, PM Says (Update1)Russia #39;s government will take an active role in managing industry as it seeks to curb inflation and open markets to attract investment, Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov said.	2
German state to reduce stake in Deutsche TelekomBONN - The German state announced plans Monday to reduce its stake in telecoms giant Deutsche Telekom by some 7 percent in a transaction which could generate revenue amounting to nearly EUR 4.5 billion.	2
The fate of Ken Bigley and the struggle against the occupation of <b>...</b>The fate of British hostage Kenneth Bigley has come to encapsulate the unbridgeable division between the political establishment and the democratic hopes and concerns of working people.	0
Pakistan #39;s Shoaib Malik restricts Sri LankaPakistan #39;s Shoaib Malik took three wickets to help restrict Asian Champions Sri Lanka to 232 for nine in the third match of a three-nation one-day tournament on Wednesday.	1
Yukos sells gas stakeYUKOS has sold a 56 per cent stake in a Siberian natural gas company to the Anglo-Russian joint venture TNK-BP to pay off its crushing tax bill, Western oil sources and media reports said today.	2
Nikkei Ends Higher TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.62 percent by the close on Wednesday after revised figures on Japanese economic growth, while sluggish, came in better than some had feared and the yen edged down against the dollar.	2
Cambodia moves closer to electing new monarch as Senate passes key <b>...</b>PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has moved closer towards selecting a new monarch to replace abdicated King Norodom Sihanouk, with the country #39;s Senate approving a bill needed to appoint his successor.	0
Alitalia board approves relaunch plan: 3,700 employees to be <b>...</b>After winning union acceptance of job cuts, Alitalia gave formal approval Monday to a four-year business plan aimed at saving the near-bankrupt Italian airline from collapse.	2
A Blackberry for WLANs is fruit of RIM researchResearch In Motion (RIM) is demonstrating a new model of its Blackberry handheld device, the Blackberry 7270, that integrates Support for both voice and data capabilities on 802.	3
Last call for Jack Daniel #39;s?Brown-Forman #39;s whiskey sales are strong but Wall Street sees cracks in the company #39;s china sales. By Parija Bhatnagar, CNN/Money staff writer.	2
Rebound in Banks Helps Nikkei Stabilize TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average was flat in mid-morning trade on Tuesday, with a rise in bank shares and insurers helping the Tokyo market stabilize after the benchmark's slide to a five-month closing low the previous day.	2
Diana video tape screened in USA video of Princess Diana talking about her life is aired on American television.	0
FCC further deregulates Net callsThe Federal Communications Commission ruled that states are now barred from imposing telecommunications regulations on Net phone providers, which treat calls no differently than any other application on the Internet.	2
Israel Talks Tough to ArafatSilvan Shalom calls the veteran Palestinian leader a terrorist who has no place in the region. Arafat has been confined to his battered headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah for more than two years.	0
Dravid Wins First Cricketer of the Year Award; Flintoff HonoredIndia batsman Rahul Dravid was voted Player of the Year at the International Cricket Council #39;s inaugural awards ceremony in London after averaging 62 runs an innings for the national team.	1
Adobe dipping toes into desktop Linux watersJob postings reveal company's increasing Linux involvement, even if Photoshop won't run on open source anytime soon.	3
HCA posts 26 percent drop in 3Q earningsNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- HCA, the nation #39;s largest for-profit hospital operator, reported Friday that earnings fell 26 percent in the third quarter, in line with a lowered outlook released last week.	2

Warning of major NHS IT overspendThe final cost of modernising NHS IT systems could reach 31bn - five times the declared figure, a report says.

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Pitcairn sex trials delayedThe trials of seven Pitcairn Island men charged with almost 100 child sex abuse crimes have been delayed till tomorrow. Prosecution police and some court officials had arrived on the island only

0

Nascar to Crown a ChampionGENTLEMEN, LOAD your weapons. It is being billed as the shootout at the Homestead-Miami corral today as the five top NASCAR drivers load up every bit of horsepower they can handle

1

JR shoots down NHL -- againThe Flyers star told Fox Sports #39; Best Damn Sports Show Period last night that there #39;s not going to be a season and demanded union head Bob Goodenow and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to negotiate.

1

The Steelers try to knock off their second unbeaten teamAfter ending New England #39;s 21-game winning streak last week, the Steelers greet the NFL #39;s last unbeaten team, playing Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania championship in a game that down the line might be a preview of a matchup for a much grander title.

1

Big 6 banks poised for profit slowdown, but still expect double ...TORONTO (CP) - Canada #39;s big banks, reporting year-end results over the next two weeks, will show a definite deceleration in growth, but analysts say they are still poised to ring up double-digit profit increases.

2

Intel Wins RulingA federal judge last week denied a request by Advanced Micro Devices to order Intel to turn over company documents to the European Commission, according to a report from the Associated Press.

3

Lucent, Unions to Talk Beyond Deadline CHICAGO (Reuters) - Lucent Technologies Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LU.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LU.N</A> and unions representing roughly 10 percent of the telecommunications equipment maker's work force said on Friday they have agreed to extend talks a week beyond a midnight EST Sunday contract deadline.

2

Vogts under pressure after Scotland loss at home to NorwayDavid Beckham shrugged off his poor Real Madrid form with a spectacular long range strike as England outplayed Wales 2-0 in World Cup action on Saturday.

1

Humans raise risk of Europe heat waveHuman activity has raised the risk of more heat waves like last years, which gave Europe probably its hottest summer since 1500, scientists said on Wednesday.

3

Favre, Packers pummel RamsCBC SPORTS ONLINE - Quarterback Brett Favre celebrated his 200th straight start with three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers defeated the St.

1

Rangers Clobber Athletics 10-3OAKLAND, Calif. - Mark Mulder has lost his edge, and the Oakland Athletics are in ever-greater danger of losing their spot atop the AL West...

0

TransactionsBASEBALL Baltimore (AL): Signed OF B.J. Surhoff. Chicago (NL): Signed SS Nomar Garciaparra and 2B Todd Walker. Houston (NL): Signed OF Orlando Palmeiro and P Russ Springer. Kansas City (AL): Signed P Kevin Appier to a minor league contract. Los Angeles (NL): Signed P Elmer Dessens. Milwaukee (NL): Signed C Chad Moeller. New York (AL): Signed 2B Tony Womack. Philadelphia ...

1

On the firing line: Giants quarterback Eli ManningEli Manning is behind schedule compared to his brother, Peyton, who set the family #39;s standard for rookie quarterbacks in 1998 with the Indianapolis Colts.

1

Top Cleric Looks to Broker Deal in NajafNAJAF, Iraq - Iraq's most powerful Shiite cleric returned to the country from Britain on Wednesday and his aides called for a nationwide march to Najaf to end nearly three weeks of fierce fighting between U.S. forces and Shiite militants in this holy city...

0

Morning BriefingThe head of Fannie Mae is sure to come under fire when he testifies before Congress today. At a Capitol Hill hearing, Franklin Raines is scheduled to make his first public comments since an accounting scandal surfaced last month at the mortgage giant.

2

Storm cherish title, aim to stay on topThe Seattle Storm and Anne Donovan have made WNBA history, but don #39;t look for them to sit on their accomplishments. There will be a championship celebration Friday in downtown Seattle in honor of the Storm #39;s WNBA title.

1

Bankruptcy looming at Delta, auditor saysDelta Air Lines said Wednesday it has revised its 2003 annual report to include a new report by its independent auditor warning that bankruptcy is looming.

2

RNKVoIP Launches Lifetime Phone Service Plans for One-Time FeeDEDHAM, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 6, 2004 -- First-of-its-Kind Offer Liberates Consumers from a Lifetime of Phone Bills with One Payment of \$999.

2

European stocks see early rally fizzle out (AFP)AFP - European stock markets drifted lower in early trading as profit-taking set in after recent gains, despite a modest rise on Wall Street and well-received results from cellphone giant Vodafone.

3

Your Own Web at Yahoo #39;My Web #39;Internet portal Yahoo has launched a personalization feature in its search engine in an effort to counter Google #39;s ever-rising popularity.

3

Canucks' Bertuzzi Plays in Charity Game (AP)AP - Vancouver Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi returned to the ice Sunday for the first time since being suspended for attacking Colorado's Steve Moore, playing in a charity game that included more than 30 locked out NHL players.

1

The Force is strong in BattlefrontStar Wars: Battlefront is an absolute blast and one of the most immediately satisfying game offerings yet from George Lucas' stable.

3

Watchdog: TSA overpaying Boeing for airport security contractWASHINGTON An internal audit found the Transportation Security Administration overpaid Boeing on a contract to install explosive detection equipment at commercial airports.

2

Gaza Pullout To Start Summer 2005, Last 12 Weeks: Israeli PMJERUSALEM, Sept 22 (AFP) - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Wednesday that Israel #39;s withdrawal of troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip would start in the summer of 2005 and last 12 weeks, in an interview with public television.

0

Nieto hired to coach catchersNEW YORK -- The New York Mets hired former New York Yankees hitting coach Rick Down for the same job on Friday, reuniting him with new manager Willie Randolph.

1

'Excuse Me. May I Have Your Seat?'Thirty years ago, first-year graduate students boarded a crowded train and asked someone for a seat. What happens when you repeat the experiment?

0

Summary: Coke Scales Back Growth GoalsREVIEW RESULTS: Coca-Cola Co. lowered its targets for earnings and sales volume growth amid continuing weakness in key markets including North America.

2

UPDATE 1-Harmison hat-trick helps England to easy winEngland fast bowler Steve Harmison grabbed a hat-trick to set up an easy seven-wicket win over India in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Wednesday.

1

You have mail, always, with a BlackBerryWashington lawyer William Wilhelm knows from experience that not everybody loves his BlackBerry as much as he does.

2

Polish Woman Freed by Iraqi HostagesWARSAW, Poland - A Polish woman who was abducted last month from her apartment in Baghdad has been freed, the Polish prime minister said Saturday.

0

Nigeria tackles fuel subsidiesSubsidising cheap fuel costs the government in Abuja more than \$2bn (1.25bn) a year - and President Olusegun Obasanjo has spent much of his second term in power trying to get rid of that subsidy.

0

UPDATE 1-Canas to meet Lopez in second final in two weeksGuillermo Canas followed up his defeat of top seed David Nalbandian by beating unseeded German Tommy Haas 6-4 6-3 on Saturday to reach the final of the Vienna Trophy.

1

Stocks Edge Down, Hurt by Weak Dollar NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell slightly on Monday after a meeting of rich and developing nations offered no resolution to arrest the dollar's fall, adding to worries about the U.S. economy and foreigners' appetite for U.S. stocks.

2

Christians Use Gay Marriage to Seek Voters (AP)AP - Christian conservatives are casting a wider net this year in their search for likely voters #151; especially conservative ones #151; by asking people on the phone how they feel about same-sex marriage as well as their views on abortion, a standard question in previous election cycles.

0

U.S. Chain Store Sales Rise (Reuters)Reuters - U.S. chain store sales rose in the\week ended December 4, as average sales were generally ahead of\last year, but customer counts were down, a report said on\Tuesday.

2

Citigroup paying \$250,000 in settlementFinancial-services giant Citigroup Inc. will pay \$250,000 to settle allegations it used misleading sales material on hedge funds, the National Association of Securities Dealers announced Monday.

2

Delta turnaround plan to include job cutsDelta Air Lines #39; much-awaited turnaround plan will include more job cuts at the ailing carrier, along with pay and benefits changes.

2

Sun Launches Solaris 10At its Network Computing #39;04Q4 launch today, Sun Microsystems, Inc. (sun.com) launched the much anticipated Solaris 10 Operating System (OS), addressing the enormous waste of resources forced upon customers

3

Probe into rising ocean acidityThe Royal Society launches a scientific investigation into the rising acidity of the Earth's oceans.

3

Germany Reiterates Opposition to Sending Troops to IraqThe German government has reiterated its opposition to sending troops to Iraq, after a top German official suggested otherwise. A spokesman for German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said the German leader told

0

Redskins #39; Arrington out for SundayAshburn, VA (Sports Network) - Washington Redskins star linebacker LaVar Arrington will miss his fourth straight game after having right knee surgery last month.

1

Hurricane Ivan Devastates Grenada MIAMI (Reuters) - Powerful Hurricane Ivan charged west through the Caribbean on Wednesday after killing at least four people and smashing homes in a devastating punch to the tiny spice island of Grenada and glancing blows to nearby islands.

2

Norwich Union moves 950 jobs to Far EastInsurance giant Norwich Union has announced plans to move its business to India in a move which will lead to compulsory redundancies in Britain.

2

Suicide car bomb, clashes with insurgents leave at least 10 dead ...A suicide attacker drove his bomb-laden car into a US convoy during fighting Wednesday in a northern town, where hospital officials said at least 10 Iraqis were killed amid a wave of violence across Iraq #39;s Sunni Arab heartland.

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Google Puts Library Collections Onlineincluding out of print volumes -- soon will become part of the vast Google database. Harvard, Stanford, the University of Michigan, the University of Oxford, and the New

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Not all sweet for LouBefore last night's game against the Red Sox, Tampa Bay's Lou Piniella didn't want to talk about speculation that he will

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Blair to hold talks with Bush in WashingtonBritish Prime Minister Tony Blair is scheduled to hold talks with newly-re-elected US President George Bush in Washington Thursday and Friday.

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Safina Extends Family Run in ChinaRussian Dinara Safina stormed into the second round of the China Open Monday, the day after big brother Marat Safin won the men #39;s title.

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By Signing Renteria, Red Sox Finally Make a Big SplashTrying to counter the loss of Pedro Martnez and their failures in other contract negotiations, the Red Sox have reached an agreement shortstop Edgar Renteria.

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Nomar will consider returning to CubsNomar Garciaparra can become a free agent after the World Series and will consider returning to the Chicago Cubs, his team for the final two months this season.

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Oil boom over, says think-tankA LEADING international energy think-tank said the oil boom on world markets is over and predicted that prices are likely to fall over the coming months.

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Toshiba Fixes Notebook FlawsToshiba is launching a global program to replace faulty memory modules in certain models of its notebook computers that have been on sale since as early as April 2002.

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Tesco challenges iTunes #39; dominationSupermarket giant Tesco launches a new digital download store today, becoming the latest entrant in the music downloading market - a 25m a year business dominated by Apple #39;s iTunes.

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Sony, IBM detail chip plansA LONG-awaited microprocessor developed by IBM, Sony and Toshiba will go into early production next year and start appearing in video game consoles, high-definition TVs and home servers in 2006.

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Toe-to-Toe Over Peer-to-PeerAlthough recording industry folks predict success for 'sanctioned' P2P services, no one is sure consumers will be willing to pay, or even if such a setup can be agreed upon. Michael Grebb reports from Washington.

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Prince Arch runs down Mustanfar in SaranacPrince Arch, who had been racing against the likes of multiple stakes winners Kittens Joy and Artie Schiller, returned from a layoff of nearly two months to win the \$108,200

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Consumer Reports Adds Drugs to Price Comparison (Reuters)Reuters - Consumer Reports magazine, best\known for comparing the prices and performance of cars,\televisions and washing machines, is adding drugs to its\coverage to help Americans save money on their health care.

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Citing Cancer, Chief Resigns at McDonald'sMcDonald's announced that Charles H. Bell was resigning as chief to focus on his battle with cancer, and will be succeeded by James Skinner, the vice chairman.

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Calpers says tendered its PeopleSoft sharesCalpers, the biggest US pension fund, on Thursday said it had tendered its 1.5 million shares of PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) to Oracle Corp.

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Pinpointing Voters on a MapVoter databases are old hat to political campaigns. But by taking that same data and overlaying it on a map -- a technology called geographic information systems -- operatives are becoming more effective at getting out the vote. By Jacob Ogles.

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Suspected Militants Kill 16 in Algeria (AP)AP - Suspected Islamic militants killed 16 people heading to a soccer match in a pre-dawn ambush south of Algeria's capital Saturday #151; the first bloodshed since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, an official statement said.

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Ukraine Sees Fresh Rallies After Parliament Vote (Reuters)Reuters - Opposition supporters rallied anew on the\streets of the Ukrainian capital on Sunday, boosted by a\parliamentary vote declaring invalid a disputed presidential\poll handing victory to Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich.

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Union threatens to extend Nigeria strike if government toughens ...LAGOS, Nigeria A union leader in Nigeria is threatening to prolong a four-day nationwide strike that has helped push world oil prices to record highs.

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Google releases Scholar SearchIn the latest release of its customized search engines, the groups of people to be benefited are Scholars and Scientists. The engine is called Google Scholar and as usual with Google, it is in beta.

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Polls say Kerry narrowly won US election debate (AFP)AFP - Snap polls taken after the second US presidential election debate said Senator John Kerry narrowly beat President George W. Bush.

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Wasserstein ready to quit LazardBruce Wasserstein, the combative chief executive of investment bank Lazard, is expected to agree this week that he will quit the group unless he can pull off a successful

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New Printers, TVs, iPod at Core of HP Digital PushMike McGuire, an analyst with Gartner G2, said HP #39;s moves are born both out of innovation and market necessity, and that the company still faces stiff competition from the likes of consumer electronics giant Sony.

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Stocks Dive on Morgan Stanley, Oil ReportsNEW YORK - Stocks tumbled Wednesday as investors saw a surge in oil prices and disappointing earnings from Morgan Stanley as a reason to collect profits from gains of the last month. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped nearly 130 points, and all three major indexes saw their biggest losses since early August...

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Japanese Co. Markets Dual-Network Phone (AP)AP - Japan's top mobile carrier has begun marketing a cell phone that can make Internet calls over Wi-Fi wireless networks in addition to regular ones.

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eMusic to relaunch MP3 subscription serviceWhile MP3 #39;s have taken quite a bashing lately, it #39;s good to know you can still download free and legal MP3 #39;s, albeit for independent artists.

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Spanish giant has deal to buy Laredo NationalOne of Spain #39;s largest banks will soon be crossing the Mexican border in search of Hispanic customers. BBVA announced Tuesday it plans to buy Laredo National Bancshares for \$850 million.

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US IT spending to grow 7 in 2005US spending on information technology goods, services, and staff will grow seven percent in 2005 and continue at a similar pace through 2008, according to a study released Monday by Forrester Research.

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Woods's 17 pace Raptors victoryLoren Woods had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Vince Carter scored 7 of 12 points in the final three minutes to help the Raptors improve to 2-0 with a 101-89 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night in Toronto. Chris Bosh led a balanced Toronto attack with 18 points. Six Raptors players reached double figures. Richard Hamilton ...

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EDS Shrugs Off WorriesElectronic Data Systems (EDS:NYSE - news - research) has survived another quarter riddled by serious glitches. Following two last-minute delays caused by accounting problems, the company finally reported third

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Three Bid on Australia National Bank UnitsAs many as three European banks may have submitted bids to purchase National Australia Bank #39;s two units in Ireland, newspapers reported Friday.

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SEC investigates Thomson Financial unit(Stamford-AP, Oct. 18, 2004 10:40 AM) _ Stamford-based Thomson Financial says on of its units is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Nuggets proffer Rodman comebackDennis Rodman is thinking about a comeback, and the Denver Nuggets are giving him a shot. The 43-year-old former NBA rebounding champion briefly participated in a pickup game at the Nuggets' facility earlier this week but had to cut short the workout because of an ingrown toenail. General manager Kiki Vandeweghe told Rodman he was welcome to return once the ...

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Report: Alcan May Sell Unit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alcan Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AL.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AL.TO</A> <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AL.N</A>, the Canadian aluminum maker, is considering a sale of its rolled products business in a transaction that might fetch \$4 billion to \$5 billion, after in May announcing a plan to spin the business off, the New York Post said on Wednesday.

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J.P. Morgan's Profit Fell 13 PercentThe second-largest U.S. bank blames the loss on merger charges related to Bank One, and its weak investment bank performance.

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France Seeks Return of Reporters in Iraq Amid Headscarf ThreatThe French government demanded the release of two journalists kidnapped in Iraq by a group demanding that France rescind a ban on Islamic headscarves in the nation #39;s schools within 48 hours.

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Elvstroem to unseat favouriteCAULFIELD Cup winner Elvstroem will displace Starcraft as favourite when bookmakers open betting on the \$3 million Cox Plate at Moonee Valley today.

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Philadelphia Plan Would Give WiFi Access to the Whole CityForget finding an Internet cafe. For less than what it costs to build a small library, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world #39;s largest wireless Internet hot spot.

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Russia to Curb Inflation, Manage Industry, PM Says (Update1)Russia #39;s government will take an active role in managing industry as it seeks to curb inflation and open markets to attract investment, Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov said.

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German state to reduce stake in Deutsche TelekomBONN - The German state announced plans Monday to reduce its stake in telecoms giant Deutsche Telekom by some 7 percent in a transaction which could generate revenue amounting to nearly EUR 4.5 billion.

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The fate of Ken Bigley and the struggle against the occupation of ...The fate of British hostage Kenneth Bigley has come to encapsulate the unbridgeable division between the political establishment and the democratic hopes and concerns of working people.

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Pakistan #39;s Shoaib Malik restricts Sri LankaPakistan #39;s Shoaib Malik took three wickets to help restrict Asian Champions Sri Lanka to 232 for nine in the third match of a three-nation one-day tournament on Wednesday.

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Yukos sells gas stakeYUKOS has sold a 56 per cent stake in a Siberian natural gas company to the Anglo-Russian joint venture TNK-BP to pay off its crushing tax bill, Western oil sources and media reports said today.

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Nikkei Ends Higher TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.62 percent by the close on Wednesday after revised figures on Japanese economic growth, while sluggish, came in better than some had feared and the yen edged down against the dollar.

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Cambodia moves closer to electing new monarch as Senate passes key ...PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has moved closer towards selecting a new monarch to replace abdicated King Norodom Sihanouk, with the country #39;s Senate approving a bill needed to appoint his successor.

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Alitalia board approves relaunch plan: 3,700 employees to be ...After winning union acceptance of job cuts, Alitalia gave formal approval Monday to a four-year business plan aimed at saving the near-bankrupt Italian airline from collapse.

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A Blackberry for WLANs is fruit of RIM researchResearch In Motion (RIM) is demonstrating a new model of its Blackberry handheld device, the Blackberry 7270, that integrates Support for both voice and data capabilities on 802.

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Last call for Jack Daniel #39;s?Brown-Forman #39;s whiskey sales are strong but Wall Street sees cracks in the company #39;s china sales. By Parija Bhatnagar, CNN/Money staff writer.

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Rebound in Banks Helps Nikkei Stabilize TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average was flat in mid-morning trade on Tuesday, with a rise in bank shares and insurers helping the Tokyo market stabilize after the benchmark's slide to a five-month closing low the previous day.

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Diana video tape screened in USA video of Princess Diana talking about her life is aired on American television.

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FCC further deregulates Net callsThe Federal Communications Commission ruled that states are now barred from imposing telecommunications regulations on Net phone providers, which treat calls no differently than any other application on the Internet.

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Israel Talks Tough to ArafatSilvan Shalom calls the veteran Palestinian leader a terrorist who has no place in the region. Arafat has been confined to his battered headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah for more than two years.

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Dravid Wins First Cricketer of the Year Award; Flintoff HonoredIndia batsman Rahul Dravid was voted Player of the Year at the International Cricket Council #39;s inaugural awards ceremony in London after averaging 62 runs an innings for the national team.

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Adobe dipping toes into desktop Linux watersJob postings reveal company's increasing Linux involvement, even if Photoshop won't run on open source anytime soon.

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HCA posts 26 percent drop in 3Q earningsNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- HCA, the nation #39;s largest for-profit hospital operator, reported Friday that earnings fell 26 percent in the third quarter, in line with a lowered outlook released last week.

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