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Drug accused fights backTHE BALCO Labs executive director accused of steroid distribution has asked a US federal court to drop charges against him because of procedural errors made at the time of his arrest.	1
More Skype add-ons showing up on the InternetSiemens has announced a USB dongle that connects Skype users to a cordless phone. But it only works with Siemens #39; own handsets.	3
Consumer Prices Up Modestly; Housing Dips (AP)AP - Consumer prices rose by a modest 0.2 percent in September as a decline in prices for new cars and airline fares helped to temper a rise in costs for medical care, gasoline and fuel oil.	2
Germany #39;s Six Institutes Expect Growth to Slow to 1.5 in 2005German economic growth will slow next year as foreign demand for goods and services cools and consumers hesitate to increase spending, the country #39;s six leading economic research institutes said.	0
Jakarta suspects key terror suspect over bombingA car bomb attack outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta on Thursday bears all the hallmarks of a Malaysian terror suspect who is a senior member of an al Qaeda-linked group, Indonesia #39;s police chief said.	0
BA cancels 1,000 Heathrow flightsBritish Airways today announced the cancellation of almost 1,000 flights over the next three months in an effort to ease congestion at Heathrow, one of the world #39;s busiest airports.	2
Hughes #39;surprised #39; but not angryWales manager Mark Hughes today refused to condemn David Beckham after the England captain admitted he deliberately got himself booked during Saturday #39;s clash with Ben Thatcher at Old Trafford.	1
Manchester United Football Club in Figo linkPortugese superstar Luis Figo could be a Manchester United Football Club target if he is not offered a new Real Madrid deal. The 33-year-old midfielder is out of contract at the end of 2006 and is hoping to	1
Google AdSense Expands to Multiple Advertising UnitsGoogle AdSense Expands to Multiple Advertising Units\\Google is now letting AdSense publishers place Google contextually targeted AdSense advertising on up to 3 placements on one web page. Google AdSense had always stuck to their guns about one AdSense ad per web page, however, web users may be getting used to ...	3
Update 2: Brazil Seeks Airline Debt Payment PlanThe government on Thursday extended the operating concession of financially troubled airline Vasp for another six months after the airline delivered a debt payment plan, the defense ministry said in a statement.	2
Stocks Gain as Oil Ease from New High NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were higher on Wednesday as investors bought beaten-down shares and oil prices eased from the new 21-year record high hit earlier in the session.	2
Johnson's 4 TDs boost UtahSALT LAKE CITY -- Marty Johnson tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns and No. 14 Utah held off Air Force, 49-35, yesterday, giving the Utes their best start in 10 years.	1
Iran mulls critical nuclear decisionTehran: Iran was on Tuesday considering whether to approve a tentative agreement with Britain, France and Germany aimed at limiting its nuclear activities and easing international suspicions.	0
Yahoo launches mobile web searchWeb portal Yahoo has launched a web search service for mobile phone users in the US, according to a report from Reuters today. Its rival, internet search company Google, had introduced an SMS service to access	3
ECB set to call off tour to Zimbabwe over media banEngland #39;s controversial cricket tour of Zimbabwe looks set to be cancelled after Michael Vaughan #39;s squad were last night instructed not to travel to Harare.	1
Special edition: Bono shows off his U2 iPod beside a regular modelYou can listen to all your favourite music on it ... now you can use it to look at your favourite pictures as well. A new breed of iPod has been unveiled by Apple as it tries to maintain its grip on the digital music player market.	3
Study: Outsourcing mostly domesticEnterprise Systems says tasks, including IT projects, are heading mainly to other U.S. companies, not offshore.	3
Captors of Indonesians want cleric freedA group claiming to have captured two Indonesian women in Iraq has said it will release them if Jakarta frees Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir being held for alleged terrorist links.	0
Briefly: Kinko's debuts Web-based print optionsroundup Plus: Majoras takes charge of FTC...Business Objects to bundle IBM tools...Linux clusters gear up for simulated combat.	3
Tampa Bay Devil Rays Team Report - September 22(Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are trying to close out what could be the most successful season in franchise history, as they host the Kansas City Royals in the rubber match of a three-game series today at Tropicana Field.	1
Banks Scrutinize Their AccountingThe nation #39;s banks are heavy users of the complex financial contracts at the heart of Fannie Mae #39;s accounting woes, but bank regulators and financial experts said banks likely will avoid Fannie #39;s troubles.	2
Gateway trims loss in third quarterPC maker sees potential profit at the end of the tunnel, boosted by new sales strategy.	3
Lions Return to Old Form, Crushed 38-10The Detroit Lions had everyone fooled -- except the Green Bay Packers. Brett Favre and Co, entering Ford Field with a 1-4 record, hammered the Lions 38-10 on Sunday, leaving little doubt that the Lions were, in fact, pretenders.	1
Bush should try to cement a possible Mideast breakthroughIsrael #39;s parliament made a historic decision in backing Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to withdraw settlers from the Gaza Strip and four small West Bank settlements.	0
Mbeki to go-ahead with Ivory Coast visitPresident Thabo Mbeki is to visit the Ivory Coast today, the presidency and department of foreign affairs said in a joint statement.	0
Turning Up the HeatA growing U.S. focus on North Korea's human-rights record will complicate the six-nation talks	0
Schumacher beaten, but clinches crownMichael Schumacher even sets records by finishing second. He was runner-up to Kimi Raikkonen in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps yesterday, only the second time in 14 races this season Schumacher did not win. But he did score enough points to clinch an unprecedented seventh Formula One drivers' title.	1
US spending rebound in July good news for growthWASHINGTON: United States consumer spending rebounded sharply in July, government data showed yesterday, erasing the disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the US economy has recovered from its recent soft spot.	2
APEC shows power as primary regional forumThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has shown again its power as the primary economic forum in the Pacific Rim, as 21 top leaders from its member economies	0
Big maths solution #39;looks good #39;One of the toughest problems in maths may have been solved by the Russian scientist Dr Grigori Perelman, of the Steklov Institute of Mathematics.	3
Triathlon: #39;Shagged #39; Docherty delightedUltra-competitive Bevan Docherty rated himself a golden chance in the Olympic men #39;s triathlon last night - but he had a satisfied smile as he fingered the silver round his neck shortly after the finish.	1
House prices show modest riseHouse prices rose only modestly on the month in September, the Nationwide Building Society says, backing expectations that the Bank of England may have nearly finished raising interest rates.	2
British soldier arrested over unlawful killing in IraqLONDON: A 21-year-old British soldier was arrested Tuesday in connection with the murder of a civilian in Iraq, London #39;s Metropolitan Police said.	0
Sharapova on Track for Third Successive Title ZURICH (Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova kept on course for a third successive WTA title on Saturday, beating fellow Russian Elena Dementieva in the semi-finals of the Zurich Challenge.	1
UAE joins Olympics gold medal winnersUAE joins Olympics gold medal winners ABU DHABI, 18 Aug. 04 (WAM) -- A UAE paper said today that Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashar Al Maktoum #39;s winning of the gold medal in double trap shooting had taken the UAE to the pinnacle of sporting glory at the Olympics.	1
Cambodia, US to take first steps towards FTA: commerce minister (AFP)AFP - Cambodia and the United States have agreed to start negotiations that could lead to a free trade agreement after US elections this year, Commerce Minister Cham Prasidh said.	0
Kroger Quarterly Profit Slips (Reuters)Reuters - Kroger Co. , the largest U.S.\grocer, on Tuesday reported a lower quarterly profit, hurt by\debt costs even as sales rebounded in Southern California where\it was hit by a strike.	2
US Airways, Flight Attendants Closer to DealThe lead negotiators for US Airways flight attendants reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that will save the carrier about \$94 million a year, officials from both sides said yesterday.	2
Update 13: Microsoft, EU Battle Over Antitrust OrderMicrosoft Corp. goes into round two Friday of its battle to get the European Union #39;s sweeping antitrust ruling lifted having told a judge that it had been prepared during settlement talks to share more software	2
quot;Chemical Ali quot; first to be tried for Iraq war crimesIraqi officials plan to make one of the highest-profile figures in Saddam Hussein #39;s regime - Ali Hassan al-Majid, called quot;Chemical Ali quot; by the West -he first person to be tried for war crimes.	0
Myskina is toppled by ChakvetadzeNEW YORK, US -- Russian qualifier Anna Chakvetadze shocked lackluster French Open champion Anastasia Myskina by beating her 7-6 6-3 in the second round of the US Open in New York.	1
Merck stops \$2.5 bn painkillerThose taking Vioxx are twice as prone to cardiac problems than patients taking a placebo. Shares in Merck, the US pharmaceuticals giant, plunged by 27 per cent yesterday after the company withdrew Vioxx, its	2
Merck heads to Capitol HillBOSTON (CBS.MW) -- Pharmaceutical behemoth Merck heads to Capitol Hill Thursday to testify at a Senate hearing on whether the government should have forced the drugmaker to withdraw its Vioxx drug from the market before late September.	2
Game Puts Players in Kerry's Swift Boat (AP)AP - An upcoming video game lets players re-enact the Swift boat mission in Vietnam that won Sen. John Kerry a Silver Star award for battlefield heroism.	3
Hamilton keeps gold, may face banOlympic champion Tyler Hamilton will keep his gold medal because of a laboratory error, but the Marblehead cyclist still may face a two-year ban for blood doping after another positive test this month.	1
Asda clothing overtakes M amp;SMarks amp; Spencer is no longer the UK #39;s largest clothing retailer after losing its crown to supermarket chain Asda. Industry figures for the 12 weeks to July 25 are understood to show that Asda now has a leading	2
Microsoft browser market share slipsSeattle Reuters News Service, 4 November 2004 - Microsoft #39;s share of the browser market slipped slightly in recent months but still dominated with 92.	3
Gerrard: #39;Time to move up #39;Steven Gerrard has claimed England #39;need to move up to the next level #39; before they are good enough to win major tournaments.	1
Sold down the riverThe ECB #39;S decision is not a surprise. It #39;s crass but no surprise. The wind #39;s been blowing that way for ages. So there #39;ll be no live international cricket on terrestrial telly from the summer after next.	1
After delays, Intel points to chip-making advanceIntel is on track to introduce the world #39;s most advanced chip production technology in its products next year, the largest semiconductor maker said Sunday.	2
Internet #39;overlay #39; could boost performanceThe internet could be made more secure, reliable and powerful by overlaying new networking technology on top of the existing backbone, according to the world #39;s leading microchip maker, Intel.	3
Pakistan Bombs 'Terrorist Camp,' Kills at Least 50 WANA, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani jet fighters and helicopter gunships pounded a suspected terrorist training camp near the Afghan border on Thursday, killing at least 50 mostly foreign militants.	0
Fat Students Sap School FinancesBy BEN FELLER WASHINGTON (AP) -- Expanding waistlines are squeezing the bottom line of the nation's schools, as poor eating and exercise subtly strip money from education, a new study suggests. ""It's too risky not to call attention to this,"" said Dr...	3
Down 19, Cavs rally past SunsCleveland #39;s 7-foot-3 center drained three long jumpers, including a tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the Cavaliers rallied for a 114-109 overtime win against Phoenix on Wednesday night, the Suns #39; first loss this season.	1
Flying By BrainGarabito writes quot;Scientists at the University of Florida made a living #39;brain #39; by extracting 25,000 neurons from a rat #39;s brain and culturing them inside a glass dish.	3
Six straight for AndoverWELLESLEY -- For the sixth year in a row, Andover claimed the MIAA State Swimming amp; Diving Championships.	1
Ravens' Ogden to Miss Three to Four Weeks (AP)AP - Baltimore Ravens tackle Jonathan Ogden is expected to miss three to four weeks with a pulled left hamstring, although the 2003 All-Pro player intends to shorten his absence by adhering to a rigorous rehabilitation program.	1
For Anwar, the top prize is still as elusive as everMalaysia #39;s highest court yesterday declined to overturn a conviction for corruption against former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim.	0
Arafat in intensive carePARIS: Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is in a coma in critical condition, a senior Palestinian official says. Arafat has been in intensive care in a French military hospital outside Paris since Wednesday afternoon.	0
No. 11 Ohio State Routs Yale, 80-43Ohio State #39;s Jessica Davenport, left, shoots over Yale #39;s Erica Davis during the first half Saturday Nov. 27, 2004, in Columbus, Ohio.	1
Get smart, baseball; start stricter testingMajor League Baseball players finally came to their senses this week, telling their lawyers to reach an agreement on tougher testing for steroids.	1
Cavs' Traylor Out With Broken Finger (AP)AP - Cavaliers forward Robert Traylor will miss three to four weeks after breaking his left pinkie during a game against the New Jersey Nets.	1
Home wreckersReligious leaders prayed for the Red Sox to reach baseball's promised land. The mayor appealed for divine intervention. Even comic Jim Dunn led the congregants at the Comedy Connection last night in a prayer service.	1
Europe probe arrives at the MoonThe Smart 1 lunar probe has entered into orbit around the Moon, the first ever European mission to do so.	0
HBOS leaves field clear in battle for Abbey NationalBANKING giant HBOS yesterday said it had pulled out of a potential takeover battle for Abbey National. The announcement that it will not be bidding clears the way for Spain #39;s Santander	2
Mets Sign Cuban Defector Alay Soler (AP)AP - The New York Mets signed Cuban defector Alay Soler on Friday, giving the pitcher a three-year deal worth #36;2.8 million.	1
Mets: Wright shares spotlight in a wild victoryArt Howe stood behind his desk, looked down at his folded scorecard and scratched his head as he gazed at all the scribblings and crossed-out names that made the card look like a 2-year-old #39;s afternoon art project.	1
PM in Assam for a two-day visitGUWAHATI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in on Sunday from Manipur on a two-day visit to Assam amidst tight security. The Prime Minister drove straight to the Raj Bhavan, where he is scheduled to meet	0
Dulles, BWI Consider Security ShiftOfficials at Dulles International and Baltimore-Washington International airports said they are considering the replacement of federal airport screeners at security checkpoints with workers employed by private contractors.	2
Smith expected to be unveiled by ScotlandThe SFA have tried to play down speculation Smith (right) had been offered the job on Monday but his appointment would come as little surprise.	1
Novell Pledges To Protect Open Source Against Legal Claims (NewsFactor)NewsFactor - Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL) has pledged to use its patent portfolio to protect the company's open-source software and proprietary offerings against potential legal attacks based on intellectual-property rights.	3
No news is good news on Athens #39; security frontThe 17-day Olympic Games passed the halfway point this weekend, and the best news on the security front was that there was no news at all.	1
New claim on location of AtlantisUS researchers claim to have found evidence locating the lost kingdom of Atlantis off the coast of Cyprus.	0
Souness to NewcastleSouness, 51, replaces Sir Bobby Robson, who was sacked last week after the club suffered four league games without a win. Souness resigned from his current club, Blackburn Rovers, and will take up his post at Newcastle on Monday 13th September.	1
E-Voting Machine Crash Deepens ConcernsWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A computer crash that forced a pre-election test of electronic voting machines to be postponed was trumpeted by critics as proof of the balloting technology's unreliability...	0
Tax talk not on Brown #39;s lipsChancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown has told parliament he is meeting his fiscal rules but analysts say he is cutting it too close with public finances to call his approach prudent.	2
News: Feds invite comment on Internet wiretaps U.S. regulators open a public comment period on a plan to wire broadband and VoIP systems for law enforcement surveillance.\	3
Sun: UltraSparc IV doubles server oomphSun Microsystems will detail its high-end UltraSparc IV processor Tuesday, a chip code-named quot;Panther quot; that will roughly double the speed of servers using the current processor.	3
Dens of ingenuityMANCHESTER, N.H. -- One of the great things about being Kevin Casey is getting to tell your spouse: Honey, I need to get the 61-inch television. For work.	2
Oil Rises to Record for 6th Day on Shortfall Concern; Use JumpsCrude oil rose to a record for a sixth day, passing \$54 a barrel in New York, as concern about US supplies grew after the International Energy Agency said demand this year is rising faster than expected.	2
US hard line on cloning back at UNThe United States was set to bring its call for a total ban on human cloning back to the UN on Thursday as the world community again struggled for consensus on the divisive issue.	3
Short-Term Treasuries Dumped (Reuters)Reuters - Treasuries prices turned lower in\choppy trade on Friday as speculators sold short-term notes\while a report on U.S. business investment contained enough\soft spots to support longer-dated debt.	2
African leaders reject foreign intervention in Darfur conflictCalling the bloody humanitarian crisis in Darfur an quot;absolute African issue, quot; Sudan #39;s president and four African counterparts rejected all foreign intervention Monday.	0
Judge Denies AMD Access to Intel DocumentsA federal judge has denied a request by AMD (Quote, Chart) that Intel (Quote, Chart) turn over internal documents, the latest development in a long-running legal battle.	2
Newsview: Political Rhetoric Has Price (AP)AP - President Bush says politicians should say what they mean. But doing so can sometimes be an invitation to disaster, as Arlen Specter, John Kerry, John Snow and Bush himself can attest.	0
Falcons, Colts to Play in Tokyo in 2005 (AP)AP - The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts will begin the preseason Aug. 6 in the American Bowl in Tokyo, the record 12th time an NFL game will be played in the city.	1
Pressure Grows for CONCACAF World Cup Hopefuls RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Guatemala coach Ramon Maradiaga believes his players were too individualistic in Saturday's 5-0 drubbing by Costa Rica and urged them not to repeat their mistakes in Wednesday's qualifier against Honduras.	1
Cude Oil Prices FlatCrude oil prices were flat Monday, after briefly touching \$49 a barrel Friday, amid a spate of record contract highs. The benchmark US crude added 2 cents to \$47.	2
Ryder failures show US must change courseBLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - When a team in the United States wins four championships in five years and seven in 10 years, it is labeled a dynasty.	1
Australia take firm grip on third Test against India :Sports India: Cricket gt; Nagpur, Oct 28 : Australia Thursday took a firm grip on the third Test against India as the home bowlers looked completely ineffective, allowing the visitors to build an overall lead of 415 runs with two days still to go.	1
Cink leads from Woods after second round of NECRyder Cup captain #39;s pick Stewart Cink continued his assault on the \$7 million NEC Invitational after completing his rain-delayed second round in two-under-par 68 on Saturday.	1
Halo 2 Hits The Streets(Rochester, NY) 11/09/04 -- Workers in some Rochester-area toy and game stores worked late Monday night as fans of quot;Halo 2 quot; lined up to buy a copy of the X-Box game that went on sale at midnight.	3
Neuros II 20GB HDD music player<strong><cite>Reg</cite> Review</strong> The world's first easily upgradeable MP3 device?	3
Storm lashes east ChinaTAIPEI, Taiwan -- A fierce storm that lashed Taiwan has battered China #39;s east Fujian province, prompting the evacuation of half a million people.	0
Howell Leads by One at Dunhill Links (AP)AP - England's David Howell capped his round with an eagle Friday to take a one-stroke lead over compatriot and Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald after two rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship. Howell and Donald each shot 7-under 65 on the Old Course. Howell's second successive 65 was capped by an eagle-2 on a 105-yard sand wedge into the 18th hole. Donald was a stroke behind at 13-under 131.	1
Softbank Protests Bandwidth Allocationthe billionaire founder and CEO of Softbank -- says Softbank issued a statement protesting the Japanese government #39;s plan to allocate the 800mhz band exclusively to two existing mobile-phone operators.	3
Norwegian government to impose mediation in oil-sector disputeThe Norwegian government announced it would impose mediation to end an oil-sector dispute that threatened crude production next month, pushing shipowners to drop a threatened lock-out.	2
Football: Spain chief in race probeSpain's Football Federation launches an investigation into racist comments made by national coach Luis Aragones.	0
St. Croix Petition Seeks Territory Status (AP)AP - At least 5,500 residents of St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, have signed a petition asking Congress to make the island its own U.S. territory.	0
Building a better turkey through biotechMost of the turkeys gracing the nation #39;s dinner tables Thursday have been selectively bred for their white meat for so many generations that simply walking	3

Drug accused fights backTHE BALCO Labs executive director accused of steroid distribution has asked a US federal court to drop charges against him because of procedural errors made at the time of his arrest.

1

More Skype add-ons showing up on the InternetSiemens has announced a USB dongle that connects Skype users to a cordless phone. But it only works with Siemens #39; own handsets.

3

Consumer Prices Up Modestly; Housing Dips (AP)AP - Consumer prices rose by a modest 0.2 percent in September as a decline in prices for new cars and airline fares helped to temper a rise in costs for medical care, gasoline and fuel oil.

2

Germany #39;s Six Institutes Expect Growth to Slow to 1.5 in 2005German economic growth will slow next year as foreign demand for goods and services cools and consumers hesitate to increase spending, the country #39;s six leading economic research institutes said.

0

Jakarta suspects key terror suspect over bombingA car bomb attack outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta on Thursday bears all the hallmarks of a Malaysian terror suspect who is a senior member of an al Qaeda-linked group, Indonesia #39;s police chief said.

0

BA cancels 1,000 Heathrow flightsBritish Airways today announced the cancellation of almost 1,000 flights over the next three months in an effort to ease congestion at Heathrow, one of the world #39;s busiest airports.

2

Hughes #39;surprised #39; but not angryWales manager Mark Hughes today refused to condemn David Beckham after the England captain admitted he deliberately got himself booked during Saturday #39;s clash with Ben Thatcher at Old Trafford.

1

Manchester United Football Club in Figo linkPortugese superstar Luis Figo could be a Manchester United Football Club target if he is not offered a new Real Madrid deal. The 33-year-old midfielder is out of contract at the end of 2006 and is hoping to

1

Google AdSense Expands to Multiple Advertising UnitsGoogle AdSense Expands to Multiple Advertising Units\\Google is now letting AdSense publishers place Google contextually targeted AdSense advertising on up to 3 placements on one web page. Google AdSense had always stuck to their guns about one AdSense ad per web page, however, web users may be getting used to ...

3

Update 2: Brazil Seeks Airline Debt Payment PlanThe government on Thursday extended the operating concession of financially troubled airline Vasp for another six months after the airline delivered a debt payment plan, the defense ministry said in a statement.

2

Stocks Gain as Oil Ease from New High NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were higher on Wednesday as investors bought beaten-down shares and oil prices eased from the new 21-year record high hit earlier in the session.

2

Johnson's 4 TDs boost UtahSALT LAKE CITY -- Marty Johnson tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns and No. 14 Utah held off Air Force, 49-35, yesterday, giving the Utes their best start in 10 years.

1

Iran mulls critical nuclear decisionTehran: Iran was on Tuesday considering whether to approve a tentative agreement with Britain, France and Germany aimed at limiting its nuclear activities and easing international suspicions.

0

Yahoo launches mobile web searchWeb portal Yahoo has launched a web search service for mobile phone users in the US, according to a report from Reuters today. Its rival, internet search company Google, had introduced an SMS service to access

3

ECB set to call off tour to Zimbabwe over media banEngland #39;s controversial cricket tour of Zimbabwe looks set to be cancelled after Michael Vaughan #39;s squad were last night instructed not to travel to Harare.

1

Special edition: Bono shows off his U2 iPod beside a regular modelYou can listen to all your favourite music on it ... now you can use it to look at your favourite pictures as well. A new breed of iPod has been unveiled by Apple as it tries to maintain its grip on the digital music player market.

3

Study: Outsourcing mostly domesticEnterprise Systems says tasks, including IT projects, are heading mainly to other U.S. companies, not offshore.

3

Captors of Indonesians want cleric freedA group claiming to have captured two Indonesian women in Iraq has said it will release them if Jakarta frees Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir being held for alleged terrorist links.

0

Briefly: Kinko's debuts Web-based print optionsroundup Plus: Majoras takes charge of FTC...Business Objects to bundle IBM tools...Linux clusters gear up for simulated combat.

3

Tampa Bay Devil Rays Team Report - September 22(Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are trying to close out what could be the most successful season in franchise history, as they host the Kansas City Royals in the rubber match of a three-game series today at Tropicana Field.

1

Banks Scrutinize Their AccountingThe nation #39;s banks are heavy users of the complex financial contracts at the heart of Fannie Mae #39;s accounting woes, but bank regulators and financial experts said banks likely will avoid Fannie #39;s troubles.

2

Gateway trims loss in third quarterPC maker sees potential profit at the end of the tunnel, boosted by new sales strategy.

3

Lions Return to Old Form, Crushed 38-10The Detroit Lions had everyone fooled -- except the Green Bay Packers. Brett Favre and Co, entering Ford Field with a 1-4 record, hammered the Lions 38-10 on Sunday, leaving little doubt that the Lions were, in fact, pretenders.

1

Bush should try to cement a possible Mideast breakthroughIsrael #39;s parliament made a historic decision in backing Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to withdraw settlers from the Gaza Strip and four small West Bank settlements.

0

Mbeki to go-ahead with Ivory Coast visitPresident Thabo Mbeki is to visit the Ivory Coast today, the presidency and department of foreign affairs said in a joint statement.

0

Turning Up the HeatA growing U.S. focus on North Korea's human-rights record will complicate the six-nation talks

0

Schumacher beaten, but clinches crownMichael Schumacher even sets records by finishing second. He was runner-up to Kimi Raikkonen in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps yesterday, only the second time in 14 races this season Schumacher did not win. But he did score enough points to clinch an unprecedented seventh Formula One drivers' title.

1

US spending rebound in July good news for growthWASHINGTON: United States consumer spending rebounded sharply in July, government data showed yesterday, erasing the disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the US economy has recovered from its recent soft spot.

2

APEC shows power as primary regional forumThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has shown again its power as the primary economic forum in the Pacific Rim, as 21 top leaders from its member economies

0

Big maths solution #39;looks good #39;One of the toughest problems in maths may have been solved by the Russian scientist Dr Grigori Perelman, of the Steklov Institute of Mathematics.

3

Triathlon: #39;Shagged #39; Docherty delightedUltra-competitive Bevan Docherty rated himself a golden chance in the Olympic men #39;s triathlon last night - but he had a satisfied smile as he fingered the silver round his neck shortly after the finish.

1

House prices show modest riseHouse prices rose only modestly on the month in September, the Nationwide Building Society says, backing expectations that the Bank of England may have nearly finished raising interest rates.

2

British soldier arrested over unlawful killing in IraqLONDON: A 21-year-old British soldier was arrested Tuesday in connection with the murder of a civilian in Iraq, London #39;s Metropolitan Police said.

0

Sharapova on Track for Third Successive Title ZURICH (Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova kept on course for a third successive WTA title on Saturday, beating fellow Russian Elena Dementieva in the semi-finals of the Zurich Challenge.

1

UAE joins Olympics gold medal winnersUAE joins Olympics gold medal winners ABU DHABI, 18 Aug. 04 (WAM) -- A UAE paper said today that Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashar Al Maktoum #39;s winning of the gold medal in double trap shooting had taken the UAE to the pinnacle of sporting glory at the Olympics.

1

Cambodia, US to take first steps towards FTA: commerce minister (AFP)AFP - Cambodia and the United States have agreed to start negotiations that could lead to a free trade agreement after US elections this year, Commerce Minister Cham Prasidh said.

0

Kroger Quarterly Profit Slips (Reuters)Reuters - Kroger Co. , the largest U.S.\grocer, on Tuesday reported a lower quarterly profit, hurt by\debt costs even as sales rebounded in Southern California where\it was hit by a strike.

2

US Airways, Flight Attendants Closer to DealThe lead negotiators for US Airways flight attendants reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that will save the carrier about \$94 million a year, officials from both sides said yesterday.

2

Update 13: Microsoft, EU Battle Over Antitrust OrderMicrosoft Corp. goes into round two Friday of its battle to get the European Union #39;s sweeping antitrust ruling lifted having told a judge that it had been prepared during settlement talks to share more software

2

quot;Chemical Ali quot; first to be tried for Iraq war crimesIraqi officials plan to make one of the highest-profile figures in Saddam Hussein #39;s regime - Ali Hassan al-Majid, called quot;Chemical Ali quot; by the West -he first person to be tried for war crimes.

0

Myskina is toppled by ChakvetadzeNEW YORK, US -- Russian qualifier Anna Chakvetadze shocked lackluster French Open champion Anastasia Myskina by beating her 7-6 6-3 in the second round of the US Open in New York.

1

Merck stops \$2.5 bn painkillerThose taking Vioxx are twice as prone to cardiac problems than patients taking a placebo. Shares in Merck, the US pharmaceuticals giant, plunged by 27 per cent yesterday after the company withdrew Vioxx, its

2

Merck heads to Capitol HillBOSTON (CBS.MW) -- Pharmaceutical behemoth Merck heads to Capitol Hill Thursday to testify at a Senate hearing on whether the government should have forced the drugmaker to withdraw its Vioxx drug from the market before late September.

2

Game Puts Players in Kerry's Swift Boat (AP)AP - An upcoming video game lets players re-enact the Swift boat mission in Vietnam that won Sen. John Kerry a Silver Star award for battlefield heroism.

3

Hamilton keeps gold, may face banOlympic champion Tyler Hamilton will keep his gold medal because of a laboratory error, but the Marblehead cyclist still may face a two-year ban for blood doping after another positive test this month.

1

Asda clothing overtakes M amp;SMarks amp; Spencer is no longer the UK #39;s largest clothing retailer after losing its crown to supermarket chain Asda. Industry figures for the 12 weeks to July 25 are understood to show that Asda now has a leading

2

Microsoft browser market share slipsSeattle Reuters News Service, 4 November 2004 - Microsoft #39;s share of the browser market slipped slightly in recent months but still dominated with 92.

3

Gerrard: #39;Time to move up #39;Steven Gerrard has claimed England #39;need to move up to the next level #39; before they are good enough to win major tournaments.

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Sold down the riverThe ECB #39;S decision is not a surprise. It #39;s crass but no surprise. The wind #39;s been blowing that way for ages. So there #39;ll be no live international cricket on terrestrial telly from the summer after next.

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

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Internet #39;overlay #39; could boost performanceThe internet could be made more secure, reliable and powerful by overlaying new networking technology on top of the existing backbone, according to the world #39;s leading microchip maker, Intel.

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Pakistan Bombs 'Terrorist Camp,' Kills at Least 50 WANA, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani jet fighters and helicopter gunships pounded a suspected terrorist training camp near the Afghan border on Thursday, killing at least 50 mostly foreign militants.

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Fat Students Sap School FinancesBy BEN FELLER WASHINGTON (AP) -- Expanding waistlines are squeezing the bottom line of the nation's schools, as poor eating and exercise subtly strip money from education, a new study suggests. ""It's too risky not to call attention to this,"" said Dr...

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Down 19, Cavs rally past SunsCleveland #39;s 7-foot-3 center drained three long jumpers, including a tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the Cavaliers rallied for a 114-109 overtime win against Phoenix on Wednesday night, the Suns #39; first loss this season.

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Flying By BrainGarabito writes quot;Scientists at the University of Florida made a living #39;brain #39; by extracting 25,000 neurons from a rat #39;s brain and culturing them inside a glass dish.

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Six straight for AndoverWELLESLEY -- For the sixth year in a row, Andover claimed the MIAA State Swimming amp; Diving Championships.

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Ravens' Ogden to Miss Three to Four Weeks (AP)AP - Baltimore Ravens tackle Jonathan Ogden is expected to miss three to four weeks with a pulled left hamstring, although the 2003 All-Pro player intends to shorten his absence by adhering to a rigorous rehabilitation program.

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For Anwar, the top prize is still as elusive as everMalaysia #39;s highest court yesterday declined to overturn a conviction for corruption against former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim.

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Arafat in intensive carePARIS: Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is in a coma in critical condition, a senior Palestinian official says. Arafat has been in intensive care in a French military hospital outside Paris since Wednesday afternoon.

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No. 11 Ohio State Routs Yale, 80-43Ohio State #39;s Jessica Davenport, left, shoots over Yale #39;s Erica Davis during the first half Saturday Nov. 27, 2004, in Columbus, Ohio.

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Get smart, baseball; start stricter testingMajor League Baseball players finally came to their senses this week, telling their lawyers to reach an agreement on tougher testing for steroids.

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Cavs' Traylor Out With Broken Finger (AP)AP - Cavaliers forward Robert Traylor will miss three to four weeks after breaking his left pinkie during a game against the New Jersey Nets.

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Home wreckersReligious leaders prayed for the Red Sox to reach baseball's promised land. The mayor appealed for divine intervention. Even comic Jim Dunn led the congregants at the Comedy Connection last night in a prayer service.

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Europe probe arrives at the MoonThe Smart 1 lunar probe has entered into orbit around the Moon, the first ever European mission to do so.

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HBOS leaves field clear in battle for Abbey NationalBANKING giant HBOS yesterday said it had pulled out of a potential takeover battle for Abbey National. The announcement that it will not be bidding clears the way for Spain #39;s Santander

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Mets Sign Cuban Defector Alay Soler (AP)AP - The New York Mets signed Cuban defector Alay Soler on Friday, giving the pitcher a three-year deal worth #36;2.8 million.

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Mets: Wright shares spotlight in a wild victoryArt Howe stood behind his desk, looked down at his folded scorecard and scratched his head as he gazed at all the scribblings and crossed-out names that made the card look like a 2-year-old #39;s afternoon art project.

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PM in Assam for a two-day visitGUWAHATI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in on Sunday from Manipur on a two-day visit to Assam amidst tight security. The Prime Minister drove straight to the Raj Bhavan, where he is scheduled to meet

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Dulles, BWI Consider Security ShiftOfficials at Dulles International and Baltimore-Washington International airports said they are considering the replacement of federal airport screeners at security checkpoints with workers employed by private contractors.

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Smith expected to be unveiled by ScotlandThe SFA have tried to play down speculation Smith (right) had been offered the job on Monday but his appointment would come as little surprise.

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Novell Pledges To Protect Open Source Against Legal Claims (NewsFactor)NewsFactor - Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL) has pledged to use its patent portfolio to protect the company's open-source software and proprietary offerings against potential legal attacks based on intellectual-property rights.

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No news is good news on Athens #39; security frontThe 17-day Olympic Games passed the halfway point this weekend, and the best news on the security front was that there was no news at all.

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New claim on location of AtlantisUS researchers claim to have found evidence locating the lost kingdom of Atlantis off the coast of Cyprus.

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Souness to NewcastleSouness, 51, replaces Sir Bobby Robson, who was sacked last week after the club suffered four league games without a win. Souness resigned from his current club, Blackburn Rovers, and will take up his post at Newcastle on Monday 13th September.

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E-Voting Machine Crash Deepens ConcernsWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A computer crash that forced a pre-election test of electronic voting machines to be postponed was trumpeted by critics as proof of the balloting technology's unreliability...

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Tax talk not on Brown #39;s lipsChancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown has told parliament he is meeting his fiscal rules but analysts say he is cutting it too close with public finances to call his approach prudent.

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News: Feds invite comment on Internet wiretaps U.S. regulators open a public comment period on a plan to wire broadband and VoIP systems for law enforcement surveillance.\

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Sun: UltraSparc IV doubles server oomphSun Microsystems will detail its high-end UltraSparc IV processor Tuesday, a chip code-named quot;Panther quot; that will roughly double the speed of servers using the current processor.

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Dens of ingenuityMANCHESTER, N.H. -- One of the great things about being Kevin Casey is getting to tell your spouse: Honey, I need to get the 61-inch television. For work.

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Oil Rises to Record for 6th Day on Shortfall Concern; Use JumpsCrude oil rose to a record for a sixth day, passing \$54 a barrel in New York, as concern about US supplies grew after the International Energy Agency said demand this year is rising faster than expected.

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US hard line on cloning back at UNThe United States was set to bring its call for a total ban on human cloning back to the UN on Thursday as the world community again struggled for consensus on the divisive issue.

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Short-Term Treasuries Dumped (Reuters)Reuters - Treasuries prices turned lower in\choppy trade on Friday as speculators sold short-term notes\while a report on U.S. business investment contained enough\soft spots to support longer-dated debt.

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African leaders reject foreign intervention in Darfur conflictCalling the bloody humanitarian crisis in Darfur an quot;absolute African issue, quot; Sudan #39;s president and four African counterparts rejected all foreign intervention Monday.

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Judge Denies AMD Access to Intel DocumentsA federal judge has denied a request by AMD (Quote, Chart) that Intel (Quote, Chart) turn over internal documents, the latest development in a long-running legal battle.

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Newsview: Political Rhetoric Has Price (AP)AP - President Bush says politicians should say what they mean. But doing so can sometimes be an invitation to disaster, as Arlen Specter, John Kerry, John Snow and Bush himself can attest.

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Falcons, Colts to Play in Tokyo in 2005 (AP)AP - The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts will begin the preseason Aug. 6 in the American Bowl in Tokyo, the record 12th time an NFL game will be played in the city.

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Pressure Grows for CONCACAF World Cup Hopefuls RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Guatemala coach Ramon Maradiaga believes his players were too individualistic in Saturday's 5-0 drubbing by Costa Rica and urged them not to repeat their mistakes in Wednesday's qualifier against Honduras.

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Cude Oil Prices FlatCrude oil prices were flat Monday, after briefly touching \$49 a barrel Friday, amid a spate of record contract highs. The benchmark US crude added 2 cents to \$47.

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Ryder failures show US must change courseBLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - When a team in the United States wins four championships in five years and seven in 10 years, it is labeled a dynasty.

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Australia take firm grip on third Test against India :Sports India: Cricket gt; Nagpur, Oct 28 : Australia Thursday took a firm grip on the third Test against India as the home bowlers looked completely ineffective, allowing the visitors to build an overall lead of 415 runs with two days still to go.

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Cink leads from Woods after second round of NECRyder Cup captain #39;s pick Stewart Cink continued his assault on the \$7 million NEC Invitational after completing his rain-delayed second round in two-under-par 68 on Saturday.

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Halo 2 Hits The Streets(Rochester, NY) 11/09/04 -- Workers in some Rochester-area toy and game stores worked late Monday night as fans of quot;Halo 2 quot; lined up to buy a copy of the X-Box game that went on sale at midnight.

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Neuros II 20GB HDD music player<strong><cite>Reg</cite> Review</strong> The world's first easily upgradeable MP3 device?

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Storm lashes east ChinaTAIPEI, Taiwan -- A fierce storm that lashed Taiwan has battered China #39;s east Fujian province, prompting the evacuation of half a million people.

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Howell Leads by One at Dunhill Links (AP)AP - England's David Howell capped his round with an eagle Friday to take a one-stroke lead over compatriot and Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald after two rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship. Howell and Donald each shot 7-under 65 on the Old Course. Howell's second successive 65 was capped by an eagle-2 on a 105-yard sand wedge into the 18th hole. Donald was a stroke behind at 13-under 131.

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Softbank Protests Bandwidth Allocationthe billionaire founder and CEO of Softbank -- says Softbank issued a statement protesting the Japanese government #39;s plan to allocate the 800mhz band exclusively to two existing mobile-phone operators.

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Norwegian government to impose mediation in oil-sector disputeThe Norwegian government announced it would impose mediation to end an oil-sector dispute that threatened crude production next month, pushing shipowners to drop a threatened lock-out.

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Football: Spain chief in race probeSpain's Football Federation launches an investigation into racist comments made by national coach Luis Aragones.

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St. Croix Petition Seeks Territory Status (AP)AP - At least 5,500 residents of St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, have signed a petition asking Congress to make the island its own U.S. territory.

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Building a better turkey through biotechMost of the turkeys gracing the nation #39;s dinner tables Thursday have been selectively bred for their white meat for so many generations that simply walking

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