al-Qaida Aims to Disrupt Afghan Elections KABUL, Afghanistan - U.S.-led forces trying to protect landmark Afghan elections face a rising wave of violence from about 2,000 insurgents, including al-Qaida militants slipping in from Pakistan, an American general said Saturday.    In the latest bloodshed, Afghan police said suspected Taliban gunmen killed nine militia soldiers in two attacks on checkpoints in a troubled southern province...


Jeanne Makes Landfall Near Stuart, Fla. STUART, Fla. - Hurricane Jeanne sent wind and huge waves crashing ashore as it slammed into storm-weary Florida early Sunday, forcing thousands into shelters and tearing part of the roof from a hospital...


Current stories in Editorial: As the election approaches, Congress abandons all pretense of fiscal responsibility, voting tax cuts that would drive 10-year deficits past \$3 trillion.


Bike owners can replace Kryptonite locks free of charge Bike owners trying to figure out what to do with their round-key Kryptonite locks (which reportedly can be picked open with the hollow shaft of a Bic pen), should know that Kryptonite is offering to replace the locks, free of charge.


Web Retailers Facing Pre-Holiday Changes It #39;s a great time to be an Internet shopper, but the same search technology that is transforming the Web into a bargain-hunter #39;s paradise is putting the squeeze


Hopeful Rangers make up ground ARLINGTON - The Texas Rangers are back within two games of the AL West lead following another big comeback win. Michael Young #39;s tying triple sparked a two-run rally in the seventh inning Saturday night, and


NCAA Top 25 Game Summary - Northwestern at Minnesota The last time Minnesota won four games to start three consecutive seasons was 1934-36...Chris Malleo replaced Basanez for two series in the third quarter for his first career appearance.


Newman sticks foot in mouth It took an off-the-cuff reference to a serial murderer/cannibal to punctuate the Robby Gordon storyline. Gordon has been vilified by his peers and put on probation


ON THE AIR MILWAUKEE - Infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer #39;s former defense attorney, Gerald P. Boyle, waited for Astros manager Phil Garner outside the visitors #39; clubhouse at Miller Park on Saturday afternoon.


Iran delivers missile to its armed forces after successful test TEHRAN: Iran has added one more missile to its military arsenal after it was successfully test-fired during military exercises by the Revolutionary Guards, which began on September 12.


Danger of Image-Borne Viruses Looms Hackers are close to finding a way to spread harmful computer viruses just by getting people to open an e-mail message or visiting an infected Web site, computer security experts warned yesterday.


Lonely hearts grandpa finds new home as au pair ROME : A retired Italian teacher has found a new home after offering after-school help for a family with kids in exchange for some human warmth and affection, a newspaper reported here.


Technology Briefs NEW YORK - Don #39;t call brick-and-mortar retail stores irrelevant in this age of e-commerce: In a survey, 69 percent of US online shoppers admit to browsing in traditional stores before buying over the Internet.


After a lifetime of waiting, QB embraces 1st chance These are the moments you remember. The snapshots that endure. Such as the first time you see a quarterback in uniform. For Joy Sexton, that would have been, what, like 1986?


Two Palestinians wounded; Israel prevents from Palestinian <b>...</b> An Israeli helicopter fired two missiles into a metal workshop in the Gaza Strip refugee camp of Khan Yunis early Sunday, slightly injuring two people, witnesses and medical workers said.


IAEA team leaves after week-long inspection in South Korea (AFP) AFP - United Nations inspectors left after a week-long investigation into South Korea's past secret experiments with potential ingredients for nuclear bombs, officials said.


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


Australia PM launches new skills program as centrepiece of election campaign (AFP) AFP - An overhaul of Australia's technical education system to head off a looming skills shortage was the centrepiece of the government's campaign to win the October 9 poll, launched by Prime Minister John Howard.


Interstate #39;s new CEO hopes to turn it around Tony Alvarez, co-founder of turnaround firm Alvarez  amp; Marsal, landed in Kansas City on Monday. On Tuesday, the board of Interstate Bakeries Corp.


Business Books: Coke guru critiques growth via innovation By Sergio Zyman. The guy who managed the introduction of New Coke now assesses it as  quot;a classic example of lazy business growth strategy.


Department stores are not extinct: Fletcher ALAN KOHLER: We #39;re now halfway through Coles Myer #39;s ambitious five year plan but this week #39;s record profit announcement produced little more than a yawn from the market, grumbling that it has already priced in the good news.


Champions Trophy win may herald new era for WI: Lara London, Sept. 26 (PTI): West Indies captain Brian Lara, kept his emotions in check in an overwhelming moment at the Oval here but hoped the title triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy would herald another great


Super Man Is Dead: Johnson KOs Jones in 9! 25.09.04 - By Lee Hayes: Tonight, Roy Jones Jr. may have stepped in to the ring for the last time, the end of a stellar career. Being KOd by rugged journeyman Glencoffe Johnson will most likely be the


What we learned Minnesota: The tailback tag team of junior Marion Barber and sophomore Laurence Maroney, who combined for 231 yards Saturday and have 1040 yards already this season, has made the Gophers one of the top rushing teams in the country.


NL Wrap: Grand Slam Helps Giants Close on Dodgers (Reuters) Reuters - Pedro Feliz bludgeoned a\tie-breaking grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the\eighth inning to hand the San Francisco Giants a 9-5 win over\the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Saturday.


No. 22 Arizona St. Beats Oregon St. 27-14 (AP) AP - Jamar Williams intercepted two passes and Jordan Hill recovered two fumbles in 22nd-ranked Arizona State's 27-14 victory over mistake-prone Oregon State on Saturday night, the Pac-10 opener for both teams.


Crude oil prices near US\$49 per barrel in New York Crude oil prices neared US\$49 per barrel Friday as Gulf of Mexico crude production rebounded at a slower pace than analysts had expected.


Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Declines, Paced by Coles, Woolworths Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Index fell from a record. Coles Myer Ltd. dropped for the second day on concern its second-half earnings announced yesterday don #39;t justify its share price.


Barrichello Makes Early Running Rubens Barrichello led the first-ever Formula One race lap in China after a swift getaway from the grid at the Shanghai International Circuit.


USA takes 2-0 lead in Davis Cup semifinals Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish won their singles matches Friday to give the United States a 2-0 lead over Belarus in the Davis Cup semifinals.


Browne and Bradshaw complete mission improbable for West Indies It was pitch-black out on the field when this match came to its sensational climax at 6.36pm with an astonishing West Indies victory by two wickets.


Large Explosions Rock Fallujah US Marines fired artillery rounds at militants in this Sunni insurgent stronghold west of Baghdad on Friday, the military and witnesses said.


Sudan Says Coup Plot Included Plan to Kill 38 Officials Sudan says it has foiled a plot by the main opposition party to kill senior government officials and blow up key sites in the capital, Khartoum.


US willing to help to Sudan mission US Secretary of State Colin Powell said Friday the United States would provide financial assistance to African Union troops on a proposed mission to end the looting and killing in western Sudan.


Wal-Mart Exec Tom Coughlin to Retire Wal-Mart Stores Incorporate vice chairman Tom Coughlin is retiring from the Bentonville-based retailer. Coughlin #39;s responsibilities include overseeing Wal-Mart and Sam #39;s Club warehouse stores.


ECONOMIC VIEW Whoever Wins, More Taxes May Be the Only Way Out T #39;S often forgotten that President Ronald Reagan signed a bill to raise taxes in the early 1980 #39;s after first cutting them.


Coke CEO vows to rebuild management ranks ATLANTA: Coca-Cola #39;s new chairman and chief executive, Neville Isdell, says bolstering the soft drink group #39;s depleted management ranks will be a key priority as he embarks on a make-over of the slumping company.


In retrospect, Storm had all the right moves When all the talk in the WNBA during the preseason centered on how the college draft was the strongest, deepest ever, the Seattle Storm opted to trade its top pick and Amanda Lassiter to Minnesota in exchange for forward Sheri Sam and center Janell Burse.


Latham shrugs off poll result Opposition Leader Mark Latham shrugged off the results of a new poll which showed the coalition would have easily won an election this weekend.


Villagers hold Nigeria oil platforms LAGOS, NIGERIA - Hundreds of Nigerian villagers are blocking access to two oil platforms in the country #39;s southern region, shutting down production of 90,000 barrels of oil a day, said oil company officials.


Signs N.Korea Preparing a Missile Test a Worry-U.S. (Reuters) Reuters - Signs that North Korea\is preparing to test a ballistic missile are of great concern,\a U.S. commander said on Sunday, adding that the North could be\on the verge of big missile technology breakthroughs.


N. Korea, Japan Hold Talks on Abductees (AP) AP - Japan and North Korea held a second day of talks Sunday in a dispute over Japanese nationals abducted by the North decades ago. Japan seized the occasion to express concern North Korea might be planning a missile test, a newspaper reported.


Australia's Gov't Targets Security in Election Bid (Reuters) Reuters - Australian Prime Minister John Howard\officially launched his government's campaign on Sunday for an\Oct. 9 election with billion-dollar promises to woo voters and\a defiant stand against terror.


Samsung to make \$24B chip investment by 2010 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. plans to invest 25 trillion won (US\$24 billion) in building new semiconductor production lines by 2010, the company said Monday.


Australia's Gov't Targets Security in Election Bid  BRISBANE (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister John Howard  officially launched his government's campaign on Sunday for an  Oct. 9 election with billion-dollar promises to woo voters and  a defiant stand against terror.


Jeanne could leave millions without power, some for weeks Electric companies fear that Hurricane Jeanne could leave millions of customers without power, some for three weeks or more. Jeanne was expected to deliver another major dose


Robert Bruss: Six key questions to ask to become a superb realty <b>...</b> Whether you are a home buyer or seller, a  quot;rookie quot; real estate agent dreaming of your first sale closing, or an  quot;old pro quot; real estate investor or sales agent, we always


Quick action urged on LAX #39;s security fixes RAND report examines attack scenarios. One suggestion is eliminating long ticket lines in terminal lobbies. By Ian Gregor and David Zahniser.


Can #39;t See the Forest For the Towers Cozy nights around the campfire interrupted by someone yammering away about business. The solitude of dawn broken by a tinny ring.


New Canon camera packs a punch Canon has claimed that its newly released 16.7megapixel digital camera is first to be able to deliver picture quality that matches top-range professional medium format film cameras.


Bryans secure US berth in final Bob and Mike Bryan could not stick around at Family Circle Tennis Stadium on Friday night to watch US Davis Cup teammates Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish win their matches against Belarus.


Iraqi engineers would get safe haven as Tehran bids for atomic <b>...</b> Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is attempting to broker a deal with Iran to secure safe haven for a group of Iraqi nuclear scientists who were sent by Saddam Hussein to Damascus before the US invasion.


IAEA concludes second investigation in S. Korea Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) left here Sunday after concluding a week-long investigation into South Korea #39;s past controversial nuclear experiments.


The confidence factor, from one with plenty of it At the head of the class, Rosabeth Moss Kanter is an intellectual whirlwind: loud, expansive, in constant motion.


There's nowhere for the cost of tuition to go -- except up When my 17-year-old son said he might want to apply to colleges on the West Coast, my wife had a flashback. When she was thinking about schools in the fall of 1970, she considered Stanford. Her father told her to forget it. His rationale: the cost of flying coast-to-coast, on top of tuition costs, would have made Stanford prohibitively expensive.


'Prevention' bill could trigger a flood of faxes  A bill moving through Congress designed to clarify rules for advertising via fax machines could expose consumers to a flood of unwanted solicitations, according to consumer groups and activists battling against junk faxes.


An incomplete account of Ted Turner's fall from grace Media Man: Ted Turner #146;s Improbable Empire , Ken Auletta, Atlas Books and W.W. Norton   Co., 205 pp, \$22.95.


Fund's performance carries a high cost I won't quibble with the investment performance celebrated ( quot;A quiet top gun, Sept. 21), but it's telling -- and frankly sad -- that the way Ed Owens  quot;beat the market quot; for 20 years was with a fund  quot;dominated by investments in big pharmaceutical companies. quot;


Election will also decide Greenspan's successor Wanted: Brilliant economist. Must be politically savvy, trusted by Wall Street, a strong leader and consensus builder, cool in a crisis, able to calm world markets with a few words and likely to guide the economy into robust health in time for the 2008 presidential election.


Flexible work schedules pay off The door is constantly swinging at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in Rockville, Md.: Janet McNichol leaves early some days to take a photography class or watch her sons' baseball games. Colleen Glackin ducks out for a few hours in the morning to go to school part time. Arthur Lynch Jr., who commutes more than an hour to work, has been ...


Lasker Prizes to Honor 5 for Research in Medicine A founding father of molecular biology and a surgeon who developed the standard operation for removing cataracts are among the winners of this year's Lasker awards for medical research.


The Genesis Project Where might you find the origins of life in the universe? Astrobiologists are looking everywhere, including, someday, beneath the surface of one of Jupiter's moons.


Free to Clone Does the First Amendment protect scientific research? If so, the debate over cloning will have to begin all over again.


Can Biotech Crops Be Good Neighbors? The spread of pollen or seeds from genetically engineered plants is evolving from an abstract scientific worry into a significant practical problem.


Major index funds score better than average  quot;Why take risk to achieve an average return? quot; So asks reader RD of Houston. He wants what all of us want - superior performance.


Stocks Drop on \$49 Oil, Slowing Economy US blue-chip stocks fell on Thursday to nearly a five-week low as crude oil touched \$49 a barrel, close to the record set last month, and a key gauge of future economic activity fell for a third straight month.


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.


Beyond the bag This summer, the grower-owners of Ocean Spray voted to remain independent. Now, the cooperative is pushing a plan of attack to survive against much bigger rivals.


Blown out again, Dolphins shift game to primetime Miami - Hurricane Jeanne forced the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers to move their game today to primetime. The teams and the league agreed to move the starting time from 11 am MDT to 6:30 pm MDT because


Roundup: Arsenal wins, extends unbeaten streak to 47 Defending champion Arsenal stretched its unbeaten record in the English Premier League to 47 games, winning 1-0 at Manchester City yesterday on a rare goal by fullback Ashley Cole.


Irish attack looks strong in the air Quinn throws 4 TDs in 1st half as Notre Dame opens big lead, cruises to 3rd win. By Tim Prister. SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Apparently, Notre Dame had its choice of ways to defeat the winless Washington Huskies.


Rivalry is exhausting Another nine innings and another 3 1/2 hours of toe-to-toe, leather-wielding, nonstop action. This time it produced a 12-5 Red Sox victory over the hated Yankees.


Storm #39;s playoff victory 1st in franchise history Lauren Jackson scored 14 points to lead the visiting Seattle Storm over the Minnesota Lynx 70-58 Saturday, marking the Storm #39;s first playoff win in franchise history.


Feliz #39;s slam propels Giants San Francisco climbs within 1 1/2 games of the Dodgers in the West and half a game back in the wild-card race. San Francisco - Pedro Feliz and the San Francisco Giants showed they can win even the biggest games without Barry Bonds #39; bat.


Lara hopes that win will kickstart a new era Brian Lara refused to get carried away by the tidal wave of emotion that followed the West Indies #39; remarkable triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy final, but hoped that the success would act as a spur for a new generation of Caribbean cricketers.


Defense can learn from poor 1st half CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Here it was, just moments after Purdue #39;s skittish, too-close-for-comfort 38-30 victory over Illinois, and coach Joe Tiller and defensive coordinator Brock Spack were standing outside the visitor #39;s locker room and smiling.


Afghans want real election Before Shugofa Beheshti decides who to vote for in Afghanistan #39;s October 9 presidential election, she wants to hear what the candidates have to say.


Morphinefree Mutant Poppies: Novel plants make pharmaceutical <b>...</b> A Tasmanian company has developed a poppy that produces a commercially useful drug precursor instead of full-fledged morphine, and an international research team has now reported how the plant does it.


Scientists find new signs of life at North and South poles COLONIES of micro-organisms found thriving under rocks at the North and South Poles are evidence that life can exist in harsh areas on Earth which may mimic conditions on Mars, scientists said on Wednesday.


Much has changed since Bucs and Raiders last met Everyone in Seattle knows about the many story lines surrounding any game between the Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. But with those teams not scheduled to play this season, the big reunion


Parcells still big as life in Texas For Bill Parcells, life is a constant test of wills with opponents, the media, his players and his bosses. This is a coach who threatened to leave his team after each of his three Super Bowls and twice made good on the threat.


The Tragedy of Sudan Fifty thousand are dead, thousands more will die, and more than 1 million have lost their homes. Simon Robinson visits Darfur and witnesses what is happening while the world dithers.


4 arrested by antiterrorist police in London LONDON - British police said on Saturday they had arrested four men under anti-terrorism legislation after a tip-off from a newspaper which said the suspects tried to buy explosives for a  quot;dirty bomb.


Australia #39;s Gov #39;t Targets Security in Election Bid Australian Prime Minister John Howard officially launched his government #39;s campaign on Sunday for an Oct. 9 election with billion-dollar promises to woo voters and a defiant stand against terror.


5 troops killed fighting in Iraq A US soldier was killed yesterday by a homemade bomb and four US Marines died Friday in three separate incidents, the military announced yesterday.


Sea defences 'raise floods risk' Building sea defences could increase the risk of flooding in coastal areas of England and Wales, a report claims.


Barrichello crowned in Shanghai Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello powers his Ferrari on the first turn as he leads the pack in the first ever Chinese F1 Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit Sunday Sept.


Keegan backs Arsenal for Champions League glory MANCHESTER, England - Kevin Keegan is tipping Arsenal to break their European hoodoo this season by lifting the Champions League in Istanbul next May.


Storm rallies around Jackson in first playoff win MINNEAPOLIS - Black strips of electrical tape adorned players #39; wrists, forearms and jerseys. Lauren Jackson wore hers around her left biceps.


Brad-shock for England London: In a pulsating finish played in poor light, West Indies lifted the ICC Champions Trophy defeating England by two wickets with seven balls remaining at the Oval on Saturday.


N. Korea, Japan Hold Talks on Abductees Japan and North Korea held a second day of talks Sunday in a dispute over Japanese nationals abducted by the North decades ago. Japan seized the occasion to express concern North


Galaxy mergers excite scientists An international team of scientists described this week one of the most cataclysmic events in the universe, cosmic cannibalism in which one massive galaxy cluster is gobbling its smaller neighbor.


Red Sox getting warmer What had been a tough, grinding game for seven innings suddenly turned into an easy one for the Boston Red Sox last night. Locked in a 5-5 tie with their arch-rival New York Yankees


Huskies get Irish mugging SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Notre Dame is different from any other university in a lot of ways. But on Saturday, the Irish were just another team, like Fresno State or UCLA before them, finding enough ways to put away the Washington Huskies.


Victory conjures up spirit of 2002 team Think circa 2002. Scraping for runs. Solid pitching. Aggressive base running. Coming from behind. Francisco Rodriguez and Troy Percival closing it down.


Haitian death toll rises to 1,500 Relief supplies are reaching Port-au-Prince but are slow to reach hardest-hit Gonaives. A man tries to hang on to a sack of rice he apparently swiped from a truck near Gonaives.


Senior Taliban commander arrested in southern Afghanistan KANDAHAR, Afghanistan Afghan officials say an alleged senior Taliban commander and two fighters have been killed in a raid on a village home in southern Afghanistan.


Taj Mahal to celebrate 350th birthday One of the world #39;s most famous monuments, India #39;s Taj Mahal, celebrates its 350th birthday on Monday with a cultural extravaganza that hopes to pay a fitting tribute to the historic symbol of love.


Frenchman Shot Dead in Saudi Arabia  JEDDAH (Reuters) - A Frenchman was shot dead in the Saudi  city of Jeddah early on Sunday, in a killing that mirrored  recent attacks by al Qaeda militants trying to destabilize the  world's largest oil exporter.


US Supreme Court to review cable Internet case The US Supreme Court has agreed to review an appeals court ruling that opens up cable networks to competing Internet service providers (ISPs).


As Russia seethes, 2 Chechen rebels are marked men MOSCOW -- Russia trained Shamil Basayev to fight fires, but he has made a career igniting them.


US soldiers flock to laser eye clinic FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- Command Sergeant Major Kurt Pinero looked up from the operating table after laser eye surgery, and made out the pictures on the television screen across the room.


In remote India, guarding land of ancestors tops lure of oil WOKHA, India -- The Nagas of northeastern India, warriors for centuries, launched the country's oldest insurgency nearly five decades ago -- a few years before their last tribe gave up headhunting. They have been poor for much longer, but they are in no hurry to tap the oil riches lying roughly a mile beneath their feet. Protecting the land their ...


As Africans seek their own peace, troops are lacking CENTURION, South Africa -- Many African countries want a regional peacekeeping mission to succeed in the Darfur region of Sudan, the site of the latest humanitarian crisis in the region, in part to show that the continent has the resolve and the ability to take care of its own problems. But so far, not many countries are offering to contribute ...


Sudan regime reports a coup bid KHARTOUM, Sudan -- Authorities accused an opposition party yesterday of plotting to kill more than three dozen senior government officials and to blow up key sites in the capital. Heavily armed troops were out in force in Khartoum for a second day.


Haiti death toll from Jeanne rises to 1,500 GONAIVES, Haiti -- The death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne shot up to an estimated 1,500 yesterday with 900 Haitians still missing as a thunderstorm drenched the homeless who are living on rooftops and sidewalks.


Tension grows over Iran's nuclear aims VIENNA -- The diplomatic showdown over Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions could escalate into a confrontation that changes the political dynamic of the Middle East and further destabilizes the region, Western diplomats, officials, and analysts say.


Taliban Commander Killed in Afghan Raid KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Afghan security forces killed a senior Taliban commander and two of his comrades in a raid in southern Afghanistan, an official said Sunday.    Maulvi Abdul Ghaffar, reportedly a former inmate at the U.S...


U.S. Strikes Al-Zarqawi Network; 16 Dead BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. warplanes, tanks and artillery repeatedly hit at Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's terror network in the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Saturday, while two British Muslim leaders came to Baghdad to try to convince his followers to release a British hostage...


Check 21 law may require habit changes The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, or Check 21, takes effect Oct. 28. It is supposed to make check processing faster and more efficient by allowing banks to replace your paper checks with legal substitute


Faulty oxygen supply threatens space crew Crew members may have to abandon the international space station late this year if astronauts can #39;t fix already weeks-old oxygen supply problems, a NASA official said Friday.


AL: Angels stay in hunt with win over A #39;s Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, Darin Erstad had a three-run homer and the Angels beat Oakland 5-3 on Saturday to move within two games of the division-leading Athletics again.


Angels doing devil of a job ANAHEIM, California -- The Anaheim Angels are keeping it close in the AL West. Garret Anderson hit a tie-breaking double in the eighth inning, Darin Erstad had a three-run homer and the Angels beat Oakland


Howard opens election campaign Australia #39;s ruling conservative coalition has promised to maintain its commitment to the war on terror. At the party #39;s official campaign launch in Brisbane, the Prime Minister, John Howard, said


Turkey prepares for marathon reform Polling was suspended 10 days ago in a row over whether to include a bill to criminalise adultery. After a week of wobble when Turkey #39;s European ambitions appeared to have stalled, the end of the country #39;s marathon reform process is in sight.


Barrichello wins China Grand Prix Rubens Barrichello claimed the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, with Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher finishing a hard-luck weekend in 12th place, more than a lap behind.


Roundup: Singh takes lead into final round Vijay Singh is making the game look easy by winning tournament after tournament, and millions upon millions of dollars, while chasing Tiger Woods #39; season money record.


Hurricane Jeanne forces rescheduling Arizona at Atlanta, 11 am Philadelphia at Detroit, 11 am Cleveland at NY Giants, 11 am Houston at Kansas City, 11 am New Orleans at St.


Marty runs to tie Ute record Running back Marty Johnson said he #39;s still getting adjusted to running in the spread offense, saying after his Utah Utes #39; 49-35 victory over Air Force on Saturday that instead of just bulling


Ask Jeeves bets on smart search Ask Jeeves overhauls its website, results system and mascot, as search becomes increasingly competitive.


Bangladesh Floods Maroon at Least 65,000 (AP) AP - Floodwaters from upstream India have swamped some 80 villages in southwestern Bangladesh, marooning at least 65,000 people, officials said Sunday.


Tennis: GB slump in doubles Great Britain lose the doubles to fall 2-1 behind in their Davis Cup tie in Austria.


Equity index funds a good bet If you #39;ve got better things to do than pore over the finer points of your stock portfolio, and you don #39;t care to study the performance records and investing styles of mutual fund


Know the score on your credit The first and only time Bruce Worthman learned his credit score was when he was interested in buying a home in East Meadow in 2002.


Groups Fight US Plan to Kill Prairie Dogs Eight conservation groups are fighting the US government over a plan to poison thousands of prairie dogs in the grasslands of South Dakota, saying wildlife should not take a backseat to ranching interests.


#39;D #39; wins Bowden Bowl Dad Bobby goes to 5-1 vs. Tommy as sub QB guides Seminoles after Rix is hurt in first quarter. BY JOSH ROBBINS. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Defense, the adage goes, wins championships.


No retirement yet for Agassi, says wife Graf Former world number one Andre Agassi will carry on playing professional tennis for at least another year, says his wife Steffi Graf.


US pounds insurgents The military strikes reportedly left 16 dead, while a Web post says a British hostage has been killed. BAGHDAD -- US planes, tanks and artillery repeatedly hit at Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s terror network in the


Sharon to Step Up War on Militants Prime Minister Ariel Sharon today said he has ordered the army to step up its war on Palestinian militants ahead of a planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.


Milloy move showed Patriots who was boss They got along the first time they met, early in 1996. The 22-year-old kid with the unforgettable name -- Lawyer -- had impressed Bill Belichick. They had sat down that day and begun watching football films. Three or four hours later they were still going.


Recovery mode No frothy champagne showers. No celebratory sprints to the Baseball Tavern. No grateful hugs from principal owner John W. Henry.


Will he Magically reappear? We've been down this road so many times that it's easy to be skeptical, if not cynical. Except there are signs that this comeback by Grant Hill may not end up like the others.


Sun shaded by Mystics Four players scored in double figures for the Mystics, whose defense stymied the Connecticut Sun for a 67-59 victory yesterday in Washington in Game 1 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.


Williams, Kuznetsova in final Serena Williams overcame problems with her serve to defeat Russia's Vera Zvonareva , 6-2, 6-3, yesterday in Beijing, advancing to the China Open final against US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova . Kuznetsova beat Wimbledon champion and Russian countrywoman Maria Sharapova , 6-2, 6-2, in the other semifinal. Williams, seeded first, is working her way back up the rankings after missing ...


Backup keeps popping up Here's my description of the ideal big league backup catcher: he is smart, incredibly disciplined, extremely hard-working, a total team guy and he hits for power .


Irish coach unpacks his bags South Bend, Ind.- The bags under the eyes that hung heavy and seemed to age Notre Dame coach Ty Willingham beyond his years are gone.


Homecoming weekend in the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden returns to Oakland tonight for the first time since leaving the Raiders after the 2001 season, then beating his old team in the Super Bowl after the 2002 season.


Muslims travel to Iraq seeking British hostage #39;s release A two-man delegation from Britain #39;s biggest Muslim group arrived in Iraq yesterday on a quest to free British hostage Kenneth Bigley, seized by Islamic militants Sept.


Waiting for relief amid the ruins Screaming and pounding her chest, Gerta Stefan pointed to a pool of mud from which protruded a mattress, a bicycle tire, a few bricks and a sheet of corrugated metal.


Task Force Soldier Sentenced to 25 Years Confinement for Murder A Task Force Danger soldier was sentenced to 25 years of confinement for the murder of an Iraqi National Guard soldier, according to the US military.


Sudanese government accuses opposition of attempted coup Khartoum, Sudan- President Omar el-Bashir on Saturday called on Sudanese to train and prepare to defend their government and country against internal and external enemies, reacting angrily to what authorities said was a foiled coup plot a day earlier.


Rocket attack kills Iraqi A rocket has hit a busy Baghdad neighbourhood, killing at least one person and wounding eight. The rocket hit a side street in Baghdad #39;s Karrada neighbourhood, witnesses said.


Guess who wins if violence stops Iraq vote? To say there #39;s no cause for worry about the upcoming national elections in Iraq is like saying winter blizzards will never arrive in Chicago.


The Cafeteria Crusader High noon in Texas: the agriculture chief is making a stand against junk food. Can she win?


Enter your e-mail: According to wire reports, Sony has finally decided to support MP3s in some of its future digital music players. Hey, better super-duper late than never.


Envoys in Iraq on mission to save British hostage Two members of the Muslim Council of Britain are in Iraq planning to meet Muslim leaders in Baghdad in an attempt to seek the release of the British hostage Ken Bigley.


Storm, Mystics take 1-0 leads STORM 70, LYNX 58: At Minneapolis - Lauren Jackson scored 14 points to lead Seattle past Minnesota on Saturday in the first game of their Western Conference semifinal series.


Hamas Official Killed in Syria Car Bomb (Reuters) Reuters - An official from the Palestinian\militant group Hamas was killed on Sunday when a bomb exploded\in his car in Damascus, Hamas spokesmen and witnesses said.


Austria take 2-1 lead as Britain slump in doubles (AFP) AFP - Great Britain's chances of qualifying for the World Group of the Davis Cup were evaporating rapidly after Austria moved into a 2-1 lead following the doubles.


Hurricane Jeanne Pounds Florida Where Frances Hit  FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Reuters) - Hurricane Jeanne tore roofs  from houses and a hospital, caused widespread power outages and  was expected to inflict heavy damage as it pounded Florida's  east coast on Sunday, the same coastal region scarred by  Hurricane Frances three weeks ago.


Syria blast kills Hamas militant Palestinian militant group Hamas blames Israel as a car bomb in the Syrian capital Damascus kills one of its leaders.


Jeanne Hits Fla. Coast With 120-Mph Winds STUART, Fla. - Hurricane Jeanne barreled up Florida's Atlantic Coast early Sunday with 120-mph winds and drenching rains, unceremoniously putting the weather-weary state in the record books...


Upper Midwest Tempts Bush, Worries Kerry LA CROSSE, Wis. - In 2000, political pundits summed up the race in three words: Florida, Florida, Florida...


Cricket: Vaughan is wind-swept ENGLAND #39;S attempt to complete a memorable summer by landing their first major one-day trophy ended in thrilling failure as West Indies scampered to a two-wicket success in fading light to win the ICC Champions Trophy final.


India #39;s Newest Tenor eventually -ot established between India and Pakistan via a one-on-one meeting on the soils of the United States between President Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.


Japan asks North Korea for fuller accounts of missing Japanese BEIJING - Japan pressed North Korea to provide fuller accounts of 10 Japanese who Tokyo says were abducted by the North in their second day of working-level talks Sunday, but the North did not provide new information in the morning session, Japan #39;s


Darfur Refugees Living In Prisons Without Walls: UNHCR Khartoum, Sept. 26 (NNN): The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) has said more than a million people displaced by the Darfur conflict are living in a  quot;climate of fear quot; and described refugee camps as  quot;prisons without walls quot;.


Red Hat vs Sun Battle of Words Heats Up  quot;When the elephants fight, quot; they say in West Africa,  quot;it #39;s the grass that gets trampled. quot;. The Linux community is apparently beginning to identify with that proverb, as it watches Sun Microsystems and Red Hat


Rewind: Giants vs. Dodgers, Game #2 Jim Tracy and the Los Angeles Dodgers would not allow Barry Bonds to beat them on Friday night, even to the chagrin of Eric Gagne.


Nowhere to run Michigan #39;s defense stifles Iowa #39;s running game <b>...</b> refrain from stealing a glance or two at the mammoth Michigan Stadium scoreboards during Saturday #39;s game against Iowa.  quot;Don #39;t tell the coaches, quot; he said afterward, putting a finger to his lips and smiling.


Rebels suspect Sudan dragging feet  quot;We are worried about the manoeuvres by the Khartoum side. There is a strong tendency for them to buy time, quot; said Yaser Arman,.


Head of household title must be earned The Franchise Tax Board has started its annual sweep of California taxpayers who file returns as a head of household, but may not be one.


Rate Plunge May Soften Fed Tightening (Reuters) Reuters - What the U.S. Federal Reserve is\taking away from the economy via higher interest rates, the\U.S. Treasury bond market may be giving back -- at least\partially.


Fallujah: US attacks kill 15 US aircraft carried out a third set of air strikes on Fallujah, reportedly targeting a meeting of suspected loyal activist to Abu Musab al Zarqawi.


Rebels suspect Sudan dragging feet Rebels in southern Sudan say they want to complete a peace agreement with the government in talks starting in Kenya on October 7 and accuse Khartoum of trying to delay the process to gain time.


PM asks tribesmen to crush terrorists Curbs on South Waziristan <b>...</b> PESHAWAR, Sept 25: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday announced lifting of economic blockade on various tribes of South Waziristan Agency so that they could continue their economic activities freely.


Finance: Mutual Funds, Cheap and Easy Fidelity Investments recently slashed fees on several of its index funds, knocking their annual expense ratio from 0.19 to 0.10 percent.


Thoroughbreds Ride High Thoroughbred race horses are riding high as purse money grows along with television audiences for the sport made even more popular by Hollywood movies such as  quot;Seabiscuit.


Canon #39;s New EOS-1Ds Mark II Takes Pro Digital to the Next Level  quot;The EOS-1Ds Mark II digital SLR camera establishes a new benchmark of innovation and excellence not only for Canon but for our industry as a whole and particularly for the community of professional photographers who are our most demanding and discerning


4 Held In UK For Trying To Buy N-Material After Papers <b>...</b> London, Sept. 26 (NNN): After a sting operation involving a newspaper and the sleuths of British intelligence, the London police has arrested four Muslim men posing as businessmen who were trying to buy radioactive material.


UK #39;s Brown to Provide \$180 Mln for Debt Relief (Update1) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown pledged to spend 100 million pounds (\$180 million) a year relieving the debts of 30 of the world #39;s poorest nations, challenging the US to chip in as well.


Rocket Blast in Central Baghdad Kills One Person A rocket has landed in a busy street in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killing at least one person. Witnesses say the rocket hit a side street in the Karrada neighborhood, a busy shopping area in the heart of the city.


Ankara gets a boost to its EU aspirations The European Commission gave Turkey #39;s hopes of joining the European Union a huge boost last week, saying it saw  quot;no more obstacles quot; toward a  quot;clear recommendation quot; on starting EU entry talks with Ankara.


Record sale for Keeneland Three days before its Sept. 27 end date, the 2004 Keeneland September yearling sale became the top-grossing Thoroughbred auction in history when Friday #39;s 11th session pushed total income to \$318,245,700 for 2,819 yearlings.


US soldier sentenced for murdering Iraqi: World News Baghdad, Sep 26 : An American soldier has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing a soldier of the Iraqi National Guard, Xinhua reported Sunday quoting US military sources.


UK Police arrest four trying to buy radioactive material LONDON: British police said they had arrested four men under anti-terrorism legislation as the suspects tried to buy explosives for a dirty bomb.


Rocket hits central Baghdad A rocket has landed in a busy street in central Baghdad, killing at least one person and wounding several others, witnesses said. A loud boom echoed across the city as the rocket struck


Iran has no immediate uranium enrichment plans  quot;Resuming uranium enrichment is not in our agenda. We are still committed to the suspension, quot; Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza.


Crew remain on top of things The Columbus Crew extended their unbeaten streak to an MLS record 14 games in a season with a 1-0 win over visiting DC United last night.


EU Court to Revisit WorldCom's Deals (Reuters) Reuters - A European Union court is set to rule\this week on a  #36;120 billion deal MCI-WorldCom made during the\height of the go-go years that still resonates today.


Future Bright for Islamic Finance (Reuters) Reuters - After spending three years and  #36;2\million, Eric Meyer has got the go-ahead from a gaggle of\lawyers, regulators and -- crucially -- four different Sharia\scholars to market the first hedge fund for Islamic investors.


Rate Plunge May Soften Fed Tightening  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - What the U.S. Federal Reserve is  taking away from the economy via higher interest rates, the  U.S. Treasury bond market may be giving back -- at least  partially.


EU Court to Revisit WorldCom's Deals  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A European Union court is set to rule  this week on a \$120 billion deal MCI-WorldCom made during the  height of the go-go years that still resonates today.


Future Bright for Islamic Finance  KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - After spending three years and \$2  million, Eric Meyer has got the go-ahead from a gaggle of  lawyers, regulators and -- crucially -- four different Sharia  scholars to market the first hedge fund for Islamic investors.


Thoroughbreds Ride High  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thoroughbred race horses are riding  high as purse money grows along with television audiences for  the sport made even more popular by Hollywood movies such as  "Seabiscuit."


World economy 'in good health' The head of the International Monetary Fund says the world economy is at its strongest point for five years.


The Fight of His Life Kofi Annan built a reputation as the world's most trusted diplomat, but the oil-for-food scandal has riled U.S. critics. Is his job in jeopardy?


US Airways wants court to cut pay Troubled airline US Airways asks a court to impose wage cuts of up to 23, warning it may go into liquidation.


Long summer for airlines THE peak summer travel season traditionally gives the US airlines a revenue lift, but this year struggling carriers will be glad to see the back of the third quarter.


Ferrari toast Barrichello victory  quot;We knew it would be a fight and so it was, quot; said team chief Jean Todt.  quot;Both our drivers faced difficult tasks. All our chances of victory rested on Rubens, given the start positions, while Michael faced


Sorry, Rix: Sexton Should Be Starter For four years, the Florida State Seminoles have attempted to groom Chris Rix into a Heisman candidate, national championshipcaliber quarterback.


X-rays turn out negative TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State quarterback Chris Rix left Saturday #39;s game against Clemson late in the first quarter with an injured right ankle.


Next-Generation TV Streams Over Phone Lines  LONDON (Reuters) - Television junkies of the world, get  ready for "Friends," "Big Brother" and "The Simpsons" to phone  home.


Lonely Italian Pensioner Gets Adopted (Reuters) Reuters - A lonely\pensioner who turned to Italy's classified pages to find\someone willing to "adopt" him as a grandfather is finally\heading to his new home and family in northern Italy this\weekend.


Darfur Governor Says Rebels Attempted Coup (AP) AP - West Darfur's governor on Sunday linked an alleged coup attempt against the national government to a rebellion in western Sudan, saying the same group was behind both insurrections.


Signs N.Korea Preparing Missile Test a Worry-U.S.  YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (Reuters) - Signs that North Korea  is preparing to test a ballistic missile are of great concern,  a U.S. commander said on Sunday, adding that the North could be  on the verge of big missile technology breakthroughs.


Nigerian Rebels to Widen Conflict, Target Agip  LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigerian rebels fighting government  troops in the southern Port Harcourt area are poised to launch  an uprising across the entire oil-producing delta region to  force political reforms or gain sovereignty, a rebel leader  said on Sunday.


Montserrat volcano: Has it gone quiet? Scientists meet  this week to decide if Montserrat's Soufrire Hills Volcano still poses a major threat to the island's inhabitants.


How Pumped Up is Baseball? A growing steroid scandal has entangled the sport's biggest star, and now Washington wants reform


Car Bomb Kills Top Hamas Leader in Syria DAMASCUS, Syria - A car bomb killed a leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Damascus on Sunday, and Israeli security officials acknowledged that the Jewish state was involved.    Police at the scene were seen retrieving pieces of the body of Izz Eldine Subhi Sheik Khalil...


U.S. Hostage Mourned in Ga. Hometown MARIETTA, Ga. - About 800 friends and family members gathered Saturday to remember Jack Hensley, who was executed by terrorists in Iraq after his Sept...


Loved Ones Mourn American Slain in Iraq MARIETTA, Ga. - About 800 friends and family members gathered Saturday to remember Jack Hensley, who was executed by terrorists in Iraq after his Sept...


Top-Ranked USC Holds Back Stanford 31-28 STANFORD, Calif. - In another harrowing trip to the Bay Area, Matt Leinart passed for 308 yards and LenDale White scored on a 2-yard run with 6:15 left, capping USC's comeback from an 11-point deficit for a 31-28 victory over Stanford on Saturday night...


Car Bomb Kills Top Hamas Leader in Syria DAMASCUS, Syria - A car bomb killed a leader of the Hamas militant group in Damascus on Sunday and Israel claimed responsibility.    Police at the scene were seen retrieving pieces of the body of Izz Eldine Subhi Sheik Khalil...


The way it is today isn #39;t how it was  quot;And that #39;s the way it is, quot; Walter Cronkite, the venerable anchorman of CBS News, used to say. Here #39;s the way it is now: Americans don #39;t take the news on trust.


Henman battles back after slow start Tim Henman overcame a slow start to edge ahead of Jurgen Melzer in Great Britain #39;s Davis Cup tie with Austria. Henman needed to win to keep the world group play-off alive after Great Britain #39;s earlier doubles


New WI heroes - Sunday 26, September-2004 WEST INDIES thrilling victory yesterday in the International Cricket Council Champions Trophy meant the world to the five million people of the Caribbean.


US Ryder Cup players need new incentive Golf analysts and fans will be discussing - and dissing - the US team #39;s flop for some time. Europe handed the US its worst defeat ever, 18 1/2 to 9 1/2, at Oakland Hills Country Club.


Teenager Nadal Sends Spain Into Davis Cup Final  ALICANTE, Spain (Reuters) - Teenager Rafael Nadal sent  Spain through to the Davis Cup final against the United States  with a scintillating 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory over France's Arnaud  Clement on Sunday.


Cubs feel pain as the Giants gain The Cubs suffered a stunning loss yesterday, and their closest rival in the wild-card race took advantage of the situation, the Giants beating Los Angeles to close within a half-game of Chicago and 1 1/2 games of the West-leading Dodgers.


Notables With a 9:15 p.m. curfew imposed because of Hurricane Jeanne, Tampa Bay beat Toronto with 39 minutes to spare. Hoping to beat the storm, the Blue Jays were scheduled to leave Florida on a charter flight immediately after the loss. Today's series finale was canceled because of the hurricane, which was expected to hit Florida's east coast late yesterday or ...


On double, Angels gain Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, Darin Erstad had a three-run homer, and the host Anaheim Angels beat Oakland, 5-3, yesterday to move back within two games of the AL West-leading A's. Jermaine Dye hit a two-run shot for the A's, who won the series opener Friday night.


Foulke, Wakefield are happy to pitch in As much as the Red Sox relished thumping the Yankees, they took special satisfaction from the outings of two key pitchers who recently have struggled, Keith Foulke and Tim Wakefield .


Sheffield has been top-shelf For all the fanfare regarding the Red Sox MVP candidates -- Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, and he-who-can-no-longer-be-overlooked, Johnny Damon -- the man in the Bronx has a pretty compelling case.


Reaction speaks volumes No, the pinstriped visitors didn't find pipes and slippers at their lockers when they arrived at Fenway Park yesterday afternoon. But the Bronx Daddies, as they were newly anointed by Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez Friday night, expressed surprise, amusement, and a certain amount of skepticism in the aftermath of Martinez's white-flag summation of his relationship to his biggest tormentors.


There's little logic to Martinez decision For almost six months, he was just harmless, never-say-bunt Tito. A player's boss in the tradition of Pete Carroll, Terry Francona told us he loved his guys and he took blame for anything they did wrong. He drove some fans crazy with game strategy and pitcher deployment (the usual stuff), but most of Red Sox Nation viewed him as a ...


NFL update: Week 3 ARIZONA at ATLANTA Time: 1 p.m. Line: Falcons by 10. Records: Cardinals 0-2, Falcons 2-0. Vs. spread: Cardinals 1-1, Falcons 1-1. Series: Cardinals lead, 13-8. Comments: Raise your hand if you thought the Falcons would be undefeated. If rookie coach Jim Mora Jr.'s troops win today, they'll be 3-0 for the first time since 1986 . . . The storyline ...


Crew remain on top of things The Columbus Crew extended their unbeaten streak to an MLS record 14 games in a season with a 1-0 win over visiting D.C. United last night. First-place Columbus (11-5-10) clinched at least a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference and maintained its four-point lead over the MetroStars.


Wildcats bowl over Dartmouth -- again HANOVER, N.H. -- The domination continues. The University of New Hampshire, ranked No. 15, won its fifth straight Granite Bowl over Dartmouth yesterday, pummeling the Big Green, 45-24.


Pitt escapes 1-AA Furman Josh Cummings kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime and host Pittsburgh needed 21 points in the fourth quarter yesterday to beat Division 1-AA Furman, 41-38.


Iowa can't match Michigan ANN ARBOR , Mich. -- Braylon Edwards caught six passes for 150 yards and a touchdown and No. 18 Michigan turned four turnovers into 27 points in a 30-17 win over Iowa yesterday.


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


Harvard: Never give up Brown University coach Phil Estes was feeling uncomfortable yesterday despite his team's 21-point lead over Harvard in their Ivy League opener.


Arizona State stays unbeaten TEMPE, Ariz. -- Jamar Williams intercepted two passes and Jordan Hill recovered two fumbles in 22d-ranked Arizona State's 27-14 victory over Oregon State last night, the Pac-10 opener for both teams. The Sun Devils' Emmanuel Franklin saved an Oregon State touchdown by knocking the ball loose from Oregon State's Joe Newton, then recovering the ball for a touchback -- a ...


UMass hasn't cleaned up act AMHERST -- They're talented but inexperienced, so flawless play is a bit much to expect of the University of Massachusetts Minutemen at this stage of the season.


Trojans dodge upset STANFORD, Calif. -- Matt Leinart passed for 308 yards and LenDale White scored on a 2-yard run with 6:15 left, capping top-ranked Southern California's comeback from an 11-point deficit for a 31-28 victory over Stanford last night.


Longhorns leg it out AUSTIN -- Texas running back Cedric Benson created a mini-controversy when he gave a refreshingly honest answer to the question,  quot;If you could only have one, the Heisman or a win over Oklahoma, which would you choose? quot;


Brady on the ball for NU TOWSON, Md. -- With just under 15 seconds left in the first half and Northeastern leading Towson by a touchdown, Huskies quarterback Shawn Brady had one message for his coach.


Old demons rise up again It will hurt more next year if it happens because it will be a league game. But there was no disguising the frustration and anger in the Boston College locker room following yesterday's 17-14 loss to Wake Forest.


Hagans guides Virginia CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Marques Hagans had 283 total yards with two touchdown runs and a TD pass to lead No. 12 Virginia to a 31-10 victory over Syracuse yesterday.


Controversy brews TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Wyatt Sexton became an instant hit with Florida State fans and left coach Bobby Bowden with a decision.


Vols' Ainge takes his shots KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Erik Ainge threw three touchdown passes and Cedric Houston ran for 160 yards and two more scores, leading No. 11 Tennessee to a 42-17 win over Louisiana Tech last night.


Tigers torment Miss. St. BATON ROUGE, La. -- Alley Broussard ran for a career-high three touchdowns in the first 17 minutes and No. 13 Louisiana State held Mississippi State to seven first downs and 130 yards in a 51-0 blowout yesterday.


Unhappy ending for BC vs. Wake Forest There was no escaping the sense of deja vu. For the second year in a row, Boston College suffered its first loss of the season against the same Atlantic Coast Conference opponent in almost the same way: on a long touchdown pass in the waning moments.


Louisville off to 3-0 start CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Eric Shelton ran for three touchdowns and No. 24 Louisville earned its second shutout of the season with a 34-0 victory over North Carolina yesterday.


Villanova snaps Penn's winning streak Marvin Burroughs and Terry Butler each scored touchdowns and Villanova held off a late Penn rally last night to defeat the Quakers, 16-13, in Philadelphia.


Marshall law applies in win MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Rasheed Marshall threw two touchdown passes to Chris Henry to lead No. 6 West Virginia to a 45-10 victory over Division 1-AA James Madison yesterday.


Singh eyes big prize Vijay Singh is making it look easy by winning tournament after tournament, and millions upon millions of dollars, while chasing Tiger Woods's record for earnings in a season.


St. Mary's takes control In its quest to relive last fall's championship season, St. Mary's defeated Cathedral, 34-14, yesterday to stay unbeaten in the Catholic Central Small at 3-0. The Cathedral defense, which was led by Mackenzie Lane (10 tackles, three quarterback rushes), made an early stand, sending St. Mary's to the sideline after a quick three and out.


BC High tops Xaverian Three weeks into the season and the BC High soccer team remains unbeaten. Junior forward Colin Stanton scored the winning goal yesterday on a pass from sophomore Jay DeLuca as host BC High edged Xaverian, 2-1. The Eagles improved to 3-0-2.


Xaverian masters Brockton Xaverian coach Charlie Stevenson approached yesterday's game against No. 3 Brockton as a sort of litmus test for his team.  quot;This was really a measuring game for us, quot; he said after a 35-21 victory for his No. 6 Hawks.  quot;As a team, we weren't really sure where we were at after the first two games. quot;


Zardas finds his footing DANVERS -- On an almost perfect day, on an almost perfect campus, Chris Zardas and the St. John's Prep Eagles played an almost perfect game. Zardas rushed for 188 yards on 10 carries as the host Prep took a 28-0 win over Barnstable.


Shanghai Race: Barrichello stars Using a three-stop strategy, Ferraris Brazilian number two won the Chinese Grand Prix while Fernando Alonso finished fourth.


Savvy Web Surfers Catch New Wave of Browsers Since Microsoft won the browser wars in the late 1990s, its Internet Explorer software has been the way most people surf the Web. But with some slick new challengers on the scene, that may be about to change.


Roma coach Voeller resigns Rudi Voeller offered to resign as coach of first division club AS Roma after just 26 days in charge following a 3-1 defeat by nine-man Bologna on Saturday.


=== Texas Rangers Team Report - September 26 === (Sports Network) - Ryan Drese attempts win No. 15 this afternoon when the Texas Rangers conclude their three-game set with the Seattle Mariners at Ameriquest Field.


6-Nation North Korean Nuclear Talks in Doubt With North Korea #39;s nuclear threat flaring up this week, Senator John Kerry vowed in Philadelphia on Friday to get the talks about the country #39;s weapons program  quot;back on track quot; if elected president.


Report: Pakistan makes India offer on glacier Islamabad - Pakistan has assured India Pakistani forces will not seize a disputed glacier high in the Himalayas if Indian troops were to withdraw from it, a Pakistani newspaper said on Sunday.


Kiwi high flier faces fraud charges in US Expatriate New Zealander Stephen Richards, formerly global head of sales at Computer Associates in the US, has been indicted on charges of securities fraud conspiracy and obstruction of justice, along with former CA chief executive Sanjay Kumar.


Syria confirms killing of Hamas militant in car explosion A car explosion in Damascus killed a Hamas militant and injured three others Sunday morning, the official SANA news agency confirmed.


Jewish settlers preparing to evacuate Gaza Strip He doesn #39;t know, or care, what it will cost, how big it will be or even where it will be located. All he wants to do right now is move his wife and five young boys to a new life.


Frenchman Working for Thales Is Shot Dead in Saudi (Update1) A Frenchman working for Thales SA, Europe #39;s biggest maker of military electronics, was shot dead while driving home at night in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah.


Japan Expresses  #39;serious Concern #39; About N Korean Missiles In <b>...</b> BEIJING (AFP) - Japanese negotiators told North Korea they had  quot;serious concern quot; about its missile program in talks that extended for a second day in Beijing, a Japanese diplomat said.


Blair tells Labour Party he won #39;t quit over Iraq BRIGHTON, England - British Prime Minister Tony Blair stood firm as his Labour Party #39;s annual convention began, saying he hasn #39;t considered resigning over the war in Iraq, and trying to focus attention on domestic issues.


Karzai Flies North on Rare Trip Inside Afghanistan Afghan President Hamid Karzai, frontrunner in next month #39;s landmark election, traveled north on Sunday to inaugurate a road project, his first domestic


House intelligence bill would add police powers (Chicago Tribune) Chicago Tribune - House Republican leaders introduced legislation Friday that grafts broadened police powers onto a plan to reform the nation's intelligence gathering agencies.


Afghans Say Kill Senior Taliban Commander  KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A senior commander from  Afghanistan's Taliban militia previously held at a U.S. base in  Guantanamo Bay was killed by Afghan forces in the central  province of Uruzgan, a senior official said on Sunday.


Live - Paralympics Gold medals in equestrian and archery give Britain the perfect start on day nine.


Soldiers' War Blogs Detail Life in Iraq Iraq war blogs are as varied as the soldiers who write them. Some sites feature practical news, war pictures and advice...


Blair Shrugs Off Resignation Questions BRIGHTON, England - Dogged by opposition to the Iraq war, Prime Minister Tony Blair tried to focus attention on domestic issues as the governing Labour Party's annual convention opened Sunday and insisted he hadn't considered resigning earlier this year.   "I'm not the wobbling sort," Blair, a staunch U.S...


New York Yankees Team Report - September 26 (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees try to move one step closer to a division title when they conclude their critical series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.


Hamas leader killed in Syria, official says A Hamas leader was killed Sunday when a car exploded in Damascus, Syria, an official of the Palestinian militant group told CNN. It was not clear whether the explosion that killed Izz al-Din al-Sheikh


India-Pakistan talks gain for peace: Musharraf Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf Sunday termed his New York summit meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a  quot;gain for peace quot;.


Bus swept into China river, 3 dead, 41 missing A sudden flood surge on a river in China swept an overcrowded bus full of young students and farmers into a river, killing three people and leaving 41 missing, state media said on Sunday.


Profit From That Traffic Ticket Got a traffic ticket? Can't beat 'em? Join 'em by investing in the company that processes those tickets.


PSP to support MP3 It has emerged that Sonys new portable handheld gaming device - the PSP will also support MP3 formatted tracks alongside Sonys properitory format ATRAC.


Israel Continues Strikes in Gaza, Hamas Militant Killed in <b>...</b> The Palestinian militant group Hamas has threatened revenge for the killing of a Hamas operative in Damascus. Hamas accuses Israel of the assassination.


UPDATE 1-Henman hits back to level with Austria Tim Henman finally found form to drag Britain level at 2-2 in their Davis Cup World Group playoff in Austria on Sunday with just one singles match at Portschach remaining.


Iraq Likely to Overshadow British Labor Party Conference Britain #39;s involvement in Iraq is likely to overshadow the annual conference of Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s Labor Party, despite the British leader #39;s efforts to shift the focus to domestic issues.


Top Taliban commander killed in Afghanistan A senior Taliban military leader has been killed in southern Uruzgan province, Afghan top security official confirmed Sunday.  quot;Mullah Abdul Ghafar along with his two colleagues


BMW Unveils World's Fastest Hydrogen-Powered Car (Reuters) Reuters - German luxury carmaker BMW unveiled the\world's fastest hydrogen-powered car at the Paris auto show on\Wednesday, dubbed the H2R, capable of exceeding 300 kilometers\(185 miles) per hour.


Savvy Web Surfers Catch New Wave of Browsers (Reuters) Reuters - Since Microsoft won the browser wars in\the late 1990s, its Internet Explorer software has been the way\most people surf the Web. But with some slick new challengers\on the scene, that may be about to change.


Groups Fight U.S. Plan to Kill Prairie Dogs (Reuters) Reuters - Eight conservation groups are fighting\the U.S. government over a plan to poison thousands of prairie\dogs in the grasslands of South Dakota, saying wildlife should\not take a backseat to ranching interests.


Darfur Governor Links Khartoum Plot with Rebels (Reuters) Reuters - A senior Sudanese official\charged on Sunday that a rebel group with which Khartoum is\negotiating to bring peace to the troubled Darfur region was\linked to an alleged coup plot uncovered last week.


China's Panchen Lama hails Party The boy named by Beijing as the 11th Panchen Lama praises the Communist Party in his first interview.


Coles Myer plans to enhance loyalty scheme Coles Myer chief John Fletcher says the retail giant has only just begun to  quot;scratch the surface quot; of the potential loyalty incentives it can offer its massive customer base, hinting that


Williams Claims First Title in 6 Months (AP) AP - Serena Williams erased a match point in the second set and came all the way back to beat U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 Sunday at the China Open for her first title in six months.


Schumi:  #39;Not my weekend #39; The seven-times Formula One champion spun out in qualifying on Saturday, putting him at the back of the grid. On Sunday, a combination of another spin and a blown tyre left him with a forgettable 12th place showing.


Australia leads 4-1 in Davis Cup relegation tie Australia #39;s Todd Woodbridge #39;s straight sets win over Moroccan Mehdi Ziadi in Davis Cup gave Australia a 4-1 victory and ensures a place in next year #39;s world group.


Newspaper tip-off leads to terror arrests Police have been given more time to question four men arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences following a newspaper tip-off. The newspaper claims to have uncovered a plot to buy radioactive material for a dirty bomb.


Sagan dies at 69 Francoise Sagan, the rebellious French writer who won world fame as a teenager with Bonjour Tristesse, her 1954 bestseller about infidelity among the idle rich, has died of heart and lung failure at 69.


Google Confirms Chinese Censorship Claims UnanimousCoward writes  quot;A spokesperson has responded to the  #39;censorship #39; questions in this article:  #39; quot;Google has decided that in order to create the best possible search experience for our mainland China users we will not include sites whose content is


Into the danger zone AUSTRALIA #39;S involvement in Iraq and terrorism strikes in Southeast Asia have made defence and national security potentially decisive issues for voters as polling day nears.


US ends its final drought The US swept into the Davis Cup final for the first time in seven years when Bob and Mike Bryan crushed Max Mirnyi and Vladimir Voltchkov of Belarus to give the host an unassailable 3-0 lead in the semi-final.


Windies discover a sting in the tail Ian Bradshaw, left, and Courtney Browne celebrate their matchwinning 71-run ninth-wicket stand. Photo: Reuters. Brian Lara #39;s West Indies held their nerve in near darkness to beat England by


Los Angeles Dodgers Team Report - September 26 (Sports Network) - The Dodgers will try to win their three-game series against arch-rival San Francisco and increase their narrow 1 1/2-contest lead in the standings today at SBC Park.


Forest say farewell to legend Clough  #39;Ol #39; Blue Eyes #39; provided an emotional musical tribute to  #39;Old Big  #39;Ead #39; as Nottingham Forest celebrated the remarkable life of Brian Clough ahead of today #39;s game with West Ham.


British Party Meeting to Focus on Iraq War Description: NPR #39;s Jennifer Ludden talks with Colin Brown, deputy political editor of Britain #39;s newspaper The Independent, about the upcoming Labour Party Conference in Brighton.


One goal enough for Arsenal, Chelsea Arsenal has retained its two-point lead at the top of the English Premier League on a day when, of the 16 teams in action, only Liverpool and Newcastle United scored more than once.


Forest snatch late winner as fans pay tribute to Clough Substitute striker Marlon King scored in the final seconds to give second division Nottingham Forest a 2-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday, as fans and players paid tribute to late Forest manager Brian Clough.


Rick Weaver The Steelers and Miami Dolphins are in a tough spot. So is the National Football League. Today #39;s scheduled game at Pro Player Stadium was rescheduled tonight at 8:30 pm because of the expected arrival of Hurricane Jeanne.


N. Korea said likely improving technology TOKYO -- North Korea is likely improving its missile technology, and recent signs that it may be preparing to test a ballistic missile are troubling, a top US military official said Sunday.


Haitians go to church after Jeanne passes Surrounded by the devastation of a storm that killed hundreds of their countrymen, Haitians took time to groom themselves for church Sunday, braiding little girls #39; hair and polishing shoes.


UK aid planes head out to Haiti Two aircraft are flying out from the UK on Sunday to deliver vital aid and supplies to Haiti, which has been devastated by tropical storm Jeanne.


Hewitt, at Age 23, Gets Australian Record Davis Cup Tennis Win Lleyton Hewitt beat Morocco #39;s Mehdi Tahiri in straight sets to become Australia #39;s most successful singles player in 104 years of Davis Cup tennis, passing the mark of 24 wins he shared with Adrian Quist.


ND #39;s victory adds up Every win satisfies him, but Notre Dame #39;s 38-3 thrashing of Washington on Saturday carried special significance. For the first time in six tries as a head coach, he defeated the Huskies.


Attackers Detonate Car Bombs in Baghdad BAGHDAD, Iraq Sept. 26, 2004 - Suicide attackers exploded a pair of car bombs outside an Iraqi National Guard compound west of the capital Sunday, wounding American and Iraqi forces, and the US military


Organic Farming Studied As Demand Rises (AP) AP - Organic farming sounds simple  #151; no chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or genetically engineered plants. But succeeding at it can be complicated. A recent wave of research at universities around the country seeks to take some of the guesswork and financial uncertainty out of the practice.


Bomb Alert Prompts Greek Plane to Land in London (Reuters) Reuters - A bomb alert prompted a Greek Olympic\passenger airliner to make an emergency landing at London's\Stansted Airport on Sunday, an airport spokesman said.


Bomb Alert Prompts Greek Plane to Land in London  LONDON (Reuters) - A bomb alert prompted a Greek Olympic  passenger airliner to make an emergency landing at London's  Stansted Airport on Sunday, an airport spokesman said.


U.S. Air Attacks in Falluja Kill 15 in 24 Hours  FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. aircraft blasted the rebel  stronghold of Falluja for a third time in 24 hours in a  concerted effort to hit militants loyal to guerrilla chief Abu  Musab al-Zarqawi, Washington's number one enemy in Iraq.


Swiss 'reject' citizenship reform Swiss voters appear to have rejected proposals to relax the country's strict  naturalisation laws.


Italy criticises Germany's UN bid Germany's drive for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council threatens EU unity, Italy's foreign minister says.


Postcards from the Grander Canyon As the largest feature of its kind in the solar system, the martian canyon, Valles Marineris, stretches an equivalent terrestrial distance from New York to Los Angeles. But getting a robotic explorer down into the canyon floor challenges even the most intrepid of navigators.


Attackers Detonate Car Bombs in Baghdad BAGHDAD, Iraq - Suicide attackers exploded a pair of car bombs outside an Iraqi National Guard compound west of the capital Sunday, wounding American and Iraqi forces, and the U.S. military announced the arrest of a senior Iraqi commander for alleged ties to the insurgency...


Pope Denounces 'Imbalance' of Wealth CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy - Pope John Paul II denounced the "imbalance" between the world's rich and poor Sunday and applauded efforts to eliminate hunger, like the recent U.N. initiative to increase funds for development...


Swiss Voters Reject Citizenship Proposal GENEVA - Voters in Switzerland - where more than one in five is a foreigner - rejected proposals to liberalize tough rules on citizenship in a national referendum Sunday.    In an outcome revealing the deep divide between the country's French- and more conservative German-speaking regions, two government-backed plans failed to win support in a majority of the Alpine country's 26 cantons, or states, official results showed by early afternoon...


Williams Claims First Title in 6 Months BEIJING - Serena Williams erased a match point in the second set and came all the way back to beat U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 Sunday at the China Open for her first title in six months...


Men and Women More Different Than Thought Beyond the tired cliches and sperm-and-egg basics taught in grade school science class, researchers are discovering that men and women are even more different than anyone realized.


Jeanne leaves at least 1.1 million without power More than 1 million households and businesses across Florida Power  amp; Light Co. #39;s area don #39;t have electricity because of Hurricane Jeanne, FPL said Sunday morning.


Acid Rain Pollution Up 4 Percent in 2003 Emissions of sulfur dioxide, which causes acid rain, rose 4 percent in 2003, but probably will not compromise long-term air quality goals, the government reported Wednesday.


Britons #39; mission to free Bigley PLEAS for the life of the lone British hostage in Iraq, Ken Bigley, redoubled last night as American troops continued their assault on the  quot;Sunni triangle quot; and on the quarters of Baghdad where the hostage-takers have their strongholds.


Four held under terror laws Police say they are holding four men under anti-terrorism legislation after a tip-off from a newspaper, which said the suspects tried to buy explosives for a dirty bomb.


Russians hunt down potential  #39;black widows #39; AFTER surviving nearly a decade of savage, seemingly interminable warfare in Chechnya without seeing any of her four children come to harm, Khalimat Saidullayeva thought the worst was over.


Israeli PM on offensive JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has ordered the army to step up its war on Palestinian militants before a planned withdrawal from Gaza Strip.


Winemaker Mondavi Plans an About-Face  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - One of the great names in  California quality wines wants to sell off the vineyards that  made it famous and devote itself to producing the mass-produced  wines it once mocked.


Index funds can be great tool for small investors, but choose <b>...</b> If youve got better things to do than pour over the finer points of your stock portfolio and you dont care to study the performance records and investing styles of mutual


Laxman, Dravid main threat, says Hayden He talks about playing cricket in India with passion. In the same vein, he also speaks about India #39;s cricket fans. That #39;s because the spectators, who wait in the aisles, at the doorsteps of stadiums, to catch


Bomb Alert Prompts Greek Plane to Land in London A bomb alert prompted a Greek Olympic passenger airliner to make an emergency landing at London #39;s Stansted Airport on Sunday, an airport spokesman said.


Barrichello wins Chinese Grand Prix Rubens Barrichello clinched second place in Formula One on Sunday when he won the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix by edging Jenson Button by about a second.


Green Bay vs. Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- Peyton Manning and Brett Favre duel for the second and perhaps last time Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts stage their home opener against the Green Bay Packers in an interconference matchup.


Hamas threatens to target Israelis abroad GAZA, Gaza Strip - The Palestinian militant group Hamas threatened today to target Israelis abroad after blaming Israel for the killing of a Hamas official in Syria.


Plane diverted after security alert An Olympic Airlines flight from Athens to New York was diverted Sunday to London  quot;on a full emergency, quot; a spokeswoman for London #39;s Stansted Airport said.


Saudi  #39;terrorists #39; kill Frenchman It was the second such killing this month by suspected al-Qaeda militants, who are trying to drive Westerners out and destabilise the global oil superpower.


British police arrest four in terror bomb plot Police in London have arrested four men and foiled a terror plot after a tip off from a London tabloid newspaper. The information to police was supplied by the News of the World, the Sunday tabloid which is Britain #39;s largest-selling newspaper.


Iran To Deal With Europe, Not US, Over Nuke Program 26 September 2004-- Iran says it is not planning to negotiate with the United States over its nuclear program, choosing instead to invite Europe to the discussion table.


Spending spree will drive up rates: Latham MARK Latham attacked yesterday #39;s Coalition policy launch as a  quot;willy-nilly quot; spending spree aimed at buying votes, which would drive up interest rates.


#39;Scorpion Queen #39; reclaims her crown Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian woman has overcome 17 scorpion stings to set a new world record by spending 36 days in a glass cage with 6 069 of the poisonous arachnids.


Coles eyes financial planning services COLES Myer chief executive John Fletcher wants to expand the retail giant #39;s customer offering to include financial planning services.


Credit still a mystery to most NEW YORK - Americans are woefully ignorant about credit scores, a consumer group found, even though these measures of credit risk affect everything from the interest people pay on mortgages to whether they qualify for insurance.


Calling for Ballot Reform - One Hunger Striker and a Chimpanzee If Congress doesn #39;t pass the Federal Paper Ballot Emergency Act, and soon, John Kenney might die. Washington, DC - Scripps Howard Foundation Wire - Kenney, 44, is on a hunger strike seeking


Serena comes back from brink to win China Open off a championship point before claiming a gritty 4-6 7-5 6-4 victory over Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova in the final of the China Open on Sunday.


TRESCOTHICK: WE ARE A TEAM OF FIGHTERS England will go into their winter break with Marcus Trescothick predicting their one-day line-up can bounce back from the heartbreak of their ICC Champions Trophy final defeat.


Philadelphia vs. Detroit DETROIT (Ticker) -- Terrell Owens enjoyed the finest moment of his career with Steve Mariucci as his coach. He also endured one of his most bizarre moments under Mariucci.


Restructured Air Canada leaves CCAA Shares of the newly restructured Air Canada are set to take off after the airline emerges from creditor protection this week with an improved balance sheet, lower operating costs and an eye on the international market after 18 months under court


CFO praises NASA financial system Not even an incoming storm can keep NASA #39;s accountants from doing their job, thanks to the space agency #39;s financial management system.


Serena, Kuznetsova Reach WTA Beijing Final, Zvonareva Cries Out It was the US Open all over again Saturday at the WTA stop in Beijing: Serena Williams and Svetlana Kuznetsova working their way toward the final, and Russian Vera Zvonareva breaking down in tears during her match.


Heras wins Spanish Vuelta again Roberto Heras of Spain won his second straight Spanish Vuelta, one of cycling #39;s top races. Heras, who also captured this event in 2000, finished fourth in Sunday #39;s final leg, an 18-mile time trial in Madrid.


IRAN CLAIMS SUCCESSFUL TEST OF STRATEGIC MISSILE NICOSIA MENL -- Iran has claimed the successful test of an unidentified strategic missile believed to be the Shihab-3. Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani said the missile was fired during the Ashura-5 exercise in mid-September.


Australia #39;s Howard Pledges to Keep Troops in Iraq Australian Prime Minister John Howard has launched his campaign for next month #39;s election, promising to keep Australian troops in Iraq as long as necessary and to increase government spending on education.


Russia -- Between Terror And Corruption President Vladimir Putin has taken advantage of the political climate following the tragic school hostage taking in Beslan earlier this month to accelerate his longstanding political course toward increased authoritarianism.


Mercedes pins hopes on Sports Tourers The world premiere of the Mercedes Sports Tourer models is the latest step in a lengthy process that has transformed the German car maker from a producer of selective luxury models, to one which competes in all market segments.


Record-tying Vuelta win for Heras Spain #39;s Roberto Heras of the Liberty Seguros team won the Tour of Spain for a record-equaling third time when he held off second-placed Santiago Perez in the final stage.


Bomb Threat Sparks Stansted Emergency A bomb threat forced a passenger plane to divert to a London airport under military escort for an emergency landing today. The Olympic Airways flight


Pinochet #39;s immunity lifted CHILE #39;S Supreme Court today lifted the immunity from prosecution of former dictator Augusto Pinochet, who faces criminal charges over the disappearance of political opponents during Operation Condor.


Barrichello #39;s Chinese banquet RUBENS Barrichello celebrated his second victory in a row yesterday, winning the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai as Ferrari team-mate Michael Schumacher languished in 12th after starting from the pit.


Roma begin search for Voller #39;s replacement Roma have begun their search for a new coach following the shock resignation of Rudi Voller. Voller quit after Saturday #39;s 3-1 defeat away to Bologna which left the ailing Serie A club languishing in mid-table with just four points from a possible 12.


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


Raiders Score Card WHY THE RAIDERS SHOULD WIN: In a game that is expected to be a defensive struggle, the Raiders have had better statistical success and bring more heat on the passer.


Israel behind attack on Hamas member - reports An Israeli television station has reported that Israel was behind the car bombing that killed a senior member of the Hamas group in Damascus this morning.


Attacks On Foreigners In Saudi Arabia Since 1995 RIYADH, Sept 26 (AFP) - A Frenchman who was shot dead in the port city of Jeddah early Sunday is the latest victim in a series of militant attacks in Saudi Arabia.


Presidential Debate, Consumer Data Eyed (Reuters) Reuters - The first U.S. presidential debate\this week and a load of data on consumer spending will settle\some questions that have been hanging over U.S. stocks, and\equity strategists, and traders say the decreased uncertainty\could draw buyers back to the market.


Hit bears  #39;hallmark #39; of Israelis The killing of a Palestinian resistance activist in Syria on Sunday bears all the hallmarks of an Israeli hit. Tel Aviv has yet to claim responsibility for the assassination of Izz


Lufthansa cancels flights after computer failure Lufthansa had to cancel about 60 European flights, and its services around the world were delayed following a computer fault in its check-in system on Thursday, the German airline said.


Musharraf Hails Talks with Indian PM Pakistan #39;s President has hailed his first face-to-face meeting with India #39;s Prime Minister, saying it will help normalize Indo-Pakistani relations.


NASA: Hurricane Damages Shuttle Building (AP) AP - The third hurricane to hit NASA's spaceport in just over a month blew out more panels and left more gaping holes in the massive shuttle assembly building, but overall damage was not as severe as feared, a space agency official said Sunday.


A Look at Bush-Kerry Debates (AP) AP - Some things to look for in the upcoming presidential debates between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry:


Suspected Israeli Agents Kill Militant in Syria  DAMASCUS (Reuters) - A bomb killed a Hamas official in  Damascus on Sunday when it tore through his car. Israel's  Channel Two television said Israel was behind the death and the  Palestinian militant group vowed revenge.


Turk Parliament Approves EU-Backed Reforms  ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey cleared a hurdle on its long path  toward European Union membership on Sunday when its parliament  approved a new penal code which will boost women's rights and  punish police more severely for torture.


Darfur Governor Links Khartoum Plot with Rebels  GENEINA, Sudan (Reuters) - A senior Sudanese official  charged Sunday that a rebel group with which Khartoum is  negotiating to bring peace to the troubled Darfur region was  linked to an alleged coup plot uncovered last week.


India nun attacks trigger arrests Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala detain 15 people over attacks on nuns and priests.


Gunfight Erupts on Busy Baghdad Street U.S. troops fought a gunbattle with insurgents along a busy street in Baghdad on Monday, while five U.S. troops were reported killed in separate clashes in a volatile western province as insurgents stepped up attacks ahead of next month's elections.


A Slowed Hurricane Jeanne Slams Into Florida, on Way to Tampa The National Hurricane Center said that Jeanne was slightly calmer, but still packing a wallop for storm-weary Floridians.


The New Faces of Reality TV The introduction of children to the genre was probably inevitable. But the networks seem to understand that they are in dicey ethical territory.


Jeanne Drenches Fla., Batters Buildings STUART, Fla. - Hurricane Jeanne blasted ashore in Florida with drenching rains and 120 mph wind, tearing off rooftops, hurling debris through the air and sending huge waves crashing into buildings Sunday as it hit the same area battered by Frances three weeks ago...


Turkey Parliament OKs EU-Oriented Reforms ANKARA, Turkey - A special session of parliament approved legal reforms Sunday aimed at opening the way for Turkey to begin membership talks with the European Union after the governing party dropped a proposal to criminalize adultery, a plan that had upset EU leaders.    The vote came before an Oct...


Bomb Threat Forces Flight Diversion LONDON - A bomb threat that mentioned Iraq forced a New York-bound Greek airliner to make an emergency landing Sunday at London's Stansted Airport escorted by military jets, authorities said.    An airport spokeswoman said an Athens newspaper had received a phone call saying there was a bomb on board the Olympic Airlines plane...


Sheen Stumps for Real-Life Politician KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - Actor Martin Sheen did some real-life politicking for a congressional candidate who used to work on his television series "The West Wing."   Sheen, who portrays fictional president Josiah Bartlett on the series, attended private fund-raisers Saturday in Charlotte and Richmond County for 8th District congressional candidate Beth Troutman, who worked four years in Los Angeles as assistant to the executive producer of "The West Wing." He finished the day at a party at the Raleigh home of former Ambassador Jeanette Hyde...


Turkey Passes Penal Code Reforms Parliament voted overwhelmingly Sunday to approve penal code reforms aimed at boosting Turkey's chances of starting membership talks with the European Union.


GE #39;s settles on Welch perks SEC gives global conglomerate a slap on the wrist for staying mum on CEO #39;s retirement package. WASHINGTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Industrial giant General Electric got a slap on the wrist from the Securities and


Heras Wins Second Straight Spanish Vuelta (AP) AP - Roberto Heras of Spain won his second straight Spanish Vuelta, one of cycling's top races.


48 Hours: Calypso back in the rhythm Say what you like about the West Indies cricketers, but they know how to celebrate a triumph. One of world cricket #39;s most famous and colourful sides, the West Indies awakened from their lengthy


Shibui Has Record Run at Berlin Marathon (AP) AP - Japan's Yoko Shibui overcame a run-in with an official to win the Berlin Marathon on Sunday in a race-record 2 hours, 19 minutes, 41 seconds, the fourth-best time for a woman at the distance.


Dozens killed in Iraq violence as Egypt, Britain seek to free <b>...</b> FALLUJAH, Iraq : US airstrikes on rebel-held Fallujah left 15 dead while an insurgent attack in another troubled Sunni Arab town killed 10 more, as Britain and Egypt stepped up efforts to secure the release of hostages in Iraq.


Sweden's Stenson Holds Firm to Win Heritage Title  WOBURN, England (Reuters) - Sweden's Henrik Stenson ended a  three-year barren spell with a four-stroke victory in The  Heritage on Sunday to take his second European Tour title.


Plane evacuated after bomb scare BRITISH military jets today escorted an Olympic Airlines aircraft en route from Athens to New York to Stansted airport near London after a bomb alert, defence ministry and airline officials said.


N. Korea-Japan Talks Make No Progress Talks aimed at resolving a dispute over Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago ended Sunday with no progress, Japanese officials said.


Howard #39;s \$6bn to wedge Labor AN election plan to overhaul vocational education and provide families with extra relief has been unveiled by John Howard, in a \$6 billion bid to head off Mark Latham #39;s tax, family and schools program.


Coles Myer chief keeping coy on alliance Coles Myer chief executive officer John Fletcher won #39;t confirm a report that his company is considering an alliance with the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group.


Germany #39;s Lufthansa to boost flights to Asia BERLIN : German flag carrier Lufthansa plans to boost by 50 percent its flights to China by 2007, company chairman Wolfgang Mayrhuber said.


Bomb alert diverts Greek plane to Stansted A bomb threat has prompted a Greek Olympic Airlines passenger plane to make an emergency landing, escorted by British Tornado jets, at Stansted Airport.


Coalition presses the fear button The divisions rending Australia in the general election campaign hardened yesterday as Prime Minister John Howard slipped out through a rear entrance to avoid hundreds of chanting protesters picketing Brisbane #39;s City Hall.


Rates Mean End of Low Interest Costs  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite record federal deficits, the  Bush administration has benefited from historically low  interest payments, but as rates continue to rise, the era of  cheap debt service may be over.


Emerging Debt on Lookout for Results, IMF  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Emerging debt spreads are likely to  trade in ranges early in the week ahead of Venezuela's bond  sale results and the IMF meeting late in the week.


Investors Watching Consumers #39; Jitters NEW YORK Sept. 26, 2004 - When nervous consumers hold on to their money, Wall Street gets nervous about profits. So the question investors hope will be answered in the coming week is, just how nervous are consumers these days?


Serena Williams wins China Open The top-seeded American rallied from one-set down to defeat US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova to capture the inaugural China Open.


D. Mientkiewicz, 1B In the rubber game of a three-game set, Brown will make his first start since September 3, when he broke his left hand punching the clubhouse wall after leaving a 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.


Michigan defense dominant The Wolverines led the nation in interceptions and turnovers forced entering yesterday #39;s Big Ten opener against Iowa, and they didn #39;t do anything to hurt their ranking.


Greek plane diverted to London after bomb alert A Greek plane has landed safely atStansted Airport, north of London, after a bomb alert forced it tomake a diversion, the BBC reports on Sunday.


Labour delegates force Iraq vote Labour delegates have forced a debate and vote on Britain #39;s role in Iraq hours after Tony Blair said he would not apologise for the war.


Al Qaida Man Killed in Gun Battle Police may have killed a suspected top al Qaida operative today in a four-hour gun battle at a house in southern Pakistan that also led to the arrest of two other men.


Iraqi Official Arrested for Possible Ties to Terrorists US authorities in Iraq have arrested a man chosen to lead Iraq #39;s National Guard in one of the country #39;s most troubled and violent provinces.


Britain Proposes Debt Relief to Nations Britain will provide more debt relief for the world #39;s poorest countries and challenge other rich countries to do the same, Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s government said Sunday.


Bitter Malpractice Fight Going to Voters Rivaling Bush vs. Kerry for bitterness, doctors and trial lawyers are squaring off this fall in an unprecedented four-state struggle over limiting malpractice awards...


Rates Mean End of Low Interest Costs Despite record federal deficits, the Bush administration has benefited from historically low interest payments, but as rates continue to rise, the era of cheap debt service may be over.


The new Silicon Valley: A dog-eat-dog world May I buy your beloved pet dog, just so I can take him around back and shoot him? That #39;s how the chief executive of PeopleSoft, Craig Conway, described Oracle #39;s hostile bid for his company


Fund manager eyes Japanese financial stocks Mark Headley, who manages the second-best-performing US mutual fund focused on Japan, is buying shares of financial-services companies in anticipation of higher industry profits as consumer lending and investment climb.


Sony Makes MP3 U-Turn Sony also plans to release some new flash-based players with both MP3 and Atrac playback as early as this year in Europe. As for North American customers, a Sony spokesperson would not committ to a time frame for MP3 support.


Turkey Approves Penal Code in Step Towards EU Talks (Update1) Turkey #39;s parliament passed a revamped penal code that widens freedom of speech and stiffens punishment for torture, a step the European Commission said was needed to win membership talks with the European Union.


RAF Jets with Orders to Shoot Up to four fully-armed RAF fighter planes are likely to have escorted Olympic Airways flight 411 into Stansted today, with orders to shoot it from the skies if it threatened the capital.


Frenchman shot, killed in Saudi Arabia A French technician who worked on Saudi naval contracts was shot and killed early Sunday in western Saudi Arabia in what his company said may have been a random shooting.


Pakistan kills militant wanted for Musharraf plot Pakistan #39;s security agencies shot and killed a militant wanted for masterminding an assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf last year, intelligence officials said on Sunday.


What will you give up, just to get some work? What rights will you give up in order to get some work?      We are guaranteed certain protections against the tyranny of the State, but what's to stop private companies from ignoring those protections, so long as they can require us to agree to forego them in order to receive employment?


Blue Chips End Lower After Oil Hits \$49 US blue-chip stocks declined to the lowest level in more than a month on Thursday as crude oil prices touched \$49 a barrel and renewed concerns that high fuel costs will erode corporate profits.


UPDATE 2-Real slump to another defeat at classy Bilbao Trouble-torn Real Madrid slumped to their second defeat in three Primera Liga games when they lost 2-1 to a classy Athletic Bilbao side on Saturday.


Bourdais takes close victory from teammate Junquiera in Las Vegas <b>...</b> Sebastien Bourdais and Bruno Junquiera spent much of the weekend together, eating and hanging out in the garage areas their Newman-Haas teams share.


Free hostage calls Bahrain MANAMA: Bahrain last night joined international efforts to secure the release of a British engineer held hostage in Iraq. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar urged the kidnappers to free Ken Bigley and other hostages soon.


Al-Qaida suspect killed in Pakistan raid Paramilitary police killed a suspected top al-Qaida operative Sunday in a four-hour gunbattle at a house in southern Pakistan that also led to the arrest of two other men, the information minister said.


Stansted Is Designated Emergency Landing Ground Stansted airport is the designated emergency landing ground for planes in British airspace hit by in-flight security alerts. Emergency services at Stansted have successfully dealt


Spain, US will meet for Davis Cup title A singles victory Sunday sent Spain into the December Davis Cup finals against the United States. Rafael Nadal beat French player Arnaud Clement 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 to clinch a berth in the finals for the Spanish team.


2 Ecologists Near End of West Coast Hike Forget a Global Positioning System or even a map. The Earth #39;s own original satellite is the most important guide for two hikers making the first known


Correction: Mouse Product Review SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a Sept. 23 product review, The Associated Press, using erroneous information provided by Logitech Inc., reported incorrect weights for two of the company #39;s new computer mice.


2 Ecologists Near End of West Coast Hike (AP) AP - Forget a Global Positioning System or even a map. The Earth's own original satellite is the most important guide for two hikers making the first known continuous trek of the nation's western coastline.


Pakistan Kills Militant Wanted for Musharraf Plot (Reuters) Reuters - Pakistan's security forces on Sunday\shot dead a militant said to have plotted an attempt to\assassinate President Pervez Musharraf and to have had a hand\in the killing of a U.S. journalist, the information minister\said.


Top senator calls Iraq 'quagmire' for US (AFP) AFP - A leading US senator said that the United States was locked in a  quot;quagmire quot; in Iraq, calling the war a diversion from the hunt for Al-Qaeda boss Osama bin Laden after the September 11, 2001 attacks.


Suspected Israeli Agents Kill Militant in Syria  DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria accused Israel of terrorism  after a bomb -- which Israeli security sources said Israel  planted -- killed a Hamas official in Damascus on Sunday. Hamas  vowed to retaliate.


Real-Life 'Lassie' Alerts Humans to Smoke CROWN POINT, Ind. - Foxie's cleverness is not doubted by local animal control officials after the collie warned them about smoke coming from an area that contained 10 dogs...


Al-Qaida Suspect Killed in Pakistan Raid KARACHI, Pakistan - Paramilitary police killed a suspected top al-Qaida operative Sunday in a four-hour gunbattle at a house in southern Pakistan that also led to the arrest of two other men, the information minister said.    Amjad Hussain Farooqi had been wanted for his alleged role in the kidnapping and beheading of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002 and two assassination attempts against President Gen...


Congress Sends Bush Tax Cut Bill, Victory WASHINGTON Sept. 24, 2004 - Legislation extending three popular middle-class tax cuts for the rest of the decade sailed through Congress by lopsided votes in both the House and Senate, giving President Bush