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e... India denies pullback plan NEW DELHI, Oct 1: India does not plan to withdraw troops from the Siachen Glacier and recent news reports claiming otherwise are quot;pure speculation and a lie, quot; Indian Foreign Minister Kunwar Natwar Singh said on Friday. Troubled Guillen dealt to Washington The Anaheim Angels traded troubled outfielder Jose Guillen to the Washington-bound Expos for outfielder Juan Rivera and prospect Maicer Izturis yesterday. Hints About Water Loss in the Mart

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This Christmas SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - When families and friends get together for the holidays this year, many more of them will use a digital camera to record those memories. Melo #39;s friend takes blame One of Carmelo Anthony #39;s friends flew to Denver Thursday to claim responsibility for the marijuana found last week in the Nuggets star #39;s carry-on bag and to attempt to clear Anthony #39;s name. AMD shares drop on Q3 warning S

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Royal Navy warship is removed during a tour of duty to the Gulf amid allegations of bullying. Hong Kong Shares Rise on Airline Stocks Share prices in Hong Kong rose Wednesday, led by airline stocks, on falling oil prices. The key Hang Seng Index jumped 155.70 points, or 1.2 percent, to end at 13,672. Auxerre puts Rangers out of UEFA Cup Scottish giants Rangers bowed out of the UEFA Cup in humiliating fashion on Wednesday as they went

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of release was ordered by film bosses at the Dreamworks studio. Germany Arrests 4th Suspect in Allawi Plot (AP) AP - German authorities Saturday arrested a fourth man on suspicion of involvement in an al-Qaida-linked group's alleged plot to attack Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi during his visit to Berlin this week. Thirty-three injured when Air Portugal plane dives to avoid collision (AFP) AFP - A TAP-Air Portugal airliner dived sharply to avoid a mid-air collision with a

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an extremist attack on targets in Moscow, according to the FSB, the federal security service. Soft money, hard politics Much of the nation #39;s media makes it seem as if soft-money spending on campaign ads by the so-called quot;shadow parties quot; is a Republican thing. Search Engine Milestones for August 2004 Notable news and announcements from the web search world during the past month. Walter #39;s passing jolts Sun Devils awake TEMPE, Ariz. -- With 7:12

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new motor yacht design and concentrating on building boats. Broken oxygen generator threatens space station A UK space scientist has warned that a broken oxygen generator could spell disaster for the International Space Station (ISS). The Elecktron unit, which converts waste water into hydrogen and oxygen gases, broke Foxes lose Adams fight Leicester City have failed in their attempts to persuade manager Micky Adams to reconsider his decision to quit and reluctantly #39; #39; accepted his resignation, the club announced this morning. Fratello is

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. Maathai had joined a long-planned protest by mothers of political prisoners calling for the release of their sons. Hawks Ink Free Agents Kenny Anderson, Jon Barry ATLANTA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Hawks signed free agent guards Kenny Anderson and Jon Barry on Thursday. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Israel FM calls for peace summit Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom has called for a new international summit to re-launch the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. US Treasuries Dr

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AP) AP - Because so many members of Red Sox Nation are expected in Boston on Saturday to celebrate the team's World Series triumph, the victory parade won't be making any stops and won't culminate with a staged rally, either. 6 Court-Martialed After Taking Vehicles At a time when some U.S. troops in Iraq are complaining they have to scrounge for equipment, six Ohio-based reservists have been court-martialed for taking Army vehicles abandoned in Kuwait by other units so they could carry

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spectacle bring 2004 Olympics to a close With an outpouring of joy, pride and some relief, Athens marked the completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games with a closing ceremony full of spectacle, fireworks and music. Churches Installing Cell Phone Jammers (AP) AP - It was the reporters who noticed first. Unable to call their editors while covering the weddings of the rich and famous, they asked the priest why their cell phones never worked at Sacred Heart. His reply: Israeli counterintelligence. After Blogs Got

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US information technology industry lost 54,701 jobs in the July through September quarter, which is an increase of 14 percent from the same quarter last year. Dell Posts Another Quarter of Nice Earnings By MATT SLAGLE DALLAS (AP) -- Offering a stark counterpoint to rival Hewlett-Packard Co., Dell Inc. (DELL) reported a nearly 30 percent jump in net income as strong sales of printers, servers and notched double-digit gains in overseas markets... Russia Tops

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-based financial services group HHG surged Friday after agreeing to sell its life insurance and pensions business to private equity investors for 1.025 billion pounds (\$1.96 billion) in cash. Firefox Keeps Slicing Into IE #39;s Share Firefox #39;s share of the US browser market grew by more than a third in the last month. Firefox #39;s share of the US browser market grew by more than a third in the last month, a Web metrics firm said Monday. Panthers punter arrested for

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dog hair with more cleaning power and cunning than their ancestors could muster. Faced with the usual obstacles - furniture, stairs, low-hanging bed skirts and stray socks - they intelligently and acrobatically extricate themselves from most tight spots and largely avoid getting stuck or sucking in what they shouldn't. Ebookers sale lands 90m for boss DINESH DHAMIJA, the chairman and chief executive of Ebookers, last night looked set to land a 90 million windfall after agree

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and insomniacs can rest easy: The Food amp; Drug Administration approved Lunesta, Sepracor #39;s (SEPR ) new drug for sleeplessness, on Dec. 15. Unshaken by Loss, Nets Extend Frank The Nets announced that Coach Lawrence Frank had signed a long-term contract extension that one league official said was guaranteed for three years. National Semiconductor Offers #39;Trusted #39; Chip National Semiconductor has released its Safekeeper Trusted Input/Output

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onshard Beta Starts Today Atari has opened the initial sign-up phase of the closed beta for its Dungeons amp; Dragons real-time-strategy title, Dragonshard. A cruel price for Enduring Freedom THE death of a 13-year-old English boy from an overdose of heroin is a grim reminder of the social cost of what United States President George W. Bush lauded last June as #39;the first victory in the war on terror #39;. Heinz Profit Meets Forecasts; Sh

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, say they will form a partnership to compete for the contract to build NASA #39;s next manned spaceship, China Radio International reported Thursday. Typhoon Forces Evacuation in Philippines (AP) AP - A powerful typhoon sliced through the Philippines Friday, forcing more than 160,000 people to flee their homes to higher ground even as rescuers struggled to find the missing from an earlier storm that killed more than 420 people. Expos-Marlins to Play Two Games in Chicago (AP) AP -

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year contract with the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo. Nokia Launching 6670 Business Phone (Reuters) Reuters - Nokia unveiled a mobile phone for\business users on Thursday that incorporates a camera with a\megapixel resolution, beefing up a patchy handset portfolio\that has cost it market share. IMF lets Argentina defer \$1.1 billion in debt. The International Monetary Fund on Friday granted an Argentine government request to defer \$1.1 billion in debt rep

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one of the most successful and colorful in college football history. Japan deflation struggle nears end Bank of Japan says prices will rise 0.1 in #39;05, but it will likely keep ultra-low interest rates. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan #39;s five-year bout with deflation is likely to end next year, the Bank of Japan said Bomb defused after Blair #39;s Italy visit ROME (Reuters) - A bomb has been defused overnight near the Sardinian holiday villa of

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Nov 24 (AFP) - France #39;s military intervention in Ivory Coast was a mistake, Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi said Wednesday in an interview published ahead of President Jacques Chirac #39;s visit to Tripoli. Gates Tops Forbes List of Richest in US -- Again The Nasdaq may be well off its highs of the dot-com era, but tech tycoons still top the list of the wealthiest Americans. For the 11th consecutive year, Microsoft Corp. Gunmen kill

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messages. 5 EU states agree to set up gendarmerie force Defense ministers from five European states signed here Friday morning a Declaration of intent on set up a European gendarmerie force. Oil Steady After U.S. Data SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices held steady on Thursday as data showing stubbornly low U.S. heating fuel supplies ahead of winter stemmed a rout of nearly \$10 since late October. OPEC to Cut Production After Six-Week Price Decline (Update7) O

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to do as many as six games each week in HD, and CBS will do three. And each Wednesday and Thursday at 9 p.m., the NFL Network will have a 60-minute condensed ... Bush Team Prepares Net Assault The Bush campaign is setting up an extensive war room to monitor Thursday's debate with John Kerry. The plan? Pounce on Kerry misstatements or exaggerations and send responses to thousands of partisan websites through a live feed. By Louise Witt. Arranging trust benefits minus the expense Maybe you can live

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U.S. Soldier Dies in Truck Crash in Iraq (AP) AP - A U.S. soldier was killed in a truck accident north of the Iraqi capital on Wednesday, a military spokesman said. Egypt protest over Israel killing Egypt condemns the "irresponsible" shooting of three police officers by an Israeli tank on the Gaza border. Arctic Warming Rapidly, Affecting Global Climate The Arctic is warming rapidly, which in turn is affecting global climate, according to an ACIA assessment to be released next week

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s Surge Past Memphis 112-88 (AP) AP - Dirk Nowitzki hit a nifty basket that turned into a three-point play in Dallas' game-turning surge and finished with 22 points in the Mavericks' 112-88 victory Saturday night over the Memphis Grizzlies. Investors expect PeopleSoft shareholders to back Oracle bid REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. Investors continue to bet today that most PeopleSoft shareholders will back Oracle #3

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ives Three-Year Extension PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Owners on Thursday unanimously voted to extend the term of baseball commissioner Bud Selig for three years through 2009. Abbas Escapes Gaza Shooting Unharmed (AP) AP - Mahmoud Abbas, the temporary successor to Yasser Arafat, escaped unharmed Sunday when militants firing assault rifles burst into a mourning tent for the deceased Palestinian leader, killing two security guards and wounding six other people.

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ies Inc. said Tuesday that it will lay off 3,000 employees, or about 5 percent of its work force, as it struggles to deal with the fallout from a bid-rigging probe by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. Sex-bias suit filed against Costco A Costco Wholesale assistant manager sued the warehouse-club chain yesterday in federal court, alleging the company #39;s promotion policies keep women from seeking out the top two positions at its stores. Science Oddities Are Revealed to the

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ights Gold Gap ATHENS (Reuters) - Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe beat arch-rival Michael Phelps in the men's 200-meter freestyle on Monday as the United States pursued China, Australia and Japan in the medals table on day three of the Olympic Games. Space flight pro Young honored for NASA years NASA #39;s most experienced astronaut, John Young, was honored by NASA Tuesday night at the National Air amp; Space Museum for his 42 years of service as he prepares to

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the news that manager Arsene Wenger has signed on until the end of the 2007-2008 season. US scramjet clocks nearly 10 times speed of sound EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, California (AFP) - A US hypersonic experimental scramjet, the X-43A, raced into the record books, flying at a world-record speed nearly 10 times faster than sound, NASA confirmed. Giuliani expands his Wall St. firm NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Former New

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working to destabilize other West African nations. A spokesman for Taylor denied the allegations. The Past Costs Backman His Job, Only Four Days After Receiving It Four days after Wally Backman was introduced as the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks and months before he ever filled out a lineup card, the team fired him yesterday because of legal indiscretions he did not disclose to them. Kenya Anti-Graft Chief Resigns The chairman of Kenya #39;s Anti-Corruption Advisory Board has resigned, accusing President Mwai

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GameSpy's licensing fees have increased by a factor of five to ten in recent months, an amount that Mac game publishers say is unreasonable to expect them to pay. Procter amp; Gamble #39;s On Demand Procter amp; Gamble (NYSE: PG) is the latest company to experiment with new-age advertising techniques to lure the consumer dollar. Harris' Double Leads Marlins Past Dodgers (AP) AP - Lenny Harris has come up with clutch hits throughout his record-bre

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back Curtis Martin became the second player in NFL history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in his first 10 seasons before bruising his right knee in the second quarter. Don #39;t Dawdle Over Report Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have long been synonymous with home ownership. Now those names are also disconcertingly associated with corporate wrongdoing. Moon to turn copper red for last lunar eclipse until 2007 On Wednesday, the full moon will pass through the Earths shadow, causing a lunar

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forget the last few years of hideous productions on the Garden stage. US military 'seals off Falluja' The US military closes all roads into the Iraqi city of Falluja, amid speculation a major assault is imminent. MSBlast suspect pleads guilty The 19-year-old faces up to 37 months in prison after admitting to creating the "MSBlast.B" variant. Rwanda snubs UN forces in DR Congo Rwanda tells the UN Security Council its plans to disarm rebels across the border in DR Congo will not work

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not run Browns running back Lee Suggs did not practice yesterday, leaving him doubtful for tomorrow's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Daggers Sharp but Not Penetrating You're unlikely to find a martial arts movie as beautiful as Zhang Yimou's House of Flying Daggers, but you'll need to look elsewhere for passion. By Jason Silverman. Job fears as Deutsche culls chiefs Deutsche Bank is streamlining the management of its investment banking arm, raising fears that jobs may be lost in the City

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ant ball was unable to convince a jury that the man who hit him was negligent for failing to yell "Fore!" U.S.-Russian Crew Re-Docks Spaceship (AP) AP - The U.S.-Russian crew of the international space station successfully re-docked a spaceship at a new port on the station Monday in preparation for two spacewalks early next year, Mission Control said. Convention Timing Gives Bush Money Edge (AP) AP - John Kerry cut his campaign spending sharply last month in an effort to

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hustling. Scientists Develop Clean Diesel System (AP) AP - Scientists at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory say they have developed the first system to convert dirty diesel fuel into a quiet, self-contained and efficient energy source. Construction, Industrial Data Give Mixed Signals Construction spending surged in August to the highest level on record, while manufacturing grew at a slower pace in September, offering mixed signals about the economy's strength. Lexmark loses ink cartridge battle Printer makers can #39;t be very happy,

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0 million to settled allegations it allowed quot;excessive quot; market timing in its mutual funds, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said Wednesday. Maxim Pharmaceuticals cancer drug disappoints in trials SAN DIEGO - Shares of Maxim Pharmaceuticals Inc. nearly halved in value Monday, following news that its Ceplene drug failed to improve survival in a trial of patients with malignant melanoma where the cancer had spread to the liver. Bain acquires SuperPages Canada Bain Capital, a Boston private

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said on Friday. Ethics Panel Admonishes House Leader DeLay (Reuters) Reuters - An ethics panel admonished U.S.\House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay on Thursday,\saying he improperly offered to endorse a lawmaker's son in\return for a vote on a Medicare prescription drug bill. Oil Surges to \$50 on Winter Fuel Worries LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices vaulted back above \$50 a bar

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part of 2001 tax claim MOSCOW The Russian oil company Yukos will have to pay a heavy price for not paying its taxes on time. The Moscow Arbitration Court ruled today it must pay some one-point-four (b) billion dollars in fines and USS Cole bombing planners to die A judge in Yemen sentenced two men to death and four others to prison terms of as long as 10 years for the deadly attack in 2000 against the warship USS Cole. Australia to LA in 1 hour as jet sm

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chance to win the starting quarterback job may be Friday in St. Louis, but head coach Joe Gibbs is not tipping his hand. ElBaradei Says Unclear if Iran Nuke Plans Peaceful (Reuters) Reuters - It is unclear if Iran's nuclear\ambitions are entirely peaceful, but there is still no firm\evidence that Tehran is secretly developing atomic weapons as\Washington asserts, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday. Terps Hit Speed Bump Maryland will be without leading wide receiver Derrick

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1-Centene shares rise on acquisition, forecast Centene Corp. (CNC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which sells Medicaid government health insurance plans, on Tuesday said the acquisition of two new health plans would add to 2005 earnings, pushing its shares up 13 percent. IBM #39;s PC deal seen as strategic withdrawal IBM #39;s decision this past week to sell a majority stake in its personal computer business to Lenovo Group, a vendor based in China, for \$1.

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quba and <b>...</b> FALLUJAH: Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi on Tuesday imposed a night curfew in Baghdad as US troops with crack Iraqi soldiers surged into the heart of Fallujah in a hail of explosions and gunfire on the second day of the largest operation in Iraq since Israel, Egypt Swap Prisoners in Sign of Warmer Ties Egypt sent a convicted Israeli spy home after eight years in jail and Israel released six Egypt

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ored links to their sites. This marks the ... Science ; Nasa to resume shuttle missions Three of the four hurricanes to come ashore in the state swept over or near the Kennedy Space Center on Florida #39;s eastern coast. Global Forecasts for 2005 Growth Are Reduced Prospects for the global economy next year are growing dimmer as oil prices hurt consumption and the rise in the U.S. trade deficit depresses the dollar. Zurich says no to 2014 Winter Olympics It follows

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0. Mozilla expects this software to be more competitive than Microsofts Outlook Express. Els takes aim at his putting LONDON -- Ernie Els has set his sights on an improved putting display this week at the World Golf Championships #39; NEC Invitational in Akron, Ohio, after the disappointment of tying for fourth place at the PGA Championship last Sunday. Relics Taken in the Crusades Returned after 8 Centuries Pope John Paul II yesterday returned two relics taken during the Crusades, who plundered Istanbul (

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that dwindled the fields. World #39;s biggest gold firm - South African gold producer: Business India: South African gold producer Harmony has bid to take over larger rival Gold Fields, a merger that would create the world #39;s biggest gold producer. Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. Oracle

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York (Reuters) - Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt hammered out a warning to his rivals for next week's U.S. Open as he demolished Peru's Luis Horna 6-3, 6-1, to win the Long Island Cup on Sunday. Merck profits beat forecasts German drugs and chemicals group Merck has reported quarterly earnings that have easily beaten forecasts thanks to strong sales of cancer drug Erbitux and a one-off payment for an alcoholism drug. Michigan State Shocks

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Monday evening, the UCI gave shocking news to Phonak team officials: Tyler Hamilton, the team captain, the Olympic time trial champion, and the winner of Stage 8 of the Vuelta a Espana Sinn Fein Cast Doubt on Chances of N.Irish Deal BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Sinn Fein, the political ally of the IRA, cast doubt Saturday on whether a deal to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland could be struck with its arch foes, led by firebrand cler

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quote">SBC.N</A> on Thursday reported a higher third-quarter operating profit as growth in sales of long distance and high-speed Internet service outweighed declines in local phone customers. Mission to surf sun #39;s rays Within a converted barn on the Planetary Society #39;s campus Tuesday, a group of scientists, engineers and volunteers began the countdown for a March launch of the Wall St Set to Dip, Bank Results Dominate (Reuters)

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stock should still be avoided. Tesco Joins Ranks of RFID-Enabled Retailers (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - British supermarket conglomerate Tesco (Nasdaq: TESOF) has announced it will extend its use \of RFID across its supply chain in time for the Christmas rush. Briton arrested in counterfeiting crackdown Greek and British police in a joint operation cracked an illegal software sales ring, arresting two people and seizing thousands of pirated software programs, Greek police said on Friday. U.K.'s Bla

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from Plattsburgh come to Quebec to get their flu shots (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LACOLLE, Que. (CP) - Several hundred seniors from northern New York state boarded buses and arrived in this Canadian border community on Friday to pay #36;25 US each for their flu shots. A Short-Lived Bush Rally? WASHINGTON, DC - The stock market got off to a quick start on news of President George W. Bush #39;s victory, with the S amp;P 500 and

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Michigan (Reuters) - Colin Montgomerie is playing team leader, confidant and chief cheerleader to Europe's Ryder Cup squad this week -- and he is thriving on the challenge. Israelis committed to US plan Jerusalem - The United States-backed roadmap is the only viable blueprint for peace with the Palestinians, the Israeli prime minister #39;s office said on Wednesday. Bombings at Two Buenos Aires Banks Kill 1 (AP) AP - Homemade bombs exploded in two Buenos Aires banks before

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Tuesday. Dell still #1 PC maker Two separate reports indicate that Dell has continued to hold--and even extended--its lead in the PC market, defined as desktops, mobile computers (not PDAs), and x86 servers. No. 1 Tennessee Edges Temple, 52-48 (AP) AP - Shanna Zolman scored five of her 10 points in the final minutes and Shyra Ely made two free throws with 11.9 seconds left, helping top-ranked Tennessee beat Temple 52-48

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vehicles over possible throttle <b>...</b> AJAX, Ont. (CP) - Audi Canada is voluntarily recalling 2,432 of its A6 models in Canada from model years 1998 and 1999 over possible freezing of the throttle at low temperatures. Cingular to Cut 7,000 Jobs to Trim Costs After Buyout Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest cellular phone company, plans to cut about 10

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Launcher. A thesaurus has been included, as well as the option to set parental controls. Bank of England policymakers meet; no change seen on interest rates (AFP) AFP - The Bank of England's rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its two-day monthly meeting amid broad expectation that interest rates will be left unchanged due to signs of economic slowdown. Before the Bell: Merck Fall, Sears Up NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Merck Co. <A H

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, Spain - Shareholders of Spain #39;s largest bank, Banco Santander Central, on Thursday approved the 8,5-billion takeover of British mortgage bank Abbey National. Red Hat and MySQL back European anti-patent campaign Open source software vendors Red Hat Inc and MySQL AB have lent their support to a new campaign against software patents in the European Union under the name NoSoftwarePatents. Branson teams up with SpaceShipOne British airline tycoon Richard Branson said Monday he has cut a deal with a US rocket

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in Burglary (AP) AP - Two Western Illinois football players were suspended from the team Wednesday after being charged in a weekend burglary. Iran arrests dozens 'for spying' Dozens of people are arrested in Iran for spying on its nuclear activities, and passing details to its "enemies". Congo Struggles to Create Single Army (Reuters) Reuters - It is an old trick -- and one that has\been used by Congolese musicians and soccer players in the past\-- but it still angered many back home

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victories. MSU turnovers help Penn State score four touchdowns in third <b>...</b> A week after being at its best, Michigan State was at its worst. The Spartans still haven #39;t learned how to handle success, losing Saturday to Penn State, 37-13, at Beaver Stadium. McAfee grabs Foundstone The former plans to team up its intrusion prevention technology with the latter's vulnerability management software. More American Youths Abusing Prescription Drugs By S

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Singapore Telecommunications Ltd and Vodafone Group Plc have agreed to build a high-speed wireless phone network in Australia through their local Apple Powerbook G4 Batteries Recalled Thousands of rechargeable batteries for use in Apple #39;s Powerbook G4 laptop are being recalled. The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. However, no injuries have been reported. Delta gets American Express aid Delta Air Lines Inc. said Monday it has obtained up to \$600 million in new financing as the struggling

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Skid as U.S. Winter Stays Mild SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices slid on Monday on expectations that more mild U.S. weather at the start of the New Year will limit heating oil demand. Spain poised to sanction same-sex marriages MADRID Spains cabinet proposed legislation Friday allowing same-sex marriages and for homosexuals to adopt children, pressing ahead with its liberal agenda despite vociferous opposition from the influential Roman Catholic Church. Amid Battle With Oracle, PeopleSo

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availability of Talk Now, Europes first advanced Push-To-Talk service. Over the last nine months, Orange has engaged in customer trials across Europe to develop and refine Sony Embraces MP3 Format The MP3 design modification is a major move for Sony, which has been criticized for a product that only allows its own format to be played. O #39;Neill hails heroes as Celtic earn vital point PERHAPS the most trying few days of his Celtic career so far would deepen the satisfaction Martin ONeill took from

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Iraq Japan has said it will keep its troops in Iraq, despite the beheading of a Japanese hostage by Islamic militants. Officials had earlier confirmed that a body found in Baghdad yesterday was that of Shosei Koda Ricky's world Ricky Davis wants a do-over. With his Cleveland Cavaliers near the end of a 17-win season and enjoying a rare blowout victory over visiting Utah on March 16, 2003, Davis did the unthinkable for basketball purists. He deliberately missed a

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Warriors history Monday. Seagate Hatches 400GB Barracuda Seagate announced today the availability of a 400 gigabyte (GB) Barracuda 7200.8 model for high-end PC #39;s and entry-level servers. Peace talks on Darfur crisis to resume AU-sponsored peace talks on Darfur crisis are to be resumed at the Nigerian capital, Abuja, a spokesman for the continental body told reporters. Steelers Hand Eagles First

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in Athens Friday to add the Olympic title to her three world championships. Ray Boone passes away at 81 Ray Boone, a two-time All-Star for the Tigers who became better known as the patriarch of the first-ever three-generation family of All-Stars, has passed away following a long illness at the age of 81. Jail threat for Gaza settlers JERUSALEM: Israeli prison authorities have received orders to prepare for the eventual internment of hundreds of settlers opposed to Ariel Sharon #39;s planned

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Saleh Flayfil , his brother Mohamed Ahmed Saleh Flayfil and Hammad Gaman SMIC to challenge latest TSMC infringement claims Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) said Wednesday it will defend itself against the latest allegations of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation Ukraine Candidate Poisoning Investigated (AP) AP - Ukrainian prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into the alleged poisoning of a leading candidate in a crucial presidential election scheduled for next month,

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sales at Target stores beat retail average MINNEAPOLIS - While other retailers struggled with a sluggish back-to-school season, Target Corp. reported same-store sales well above the industry average. Keane charged with assault Controversial Ireland and Manchester United star Roy Keane has been charged with assault and criminal damage, English police said on Tuesday. Venus, Roddick ousted from Olympics Athens, Greece, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Americans Andy Roddick and Venus Williams were shockingly eliminated in the third round

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monitor next years parliamentary elections, saying only fair-minded countries would be asked to monitor the key vote. - Game begins at 2:00 PM ET Seattle at Minnesota 2:00 pm EDT Western Conference first round Game 1 ----- MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) -- The Seattle Storm look to build on their finest season in franchise history when they visit the French judges order terror trial Judges in France have ordered six people to stand trial in connection with an alleged plot to attack the United States embassy in Paris in 2001

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ash MUNICH, Sep 10 (SW) - Bayern Munich playmaker Michael Ballack is likely to miss Saturdays home game against Arminia Bielefeld after returning from international duties with an angina. Manning in eye of the storm After several days of debate about whether the Giants made the right decision in turning their playoff hopes over to the No. 1 pick in this year #39;s draft, the anticipation of what will take IBM to buy Danish firms International Business Machines said Tuesday it would buy two Danish competitors to add

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.C.C. Consent, Cingular Buys AT T Wireless The \$41 billion deal will create the country's largest mobile phone provider. Boston Red Sox Sign Pitcher Matt Mantei BOSTON (Sports Network) - The World Series Champion Boston Red Sox have signed relief pitcher Matt Mantei to a one-year contract worth \$750,000. Tokyo bourse faces early 2005 slump before rebounding with economy (AFP) AFP - Japanese stocks are expected to slip in

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XScale processor. Ovitz #39;fell out with Eisner from start #39; Michael Ovitz, the former Hollywood powerbroker, yesterday said the first cracks appeared in his stormy relationship with Walt Disney chief and former boss Michael Eisner even before his appointment as president of the company was announced in 1995. McDonald #39;s tests MasterCard PayPass NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - McDonald #39;s Corp. announced Wednesday it would launch later this year a new

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AG Issues Subpoenas to 11 Insurers Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist on Tuesday issued subpoenas to 11 insurance companies as part of an ongoing investigation into the business practices of the insurance industry. Ricky slams Kiwi #39;myth #39; RICKY PONTING believes cricket watchers have fallen for the quot;myth quot; that New Zealand know the secret to rattling Australia ahead of tonight #39;s sudden-death Champions Trophy clash at The Oval

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newspaper reported. TRULLI FELT BAD VIBES AT MONZA Toyota #39;s new signing Jarno Trulli says that being blamed for Renault losing second place in the constructors championship at Monza sped up the switch of drivers on Wednesday. Tiffany Posts Unexpected Dip in Earnings NEW YORK (Reuters) - Luxury jeweler Tiffany Co. on Thursday posted an unexpected drop in quarterly earnings and slashed its profit forecast, as weak

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Michael Phelps vs. Ian Thorpe . Now comes one that will knock the glasses right off the top of Bud Greenspan's head. DC #39;s baseball win official Proclaiming it a great day in Washington, Mayor Tony Williams confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Major League Baseball is returning to Washington. Google Faces Challenge of Public Company Status (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - Your name is synonymous with searching the Internet, and you've just raised roughly #36;1.7 billion from investors by going public. What are

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0 veteran EU Set to Announce Funding for AU Darfur Force ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - The European Union is likely to announce a contribution of more than 100 million euros to an African Union force in Darfur, amid calls for extra AU soldiers to be deployed in Sudan's troubled region. Troops set for Christmas homecoming Black Watch troops spent their first day off the front line and thinking ahead to Christmas at home. The troops have returned to Basra after their controversial month-long mission to Camp Dogwood near

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t so unique after all. Oil Sets New Record Over \$50 Oil prices raced to new record highs above \$50 on Tuesday, despite a pledge by OPEC producer Saudi Arabia to increase production, as rebel threats against Nigerian oil facilities threatened to inflict further strain on global supplies No escape from #39;Curse of the Bambino #39; To Understand the tortured relationship between the great city of Boston and the equally great city of New York - in life as well as in baseball - look no further than

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revenue growth rate has generally declined, and we expect it will continue Republicans, Democrats Swap Louisiana House Seats (Reuters) Reuters - The 2004 U.S. elections ended on\Saturday with Republicans and Democrats swapping one U.S. House\of Representatives seat each in runoff elections in Louisiana. US, Iraqis launch attacks in Falluja American troops and Iraqi special forces launched a major operation in Falluja late Thursday aimed at disrupting future attacks by insurgents who control the volatile city

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27, 2004 - The US men #39;s basketball team will go home from the Olympics without a gold medal for the first time since it began using NBA players after the Americans were beaten soundly by Argentina 89-81 in the semifinals Friday. ENGLAND v SOUTH AFRICA RATINGS JASON ROBINSON: The England captain boycotted the media all week but did his talking on the pitch as South Africa were comfortably dispatched. Mind those IMs--your cubicle's walls have eyes As more

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reasons quot;. Yankees Clinch 10th Straight Playoff Spot (AP) AP - Derek Jeter hit a leadoff home run, Jon Lieber pitched into the eighth inning and the New York Yankees clinched their 10th consecutive trip to the postseason with a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Thursday. Slovaks and Czechs reject French minister #39;s suggestion over EU <b>...</b> The Slovak

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Michigan State Spartan, was fired from his head-coaching gig at Notre Dame on Tuesday. Air Canada to Buy Bombardier Jets Air Canada has agreed to buy \$821 million of Canadair Regional Jets from Bombardier Inc. (BBDb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , the companies said on Monday. PepsiCo to Buy General Mills #39; European Snacks Stake (Update3) PepsiCo. Inc., the world #39;s No. 2 soft- drink maker, plans to buy General M

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Inc. Google shares rise in debut Shares in Google rose \$15.01 or 17.7 percent, to open at \$100.01 its public debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The jump was a surprise, given the initial \$85 price of the shares and the unusual style of the sale. No Go-Ahead Stamp for Microsoft #39;s Passport Microsoft is recasting ambitions for its .Net Passport identification system, saying the service now will be limited to its own online offerings and those of close partners. Cisco,

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in Iraqi mass grave The bodies of women and children are exhumed in north Iraq, as investigators seek evidence against Saddam. Japan More Confident on CITES Whale Vote (Reuters) Reuters - Japan is confident it can secure the\votes needed to resume commercial trade in whale products and\that this would be a step toward lifting a ban on hunting the\marine giants, a Japanese official said Wednesday. Disney backs Sony in DVD format battle Disney announced yesterday that it would release its films on Sony #39;s Blu

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duplicate the new, hard to copy, \$20 bill.</p> Indonesian police to investigate bribery allegations Indonesia #39;s chief of police is to investigate allegations that the most wanted terrorist in the country, Dr Azahari Husin, escaped arrest by bribing a policeman. UAL Corp. Seeks Bankruptcy Exit Financing CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Airlines has begun reaching out to potential lenders with its revamped business plan for financing to leave bankruptcy,

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to celebrate Premiership title glory with Manchester United. The 18-year-old England striker, who moved to Old Trafford for 27 million pounds from Spain Unveils Controversial Gay Marriage Law A controversial law that would give gay and lesbian couples the same right to marry, divorce and adopt children as heterosexuals was approved by Spain #39;s Socialist government Friday. Investors Weigh Pharmaceuticals, Techs NEW YORK - As Wall Street sifts through more than 300 third-

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that indicates a dozen residents near its Parkersburg, W.Va. Buyer prices rise in October Consumer prices, stoked by more expensive gasoline and pricier fruits and vegetables, heated up in October, rising by 0.6 percent, the biggest gain in five months. University Of Michigan Lands Big Gift ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan is getting \$100 million from a New York real estate magnate -- the school #39;s largest gift ever. Avenging loss to Cal the No. 1 priority for USC

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real NBA games this weekend, though they were just two pre-season games against the Sacramento Kings. Tokyo Stocks End Lower TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 1.21 percent on Wednesday as investors took a breather after the market's recent rises and sold shares of gainers including tech issues such as Canon Inc. FOOTBALL: DO THE MATHS, THIS IS A TITMUSS-T WIN GAME FOR US, BOSS WHEN Berti Vog

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that Israeli arms dealers helped the army of Ivory Coast attack a French military base look likely to reignite long-tense relations between Israel and France. Hostage Margaret: #39;I don #39;t want to die like Bigley #39; Hostage Margaret Hassan has made an emotional appeal for UK forces to withdraw from Iraq, in a video shown on al-Jazeera. She was shown pleading: quot;Please help me, please help me. Crackdown closed 18,000 Internet cafes in China A

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aron's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and a small part of the West Bank, hours after Sharon declared the pullout would begin in June. Burger named IRB player of the year Schalk Burger completed a mesmerising season by winning the International Rugby Board (IRB #39;s) Player of the Year in London #39;s Royal Lancaster Hotel last night. Liberty Media revenues, cash flow up Englewood-based Liberty Media reported increased operating cash and higher revenue for the third quarter of 2004. Liberty

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refugee camp. Steelers-Dolphins hit prime time Hurricane Jeanne forced the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers to move their game to prime time today. The teams and the league agreed to move the starting time from 1 Ukraine president eyes new vote KIEV -- Facing a relentless tide of opposition protests, embattled President Leonid Kuchma said yesterday that a new election might be the only way out of a spiraling crisis that threatens to break up this former Soviet republic between the pro-Russia east and the Western-leaning

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autopsy. Nalbandian moves into second final of the season Fourth seed David Nalbandian tamed the big-serve threat of Croatian Ivan Ljubicic 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to move into the final of the 2. Chargers healthy returns San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson is officially healthy. If there was any question, look at his season high 37 carries. Report Shows Universities Curtailing Online Piracy By ALEX VEIGA LOS ANGE

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trade incentives. Trial Letdown Hits Possis Medical Disappointing trial data regarding the AngioJet catheter takes a 38 bite out of Possis Medical's stock. Stocks bounce back from their mid-day slide Stocks shuffled to a mixed finish yesterday, rebounding from mid-day declines as oil prices retreated after surging past \$50 per barrel. Four Palestinians Killed in Gaza Air Strikes (Reuters) Reuters - Israel killed four Palestinians in air\strikes

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Amro Profits Rise in Third Quarter ABN Amro Holding NV, the Netherlands #39; largest bank, said net profits rose 26 percent in the third quarter, benefiting from a one-time gain on the sale of its stake in the Bank of Asia. Nash, others look good in their new digs American novelist Thomas Wolfe once wrote a book entitled quot;You Can #39;t Go Home Again. quot; His argument was that once the door to an era closes, it could never be opened again. Intelligence Changes Stym

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C Case Study: Crate Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p> Novell's MS complaint: we wuz robbed <strong>Analysis</strong> That antitrust filing in full - with added chocolate Accounting inquiry raises questions but now it may need a complete remodeling. Formally known as the

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of The Christian Science Monitor. Rate Futures Fall After Payroll Data CHICAGO (Reuters) - Short-term interest rate futures fell modestly on Friday after U.S. jobs growth for August was in line with Wall Street expectations, cementing the prospects for further monetary policy tightening. Astros roar into share of wild-card lead Despite being part of eight playoff teams, including five World Series appearances and two championships, Clemens isn #39;t sure he has ever experienced the kind of wave like the

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;s most dangerous cities. 'Me-too' prescription drugs win support in Tufts study An independent academic center at Tufts University said yesterday that critics who blast the American pharmaceutical industry for developing quot;me-too quot; prescription drugs are wrong. Abbas escapes assassination in Gaza The Chairman of PLO executive committee Mahmoud Abbas, or Abu Mazen, escaped on Sunday night an assassination attempt as he was attacked by unknown militants atthe mourning tent Target does a lot of good; let bell

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and gas- producing country as energy prices surge. Abu Hamza in court Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has appeared via video-link at the Old Bailey on charges of stirring up racial hatred and urging murder of non-believers. Harmony set for Gold Fields bid - FT South African gold producer Harmony, with backing from Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel, is poised to make a surprise takeover bid today for Gold Fields, the world #39;s fourth biggest producer, the Financial Times

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TA -- The battered shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. surged nearly 9 percent yesterday after its pilots agreed to salary cuts to try to help the ailing carrier avoid bankruptcy, but their new contract offers no guarantees for the company's future. Oh where, oh where will Kent get to play? It #39;s the call of an offseason in the making, the Dodgers finally on the move. Have a big free-agent signing to announce at the first day of the winter meetings. NHL Official Says Players #3

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better? In the movie The Rock, the protagonist is a chemestry nerd who gleefully signs for a package as if he's a kid who's just gotten his box tops honored with a toy in the mail. He opens it- and it is an old, presumably pristine, Beatles LP. His fellow chemist asks, "why would you pay \$600.00 for that when you can get the CD for thirty?" "Because," the nerd says, "these sound better." But do they, really?

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amp; A. Luddite <em>Reg</em> readers want flat weather, please <strong>Letters</strong> Oh, and don't be mean to spamvertised sites Worm Bins Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Compost For environmentally minded urbanites, no kitchen is complete without an accessory that treats hundreds of wriggling, red guests to dinner: a composting worm bin. Terror Charges In Van Gogh Slay An

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atives from 11 other South American nations gathered in Cuzco, Peru yesterday and today, to formally inaugurate the South American Community of Nations (CSN). HP to sell PathScale compilers Hewlett-Packard will resell PathScale's compiling tools for high-performing clusters. Pakistan Bombs #39;Terrorist Camp, #39; Kills at Least 50 Pakistani jet fighters and helicopter gunships pounded what the military called a terrorist training camp near the Afghan border on Thursday, killing at least

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Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers showed the baseball world how the Wests were won Saturday afternoon. After chasing Oakland and Texas for most of the season, the Angels scored three times in the Removal of Vioxx Shifts Drug Landscape The Pfizer painkillers Celebrex and Bextra experienced a jump in sales immediately after rival Merck #39;s Vioxx was pulled from the market in late September, but the gains appear to be short Floods Kill 76 in China, No Let-Up in Sight BEI

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A few hours later, the same patrol leader might shift his focus from the dangers of stealth enemies to the status of the town's new sewage project. ... Columnists: The Panacea of Information Security Step away from all the vendor hype. The one device that will always be the best tool for information security is a competent security professional. More Election Response \\More and more bloggers are waking to the news:\\Lessig : \\...\\"Bush has won the popular vote. And it would take a freak of nature to imagine\the 220

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service Wednesday in much of Europe and introduced or beefed up its operation in a dozen other countries. Emlyn Hughes KNOWN to players and fans as Crazy Horse, Emlyn Hughes was one of the most talented footballers of the 1970s, and almost certainly the most enthusiastic. Batista #39;s blast not enough Mike Piazza #39;s eighth-inning single off reliever Luis Ayala helped the Mets edge the Expos, 3-2, in front of 3,664

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gged by a\spate of bad news in the final days of the presidential\campaign but it is unclear whether that will sway enough voters\to affect the election outcome. FCC Rebukes ABC Michael Powell, chairman of the FCC, said Wednesday he was disappointed with ABC for airing a sexually suggestive opening to "Monday Night Football." Train surprises, kills antinuclear protester in France NANCY -- A French antinuclear protester was killed yesterday in eastern France when his leg was severed by a train carrying

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