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Dell Cuts Prices on Many U.S. Corporate Products SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DELL.O</A> on Monday said it had cut prices across a broad range of products aimed at U.S. corporate customers as the computer maker passed along price declines in underlying components.	3
ADV: Auto Insurance - Cut Your CostsSave money on your auto insurance with InsWeb.com. Get free quotes from several of the nation #39;s leading auto insurance companies. Start saving on your auto insurance at Insweb.com.	2
Galaxies rent asunder in huge cosmic collisionAn international team of astronomers has observed the perfect cosmic storm: the most powerful collision of two galactic clusters ever recorded.	3
Series of explosions mark ETA's returnAt least seven small bombs have exploded in Spain's seaside resorts this month.	0
Akhtar faces misconduct chargeShoaib Akhtar has been charged with level one misconduct for pointing Matthew Hayden towards the dressing room when he trapped him lbw in the first Test at the WACA yesterday.	1
Taiwan Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Legislative (AP)AP - Taiwanese lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly agreed to slash in half the 225-seat legislature and revamp the election system #151; sweeping historic changes designed to tackle corruption and weed out misbehaving legislators.	0
Rock to the rescue of MalaysiaTaking a break from fiery sermons, Malaysias fundamentalist Islamic opposition group enlisted rock singers to loosen up its image.	0
Sadler hopes to sneak up on titleElliott Sadler knelt beside the wheelchair of 9-year-old Taylor Downard behind his hauler before Fridays final practice for tonights race at Lowes Motor Speedway.	1
IMF Optimistic on World Economic GrowthThe International Monetary Fund says the world economy is growing at the fastest past in three decades, but in its semi-annual report the international lender says growth is likely to slow in 2005.	2
Democrats, Republicans battle for suburban vote in US presidential election (AFP)AFP - This suburb of Pennsylvania's largest city, with its carefully-groomed lawns lined with signs supporting President George W. Bush or Democrat John Kerry, represents one of the many fronts in the battle for the White House.	0
#39;Falling dollar to hit Germany, Japan most #39;BERLIN: A communique from the G20 group of rich and developing countries made no explicit reference to currency swings on Sunday, despite mounting concern in Europe and Japan over a slide in the US dollar to multi-year lows.	2
LeapFrog's Blue ChristmasLeapFrog sticks to its quarterly ritual of raining on the toy-making parade.	2
Spain to face England in friendly at the BernabeuSpain will play England in a friendly international at Real Madrid #39;s Santiago Bernabeu stadium on November 17, the Spanish Football Federation announced on Tuesday.	1
Mac rumour site claims 60GB iPod #39;imminent #39;Apple may plan a colour-screen 60GB iPod, capable of representing images on its screen, a leading Mac rumour Web site reports. Citing quot;sources quot; , Think Secret reports such a product may be unveiled within quot;30-60 days quot;.	3
Advocacy Groups Reflect on Their Role in the ElectionWhile Republican organizations took a bow this week, Democratic groups deflected questions about their efficacy and argued that the race provided valuable experience for future victories.	0
Bradley in Trouble AgainDodgers outfielder Milton Bradley is charged with disorderly conduct after interfering with a traffic stop near Akron, Ohio.	1
Miller Wins DownhillAmerican Bode Miller takes the opening World Cup downhill race of the season on Saturday, his first World Cup downhill victory of his career.	1
The five points of the Najaf peace agreementNAJAF: Rebel cleric Moqtada Sadr and his Mehdi Army were preparing to hand over the keys to the Imam Ali shrine on Friday after Sadr agreed a peace initiative by Iraqs top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, to end fierce fighting in the	0
Apple adds \$1,499 1.8 GHz model to 64-bit Power Mac G5 lineApple today added a 1.8 GHz single processor Power Mac G5 desktop priced at just \$1,499 to its revolutionary 64-bit Power Mac G5 line, making the entry price even more affordable.	3
Blair backs India's quest for permanent seat on UN Security Council (AFP)AFP - British Prime Minister Tony Blair has backed India's quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council as well as having it join talks with G-8 countries on climate change and African development.	0
NASA Cassini Image: Oddball Moon HyperionThis image reveals the odd shape of Saturn #39;s moon Hyperion and an intriguing variation in brightness across its surface. The diameter of Hyperion is 266 kilometers (165 miles).	3
Oil near \$50 on Nigeria uneaseOil prices held above \$49 on Friday as a rebel warlord threatening an offensive in Nigeria #39;s oil-producing delta region said the government had violated the terms of a two-day truce.	2
Merck Sees Less Profit in '05, Shares Up NEW YORK (Reuters) - Merck Co. Inc., reeling from the recent withdrawal of its Vioxx arthritis drug, on Wednesday said 2005 earnings will decline to levels below Wall Street expectations, the third straight year of lower results.	2
Surprise Greek winner in 20km walkOutsider Athanasia Tsoumeleka snatched the women #39;s Olympic 20km race walk title after a thrilling finish to give hosts Greece their first athletics gold of the Games.	1
Ford Posts \$266 Million Profit in Third QuarterFord was buoyed again by strong results at its financial services arm, even though its worldwide automotive operations lost \$609 million.	2
Microsoft rules out PeopleSoft bidThis fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has ruled out acting as the white knight for business software	2
It's Time for Reality PornGina Lynn wonders why cosmetic surgery has become so commonplace and suggests that it's time for a change.	3
Israel launches air strike on JabaliyaEarly Friday, Israels air forces launched a deadly air strike at four Palestinian fighters in Jabaliya, killing two and critically wounding a third, witnesses said.	0
This is how its doneNavy beat Army by two years yesterday, tying the rivalry at an almost-poetic 49-49-7. For while the Midshipmen hired their reparative coach fully three Decembers ago, the	1
Briefly: Apple issues Mac OS X security updateroundup Plus: Start-up delivers movie downloads...Korean software maker joins Asian Linux group...Macromedia announces training tool...Yahoo launches local-search engine.	3
Study: Harvard bolsters Boston Harvard University boosts the local economy by \$3.4 billion a year, and is directly or indirectly responsible for providing the Boston area with more than 48,000 jobs, according to a study commissioned by the university.	2
Mourinho accuses Mutu of untruthsChelsea boss Jose Mourinho has insisted troubled striker Adrian Mutu #39;s claim the pair had a furious row over the Romanian #39;s international duty is false.	1
FireFox Developers Riding the WaveThe publicity avalanche surrounding FireFox continues unabated. News.com profiles developers at the forefront of the FireFox developer movement and explains how some crafty developers are taking advantage	3
Allawi announces nationwide arms buyback schemeIraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi gives a keynote speech on government policy and the challenges facing Iraq before its elections to members of the Iraqi National Assembly in Baghdad, October 18.	0
Tech BriefsMaggie Wilderotter, a Microsoft Corp. executive in charge of cultivating and improving relationships with governments and education groups, is leaving the company after nearly two years.	2
EU, Russia fail to reach accord at summit THE HAGUE -- Russia and the European Union failed yesterday to complete negotiations on a quot;strategic partnership quot; because of disagreements over security and other issues at a summit overshadowed by the Ukraine political crisis. The two sides said they were confident a final pact will be reached next May, however.	0
White, Peterson Propel Oklahoma Over Texas TechNORMAN, Okla. (Sports Network) - Jason White threw for three touchdowns and Adrian Peterson ran for 146 yards with a score, leading second-ranked Oklahoma to a 28-13 victory over Texas Tech at Memorial Stadium.	1
Analysis: SBC, others pose big challenge to cableWASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- To understand why phone industry executives are so excited about their plans to offer TV service, it helps to know about the technology that will make it possible.	2
Charles Schwab to Merge 19 OfficesCharles Schwab Corp., the world #39;s largest discount broker, said Thursday that it will merge 19 branch offices in certain cities into other branches in mid-December in a move to rebalance branch resources.	2
Rebels Attack Governor #39;s Office in Iraqi CityRebels attacked the provincial governor #39;s office in Iraq #39;s third city of Mosul on Thursday, killing one of his bodyguards and wounding four more, the US military said.	0
WTO OKs Trade Sanctions Against U.S. GENEVA (Reuters) - The European Union and its allies got the go-ahead on Tuesday to impose some \$150 million in sanctions on U.S. goods in a dispute that could stir trade tensions ahead of the U.S. elections.	2
Acer reshuffles execs amid growthTaiwanese PC maker Acer on Wednesday laid out its new executive structure, appointing a European executive as president as it prepares for the retirement of founder Stan Shih.	3
Marathon RePorter extends USB, FireWire, more (MacCentral)MacCentral - Marathon Computer on Friday introduced its RePorter Port Extender. The spherical device features a flat front face with two USB Type A ports, a FireWire 400 port, a FireWire 800 port, audio in through a 1/8-inch stereo mini jack and audio out through a 1/8-inch stereo mini jack. The device connects to a Mac or PC using a single 1.5-meter cable that splits apart into one-foot lengths. The Marathon RePorter is shipping now and costs US #36;59.	3
Philippine Govt to monitor UN hostage negotations in AfghanistanThe Philippine government is sending a team to Afghanistan, to monitor United Nations efforts for the release of a Filipino and two other foreign nationals abducted in the capital, Kabul.	0
Regulators Rule in Favor of Harmony Gold (AP)AP - South African regulators ruled Monday in favor of Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. in the first of a series of legal and regulatory challenges to its hostile #36;7.1 billion takeover bid for rival mining company Gold Fields Ltd.	0
Talks to resume in BA disputeTalks to avoid a crippling strike at British Airways will resume on Friday with unions and the airline ""hopeful"" of reaching a deal.	2
Intel Developing Optical Connect for Laptops, ServersOptical links will be cheaper, quieter, and smaller than copper ribbons, company says.	3
US Airways Files for Ch. 11 Bankruptcy ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) - US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A>, squeezed severely by low-cost rivals and soaring fuel prices and failing in its drive for new labor concessions, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday for the second time in two years.	2
ncaa football Coaching with heavy heartThere #39;s a whole new perspective on one of America #39;s most intense college football rivalries tonight. Oh, sure. Florida State is greeting hated Miami into the Atlantic Coast Conference.	1
Judge Says Lay, Enron Execs Must Face Trial TogetherA federal court on Tuesday ruled that former Enron Corp. chairman Ken Lay should be tried alongside former executives Jeffrey Skilling and Richard Causey on charges linked to the disgraced energy company #39;s collapse.	2
135 arrested in telemarketing-fraud investigationAn international investigation has netted 135 arrests in connection with illegal telemarketing operations, many of which targeted quot;the elderly, the needy and the vulnerable, quot; Attorney General John Ashcroft said yesterday.	2
Amazon.com net sales jump 29; Google reports \$52M in net incomeAmazon.com Inc. reported net sales of \$1.46 billion in its third quarter, while Google reported \$805.9 million in revenue, an increase of 105 over the same quarter last year.	3
Cheaper flights to BritainVIRGIN Atlantic chairman Sir Richard Branson yesterday promised Australian travellers cheaper flights to Britain and attacked the cosy duopoly of Kangaroo route leaders Qantas Airways Ltd and British Airways.	2
Super Bowl Advertisers Still in Game After Scandal NEW YORK (Reuters) - Advertisers may have been bitten once by an indecency scandal at the 2004 Super Bowl, but they are not shy about getting back into the game for the next U.S. football championship.	1
UPDATE 2-US mortgage applications fall last week-MBANew applications for US home loans fell last week from a four-month high even as 30-year mortgage rates declined to their lowest level since late March, an industry group said on Wednesday.	2
Bigley looks set to be freed in Iraq (AFP)AFP - The kidnappers of Briton Ken Bigley in Iraq have posted a message suggesting they will free him, his brother said in a television interview.	0
Schalke trying to hold off Feyenoord in UEFA CupRotterdam, the Netherlands (Sports Network) - A top of the table clash between Schalke of the German Bundesliga and Dutch power Feyenoord highlights Matchday 4 of the UEFA Cup group stage.	1
Hole in one?GREENSBORO -- As PGA golfers enter the final rounds of the Chrysler Classic at Forest Oaks, one question still hangs over the Triad #39;s only major sports event: Have the changes to the tournament in recent years secured its future viability?	1
Blair Battles Own Political Party on UK Iraq PolicyDescription: NPR #39;s Alex Chadwick talks to Colin Brown, deputy political editor for the United Kingdom #39;s Independent newspaper, currently covering the British Labour Party Conference.	0
Red Tide Algae Lurks in Gulf Coast (AP)AP - Scientists are tracking a 400 square-mile bloom of red tide algae lurking off the Gulf Coast, pointing to it as the likely cause of a mass fish kill and several dolphin deaths at the tip of the Florida peninsula.	3
Dolphins arrive for final game short-handedWith Hurricane Frances approaching the eastern coast of Florida, Miami players requested that their preseason game in New Orleans be canceled.	1
Caterpillar Boosts 2004 Sales ViewHeavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. on Tuesday raised its full-year sales expectations, as stronger demand in North and South America fueled a sharp increase in global machine and engine sales.	2
Rare win for Gators at FSUTALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Chris Leak threw for a touchdown, Ciatrick Fason ran for a score, and Florida upset No. 10 Florida State, 20-13, last night to win in Tallahassee for the first time since 1986. It also gave fired coach Ron Zook a victory in his final regular-season game.	1
First deadline passes for Supreme Court Grokster caseFirst round of comments from friends of the court	3
Basketball star Gary Payton arrested in DUI case last monthLOS ANGELES Basketball star Gary Payton was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence two weeks ago. The California Highway Patrol says Payton was stopped on August 28th after an officer saw him	1
Yankees closer expected to play in ALCSMariano Rivera #39;s celebration of the Yankees #39; Division Series win was muted on Saturday night, as the closer learned after the game of an accident at his home in Panama.	1
Attorney says ATA expected to file bankruptcy TuesdayINDIANAPOLIS An attorney says the parent company of the nation #39;s tenth-largest airline is expected to file for bankruptcy today.	2
After Looking Up to Sky, a Star Is TransplantedAfter his introductory news conference with the Mets, Pedro Martnez appeared as vulnerable as any man who had just bought a house or entered a marriage.	1
Citigroup #39;s Ex-Exec May Face SEC ActionCitigroup Inc. on Friday said US securities regulators are thinking of recommending enforcement proceedings against the former head of Citigroup Global Investment Management.	2
New Treo 650 file system cuts storage capacityPalmOne plans to offer a free 128MB expansion card to Treo 650 owners because a new file system used for the handheld actually offers less memory for data storage than was available on the older Treo 600.	3
Crude futures eclipse \$46-a-barrel markCrude-oil futures continued higher Monday, rising more than 1 percent amid ongoing nervousness in the energy pits. Free! Sign up here to receive our Internet Daily e-Newsletter!	2
IBM recalls notebook power adaptersIBM, maker of the popular Thinkpad notebook computers, released a statement announcing the recall of 553,000 notebook computer power adapters.	3
Whiz kids earn \$100,000 prizeDURHAM -- Two NC School of Science and Mathematics seniors won \$100,000 in scholarships Monday after earning top team honors in a national science competition.	3
Embassy bombing girl to go home to ItalyA 5-year-old girl who was taken to Singapore for treatment after being critically wounded in the Australian Embassy bombing in Indonesia will be flown home to Italy.	0
US commander Franks denies hunt for bin Laden was 'outsourced' (AFP)AFP - A former commander of US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan has denied a claim by Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry that US troop had quot;oursourced quot; the hunt for Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan's eastern border region of Tora Bora in the wake of the September 11 attacks.	0
Peoplesoft rejects new Oracle bidSoftware company Peoplesoft has formally rejected a takeover bid from rival Oracle for a sixth time. The rejection came after about 61 of shareholders in the California-based business software firm backed Oracle #39;s \$9.2bn (4.9bn) approach.	2
French Prime Minister expresses concern about loss of passenger <b>...</b>PARIS The French prime minister has expressed concern about the loss of a bag containing explosives at Paris #39; main airport. The bag containing plastic explosives disappeared during a dog training exercise at Charles de Gaulle airport on Friday.	0
Court reins in Aussie unions #39; right to strikeSYDNEY - Australia #39;s High Court has ruled that trade unions cannot take industrial action over political, social or environmental issues.	0
360 local employees pink-slipped by MondaviRobert Mondavi Corporation has laid off 360 Napa Valley employees, about a third of the company #39;s total workforce. Most of the layoffs are centered at the company #39;s flagship winery in Oakville	2
Disney Sides With The Blu-ray Disc AssocationThe Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced that The Walt Disney Company will become a member of the Board of Directors of the BDA, and will begin releasing content non-exclusively in the Blu-ray Disc format when Blu-ray hardware launches in North	3
Update 7: Sagging Dollar Hits New Low Against EuroThe sagging US dollar plunged to a new low Thursday against the euro, which hit US\$1.3074 in a surge that has been fueled by nagging concerns about high oil prices and the US trade and budget deficits.	2
India, Pak agree to fight narco-terrorism jointly:India News: New Delhi, Dec 13 : India and Pakistan on Monday agreed to jointly fight the war against narcotic and psychedelic substances.	0
Miguel drives to victory in OpenMunich, Germany - Spain #39;s Miguel Angel Jimenez won his fourth title on the European tour this season, recording three birdies in a four-hole stretch on the back nine to claim the BMW International Open by two strokes.	1
MLB owners approve Expos #39; relocation to WashingtonThe owners of Major League Baseball #39;s 30 teams voted almost unanimously today to approve the relocation of the Montreal Expos to Washington, the league reported Dec. 3 on its website.	1
Meyer accepts coaching job at FloridaGAINSVILLE, Florida (Ticker) - Urban Meyer has chosen old friend Bernie Machen over his former friends at Notre Dame. On Saturday, Florida announced that Meyer has accepted an offer to replace Ron Zook as the school #39;s 21st football coach.	1
Beckham gets backing of ErikssonSven-Goran Eriksson has urged David Beckham to think twice before admitting to any on-the-field indiscretions. The England midfielder has come under fire for revealing that he deliberately got booked against Wales.	1
Tesco aims to take a bite out of Apple #39;s iTunesSupermarket group Tesco is launching itself into the world of digital music with an online download service designed to take on the might of Apple #39;s iTunes.	3
Net Banking Fraudsters Step Up the #39;Phishing #39; ScamFraudsters have developed a potent new computer program that steals Internet banking customers #39; details by duping them into opening up	3
Rangers steering through recent skidWith a little under three hours to go before the first pitch of a crucial series with the Red Sox, the Texas Rangers -- losers of four straight games -- looked anything but concerned about their immediate fate on the diamond.	1
Riley Becomes Father Ahead of Ryder Cup (AP)AP - Riley, who tied for fourth at the PGA Championship to earn a spot on his first Ryder Cup team, became a first-time father late last week when his wife gave birth to a girl.	1
Williams seeking to cap Rocky rise to world titleOn Saturday, the 31-year-old can claim a piece of the world heavyweight crown with a win over Vitali Klitschko, capping a Rocky-like rise to the top.	1
'No experiments' for SpaceShipOneBurt Rutan, the man behind X-Prize winner SpaceShipOne, says the craft will not be used for scientific space experiments.	3
Nine out of 10 pubs face smoking banGovernment plans to ban smoking in the majority of enclosed public spaces in England, ranging from offices to restaurants, within four years were labelled a quot;bodge quot; yesterday.	0
Reuters Poll: Kerry Trims Bush Lead to 2 Points (Reuters)Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry cut\President Bush's lead to 2 points with just over two weeks to\go before the Nov. 2 election, according to a Reuters/Zogby\poll released Sunday.	0
October economic data mixedOrders for long-lasting US goods slipped unexpectedly in October, but new home sales rose, consumer sentiment brightened a bit this month and claims for jobless aid fell, a mixed bag of reports showed yesterday.	2
Kenya #39;s anti-graft chief resignsNairobi - Kenya #39;s fight against corruption suffered a blow on Monday after the chairperson of the new Kenya Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (KACC) resigned in protest at interference in its affairs by President Mwai Kibaki.	0
Protesters disrupt rallying callPrime Minister Tony Blair faced angry protests as he urged his party to set aside its differences over Iraq and seize the chance of an historic third term in power.	0
Pushing Artest to Tune In on the Court, Not Just Off ItJermaine O'Neal was sick and tired of talking about it: Ron Artest, the hip-hop record, the three-day distraction that exploded into a tragicomic controversy.	1
2 Mexico City Cops Accused in Mob Killing (AP)AP - Federal investigators said Thursday that two Mexico City police and 27 other people face homicide charges in the horrific vigilante killings of two federal agents this week.	0
Climber who found frozen mummy dies in AlpsVIENNA Austrian officials have recovered the body of a missing German climber who won fame when he found a mummified 5,300-year-old human body in the Alps in 1991.	0

Dell Cuts Prices on Many U.S. Corporate Products SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DELL.O</A> on Monday said it had cut prices across a broad range of products aimed at U.S. corporate customers as the computer maker passed along price declines in underlying components.

3

ADV: Auto Insurance - Cut Your CostsSave money on your auto insurance with InsWeb.com. Get free quotes from several of the nation #39;s leading auto insurance companies. Start saving on your auto insurance at Insweb.com.

2

Galaxies rent asunder in huge cosmic collisionAn international team of astronomers has observed the perfect cosmic storm: the most powerful collision of two galactic clusters ever recorded.

3

Series of explosions mark ETA's returnAt least seven small bombs have exploded in Spain's seaside resorts this month.

0

Akhtar faces misconduct chargeShoaib Akhtar has been charged with level one misconduct for pointing Matthew Hayden towards the dressing room when he trapped him lbw in the first Test at the WACA yesterday.

1

Taiwan Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Legislative (AP)AP - Taiwanese lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly agreed to slash in half the 225-seat legislature and revamp the election system #151; sweeping historic changes designed to tackle corruption and weed out misbehaving legislators.

0

Rock to the rescue of MalaysiaTaking a break from fiery sermons, Malaysias fundamentalist Islamic opposition group enlisted rock singers to loosen up its image.

0

Sadler hopes to sneak up on titleElliott Sadler knelt beside the wheelchair of 9-year-old Taylor Downard behind his hauler before Fridays final practice for tonights race at Lowes Motor Speedway.

1

IMF Optimistic on World Economic GrowthThe International Monetary Fund says the world economy is growing at the fastest past in three decades, but in its semi-annual report the international lender says growth is likely to slow in 2005.

2

Democrats, Republicans battle for suburban vote in US presidential election (AFP)AFP - This suburb of Pennsylvania's largest city, with its carefully-groomed lawns lined with signs supporting President George W. Bush or Democrat John Kerry, represents one of the many fronts in the battle for the White House.

0

#39;Falling dollar to hit Germany, Japan most #39;BERLIN: A communique from the G20 group of rich and developing countries made no explicit reference to currency swings on Sunday, despite mounting concern in Europe and Japan over a slide in the US dollar to multi-year lows.

2

LeapFrog's Blue ChristmasLeapFrog sticks to its quarterly ritual of raining on the toy-making parade.

2

Spain to face England in friendly at the BernabeuSpain will play England in a friendly international at Real Madrid #39;s Santiago Bernabeu stadium on November 17, the Spanish Football Federation announced on Tuesday.

1

Mac rumour site claims 60GB iPod #39;imminent #39;Apple may plan a colour-screen 60GB iPod, capable of representing images on its screen, a leading Mac rumour Web site reports. Citing quot;sources quot; , Think Secret reports such a product may be unveiled within quot;30-60 days quot;.

3

Advocacy Groups Reflect on Their Role in the ElectionWhile Republican organizations took a bow this week, Democratic groups deflected questions about their efficacy and argued that the race provided valuable experience for future victories.

0

Bradley in Trouble AgainDodgers outfielder Milton Bradley is charged with disorderly conduct after interfering with a traffic stop near Akron, Ohio.

1

Miller Wins DownhillAmerican Bode Miller takes the opening World Cup downhill race of the season on Saturday, his first World Cup downhill victory of his career.

1

The five points of the Najaf peace agreementNAJAF: Rebel cleric Moqtada Sadr and his Mehdi Army were preparing to hand over the keys to the Imam Ali shrine on Friday after Sadr agreed a peace initiative by Iraqs top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, to end fierce fighting in the

0

Apple adds \$1,499 1.8 GHz model to 64-bit Power Mac G5 lineApple today added a 1.8 GHz single processor Power Mac G5 desktop priced at just \$1,499 to its revolutionary 64-bit Power Mac G5 line, making the entry price even more affordable.

3

Blair backs India's quest for permanent seat on UN Security Council (AFP)AFP - British Prime Minister Tony Blair has backed India's quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council as well as having it join talks with G-8 countries on climate change and African development.

0

NASA Cassini Image: Oddball Moon HyperionThis image reveals the odd shape of Saturn #39;s moon Hyperion and an intriguing variation in brightness across its surface. The diameter of Hyperion is 266 kilometers (165 miles).

3

Oil near \$50 on Nigeria uneaseOil prices held above \$49 on Friday as a rebel warlord threatening an offensive in Nigeria #39;s oil-producing delta region said the government had violated the terms of a two-day truce.

2

Merck Sees Less Profit in '05, Shares Up NEW YORK (Reuters) - Merck Co. Inc., reeling from the recent withdrawal of its Vioxx arthritis drug, on Wednesday said 2005 earnings will decline to levels below Wall Street expectations, the third straight year of lower results.

2

Surprise Greek winner in 20km walkOutsider Athanasia Tsoumeleka snatched the women #39;s Olympic 20km race walk title after a thrilling finish to give hosts Greece their first athletics gold of the Games.

1

Ford Posts \$266 Million Profit in Third QuarterFord was buoyed again by strong results at its financial services arm, even though its worldwide automotive operations lost \$609 million.

2

Microsoft rules out PeopleSoft bidThis fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has ruled out acting as the white knight for business software

2

It's Time for Reality PornGina Lynn wonders why cosmetic surgery has become so commonplace and suggests that it's time for a change.

3

Israel launches air strike on JabaliyaEarly Friday, Israels air forces launched a deadly air strike at four Palestinian fighters in Jabaliya, killing two and critically wounding a third, witnesses said.

0

This is how its doneNavy beat Army by two years yesterday, tying the rivalry at an almost-poetic 49-49-7. For while the Midshipmen hired their reparative coach fully three Decembers ago, the

1

Briefly: Apple issues Mac OS X security updateroundup Plus: Start-up delivers movie downloads...Korean software maker joins Asian Linux group...Macromedia announces training tool...Yahoo launches local-search engine.

3

Study: Harvard bolsters Boston Harvard University boosts the local economy by \$3.4 billion a year, and is directly or indirectly responsible for providing the Boston area with more than 48,000 jobs, according to a study commissioned by the university.

2

Mourinho accuses Mutu of untruthsChelsea boss Jose Mourinho has insisted troubled striker Adrian Mutu #39;s claim the pair had a furious row over the Romanian #39;s international duty is false.

1

FireFox Developers Riding the WaveThe publicity avalanche surrounding FireFox continues unabated. News.com profiles developers at the forefront of the FireFox developer movement and explains how some crafty developers are taking advantage

3

Allawi announces nationwide arms buyback schemeIraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi gives a keynote speech on government policy and the challenges facing Iraq before its elections to members of the Iraqi National Assembly in Baghdad, October 18.

0

Tech BriefsMaggie Wilderotter, a Microsoft Corp. executive in charge of cultivating and improving relationships with governments and education groups, is leaving the company after nearly two years.

2

EU, Russia fail to reach accord at summit THE HAGUE -- Russia and the European Union failed yesterday to complete negotiations on a quot;strategic partnership quot; because of disagreements over security and other issues at a summit overshadowed by the Ukraine political crisis. The two sides said they were confident a final pact will be reached next May, however.

0

White, Peterson Propel Oklahoma Over Texas TechNORMAN, Okla. (Sports Network) - Jason White threw for three touchdowns and Adrian Peterson ran for 146 yards with a score, leading second-ranked Oklahoma to a 28-13 victory over Texas Tech at Memorial Stadium.

1

Analysis: SBC, others pose big challenge to cableWASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- To understand why phone industry executives are so excited about their plans to offer TV service, it helps to know about the technology that will make it possible.

2

Charles Schwab to Merge 19 OfficesCharles Schwab Corp., the world #39;s largest discount broker, said Thursday that it will merge 19 branch offices in certain cities into other branches in mid-December in a move to rebalance branch resources.

2

Rebels Attack Governor #39;s Office in Iraqi CityRebels attacked the provincial governor #39;s office in Iraq #39;s third city of Mosul on Thursday, killing one of his bodyguards and wounding four more, the US military said.

0

WTO OKs Trade Sanctions Against U.S. GENEVA (Reuters) - The European Union and its allies got the go-ahead on Tuesday to impose some \$150 million in sanctions on U.S. goods in a dispute that could stir trade tensions ahead of the U.S. elections.

2

Acer reshuffles execs amid growthTaiwanese PC maker Acer on Wednesday laid out its new executive structure, appointing a European executive as president as it prepares for the retirement of founder Stan Shih.

3

Marathon RePorter extends USB, FireWire, more (MacCentral)MacCentral - Marathon Computer on Friday introduced its RePorter Port Extender. The spherical device features a flat front face with two USB Type A ports, a FireWire 400 port, a FireWire 800 port, audio in through a 1/8-inch stereo mini jack and audio out through a 1/8-inch stereo mini jack. The device connects to a Mac or PC using a single 1.5-meter cable that splits apart into one-foot lengths. The Marathon RePorter is shipping now and costs US #36;59.

3

Philippine Govt to monitor UN hostage negotations in AfghanistanThe Philippine government is sending a team to Afghanistan, to monitor United Nations efforts for the release of a Filipino and two other foreign nationals abducted in the capital, Kabul.

0

Regulators Rule in Favor of Harmony Gold (AP)AP - South African regulators ruled Monday in favor of Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. in the first of a series of legal and regulatory challenges to its hostile #36;7.1 billion takeover bid for rival mining company Gold Fields Ltd.

0

Talks to resume in BA disputeTalks to avoid a crippling strike at British Airways will resume on Friday with unions and the airline ""hopeful"" of reaching a deal.

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Intel Developing Optical Connect for Laptops, ServersOptical links will be cheaper, quieter, and smaller than copper ribbons, company says.

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US Airways Files for Ch. 11 Bankruptcy ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) - US Airways Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">UAIR.O</A>, squeezed severely by low-cost rivals and soaring fuel prices and failing in its drive for new labor concessions, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday for the second time in two years.

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ncaa football Coaching with heavy heartThere #39;s a whole new perspective on one of America #39;s most intense college football rivalries tonight. Oh, sure. Florida State is greeting hated Miami into the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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Judge Says Lay, Enron Execs Must Face Trial TogetherA federal court on Tuesday ruled that former Enron Corp. chairman Ken Lay should be tried alongside former executives Jeffrey Skilling and Richard Causey on charges linked to the disgraced energy company #39;s collapse.

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135 arrested in telemarketing-fraud investigationAn international investigation has netted 135 arrests in connection with illegal telemarketing operations, many of which targeted quot;the elderly, the needy and the vulnerable, quot; Attorney General John Ashcroft said yesterday.

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Amazon.com net sales jump 29; Google reports \$52M in net incomeAmazon.com Inc. reported net sales of \$1.46 billion in its third quarter, while Google reported \$805.9 million in revenue, an increase of 105 over the same quarter last year.

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Cheaper flights to BritainVIRGIN Atlantic chairman Sir Richard Branson yesterday promised Australian travellers cheaper flights to Britain and attacked the cosy duopoly of Kangaroo route leaders Qantas Airways Ltd and British Airways.

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Super Bowl Advertisers Still in Game After Scandal NEW YORK (Reuters) - Advertisers may have been bitten once by an indecency scandal at the 2004 Super Bowl, but they are not shy about getting back into the game for the next U.S. football championship.

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UPDATE 2-US mortgage applications fall last week-MBANew applications for US home loans fell last week from a four-month high even as 30-year mortgage rates declined to their lowest level since late March, an industry group said on Wednesday.

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Bigley looks set to be freed in Iraq (AFP)AFP - The kidnappers of Briton Ken Bigley in Iraq have posted a message suggesting they will free him, his brother said in a television interview.

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Schalke trying to hold off Feyenoord in UEFA CupRotterdam, the Netherlands (Sports Network) - A top of the table clash between Schalke of the German Bundesliga and Dutch power Feyenoord highlights Matchday 4 of the UEFA Cup group stage.

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Hole in one?GREENSBORO -- As PGA golfers enter the final rounds of the Chrysler Classic at Forest Oaks, one question still hangs over the Triad #39;s only major sports event: Have the changes to the tournament in recent years secured its future viability?

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Blair Battles Own Political Party on UK Iraq PolicyDescription: NPR #39;s Alex Chadwick talks to Colin Brown, deputy political editor for the United Kingdom #39;s Independent newspaper, currently covering the British Labour Party Conference.

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Red Tide Algae Lurks in Gulf Coast (AP)AP - Scientists are tracking a 400 square-mile bloom of red tide algae lurking off the Gulf Coast, pointing to it as the likely cause of a mass fish kill and several dolphin deaths at the tip of the Florida peninsula.

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Dolphins arrive for final game short-handedWith Hurricane Frances approaching the eastern coast of Florida, Miami players requested that their preseason game in New Orleans be canceled.

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Caterpillar Boosts 2004 Sales ViewHeavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. on Tuesday raised its full-year sales expectations, as stronger demand in North and South America fueled a sharp increase in global machine and engine sales.

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Rare win for Gators at FSUTALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Chris Leak threw for a touchdown, Ciatrick Fason ran for a score, and Florida upset No. 10 Florida State, 20-13, last night to win in Tallahassee for the first time since 1986. It also gave fired coach Ron Zook a victory in his final regular-season game.

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First deadline passes for Supreme Court Grokster caseFirst round of comments from friends of the court

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Basketball star Gary Payton arrested in DUI case last monthLOS ANGELES Basketball star Gary Payton was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence two weeks ago. The California Highway Patrol says Payton was stopped on August 28th after an officer saw him

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Yankees closer expected to play in ALCSMariano Rivera #39;s celebration of the Yankees #39; Division Series win was muted on Saturday night, as the closer learned after the game of an accident at his home in Panama.

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Attorney says ATA expected to file bankruptcy TuesdayINDIANAPOLIS An attorney says the parent company of the nation #39;s tenth-largest airline is expected to file for bankruptcy today.

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After Looking Up to Sky, a Star Is TransplantedAfter his introductory news conference with the Mets, Pedro Martnez appeared as vulnerable as any man who had just bought a house or entered a marriage.

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Citigroup #39;s Ex-Exec May Face SEC ActionCitigroup Inc. on Friday said US securities regulators are thinking of recommending enforcement proceedings against the former head of Citigroup Global Investment Management.

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New Treo 650 file system cuts storage capacityPalmOne plans to offer a free 128MB expansion card to Treo 650 owners because a new file system used for the handheld actually offers less memory for data storage than was available on the older Treo 600.

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Crude futures eclipse \$46-a-barrel markCrude-oil futures continued higher Monday, rising more than 1 percent amid ongoing nervousness in the energy pits. Free! Sign up here to receive our Internet Daily e-Newsletter!

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IBM recalls notebook power adaptersIBM, maker of the popular Thinkpad notebook computers, released a statement announcing the recall of 553,000 notebook computer power adapters.

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Whiz kids earn \$100,000 prizeDURHAM -- Two NC School of Science and Mathematics seniors won \$100,000 in scholarships Monday after earning top team honors in a national science competition.

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Embassy bombing girl to go home to ItalyA 5-year-old girl who was taken to Singapore for treatment after being critically wounded in the Australian Embassy bombing in Indonesia will be flown home to Italy.

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US commander Franks denies hunt for bin Laden was 'outsourced' (AFP)AFP - A former commander of US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan has denied a claim by Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry that US troop had quot;oursourced quot; the hunt for Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan's eastern border region of Tora Bora in the wake of the September 11 attacks.

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Peoplesoft rejects new Oracle bidSoftware company Peoplesoft has formally rejected a takeover bid from rival Oracle for a sixth time. The rejection came after about 61 of shareholders in the California-based business software firm backed Oracle #39;s \$9.2bn (4.9bn) approach.

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French Prime Minister expresses concern about loss of passenger <b>...</b>PARIS The French prime minister has expressed concern about the loss of a bag containing explosives at Paris #39; main airport. The bag containing plastic explosives disappeared during a dog training exercise at Charles de Gaulle airport on Friday.

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Court reins in Aussie unions #39; right to strikeSYDNEY - Australia #39;s High Court has ruled that trade unions cannot take industrial action over political, social or environmental issues.

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360 local employees pink-slipped by MondaviRobert Mondavi Corporation has laid off 360 Napa Valley employees, about a third of the company #39;s total workforce. Most of the layoffs are centered at the company #39;s flagship winery in Oakville

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Disney Sides With The Blu-ray Disc AssocationThe Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced that The Walt Disney Company will become a member of the Board of Directors of the BDA, and will begin releasing content non-exclusively in the Blu-ray Disc format when Blu-ray hardware launches in North

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Update 7: Sagging Dollar Hits New Low Against EuroThe sagging US dollar plunged to a new low Thursday against the euro, which hit US\$1.3074 in a surge that has been fueled by nagging concerns about high oil prices and the US trade and budget deficits.

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India, Pak agree to fight narco-terrorism jointly:India News: New Delhi, Dec 13 : India and Pakistan on Monday agreed to jointly fight the war against narcotic and psychedelic substances.

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Miguel drives to victory in OpenMunich, Germany - Spain #39;s Miguel Angel Jimenez won his fourth title on the European tour this season, recording three birdies in a four-hole stretch on the back nine to claim the BMW International Open by two strokes.

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MLB owners approve Expos #39; relocation to WashingtonThe owners of Major League Baseball #39;s 30 teams voted almost unanimously today to approve the relocation of the Montreal Expos to Washington, the league reported Dec. 3 on its website.

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Meyer accepts coaching job at FloridaGAINSVILLE, Florida (Ticker) - Urban Meyer has chosen old friend Bernie Machen over his former friends at Notre Dame. On Saturday, Florida announced that Meyer has accepted an offer to replace Ron Zook as the school #39;s 21st football coach.

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Beckham gets backing of ErikssonSven-Goran Eriksson has urged David Beckham to think twice before admitting to any on-the-field indiscretions. The England midfielder has come under fire for revealing that he deliberately got booked against Wales.

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Tesco aims to take a bite out of Apple #39;s iTunesSupermarket group Tesco is launching itself into the world of digital music with an online download service designed to take on the might of Apple #39;s iTunes.

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Net Banking Fraudsters Step Up the #39;Phishing #39; ScamFraudsters have developed a potent new computer program that steals Internet banking customers #39; details by duping them into opening up

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Rangers steering through recent skidWith a little under three hours to go before the first pitch of a crucial series with the Red Sox, the Texas Rangers -- losers of four straight games -- looked anything but concerned about their immediate fate on the diamond.

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Riley Becomes Father Ahead of Ryder Cup (AP)AP - Riley, who tied for fourth at the PGA Championship to earn a spot on his first Ryder Cup team, became a first-time father late last week when his wife gave birth to a girl.

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Williams seeking to cap Rocky rise to world titleOn Saturday, the 31-year-old can claim a piece of the world heavyweight crown with a win over Vitali Klitschko, capping a Rocky-like rise to the top.

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'No experiments' for SpaceShipOneBurt Rutan, the man behind X-Prize winner SpaceShipOne, says the craft will not be used for scientific space experiments.

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Nine out of 10 pubs face smoking banGovernment plans to ban smoking in the majority of enclosed public spaces in England, ranging from offices to restaurants, within four years were labelled a quot;bodge quot; yesterday.

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Reuters Poll: Kerry Trims Bush Lead to 2 Points (Reuters)Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry cut\President Bush's lead to 2 points with just over two weeks to\go before the Nov. 2 election, according to a Reuters/Zogby\poll released Sunday.

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October economic data mixedOrders for long-lasting US goods slipped unexpectedly in October, but new home sales rose, consumer sentiment brightened a bit this month and claims for jobless aid fell, a mixed bag of reports showed yesterday.

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Kenya #39;s anti-graft chief resignsNairobi - Kenya #39;s fight against corruption suffered a blow on Monday after the chairperson of the new Kenya Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (KACC) resigned in protest at interference in its affairs by President Mwai Kibaki.

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Protesters disrupt rallying callPrime Minister Tony Blair faced angry protests as he urged his party to set aside its differences over Iraq and seize the chance of an historic third term in power.

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Pushing Artest to Tune In on the Court, Not Just Off ItJermaine O'Neal was sick and tired of talking about it: Ron Artest, the hip-hop record, the three-day distraction that exploded into a tragicomic controversy.

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2 Mexico City Cops Accused in Mob Killing (AP)AP - Federal investigators said Thursday that two Mexico City police and 27 other people face homicide charges in the horrific vigilante killings of two federal agents this week.

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Climber who found frozen mummy dies in AlpsVIENNA Austrian officials have recovered the body of a missing German climber who won fame when he found a mummified 5,300-year-old human body in the Alps in 1991.

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