7-Foot Robot Used in Black Sea Expedition (AP) AP - Four years ago, scientists thought they had found the perfect place to settle the Noah flood debate: A farmer's house on a bluff overlooking the Black Sea built about 7,500 years ago  #151; just before tidal waves inundated the homestead, submerged miles of coastline and turned the freshwater lake into a salty sea.


Mathematicians Offer Help in Terror Fight (AP) AP - A small group of thinking men and women convened at Rutgers University last month to consider how order theory  #151; a branch of abstract mathematics that deals with hierarchical relationships  #151; could be applied to the war on terror.


Lima pitches Dodgers past Cardinals LOS ANGELES - Jose Lima willed the Los Angeles Dodgers to their first postseason win in more than 15 years. Lima pitched eight shut out innings in a 4-0 win against the St.


No. 17 Tennessee 19, No. 3 Georgia 14 ATHENS, Ga. Erik Ainge threw a pair of touchdown passes to lead Number 17 Tennessee to a 19-14 upset of third-ranked Georgia on Saturday.


Jacques Derrida Dies; Deconstructionist Philosopher Jacques Derrida, 74, originator of the diabolically difficult school of philosophy known as deconstructionism, died Oct. 9, the office of French President Jacques Chirac announced.


2 Chinese engineers kidnapped in Pak Two Chinese engineers and their Pakistani security guard were kidnapped early today by unidentified men in Pakistan #39;s South Waziristan tribal area, bordering Afghanistan, where security forces have launched operations to flush out hiding Al-Qaeda militants


Typhoon Kills at Least Two in Storm-Weary Japan  TOKYO, Oct. 9 -- A powerful typhoon raked Japan's Pacific coastline Saturday, killing at least two people and leaving at least five others missing in the most powerful storm to hit the nation in a decade, officials said.


Politics Puts Hold on Taiwan Arms Purchase  TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A proposed \$18.2 billion purchase of U.S. weapons by Taiwan has bogged down in the island's hard-fought electoral politics despite repeated warnings from the Bush administration that the new arms are imperative to bolster defenses against China.


Lima shuts down St. Louis, Morris gets no offensive help Matt Morris had every reason to believe he could dominate the Dodgers again. He #39;d shut them out with a two-hitter last month -- so what if he #39;d struggled down the stretch in the regular season?


Howard records fourth poll win SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister John Howard, a key US ally and supporter of the Iraq war, resoundingly beat centre-left opposition Labour at a national election yesterday to win a fourth straight term in office.


Typhoon hits Japanese coast The most powerful typhoon to barrel into Japan #39;s Pacific coastline in a decade made its landfall on Saturday. It unleashed gales and blinding sheets of rain that ground planes, flood homes and set off mudslides.


Schumacher grabs Japan pole World champion Michael Schumacher took advantage of the drying conditions to grab his eighth pole of the season in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.


One Man #39;s Opinion - Cal review In football, just as in many other aspects of life, it is the bottom line that counts. In that respect, this game was a huge success.


Henne displays true leadership under pressure in winning drive He had come this far, from high school senior to Michigan #39;s starting quarterback in the blink of a few months, sheesh, what was another 87 yards to validation?


Tennessee earns a little respect defeat of Georgia No. 17 Tennessee arrived at No. 3 Georgia on Saturday, coming off a loss to Auburn, while the Bulldogs had thrashed LSU. Not only did the Volunteers drop nine spots in the national rankings


Morris Gets No Offensive Help From Cards (AP) AP - Matt Morris had every reason to believe he could dominate the Dodgers again. He'd shut them out with a two-hitter last month  #151; so what if he'd struggled down the stretch in the regular season?


Texas Tech Gives Nebraska Worst Loss Ever (AP) AP - Texas Tech handed Nebraska its worst lost in the Cornhuskers' storied 114-year history, with Sonny Cumbie throwing for 436 yards and five touchdowns in the Red Raiders' 70-10 victory Saturday night.


Prime Minister Howard re-elected in Australia Australian Prime Minister John Howard managed to secure another term as leader after election results released Saturday handily declared him the winner.


Rodriguez Scores Winning Run as Yankees Take Series  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alex Rodriguez scored from third base  on a wild pitch by Kyle Lohse in the top of the 11th inning,  giving the New York Yankees a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins  in their American League Divisional Series in Minneapolis  Saturday.


Thanks to Lima and Green, Dodgers Finally Have Some Life Jose Lima handled the pitching, Shawn Green handled the hitting, and the Los Angeles Dodgers handled the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.


Donald Trumps Field Luke Donald shoots a 4-under-par 68 for a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship in St. Andrews, Scotland on Saturday.


United Tops Revolution Christian Gomez scores in the 32nd minute to give D.C. United a 1-0 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday night.


It #39;s Lima Time as Dodgers shutout Cardinals Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Jose Lima tossed a five-hit shutout and Shawn Green homered twice as the Los Angeles Dodgers staved off elimination in the National League Division Series with a 4-0 blanking of the St.


Irish duo to reject Glazer #39;s 780m Man U bid JP McManus and John Magnier, the Irish racehorse owners, are to reject Malcolm Glazer #39;s 300p per share offer for their 29.9 per cent stake in Manchester United.


National League Playoff Game Capsules Houston, TX -- Morgan Ensberg went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs to lead Houston over Atlanta 8-5 in Game 3 of their National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park.


Two New Jersey high school football players accused of raping <b>...</b> NEWARK, NJ. -- Two football players accused of raping a 15-year-old schoolmate have been charged with sexual assault, authorities said.


UN soldier injured in clash with Aristide loyalists A UN peacekeeper and a Haitian policeman were injured Saturday in a clash with loyalists of former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in Port-au-Prince.


Town, others cash in on media moguls imprisonment Betty Alderson, above, talks Thursday in Alderson, W.Va., about the excitement in the town about Martha Stewarts imprisonment at the Alderson Federal Prison Camp.


Citigroup sues Italy over Parmalat Citigroup sued Italy on Friday, claiming that the government appointee who runs the bankrupt Parmalat would unfairly pay only 2 million euros (US\$2.


Olympic horses get positive result for banned substances Showjumper Cian O #39;Connor, winner of Ireland #39;s only gold medal in Athens, said his horse Waterford Crystal was among them, issuing a statement shortly after the International Equestrian Federation announced the positive tests.


USC barely holds off California Rodgers, who matched an NCAA record by completing 23 consecutive passes, threw an incomplete pass on 4th-and-goal with 1:16 left as No.


Defensive stand allows UNC to stun Wolfpack CHAPEL HILL -- It was an ending that left North Carolina fans storming the Kenan Stadium turf in celebration while NC State fans walked away howling mad.


Harbhajan is confident of repeat Indian comeback BANGALORE Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is confident India will bounce back in the Test series against Australia as they did three years ago.


'New' giant ape found in DR Congo Scientists discover a new group of giant apes in central Africa, which could be a new species of primate.


Perfectly Imperfect The Bowl Championship Series is designed to match the No. 1 and No. 2 college football teams in an ultimate championship game. And when you examine the matchup for the Jan. 4 Orange Bowl - USC (12-0) and Oklahoma


National League Playoff Game Capsules Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Morgan Ensberg went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs to lead Houston over Atlanta 8-5 in Game 3 of their National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park.


Bush Aides Laugh Off 'Wired Debate' Rumor (AP) AP - Campaign aides to President Bush on Saturday laughed off rampant Internet speculation about whether the president was wired to get help from advisers during his first debate with Sen. John Kerry. "It's not true. It's ridiculous," Bush campaign spokesman Scott Stanzel said.


Unbeaten Auburn gets squeezed out of Orange It came down to simple math. Three teams trying to squeeze into two slots. No computer printout, no voter bias, no pleas by coaches could solve that problem for the Bowl Championship Series.


Afghan Poll Is Mostly Calm, but Challengers Cry Foul Afghans turned out to vote in large numbers on Saturday, but Hamid Karzai and his rivals disputed the integrity of the vote.


So Alike, Rivals Make It Personal Since World War II, no two candidates have had such strikingly similar backgrounds of class and privilege. So, why do these guys dislike each other so much?


Bush Aides Laugh Off 'Wired Debate' Rumor CHANHASSEN, Minn. - Campaign aides to President Bush on Saturday laughed off rampant Internet speculation about whether the president was wired to get help from advisers during his first debate with Sen...


Taiwan's Leader Urges China to Begin Talks TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's leader used his National Day speech Sunday to urge China to begin peace talks so the two rivals can avoid war. Chinese and Taiwanese leaders haven't met since the Communists took over China in 1949 and Taiwan began resisting the mainland's rule...


Brazilian Soldier Wounded in Haiti Unrest

 By Joseph Guyler Delva

 GONAIVES, Haiti (Reuters) - A Brazilian soldier with theU.N. peacekeeping force in Haiti was shot and wounded Saturdaywhen peacekeepers and local police faced gunfire in a crackdownon armed gangs in the Haitian capital.


Sirius Satellite Radio:  quot;Broadway: The American Musical quot; Director <b>...</b> Special guest Oct. 11-24 on  quot;Radio Playbill quot; is Michael Kantor, who has spent much of the last decade on an epic project, the six-part TV miniseries,  quot;Broadway: The American Musical, quot; debuting Oct. 19-21 on PBS.


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lice provide clue to prehistoric lives A study of an ancient human pest - head lice -uggests that the ancestors of today #39;s American Indians may have met and fought with pre-humans long extinct elsewhere, scientists said on Tuesday.


Domenech pleased with France despite dull performance France coach Raymond Domenech was surprisingly pleased with his team #39;s lacklustre performance in the goalless draw against Ireland in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday.


COL FB: NorCarolina 30, NC State 24 A North Carolina goal line stand as time ran out Saturday night enabled the Tar Heels to post a 30-24 win over the No. 25 North Carolina State Wolfpack.


X-ray fireworks could signal supernovae NASA astronomers last month detected two X-ray blasts and an almost-gamma ray burst that could be signs of imminent supernovae. The X-ray flashes came on 12 and 16 September, followed on 24 September by something


Australias conservatives handed historic free rein to impose <b>...</b> SYDNEY - Prime Minister John Howard looked set Sunday to hold the most powerful mandate of any Australian leader in a generation after weekend elections handed him effective control of both houses of parliament and free rein to impose his conservative


2 Chinese engineers kidnapped WANA, Oct 9: Two Chinese engineers and their five security guards were kidnapped on Saturday while travelling through the South Waziristan Agency.


Brazilian Soldier Wounded in Haiti Unrest A Brazilian soldier with the UN peacekeeping force in Haiti was shot and wounded Saturday when peacekeepers and local police faced gunfire in a crackdown on armed gangs in the Haitian capital.


Cambodia to ask donors for \$2bn One of the world's poorest countries, Cambodia, is set to ask for almost \$2bn in aid over the next three years.


No. 24 LSU Knocks Off No. 12 Florida 24-21 (AP) AP - Marcus Randall may have saved LSU's season. Randall came off the bench and threw two touchdown passes, including a 10-yarder with 27 seconds to play, to help No. 24 LSU upset No. 12 Florida 24-21 Saturday night.


International Briefs TABA, Egypt- Investigators lifted fingerprints, swabbed dust and collected tissue yesterday from the wreckage of three car bombings and detained scores of Bedouin tribesmen, including quarry workers who could have provided the explosives that killed at


Randall Rallies Tigers Marcus Randall comes off the bench to throw two touchdown passes, including a 10-yarder with 27 seconds to play, to help No. 24 LSU upset No. 12 Florida, 24-21, on Saturday night.


Lineup Shifts Pay Off Brian McBride and 20-year-old Eddie Johnson strike for goals on Saturday night to secure the U.S. national team a hard-fought, 2-0 win over host El Salvador.


Eurozone data to show inflation easing, German growth outlook worsens (AFP) AFP - Eurozone data to be released in the coming week will show inflation is easing, but that the outlook for German growth is deteriorating while British figures should provide clues about future interest rate action, economists said.


Cutting back the paper A new federal law takes effect Oct. 28, increasing odds that a check will bounce if you pay now, deposit later -- counting on the time that can be taken in processing a check to cover what ends up as a withdrawal from your account.


England beat Wales at Old Trafford David Beckham celebrated his return to Old Trafford with one of his finest goals in an England shirt as Sven-Goran Eriksson #39;s side imperiously brushed Wales aside with a composed 2-0 win.


Tennis: Russian starlet Sharapova wows Asia with double title win TOKYO : Asia has fallen in love with Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova -- and the feeling is mutual. The 17-year-old Russian starlet left here Sunday with two more WTA titles safely packed away in her luggage


Briton Donald takes lead in Links title chase Britain #39;s Luke Donald continued his remarkable run in Europe by setting up the chance of a third win in seven events when he took over the Dunhill Links Championship lead on Saturday.


Mauresmo reaches semifinals New world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo led the top four seeds into the semifinals Friday at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. Mauresmo replaced Justine Henin-Hardenne as the world #39;s top


NCAA Game Summary - LSU at Florida It was Casey #39;s first collegiate TD...These two teams met for the 51st time with the Gators still holding a 27-21-3 lead in the series that dates back to 1937...LSU coach Nick Saban has a 2-3 mark vs. Florida


Jordan: Ford decision was knife through the heart. The Jordan team has vowed to bounce back from its latest crisis, despite likening Ford #39;s recent decision to cease all of its Formula One activities to a .


Houston tops Atlanta, leads 2-1 Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched six solid innings in his postseason debut as the Houston Astros got their 19th straight home win, 8-5 over Atlanta yesterday for a 2-1 lead in their NL Divisional Playoffs series.


Mauresmo v Davenport in final Filderstadt, Germany - France #39;s Amelie Mauresmo assured her world number one spot on Saturday when she beat US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia to advance to a final showdown with Lindsay Davenport in the \$650/ amp;nsbp;000 WTA event here.


MLB: Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 0 Jose Lima had a five-hit shutout and Shawn Green two homers Saturday as Los Angeles stayed in its NL Division Series by beating St.


Nation puts its trust in Howard PRIME Minister John Howard had every reason to give thanks as he attended church today, while Opposition Leader Mark Latham was keeping a low profile in the aftermath of the Coalition #39;s stunning election win.


Asia-Europe Group Urged to Use Euros, Cut Dollar Dependence Asian and European nations should cut dollar dependence and use more euros in trade, according to an advisory group representing more than three dozen countries, which comprise half of the global economy.


Boston Scientific goes shopping The Natick medical devices company is using profits from its successful Taxus stent to expand into new areas. By Ross Kerber, Globe Staff  December 6, 2004.


Restructuring Gurus See Day of Reckoning  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rising interest rates, record oil  prices and geopolitical instability may send chills down the  spines of finance directors of debt-strapped global  corporations.


Nigeria union leader goes missing Adams Oshiomhole, the president of Nigeria #39;s main union body, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), is missing. He was picked up by secret police at the airport of the capital, Abuja, early on Saturday.


Rumsfeld Arrives at Desert Marine Base in Iraq (Reuters) Reuters - Defense Secretary Donald\Rumsfeld swept into an airbase in Iraq's western desert Sunday\to make a first-hand evaluation of operations to quell a raging\Iraqi insurgency in his first such visit in five months.


Australia's Howard Celebrates Fourth Poll Win  SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's conservative Prime Minister  John Howard, a key U.S. ally and supporter of the Iraq war,  celebrated his election win Sunday after voters enjoying the  fruits of a strong economy gave him a fourth term.


Survey: Gas prices drop as oil production increases That #39;s according to the Lundberg Survey. It cites an increase in crude oil supplies combined with the recovery of US offshore oil production after Hurricane Ivan.


Rumsfeld Arrives at Desert Marine Base in Iraq  AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald  Rumsfeld swept into an airbase in Iraq's western desert Sunday  to make a first-hand evaluation of operations to quell a raging  Iraqi insurgency in his first such visit in five months.


Purchasing scandal yields hard lesson for Air Force At a special Pentagon ceremony in late 1996, then-Air Force Secretary Sheila Widnall honored a top aide, Darleen Druyun, who was responsible for shepherding multibillion dollar


Wall Street Covers Its Fannie Mae When Wall Street #39;s biggest firms settled with regulators in April 2003 over charges of fraudulent stock research, the industry promised a new era of independence.


Numbers won #39;t include last-minute Halloween sales Wal-Mart Stores said Saturday that last-minute Halloween shoppers won #39;t be part of its October results. Free! Sign up here to receive our Internet Daily e-Newsletter!


Yankees face Red Sox next as expected Kind of makes you wonder why they had to play those first 166 games, doesn #39;t it? It was always going to be Yankees-Red Sox. The entire season built to this, the same way last season did.


Vogts: Scotland played so well A Steffen Iversen penalty was sufficient to secure the points for Norway at Hampden on Saturday. James McFadden was ordered off after 53 minutes for deliberate handball as he punched Claus Lundekvam #39;s header off the line.


Glazer may dump Man Utd chairman Gardner Manchester United chairman Sir Roy Gardner could be on his way out if Malcolm Glazer #39;s takeover bid is successful. The Observer says Glazer he is likely to oust Gardner and install his son Joel as chairman at Old Trafford.


No. 1 Trojans prevail LOS ANGELES - Southern California seemed helpless as Aaron Rodgers picked away at its defense, hitting pass after pass. But with California just 9 yards from a potential winning score, the Trojans finally


Aggies dim lights on Iowa State #39;s party There was irritation among some Texas A amp;M players this week when they learned they were the opponent for the Iowa State homecoming game.


Afghan elections stained by faulty ink Afghanistan #39;s historic presidential election turned sour Saturday when all 15 candidates opposing US-backed interim President Hamid Karzai withdrew in the middle of voting


Israel: No Vacation From Terror Oct. 18 issue - The first warnings filtered into the offices of Israel #39;s Shabak security service last January. Terrorists were plotting to carry out an attack on Israeli tourists in Egypt #39;s Sinai Peninsula


Rumsfeld meets at sea with defense ministers With support for operations in Iraq flagging in some allied nations, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld gathered 18 defense ministers aboard


Japan typhoon leaves five dead, four missing Five people were dead and four still missing on Sunday as Japan began a clean up after the most powerful typhoon in a decade hit the Tokyo region.


Cambodia #39;s King Sihanouk insists abdication is final PHNOM PENH: Cambodia #39;s retired King Norodom Sihanouk has confirmed that he will not retake the throne despite the pleas of his nation to change his mind.


Turkey #39;s continental drift Turkey seemed to shift geographically Westward on Wednesday, after the European Commission opened the way for it to become a full member of the European Union.


Israelis Kill Hamas Militant in Gaza (AP) AP - Israeli soldiers on Saturday shot and killed a Hamas militant who the military said was responsible for a rocket attack that killed two Israeli preschoolers last week and triggered an army offensive in northern Gaza.


Rooney rules as Beckham chips opponents England surely confirmed they #39;re well on the way to booking their place to the World Cup in Germany in 2006, after easily outclassing Wales 2-0 overnight in the European


Trojans eke out win over Bears LOS ANGELES - With 81 seconds to go Saturday afternoon, Southern California coach Pete Carroll summoned his dog-tired defenders to the sideline.


Huskies sink UCF on final-play kick A week after bottoming out at Buffalo, the University of Central Florida looked like a different team against Northern Illinois on Saturday night.


Australian Opposition Sticking by Latham Opposition Labor party leader Mark Latham gestures as he concedes defeat of general election Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004 in Sydney. John Howards conservative coalition party the Liberals, won a fourth consecutive term in power.


Several Hurt in Israeli Missile Strike Palestinians walk in the ruins of a house that was destroyed in an ongoing Israeli army operation in the Jebaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Saturday Oct. 9, 2004.


Plan to ask Cambodian King to stay on Cambodians are awaiting the outcome of a trip to China by one of the country #39;s leaders, who is hoping to coax King Norodom Sihanouk into reversing his decision to abdicate.


Yankees Advance in Major League Baseball Playoffs In the Major League Baseball playoffs, the New York Yankees overcame a late-game deficit to beat the host Minnesota Twins 6-5 and advance to the American League Championship series.


10 Chance of Rain Quarterback Marcus Randall threw a 10 yard touchdown pass to running back Joseph Addai with less than 30 seconds to go in the game to lift LSU to a 24-21 win over Florida Saturday night in the Swamp.


ISU vs. A amp;M: By the Quarters AMES, IA -- Here is a quarter-by-quarter summary of the Cyclones #39; 31-point loss to Texas A amp;M Saturday night at Jack Trice Stadium.


Yanks Advance to ALCS After Beating Twins MINNEAPOLIS - A big home run by Ruben Sierra, a clutch 11th-inning hit by Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees are headed right back where most people figured - playing the Boston Red Sox for the AL pennant. Sierra's three-run homer in the eighth inning tied it, then Rodriguez doubled, alertly stole third base and scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch by Kyle Lohse to lift the Yankees over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 Saturday...


Crude touches new settlement high After touching 53 dollars a barrel, light crude for November delivery settled with a gain of 65 cents at 52 dollars, 67 cents. Oil prices have risen more than 20 percent over the past month, largely in reaction


Ford poised to go the extra mile Who said you can #39;t teach one of America #39;s oldest car companies new tricks? After years of denials and corporate indifference about the impact its products have on the environment, the Ford Motor Co.


Afghans vote peacefully Millions of enthusiastic Afghans stood in line and voted -ithout any large-scale attacks that many had feared  -the nation chose its first-ever directly elected leader.


Hot Hand, Cold Hand Larry F. Stewart, Secret Service ink specialist, who was acquitted of perjury charges in connection with his testimony in the Martha Stewart trial.


Evolution as told by the louse A spectator with an especially intimate view of human evolution is beginning to tell its story and has so far divulged two quite unexpected findings.


On the verge of Cup spot Thanks to Brian McBride and Eddie Johnson, the United States can advance to the finals round of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup with a victory over Panama next week.


Rocket program deep in the red The United States military #39;s new rocket program is \$14.44 billion over budget and counting, raising questions about how long taxpayers can subsidize two of America #39;s biggest


Satellite Radio The Issue: Howard Stern deal calls attention to area of unregulated broadcasting. Our View: This may be a significant moment in mass communications.


ASTROS TOP BRAVES  NOW ROGER GETS STAGE When Roger Clemens ended his brief retirement to sign with the Astros, he said he #39;d do anything to help his hometown team win a championship.


Latest failure shows Brown starting to lose talent battle DALLAS - OK, help me out here. Is it odd years Holiday Bowl and even years Cotton Bowl? Or even years Holiday Bowl and odd years Cotton Bowl?


Ken Bigley #39;s widow speaks out The wife of British hostage Ken Bigley, who was beheaded by militants in Iraq, has appealed for privacy to mourn her husband #39;s death.


Israelis Fire Missile at Gaza Refugee Camp An Israeli aircraft fired a missile Sunday at a Palestinian target in Gaza #39;s Jebaliya refugee camp, witnesses said. Ambulances rushed to the scene, but it was not


Destiny bonds closer to reality The effort to secure government-backed  quot;green bonds quot; for the proposed Destiny USA project in Syracuse cleared a major hurdle in Congress Wednesday, and proponents were hoping for approval by the end of the week.


Baseball: Backe carries Astros to victory over Braves HOUSTON, Texas : Carlos Beltran doubled, homered, scored twice and drove in two runs as Houston posted an 8-5 triumph over Atlanta in game three of their National League Division Series.


Goalkeeper Barthez helps France tie Ireland Goalkeeper Fabien Barthez became a hero as France held Ireland 0-0 in their World Cup Group Four qualifier on Saturday. It was the third straight draw for France on its home ground since Raymond Domenech became coach in July.


Tennessee stuns Georgia ATHENS, Georgia (Ticker) -- Erik Ainge and David Greene looked nothing like they did a week ago and neither did No. 17 Tennessee or third-ranked Georgia.


Leaders avoid Suu Kyi issue at ASEM Leaders from Asia and Europe pledged yesterday to tackle everything from climate change to terrorism but dodged calling for the release of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi at the end of their two-day summit.


Pathan, Harbhajan hold up Aussie victory push (Reuters) Reuters - Indian tail-enders Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh held up Australia's push for victory in the first test on Sunday with a defiant ninth-wicket partnership of 72.


Saudi Vows to Guarantee Oil Supplies  ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed  Sunday to guarantee world crude supplies and said it would hold  1.5-2.0 million barrels per day of spare production in reserve.


Afghans Prepare to Count Votes Despite Boycott  KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's historic presidential vote,  which was held with great enthusiasm but ended in turmoil after  most candidates announced a boycott, was mostly fair,  independent observers said on Sunday.


Jacques Derrida, Abstruse Theorist, Dies at 74 Jacques Derrida was the Algerian-born, French intellectual who became one of the most celebrated and unfathomable philosophers of the late 20th century.


Large Explosion Kills Eight in Baghdad BAGHDAD, Iraq - A large explosion hit outside a police academy in downtown Baghdad on Sunday, killing eight people, officials said.    At about the same time, a car bomb blew up near a small market close to the Culture Ministry, police Lt...


Ukraine dominates security forum The pan-European security body wants to send more monitors for the re-run of the Ukrainian election.


Stewart in good spirits #39; at prison camp, staffer says Martha Stewart was the picture of loneliness Saturday as she explored the grounds of her new home - a federal prison camp in West Virginia.


Saudis ready to hike oil output Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed on Sunday to maintain spare oil production capacity of 1.5 to 2 million barrels per day and said it was prepared to hike output to meet customer demand.


Top 100 Retailers Rankings Today #39;s successful retailers are constantly reinventing themselves to differentiate their stores from competitors, especially Wal-Mart, according to the 2004 Top 100 Retailers ranking sponsored by Triversity, released in STORES magazine, the official


Ellison testifies in takeover lawsuit Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison testified yesterday that the business software maker is leaning toward lowering its \$7.7 billion bid for rival PeopleSoft


SpaceShipOne #39;s success has the industry trying to seize momentum <b>...</b> No sooner had SpaceShipOne glided back to terra firma, claiming both the \$10 million Ansari X Prize and distinction as the first privately funded manned spaceflight, than talk turned to a glorious future: personal space trips .


Pathan, Harbhajan hold up Aussie victory push Indian tail-enders Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh held up Australia #39;s push for victory in the first test on Sunday with a defiant ninth-wicket partnership of 72.


Iversen Penalty Sinks Ten Man Scotland James McFadden is red carded and Berti Vogts is sent to the stand as Scotland #39;s World Cup qualification hopes suffer another hammer blow.


Derrida, father of deconstructionism, dies number of false assumptions and that they have multiple meanings which even their author may not have understood. It is heralded as showing the multiple layers of meaning at work in language, but was described by critics as nihilistic.


Nigeria police said to detain labor exec Plainclothes police detained a prominent Nigerian labor leader Saturday, bundling him into a car at an airport in an apparent effort to stop a threatened nationwide


Reduction in work force reflects AT amp;T #39;s downfall AT amp;T Corp. two decades ago employed more than 1 million people in the United States. The recent announcement that AT amp;T will cut its work force 20 percent to 49,000 by year #39;s


Saudi Vows to Guarantee Oil Supplies Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed Sunday to guarantee world crude supplies and said it would hold 1.5-2.0 million barrels per day of spare production in reserve.


With Escape, the SUV gets greener If the development of the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle can be described in golf terms, we #39;re early in the match, far from making the turn at the ninth hole.


Questioning BPI Since March, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) have been running a media campaign to warn users that if they do not stop file sharing, they will have to face the consequences.


Hundreds of file-sharing lawsuits filed against Kazaa, Gnutella <b>...</b> The very lawsuits that swept through US cyberspace have reportedly made their way across the Atlantic. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry said Thursday that it filed 459 criminal and


Netegrity Readies for \$430 Million Acquisition Netegrity, Inc., a leading provider of identity and access management solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Computer Associates International, Inc.


Schumacher wins Japanese Grand Prix Michael Schumacher drove his Ferrarito an easy victory in the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on Sunday,winning the race for a sixth time.


Clemens ready to step to fore At 42, Roger Clemens is ready to pitch on three days #39; rest with a chance to make postseason history for the Houston Astros. After all, playing in the postseason with


They can #39;t turn down chance to turn corner inally, you can see the corner. It #39;s right there, waiting with all of its trappings. Get past it and you #39;re downwind. Get past it and everything is different.


Cal-USC An extraordinary show LOS ANGELES - In his opening statement to the bloated media corps here late yesterday afternoon, USC coach Pete Carroll trotted out these adjectives: Exciting, tense, fantastic, incredible, wonderful, exquisite.


Gunmen kill pro-Taliban cleric in Pakistan A leading pro-Taliban Sunni Muslim cleric together with an associate were shot dead in southern Pakistan yesterday, the latest attack in religious violence that has already killed more than 70 people this month.


Gunmen in Haiti wound UN peacekeeper PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - A gunbattle broke out between UN peacekeepers and supporters of ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide yesterday, wounding a peacekeeper for the first time in the force #39;s 4-month-old mission.


UF gets lesson in growing up GAINESVILLE -- The young Florida Gators needed to grow up all at once here Saturday night. They weren #39;t ready to. They didn #39;t know how.


October best MINNEAPOLIS -- They were down by four runs. They were five outs from defeat. Hmmm. You think the Yankees were actually worried about losing? They have, as we all know too well, been there before and lived to tell about it.


Nothing rivals this bitter feud You asked for it. You got it. Ever-clutch, the Yankees rallied from a 5-1 deficit in the eighth inning at Minnesota last night and finished off the Twins, 6-5, in 11 innings in Game 4 of the American League Division Series to advance to the ALCS against the Red Sox, beginning Tuesday night in the Bronx.


Cleanup crew proving most valuable It's a relatively recent story, and a familiar one. The Red Sox had two big sluggers in the middle of their lineup -- one a lefthanded hitter, the other a righty, both .300 hitters, one a former MVP, one who would soon be named one. They were the linchpins of a Sox team that had high hopes of playing deep ...


Francona likely to keep winning roster intact With two days to go before they file their roster for the Championship Series, the Red Sox yesterday appeared likely to stick with the 25 players who helped them sweep the Angels in the first round. The Sox used every position player, including rookie third baseman Kevin Youkilis , in the opening series and every pitcher but Curtis Leskanic and ...


Enjoying the view from the top He balks at describing the Red Sox as  quot;idiots quot; -- even though the team jokingly refers to themselves that way -- but Sox owner John W. Henry had a firsthand understanding of the term as he spoke to Alan Embree in the Sox clubhouse following the team's dramatic Game 3 win over Anaheim.


Santos on a roll as well Once, Patriots games were just that: games. Now, they're Events.  quot;When we started, it was just me, a color man, a stat man, and an engineer, quot; said radio play-by-play man Gil Santos, who called his first Patriots game in 1966 when the team was playing at Fenway Park and current analyst Gino Cappelletti was in the middle of his 11-year ...


Stage is set for Patriots' 19th With the Red Sox off as they prepare to begin the AL Championship Series Tuesday, the Patriots get a Sunday to themselves for a change.


Williams may have opening Unless you grew up in the 1960s and remember conflicted football-playing flower children like Steve Kiner and Dave Meggyesy, Ricky Williams is a mystery to you. But then, so is his present situation.


Nicol needs someone to take charge WASHINGTON -- Revolution coach Steve Nicol expressed frustration after a 1-0 loss to D.C. United last night.


Sun storming into Seattle UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- The Seattle Storm are happy to get home, but coach Anne Donovan knows that goes only so far. The Storm need to crack Connecticut's tenacious defense and slow down guard Lindsay Whalen.


Georgia Tech wrecks Terrapins' home run COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Georgia Tech ended No. 23 Maryland's 13-game home winning streak in stunning fashion, blanking the Terrapins through three quarters and forcing out ineffective quarterback Joel Statham in a 20-7 win yesterday.


Seminoles survive a scare SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Leon Washington rushed for a career-high 164 yards and scored on runs of 21 and 45 yards in the second half, and No. 8 Florida State survived a major scare, rallying past Syracuse, 17-13, last night.


Bunch of TDs from Brady Northeastern quarterback Shawn Brady engaged in an aerial duel with Villanova's Marvin Burroughs, but the Huskies held on to win, 34-30, at Parsons Field yesterday because their defense took advantage of the lone turnover in the game.


Victory makes balanced Crimson beam A shutout victim in its meeting last year with Harvard, which put up 27 points, Cornell yesterday was determined to stop the Crimson's explosive tailback, sophomore Clifton Dawson, and his streak of nine games with 100 or more rushing yards.


Michigan rallies by Gophers ANN ARBOR , Mich. -- Tyler Ecker caught a short pass from Chad Henne over the middle, eluded two tackles, and lumbered down the sideline for a 31-yard touchdown with 1:57 left to give 14th-ranked Michigan a 27-24 victory over No. 13 Minnesota yesterday.Henne was 33 of 49 for 328 yards -- all records for a true freshman at Michigan ...


Alert Yale defense keeps Green winless Alvin Cowan threw two touchdown passes and Robert Carr scored a touchdown and rushed for 164 yards to lead Yale to a 24-14 victory over winless Dartmouth yesterday in Hanover, N.H.


Trojans are in a golden state LOS ANGELES -- Southern California seemed helpless as Aaron Rodgers picked away at its defense, hitting pass after pass.


Footnotes Army snapped the nation's longest losing streak at 19 games, with Tielor Robinson scoring five TDs and Carlton Jones running for 180 yards in the Black Knights' 48-29 home victory over Cincinnati. Robinson scored his fifth TD on a 93-yard pass from Zac Dahman with 11:32 left, securing the first win for Army (1-4, 1-2 C-USA) since Nov. 16, 2002, ...


Oklahoma State unleashes offense BOULDER, Colo. -- Vernand Morency ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns and Donovan Woods threw for three more scores, lifting No. 22 Oklahoma State to a 42-14 victory over Colorado yesterday.


Auburn improves to 6-0 AUBURN, Ala. -- Jason Campbell passed for 201 yards and two touchdowns, including a school-record 87-yarder to Silas Daniels, leading No. 6 Auburn past Louisiana Tech, 52-7, yesterday.


Purdue's win isn't pretty STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Taylor Stubblefield caught a 40-yard touchdown pass and became the Big Ten's career receptions leader as No. 9 Purdue held on to beat Penn State, 20-13, yesterday.


Anderson lifts UMass Matt Anderson scored three goals, including two in the third period to help overcome a 4-3 deficit, as the University of Massachusetts defeated Clarkson, 6-4, last night in its opener in Amherst.


Maine holds on to strike it rich Josh Radulski made a sliding touchdown catch with 5:56 remaining yesterday and Maine stopped a fourth-down play at its 20-yard line in the closing minutes as the Black Bears held on for a 29-25 Atlantic 10 victory at Richmond.


Donald surges to Dunhill lead Luke Donald shot a 4-under-par 68 yesterday for a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship at St. Andrews, Scotland.


Shawsheen masters Minuteman BILLERICA -- Perhaps the loudest statement to come out of Shawsheen's 48-0 drubbing of previously undefeated Minuteman came as Ram coach Al Costabile was addressing his squad following the game.


Special teams break loose to launch Xaverian WESTWOOD -- Ninety-nine percent of the time, it would be good for the opposing team to keep Xaverian quarterback Zack Asack and the Hawks' potent offense (38.75 points per game) off the field.


Powerful Walpole runs past Milton WALPOLE -- For Milton, the loss of star running back Dennis Lynch translated into negative yards yesterday as Walpole held the Wildcats running game to minus-20 yards on 10 plays in the first half en route to a 24-0 Bay State League victory. Walpole's three-pronged rushing attack of Mike Cuqua (96 yards, 1 touchdown), Andrew Denehy (8 rushes, 86 yards), ...


Can Howard Stern bring subscribers to satellite radio? It took three 1,000-pound satellites to launch Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. #39;s subscription radio service two years ago. Now the company is betting that one man - shock jock Howard Stern


Computer Users Face New Scourge (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - SAN FRANCISCO -- Chuck Harris remembers when the Internet was fun and he'd spend hours reading his favorite news sites, checking the church calendar, browsing the shops. Then, a few weeks ago, he lost control of his computer. It turned into a giant electronic billboard.


MSN Music Falls Just Short of iTunes' High Marks (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - Microsoft's MSN Music store shouldn't surprise anybody. The company with its own operating system, online service, digital-music format and media software was always the likeliest suspect to launch an online music store.


Saudi Vows to Guarantee Oil Supplies  ABU DHABI (Reuters) - OPEC vowed Sunday to do what it can  to deflate record high oil prices that have soared above \$53 a  barrel, and top exporter Saudi Arabia promised to keep the  world supplied with as much oil as it needs.


Iraqi Minister Says Polls Doable Despite Violence  LONDON (Reuters) - Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari  said Monday the interim government is not underestimating the  security threat to planned national elections on Jan. 30 and  believes the poll can take place.


Monthly Bill Fatigue Economists are growing concerned over Americans' willingness to cede regular chunks of their paychecks to new conveniences and services, saying it is taking a bite out of discretionary spending, a key driver of the nation's economy.


Cash 22, Other Caveats Bill-paying is getting more and more convenient. But with that convenience comes the possibility of many complications and headaches.


A Holiday to Buy For   If you haven't remembered to buy your dog his costume yet, here's something else you may have overlooked:


South Korea Not Out of the Running for U.N. Post  HANOI (Reuters) - South Korea might put forward a candidate  to take over from U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan when his  term expires in 2006, a South Korean official said Sunday.


Schumi storms to Japan win Michael Schumacher wins a record 13th race in a season at the Japanese Grand Prix.


Revive your PC Just like cars, home computers need tune-ups. Unfortunately, most of us have never gotten into the habit. Everybody knows to take their cars for routine service, but we often neglect to perform the common-sense maintenance that can keep our home PCs running well.


Food-label rule proves to be a big ingredient for change The Oreo, America's best-selling cookie, is getting an unusual makeover. Nabisco Corp. is trying to develop an Oreo that looks and tastes exactly like it does now, but without the artery-clogging trans fat that can significantly increase the risk of coronary heart disease.


Creating a home office with Staples CEO HOPKINTON -- If there's one room in the house that's his, Ron Sargent says it's the home office.


What's the proper use of a speaker phone? What's the proper use of a speaker phone? A colleague uses hers to listen to voicemail messages and to make all of her outgoing calls so that I can hear the dialing. It's very distracting and annoying.


Before you retire, make sure you also retire your mortgage More Americans are quitting the workforce without retiring their mortgage. Big mistake? It could prove more taxing than they ever imagined.


Bedouins held in blasts at Egyptian resorts  TABA, Egypt -- Dozens of Bedouins have been detained on suspicion that they may have supplied explosives for car bomb attacks at two Egyptian resorts that killed at least 34 people, officials said yesterday.


A brotherhood of survivors  CHIRAN, Japan -- These are the dusky days of old age that kamikaze pilots like Shigeyoshi Hamazono were not supposed to see.


Australia's leader wins 4th term SYDNEY -- Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, a key US ally and supporter of the Iraq war, celebrated his election win over opposition Labor after voters enjoying the fruits of a strong economy gave him another term.


Across border, cleric raises voice of reason  QOM, Iran -- These are pilgrims of a different kind. Several times a week, Shi'ite Muslim clerics and community leaders from neighboring Iraq climb stairs to a little office in this Iranian city of shrines and Islamic seminaries. There, an aged and hunched figure sits on a swivel chair fitted with an electric blanket.


Nobel laureate defends her suggestion that AIDS stems from plot NAIROBI -- Wangari Maathai made a typically combative start to her first full day as a Nobel laureate yesterday, defending a recent suggestion that the HIV virus might have been made in a laboratory as a plot against Africans.


Rumsfeld rallies allies aboard carrier in Gulf ABOARD THE USS JOHN F. KENNEDY -- In a cramped war room below deck, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld yesterday joined 18 of his counterparts in the terrorism fight in discussing the way ahead in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Two Car Bombs Kill Eight in Baghdad BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least eight Iraqis and wounding 16, police said. An American soldier was also hurt...


Peregrine indictment large in scope Though it is only 38 pages, a federal indictment handed up last week offers a panoramic view of the corporate corruption that allegedly permeated San Diego #39;s Peregrine Systems.


Ray McNulty: Gators suffer crushing blow This is where the Florida Gators were supposed to prove that they #39;ve turned the corner and, for the first time in the post-Spurrier era, were ready to make their first real run at a Southeastern Conference title.


Defensive stand lets USC stay unbeaten The drive covered just over three minutes, but in that brief amount of time USC #39;s football team yesterday discovered the kind of resolve that often produces a champion.


Israeli missile kills Palestinian in Gaza Strip An Israeli aircraft fired a missile at a house in Gaza #39;s Jabalya refugee camp on Sunday, killing a Palestinian man and wounding three women, witnesses said.


At least four killed in two explosions in Baghdad At least four people were killed in a rocket attack near the Iraqi Oil Ministry and two others were wounded in another suicide car bombing attack near the Iraqi Culture Ministry on Sunday, Iraqi police said.


Bill Allows Atomic Waste to Remain in Tanks House and Senate conferees have agreed to let the Energy Department leave some radioactive waste in tanks in South Carolina and Idaho, instead of pumping it out for deep burial.


E.P.A. Cuts Pollution Levels With Refinery Settlements The Environmental Protection Agency has enjoyed unusual success in bringing down pollution levels from some of the nation's largest oil refining companies.


Going to the Moon, Sponsored by M #38;M's Marketing is a big part of the private space race - and, its boosters say, an essential one.


Jockeying for Pole Position For an imaginary point in the midst of an ice-capped sea, the North Pole is a surprisingly hot piece of real estate.


Business looms large but politics creep into agenda as Chirac visits China (AFP) AFP - Business opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing economies dominated the agenda as French President Jacques Chirac continued his visit to China, but sensitive political issues also edged their way onto the program.


Another Victory Defined by Jets' Staunch Defense EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 5 - Chad Pennington was back and the Jets ended their scoring slump with 29 points, their second-best output in 10 games, but Coach Herman Edwards still found a few things he did not like about his offense.


Martha walkin #39; the walk Martha Stewart took prison life in stride yesterday, taking a solo walk around the grounds of her new home and receiving two visitors.


WORLD CUP QUALIFYING 2006: US close to clinching berth in <b>...</b> The USA moved one step closer to the final round of World Cup 2006 qualifying in the CONCACAF zone with a rather easy 2-0 win over El Salvador Saturday night in San Salvador.


President of Taiwan makes call for peace talks with China Taiwan #39;s leader used his National Day speech today to urge China to begin peace talks so the two rivals can avoid war. Chinese and Taiwanese leaders haven #39;t met since


Saudi Vows to Guarantee Oil Supplies OPEC vowed Sunday to do what it can to deflate record high oil prices that have soared above \$53 a barrel, and top exporter Saudi Arabia promised to keep the world supplied with as much oil as it needs.


US Forecasters Fret About Oil Hit Top US economic forecasters are growing increasingly worried about the impact of surging oil prices on consumer and business spending in 2005, a survey released on Sunday showed.


Schumacher Wins Japanese Grand Prix for 13th Victory of Season World champion Michael Schumacher won the Japanese Grand Prix to give his Ferrari team a record-tying 15th victory in 17 Formula One races this year.


Russian Envoy Sees Korea Nuclear Talks in Late Jan  TOKYO (Reuters) - North Korea could return to six-party  talks on its nuclear programs in late January after President  Bush forms his new cabinet, Russian ambassador to Japan  Alexander Losyukov said Monday.


Gardenhire #39;s instincts are unreliable They show up at prom with the prettiest girl in school, then get your date #39;s phone number and wink at you on the way out the door.


Lima #39;s stellar start keeps LA alive In Short* Jose Lima pitched his first complete game since 2001 to keep the Dodgers alive. l Los Angeles had lost eight postseason games in a row since beating Oakland in the 1988 World Series.


Shula likes Patriots #39; chances Don Shula isn #39;t enamored with the possibility of another NFL team joining the 1972 Miami Dolphins in the annals of perfection.


Australian opposition sticking by Latham SYDNEY - He may have failed to unseat Prime Minister John Howard in Saturday #39;s election, but opposition leader Mark Latham looks set to remain head of the Labour Party, his colleagues said Sunday.


Saudi Arabia, Gulf States Plan to Boost Oil Capacity (Update2) Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, which account for almost half of OPEC #39;s oil output, said they #39;re committed to boosting capacity to meet soaring demand that has driven prices to a record.


Space tourism still faces hurdles LOS ANGELES -- The historic suborbital flights of SpaceShipOne have ignited interest in space tourism, but the budding industry and federal regulators must still resolve questions ranging from ensuring the safety of people on the ground to informing


Madrid #39;s Beckham suffers broken rib David Beckham broke his rib moments after scoring England #39;s second goal in yesterday #39;s 2-0 win over Wales in a World Cup soccer qualifying match in Manchester.


Ireland hold France A magnificent display by an Irish team on foreign soil is probably the best way to describe Saturday evenings result, that saw Brian Kerrs Republic of Ireland side hold the French to a 0-0 draw at the Stade de France.


Glazer set to seize Man Utd AMERICAN sports magnate Malcolm Glazer is poised to seize control of Manchester United with an audacious 790 million bid to buy the world #39;s richest football club.


SPORTS ON TV National League Division Series Game 4 - Atlanta Braves at Houston Astros. From Minute Maid Park in Houston. 1 pm ESPN. American League Division Series Game 5 - Boston Red Sox at Anaheim Angels.


Australia launches Indian test campaign with thumping 217-run <b>...</b> By SANDEEP NAKAI Associated Press Writer BANGALORE, India (AP). Australia launched its test series campaign in India with a thumping 217-run victory in the opening match Sunday.


Nothing doing again for Texas For Texas coach Mack Brown, all the carnival rides at the annual Texas State Fair are a  quot;House of Horrors. quot;. Just when you thought there were no more painful ways for Brown to lose to Oklahoma, he found one.


Sightseek goes out in smashing style Taking control from the start, the 5-year-old daughter of Distant View turned on the power at the top of the stretch and stretched a one-length lead to six by midstretch, then cruised to a 23/4-length victory in the \$750,000, Grade I Beldame Stakes


Stewart rips NASCAR #39;s penalty KANSAS CITY, Kan.  Tony Stewart, who knows a thing or two about being in trouble with NASCAR, blistered the organization Saturday in defense of fellow driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.


Standing tall at No. 1 Trojans hold off Golden Bears at goal line late in 4th quarter, extend winning streak to 14 by avenging their last loss vs. intrastate rivals.


Al-Sadr forces to turn in weapons The search continues for the body of a British man who was beheaded after an escape bid. BAGHDAD -- Shiite militia loyal to anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr agreed yesterday to begin handing in weapons


Kidnappers threaten to kill Chinese engineers Militants in Pakistan who kidnapped two Chinese engineers have threatened to kill them unless Pakistan releases detained Al Qaeda suspects, a security official said.


Not a perfect match When does winning 18 consecutive games matter less than winning 17? When No. 17 is a Super Bowl triumph that caps the first undefeated season in NFL history -- a season in which the team leads the league in total offense, total defense, points scored, and points allowed. Members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins are quick to mention that their ...


McBride helps US knock off El Salvador SAN SALVADOR -- Thanks to Brian McBride and Eddie Johnson, the United States can advance to the final round of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup with a victory over Panama Wednesday.


Sooners stop at nothing DALLAS -- The recruiting battle was as intense as everyone expected. Oklahoma against Texas -- again.


What a Crew: Unbeaten streak reaches 17 Jeff Cunningham scored in the first half and the Columbus Crew extended their MLS-record unbeaten streak to 17 games with a 1-1 tie against the MetroStars last night in East Rutherford, N.J.


Theme of day: You Go Girl!' Cheri Kenah, the five-time runner-up at the US Indoor 3,000 meters who gave birth to twins less than a year ago, will be running. So will last year's BAA Half Marathon winner, Marie Davenport.


Learning curves for new Celtics BURLINGTON, Vt. -- The Celtics rookies quickly learned the importance of early wake-up calls. With ankles taped at the team hotel, Al Jefferson, Delonte West, Tony Allen, and Justin Reed needed to show up well before the veterans or risk being bumped to the back of the line. It could be a long wait for any rookie who overslept. Then ...


Golf course chef has a fine Ryder Jim Ryan , the executive cook at Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton, had the good fortune to attend the recently concluded Ryder Cup competition at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan.


Suicide Bomber Kills 17 Near Baghdad Police Academy  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide car bomb killed 17 people  near Baghdad's Oil Ministry and a nearby police academy Sunday,  a ministry spokesman said.


Drug shills could take chill pills If I say Vioxx, what #39;s the first name that pops into your head? Dorothy Hamill or Shelly South? Chances are, it #39;s Hamill. The erstwhile Olympic ice skating champion turned corporate shill appeared in TV ads hawking Vioxx until Merck  amp; Co.


Police: 6 killed in arson at Philadelphia rowhouse Philadelphia -- A fast-moving arson fire killed six people in a rowhouse before dawn Saturday, four of them children, police said.


Novak wins Japan Open title Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic has won the Japan Open with a 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 victory over American Taylor Dent in Tokyo. The fifth-seeded Novak, who beat Lleyton Hewitt in the semi-finals, overcame the seventh


1 Palestinian killed in new Israeli air strike in Gaza A 28-year-old Palestinian was killed and three were wounded Sunday morning in an new Israeli airstrike in the Jabalya refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, the Ha #39;aretz daily reported on Sunday.


Typhoon Fades Over Northeastern Japan, Leaves 5 Dead (Update1) Central Japan #39;s strongest typhoon in a decade left at least five people dead and five others missing as it swept through the region, halting air and rail operations before losing strength off the Pacific coast northeast of Tokyo.


Davis, Badgers on good footing COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Anthony Davis slashed his way to 168 yards rushing and a touchdown and 15th-ranked Wisconsin throttled No. 18 Ohio State #39;s offense in a 24-13 victory yesterday.


Livewire: Travel Search Sites Look for Bargains on Web Web sites promising to find the best travel deals have online travel agents wondering if they have a new friend or enemy. For consumers, however, choices are rising


Sony Rolling Out Powerful DVR Sony Corp. will begin selling a computer and home server system that makes a midget of TiVo. With 1,000 gigabytes of hard-drive storage, it can record six TV channels for nearly a week straight.


100 races and another points haul at BAR Honda BAR Honda celebrated its 100th race with a podium today as Jenson Button crossed the line in third place in the team #39;s second home Grand Prix at Suzuka.


Australia beat India Bangalore, India - Australia launched its test series campaign in India with a thumping 217-run victory in the opening match on Sunday.


Earnhardt Jr. is high profile, for better or worse First, he won the 500-mile race at Talladega and grabbed the NASCAR Nextel Cup points lead. Two days later, he lost his points lead and \$10,000.


Suicide bomber kills 17 in Baghdad A suicide car bomb has killed 17 people near Baghdad #39;s Oil Ministry and a nearby police academy, a ministry spokesman said.  quot;The bomb apparently exploded prematurely at an intersection in front of the academy, quot; spokesman Assem Jihad said.


Prince Harry 'cheated' on exam, Eton teacher claims: report (AFP) AFP - Prince Harry, the third in line to the British throne, stands accused of cheated on a finishing exam at the prestigious Eton College.


Australia's Howard Celebrates Fourth Poll Win  SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's conservative Prime Minister  John Howard celebrated a thumping election victory Sunday after  voters, enjoying the fruits of a strong economy, gave him what  looked certain to be an increased majority.


Cambodia abdication confirmed Cambodia's King Sihanouk ignores appeals for him not to abdicate, as attention focuses on the succession.


At Least 10 Killed in Bombings in Baghdad Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld made a surprise visit to Iraq today, as two car bombs shook Baghdad, killing at least 10 people, U.S. and Iraqi officials said.


Bush, Kerry Return to Trail, Take Different Tacks More than changing the dynamic of a race that has tightened in the past 10 days, Friday's debate served to set up Wednesday's encounter as an opportunity to provide momentum to one of the candidates going into the final weeks of the election.


Saudi Urges Arab Media to Combat 'Improper Ideas'   KUWAIT CITY, Oct. 9 -- Saudi Arabia's interior minister appealed to regional news media Saturday to help combat "improper ideas" that lead young people to support extremist movements.


Schumacher Storms to Sixth Japanese F1 Win

 By Alastair Himmer

 SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - Ferrari's Michael Schumacherpowered to an easy victory in the Japanese Grand Prix on Sundayfor his 13th win of the season.


Air Wars I Howard Stern shocked his 12 million listeners again, not with raunchy banter but with news that he #39;ll be moving to Sirius Satellite Radio, where federal indecency rules don #39;t apply.


Space Tourism Faces Safety Regulations Marion C. Blakey, administrator of commercial space transportation for the Federal Aviation Administration, speaks with reporters following a briefing at the XCOR hangar at Mojave, Calif.


Rossi wins Malaysian Grand Prix Valentino Rossi has won the Malaysian MotoGP to extend his overall lead in the world championship at the Sepang circuit. Italian countryman Max Biaggi finished second and Alex Barros of Brazil was third.


Georgia, Tennessee take about-faces No. 3 Bulldogs fall a week after rout of LSU; Volunteers bounce back from Auburn loss. By Paul Newberry, The Associated Press. ATHENS, Ga.


The pits? Potty-talk points off! DALE EARNHARDT JR. got it more right than he thought: His recent  quot;slip of the tongue, quot; as many have taken to calling it,  quot;don #39;t mean expletive deleted quot; in the grand scheme.


BRIGHTEST STAR While at Miramax, he teamed with hard-nosed exec Harvey Weinstein to negotiate film and music contracts. During his USA Films tenure, Greenstein dealt with gritty filmmaker Steven Soderbergh


Terrorism and the  #39;Net US cybersecurity chief #39;s sudden resignation comes as terrorists increasingly use the Internet as a tool. While Al Qaeda and its affiliates have always used e-mail and the Internet, these electronic tools have


Windows XP SP2 (Service Pack 2 ) I could go on and on. This isn #39;t so much a patch or update as it is a completely new version. Rather than calling it Windows XP Service Pack 2 they could just drop the  quot;Service Pack quot; part and call it Windows


Judge dropped the ball on this one The Braves #39; Rafael Furcal hit the game-winning homer Thursday night during Game 2 of the National League division series. Really, he could have been watching the game from a jail cell enjoying three squares a day.


Beckham centre of attention David Beckham grabbed the spotlight from Wayne Rooney with a spectacular goal, a needless suspension and a trip to hospital with a broken rib as England downed Wales 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying game yesterday.


Greene has no answers for offense Like so many Tennessee defenders, the questions kept coming and coming at Georgia quarterback David Greene after Saturdays 19-14 loss to the Volunteers.


Perfection through a single season a tougher standard It doesn #39;t take a football genius to know that the New England Patriots are an amazing team. The organization #39;s ability to plug in players and keep winning over the last three years is a model


Large Explosion Kills Eight in Baghdad BAGHDAD, Iraq - A large explosion hit outside a police academy in downtown Baghdad on Sunday, killing eight people, officials said.


Ten including 5 Indian troops killed in Kashmir violence SRINAGAR (India held-Kashmir): Five Indian army personnel including a Captain were killed and 45 others injured when a car packed with explosives rammed into an army convoy in Baramulla district Saturday.


Yankees-Sox again for ALCS New Yorks Bernie Williams, left, and Derek Jeter welcome Alex Rodriguez, right, after he scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Minnesota Twins Kyle Lohse in the 11th inning of Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Saturday in


Patriots march into today #39;s contest armed with 18 straight wins As the New England Patriots aim for their 19th straight win over two seasons today, the 1972 Miami Dolphins are starting to notice.


United Airlines to cut fleet, expand international flights United Airlines, which is struggling to emerge from bankruptcy protection, said on Wednesday that it would cut 68 airplanes from its fleet, shift more responsibility


No Simple Solutions to Pension Problems The grim news coming out of the airline and steel industries about their pension plans and the government agency that insures them is giving Congress, along with older workers across the nation, a sudden case of the jitters.


Somali MPs Vote for President in Peace Bid (Reuters) Reuters - Somali lawmakers began voting on Sunday\for a president in the 14th attempt in a decade to return\government to the lawless Horn of Africa state.


Bosnian Serb Accused of Genocide Held (AP) AP - The U.N. war crimes tribunal took custody Sunday of a Bosnian Serb commander who is accused in the 1995 genocide of Muslims in the U.N.-protected zone of Srebrenica and is one of the most senior army officers to fall into the court's hands in recent years.


Bombs Kill 10 in Baghdad; Rumsfeld Visits (AP) AP - Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 17, including an American soldier, U.S. and Iraqi officials said.


Yanks #39; win sets up series with Bosox Minneapolis -- They were down by four runs. They were five outs from defeat. Hmmm. You think the Yankees were actually worried about losing?


Three pops and Thomson goes out Atlanta Braves starting pitcher John Thomson, center, is pulled from the game against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series in Houston, on Saturday.


STANFORD NOTEBOOK Just go away quietly? Not Stanford #39;s angry <b>...</b> Guard Ismail Simpson of Stanford was walking off the field at the end of the game, yelling and gesturing. An assistant coach had an arm around him, pushing him in the direction of the end zone tunnel that leads to the locker room.


Taiwan leader wants peace talks with China to head off military crisis (AFP) AFP - Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian called for wide-ranging peace talks with China to defuse the dangerous military build-up on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.


Taiwan calls for arms talks with China Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian called on Sunday for arms control talks with China to defuse the dangerous build-up of military hardware on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.


House Backs  #36;32 Billion Homeland Security Bill (Reuters) Reuters - The House of Representatives on\Saturday passed a  #36;32 billion bill funding homeland security\programs this year after days of political fighting over the\measure.


Afghan Polls Fair Despite Ink Fiasco -Monitors  KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's historic presidential vote,  which was held with great enthusiasm but ended in turmoil after  most candidates announced a boycott, was mostly fair,  independent observers said Sunday.


Cambodia PM Urges Swift Succession if King Retires  PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen,  concerned for his country's political stability, said on Sunday  that a new monarch should be chosen next week if King Norodom  Sihanouk was determined to retire.


Saudi Vows to Guarantee Oil Supplies (Reuters) Reuters - OPEC vowed Sunday to do what it can\to deflate record high oil prices that have soared above  #36;53 a\barrel, and top exporter Saudi Arabia promised to keep the\world supplied with as much oil as it needs.


Web Video Shows Last Appeal of Beheaded UK Hostage (Reuters) Reuters - A video tape posted on the Internet\Sunday showed British hostage Kenneth Bigley making a final\appeal to the British government to meet his captors' demands\before he was beheaded by a militant Islamist group.


1950s TV Lamps Resurface as Costly Kitsch  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Decorative lamps created to lessen eye  strain while watching the earliest TV sets are resurfacing in  homes as kitschy night lights and artifacts of mid-20th century  "modern" living.


Afghan Polls Fair Despite Ink Fiasco -Monitors  KABUL (Reuters) - Independent observers described  Afghanistan's historic presidential election as mostly fair on  Sunday despite turmoil over possible multiple voting that led  most of the candidates to call for a general boycott.


Virtual PC opens window on Mac I #39;ve been running a new Windows XP computer from Microsoft all week. It boots up quickly and runs smoothly. I #39;m very impressed.


This Year's Giants Looking Like Last Season's Ceding control of the game after a handful of plays, the Giants went tamely to their fifth successive defeat.


A day in the life of . . . Craig Newmark You don #39;t have to be a computer geek to know who Craig Newmark is, though familiarity with the Internet helps. His is a household name in the virtual, if not the real, world because of the Web site he launched


McBride inspires US to victory Brian McBride and debutant Eddie Johnson gave the United States a 2-0 victory over El Salvador in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday.


India vs Australia, First Test, Day 5 Australian fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz (left) celebrates after claiming the important wicket of Indian vice-captain Rahul Dravid.


Quakes keep playoff hopes alive The game drew a crowd of 25,311 to give San Jose an average attendance of 13,001, its best Spartan Stadium attendance since 1999. In other games, Jovan Kirovski scored two goals to lead


Kuwait Backs Quota Hike if Prices Stay Up  ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Major Gulf oil producer Kuwait will  back a hike of 1 million barrels per day in OPEC's output  ceiling if crude prices remain at record levels, a move that  would bring the cartel's formal production limits in line with  actual supplies.


Rumsfeld Says U.S. Faces Test of Wills in Iraq  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said  Sunday the United States and its allies were locked in a test  of wills with insurgents in Iraq and must overcome the "pain  and ugliness" of the conflict.


Baghdad Blasts Kill 10; Rumsfeld Visits BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 17, including an American soldier, U.S. and Iraqi officials said...


Taiwan Urges China to Begin Peace Talks TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's leader called for peace talks and other "concrete actions" to reduce tensions with rival China during a National Day speech on Sunday that was far more conciliatory than in years past.    President Chen Shui-bian avoided language and issues that have raised tensions in the past during the speech, and even extended Taiwan's best wishes as China prepares for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing...


Bush, Kerry Go on the Attack After Debate ELYRIA, Ohio - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, their animosity stirred by a contentious second debate, lit into each other over Iraq, jobs and debate performance in critical battleground states...


Now #39;s not time to lift rates The growth of jobs has stalled in the US, and this has big implications for Australia. For interest rates, for our dollar, for jobs here, for our economy more generally, and for investments.


In naming their ventures, many owners get personal In casting about for a name for their new companies or products, entrepreneurs often decide to use their own. And it can work - look at the success of Ben  amp; Jerry #39;s and Dell.


Conservatives Celebrate after Historic Election Win in Australia Australia #39;s conservative prime minister, John Howard, is celebrating a decisive victory over the Labor Party in general elections.


Iraqi Capital Hit by Deadly Insurgent Attacks Iraqi officials say at least 17 people were killed early Sunday in a car bomb attack near the Oil Ministry in northeast Baghdad. They say the attack, which was earlier believed to be a rocket attack, occurred as people were going to work.


Flash Floods in Northeastern India Kill at Least 26 Indian officials say at least 26 people have drowned in flooding in the northeastern state of Assam. The officials say the deaths occurred in the state #39;s western Goalpara district near the border with Bangladesh.


Beijing to Install Condom Machines to Fight AIDS (Reuters) Reuters - Beijing will install about 1,000 condom\vending machines in hotels, bars, universities and on\construction sites in the Chinese capital this month to fight\the spread of AIDS, the official Xinhua news agency said on\Sunday.


Kuwait Backs Quota Hike if Prices Stay Up Major Gulf oil producer Kuwait will back a hike of 1 million barrels per day in OPEC #39;s output ceiling if crude prices remain at record levels, a move


Once a spammer? The lawyer who headed a lawsuit that ended Sanford Wallaces reign as the worlds  quot;Spam King quot; six years ago said he cannot believe Wallace now faces several spyware charges in US District Court.


McWilliams 15th in Malaysia Northern Ireland #39;s Jeremy McWilliams claimed 15th place in the Malaysian MotoGP in Sepang on Sunday. The Glengormley-based rider is 19th in the world championship standings with 21 points.


Australia thrash India by 217 runs in first Test: Sports India, Cricket: Bangalore, Oct 10 : India #39;s tail-enders Sunday defied the Australian attack for a fairly prolonged period but could not prevent the visitors from winning the first Test by 217 runs on the fifth and final day at M. Chinnaswamy


Davenport Takes Filderstadt Title  FILDERSTADT, Germany (Reuters) - American Lindsay Davenport  won the Filderstadt Grand Prix Sunday after world number one  Amelie Mauresmo retired injured after the first set.


Soccer: United States Wins in Central America  RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Paulo Wanchope scored a  hat-trick as Costa Rica brought Guatemala down to earth with a  5-0 victory in Saturday's World Cup qualifiers while the United  States picked up a rare win in Central America by beating El  Salvador 2-0.


As Oil Price Soars, Markets Chill Weak chain-store sales, stumbling job growth and more record oil prices were too much for Wall Street #39;s bulls to bear last week.


AT amp;T Cuts 7,400 Jobs, Asset Value by \$11B AT amp;T Corp. is cutting 7,400 more jobs and slashing the book value of its assets by \$11.4 billion, drastic moves prompted by the company #39;s plan to retreat from the traditional consumer telephone business following a lost court battle.


TACTICS PAY OFF FOR SVEN England head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was delighted with his side #39;s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Wales and happy with his new-look three-man strikeforce.


TAKEOVER ROUND UP PART 2 Malcolm Glazer faces a last-minute challenge to his expected 800 million bid for Manchester United from Keith Harris, chairman of brokerage Seymour Pierce and a lifelong fan of the Old Trafford club.


#39;Nats Play Rude Guests The US Mens National Team recorded a convincing 2-0 victory over El Salvador in Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador on Saturday evening, increasing their Group 1 lead in the semifinal round of qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup to three points.


One probe to cover fire, death of sub officer FASLANE, SCOTLAND -- The Canadian military will conduct one all-encompassing inquiry into the deadly fire aboard HMCS Chicoutimi, rejecting an initial suggestion to separately examine the blaze and the subsequent death of a navy submariner.


Somali MPs Vote for President, Counting Starts  NAIROBI (Reuters) - Somali officials began counting votes  cast by lawmakers Sunday in a presidential election aimed at  returning national government to the chaotic Horn of Africa  state for the first time in 13 years.


Airbus Wins Orders for 26 Planes to Chinese Airlines (Update2) Airbus SAS, the world #39;s largest maker of airplanes, said it received firm orders from China Eastern Airlines and Air China, two of the country #39;s main carriers, to buy 26 planes.


Mark Cuban raises specter of dot-com redux reporter #39;s notebook SAN FRANCISCO--Hope and cynicism sparred to a draw on Tuesday at the glitzy opening banquet of the Web 2.0 conference here, as serial entrepreneur and reality TV show host Mark Cuban took the stage to talk about what #39;s next for the 10


Howard #39;s fortress remains impregnable John Howard has secured a place in Australian political history after an unexpectedly comfortable win in the general election. The veteran conservative is now on course to become the country #39;s


17 killed from suicide car bombs in Iraq At least 17 people died as a result of two suicide car bombs in Baghdad Sunday, CNN reported. One of the car bombs apparently exploded prematurely at a busy intersection near


Report: Bigley tried fleeing after British intelligence helped <b>...</b> LONDON New information is surfacing about a purported escape attempt by doomed British hostage Kenneth Bigley. The Sunday Times says Bigley briefly fled his Iraqi kidnappers on Wednesday after British intelligence helped bribe two of his captors.


Rumsfeld Says US Faces Test of Wills in Iraq Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Sunday the United States and its allies were locked in a test of wills with insurgents in Iraq and must overcome the  quot;pain and ugliness quot; of the conflict.


Cambodia PM Urges Swift Succession if King Retires (Reuters) Reuters - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen,\concerned for his country's political stability, said on Sunday\that a new monarch should be chosen next week if King Norodom\Sihanouk was determined to retire.


Israeli Missile Kills Palestinian in Gaza Strip (Reuters) Reuters - An Israeli aircraft fired a missile at a\house in Gaza's Jabalya refugee camp Sunday, killing one\Palestinian and wounding four others, witnesses said.


9-11 Resonates Among Voters Pre-Election (AP) AP - In this one town, in this swing state, in this entire country, three weeks before a deeply divided citizenry elects a president, the pernicious residue of Sept. 11, 2001, echoes in every corner of the national conversation.


Scouring Iraq for Enemies, Finding Farmers and Mud House-to-house raids south of Baghdad are turning up few men of fighting age, leading American commanders to believe that insurgents are melting away.


Baghdad Blasts Kill 10; Rumsfeld Visits BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 17, including an American soldier, U.S. and Iraqi officials said, as Defense Secretary Donald H...


Tape of Bigley Decapitation Posted on Web BAGHDAD, Iraq - A videotape of the beheading of British hostage Kenneth Bigley appeared Sunday on an Islamist Web site, showing the civil engineer pleading that he wanted "to live a simple life" moments before he was decapitated.    The nearly five-minute tape appeared two days after Bigley's family said it had proof that the 62-year-old civil engineer from Liverpool was dead...


Retail sales slowed in September, reports say The outlook for the holiday shopping season grew more uncertain yesterday as the nation #39;s largest retailers reported that they had a fourth straight month of tepid sales in September.


GE earnings increase 11 General Electric Co.s third-quarter earnings rose 11 percent,and revenue jumped 15 percent as a rebounding economy and acquisitions drove a sharp increase in orders, the company said Friday.


Clemens Aims for Astros' First Series Win (AP) AP - A couple of new Killer Bs have the Houston Astros one win away from ending 43 seasons of playoff failure. Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched six solid innings in his postseason debut to lead the Astros to their 19th straight home win, 8-5 over Atlanta on Saturday for a 2-1 lead in their NL series.


Teetering off the band wagon The memory of that painful moment just after midnight on Oct. 17, 2003 in Yankee Stadium never went away for me - even after the New England Patriots captured a second Super Bowl title.


Video shows Bigley #39;s last appeal A video tape posted on the Internet shows British hostage Kenneth Bigley making a final appeal to the British Government to meet his captors #39; demands before he was beheaded by a militant group in Iraq.


Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Palestinian An Israeli aircraft has fired a missile at a house in a northern Gaza Strip refugee camp, killing at least one person and wounding three others.


Iraq polls may see more US troops The United States has said it may send more troops to Iraq to protect elections in January against violence if US commanders decide they are needed.


Kuwait Backs Quota Hike if Prices Stay Up (Reuters) Reuters - Major Gulf oil producer Kuwait will\back a hike of 1 million barrels per day in OPEC's output\ceiling if crude prices remain at record levels, a move that\would bring the cartel's formal production limits in line with\actual supplies.


Iraq's Interim Leader to Visit White House (AP) AP - Welcoming Iraq's interim president to the White House offers President Bush a chance to persuade Iraqi minority groups to participate in next month's election  #151; a pivotal step toward a democracy still threatened by a violent insurgency.


Away on Business: Is Travel Safer?  CHICAGO (Reuters) - Three years after the attacks of Sept.  11, 2001, is today's business traveler safer?


Several Hurt in Blast in Pakistan's Lahore - TV  ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Several people were hurt in an  explosion in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore Sunday, the  private TV channel Geo reported.


Nigeria unions: Strike goes ahead Nigeria #39;s main umbrella union has said it will go ahead with a general strike in Africa #39;s top oil producer on Monday to protest against rising domestic fuel prices.


War Criminal Opens EU Doors for Serbia EU diplomats said Sunday that the transfer of a Bosnian Serb genocide suspect to the UN war crimes tribunal will lead to closer ties between the EU and Serbia and Montenegro.


Davenport Wins, Moves Closer to Top Spot (AP) AP - Lindsay Davenport won the Porsche Grand Prix on Sunday when top-ranked Amelie Mauresmo quit after losing the first set because of an injured left thigh.


3 Gulf states promise to increase oil output to stabilize price Three Gulf countries -- the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Saudi Arabia -- promised Sunday to increase their oil output capacity to help stabilize world prices, the official WAM news agency reported.


No Irish magic -- just a big  #39;W #39; SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- It was far from a masterpiece in any aspect of the game, but Notre Dame was able to get back in the win column Saturday with a 23-15 comeback victory over Stanford before a sellout crowd of 80,795 in Notre Dame Stadium.


Thousands attend funeral of murdered cleric Police fired tear gas and shots in the air to disperse angry Sunni Muslims today after thousands of mourners joined the funeral of a prominent pro-Taliban cleric gunned down on a busy Karachi street.


Muslims Could Prove Crucial in Election (AP) AP - With more than 1,200 Muslims and Arab-Americans taken into custody after the Sept. 11 attacks, and a U.S.-led war raging in Iraq, many Muslims oppose George Bush in the November presidential election. But their voting for John Kerry is not a slam-dunk, either.


Suicide Bomber at Pakistan Mosque Kills Three  ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - At least three people were killed  when a suicide bomber shot his way into a minority Shi'ite  Muslim mosque in the Pakistani city of Lahore Sunday and  detonated his explosives, residents and emergency workers said.


NBA-Suns Scorch Trail Blazers, Kings Beat Celtics  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Quentin Richardson poured in 37  points, including eight three-pointers, and Shawn Marion added  16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 121-99  thrashing of the host Portland Trail Blazers Sunday.


Howard Stern will bring his show to satellite radio Howard Stern says he #39;s taking his show to his fans -- and away from federal regulators. The shock jock says he #39;ll head to Sirius satellite radio when his contract with Infinity Broadcasting


A BRAVE NEW ENGLAND Okay, England v Wales doesn #39;t have the sense of rivalry as playing against Scotland. Out of 97 matches against England, Wales have won only 14.


Rumsfeld Visits Marines in Iraq US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is in western Iraq to meet with American Marines fighting insurgents in the country #39;s restive Al Anbar province.


Round Two: US, EU Subsidy Battle Heats Up WASHINGTON, DC / BRUSSELS, Belgium - 10/09/04 - The bell has rung on Round Two in the fight between the US and the European Union on the issue of commercial aircraft production subsidies.


Bomb at Pakistan Shiite Mosque Wounds Four ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Oct. 10, 2004 - A bomb exploded Sunday at a Shiite mosque in the eastern city of Lahore, injuring four people, officials said.


Travel Vets Launch Beta of  #39;Google for Travel #39; Veterans of Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia have teamed to launch a new travel search company, Kayak.com, a public beta of which launched this week.


Pioneer, Sharp Let Blu-ray Play CHIBA, JAPAN -- Two companies supporting the Blu-ray Disc optical disc format unveiled prototype players at the Ceatec 2004 exhibition, taking place here this week.


Stanford drops the ball in loss Ottovegio picked the ball up and tried to get the punt off, but he was tackled by Jerome Collins just as he released the ball and fanned on the kick.


Sweden #39;s Soderling clinches first ATP Tour title Swede Robin Soderling clinched the first ATP Tour title of his career when he tamed Belgium #39;s Xavier Malisse 6-2 3-6 6-4 in the final of the Lyon Grand Prix on Sunday.


Schumacher dedicates Japan win to Bridgestone Michael Schumacher dedicated Sunday #39;s Japanese Grand Prix victory to Ferrari #39;s tyre suppliers Bridgestone after they helped him to a new record and ended his run of three races without victory.


France given rough ride What seemed an ideal time to be playing France turned out to be exactly that. In fact with a shade more composure in front of goal the Republic of Ireland might even have


Making Things Difficult I #39;ll give you the synopsis - (Seattle) got a whole bunch of offensive rebounds that I wasn #39;t really happy about. That gave them confidence to stay in the game.


Bomb explodes at Shiite mosque in Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- A bomb exploded Sunday at a Shiite mosque in the eastern city of Lahore, injuring several people, police said.


2 UN peacekeepers wounded in Haiti shootouts PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Two UN peacekeepers were wounded in shootouts with supporters of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in Port-au-Prince and civilians believed to be Aristide opponents in flood-ravaged Gonaives - the first casualties of the


Schumi: All in a day #39;s work Suzuka - Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn said on Sunday the temporarily enforced format of qualifying and racing on the same day at the Japanese Grand Prix was not as difficult as had been expected.


Webster Tells Scotland: Move On Scotland defender Andy Webster insists there is no point dwelling on the defeat to Norway when their World Cup qualification campaign can still be salvaged.


Derrida, father of deconstruction, dies at 74 Jacques Derrida, the influential French thinker and writer who inspired admiration, vilification and utter bewilderment as the founder of the intellectual movement known as deconstruction, has died.


Cambodia PM Urges Fast Search for New King Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen listens to a reporter #39;s questions at Phnom Penh airport Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. Hun Sen said Sunday that Cambodian lawmakers must work day and night to complete the process


Bomb at Pakistan Shiite Mosque Kills Four ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Oct. 10, 2004 - A bomb exploded Sunday at a Shiite mosque in the eastern city of Lahore, killing at least four people and injuring others, officials said.


Bank of America to Cut 4,500 Jobs CHARLOTTE, NC -- Bank of America said Thursday it will cut about 4,500 jobs, or about 2.5 percent of its work force, beginning this month as a result of its merger with FleetBoston Financial Corp.


Sony, Matsushita to launch Blu-ray Disc camcorders in 2005: report Sony, Matsushita and other firms are planning to launch camcorders using next-generation, smaller DVDs in the Blu-ray format as early as 2005 to win a lead over a rival offering, a report said Thursday.


Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Grand Prix Michael Schumacher blew away the rest of the Formula 1 field to win the Japanese Grand Prix for a sixth time on Sunday. Only brother Ralf Schumacher could match his pace to finish a distant second while BAR


In the end, Trojans #39; defense is up to the test LOS ANGELES -- Picked apart all afternoon by uncannily accurate California quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the USC defense chose the game #39;s biggest moment to make the game #39;s biggest stand.


Bush hails Afghanistan #39;s election US President George W. Bush saidon Saturday that the kickoff of Afghan presidential elections was a remarkable achievement.  quot;A marvelous thing is happening in Afghanistan, quot; Bush


Pro-Taliban Clerics Killed in Pakistan #39;s Karachi A leading pro-Taliban Sunni Muslim cleric and an associate were shot dead in southern Pakistan on Saturday, the latest attack in religious violence that has already killed more than 70 people this month.


Nigeria Unions Say Strike to Go Ahead on Monday  LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria's main umbrella union said Sunday  it would go ahead with a general strike in Africa's top oil  producer Monday to protest against rising domestic fuel prices.


Tape of Bigley Beheading Posted on Web BAGHDAD, Iraq - A videotape of the beheading of British hostage Kenneth Bigley appeared Sunday on an Islamist Web site, showing the civil engineer pleading that he wanted "to live a simple life" moments before he was decapitated.    The nearly five-minute tape appeared two days after Bigley's family said it had proof that the 62-year-old civil engineer from Liverpool was dead...


Loonie hits 80 cents for first time in decade TORONTO -- A roaring jobs market in Canada and disappointing jobs data from the United States helped the Canadian dollar crack 80 cents US in trading yesterday for the first time in more than a decade.


Australia sets world short course record in 400 medley relay INDIANAPOLIS - Australia set a world record in winning the 400-meter medley relay at the Short Course World Championships on Saturday night.


Australias Howard wins 4th straight poll victory Prime Minister John Howard began planning the agenda for his new term on Sunday after his stunning fourth straight election victory, which delivered him a mandate to


Cambodia #39;s dancing royal likely new king PHNOM PENH: The former ballet dancer son of Cambodia #39;s king was named his likely successor yesterday, as hopes faded that his father would reverse his decision to abdicate.


Mosque bomb kills 3 in Pakistan LAHORE, Pakistan -- A bomb has exploded at a Shiite mosque in downtown Lahore, killing three people and wounding several others, police sources told CNN.


Low jobs growth savages US stocks WEAK job growth figures and record-high oil prices pulled the rug from under US equities on Friday, despite soothing words from General Electric about the state of the American economy.


AMD, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, and Sun Release Web Services for <b>...</b> A new Web Services for Management (WS-Management) specification edited by Alan Geller (Microsoft) has been published. This initial joint publication of the specification names Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Dell


Sharapova has burning desire to satisfy fans ASIA has fallen in love with Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova - and the feeling is mutual. The 17-year-old Russian left for Europe yesterday with two more WTA titles after a successful three-leg swing


Elusive record gives Warne the boot CRICKET #39;S final frontier is a little closer for the all-conquering Australian cricket team after a convincing win in the first Test in India yesterday, but Shane Warne remains two frustrating wickets short of the world record.


Lenton ensures we don #39;t come up short LIBBY LENTON swam the fastest 100 metres freestyle relay split of all time to anchor a world-record effort by Australia #39;s women #39;s 4x100m medley relay at the world short-course championships in Indianapolis yesterday.


Howard #39;s reform agenda JOHN Howard has full control of the Senate within his grasp after an emphatic election victory that will allow the Coalition to embark on an ambitious reform agenda, including the \$30 billion sale of Telstra and further industrial relations changes.


Baghdad under bomb and missile siege BAGHDAD: As political divisions over the Iraq war grew, at least 10 people were killed and 16 injured when two car bombs and a missile attack shook the Iraqi capital in rapid succession last night.


Chen launches new wave of detente TAIWANESE President Chen Shui-bian sought to defuse the Taiwan Strait time-bomb yesterday by calling China to wide-ranging peace talks to banish the  quot;shadows of terror quot; and  quot;forces of darkness quot; that have threatened war between the two rivals for more than


Syrian President Defends Role in Lebanon (AP) AP - Pointing to Lebanon as a stable exception in a troubled neighborhood, President Bashar Assad has suggested an end to Syrian intervention in Lebanon would lead to chaos there.


ABC Poll Puts Bush 4 Points Ahead of Kerry (Reuters) Reuters - President Bush held on to a slim\lead in an ABC News poll released on Sunday, getting 50 percent\of the vote against 46 percent of likely voters who supported\his opponent, Sen. John Kerry.


Five Die as Suicide Bomber Attacks Pakistan Mosque  LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed four  people as he shot his way into a Shi'ite Muslim mosque and blew  himself up in the Pakistani city of Lahore Sunday, emergency  workers said.


U.S. Marine Killed in Anbar Province U.S. Marine killed in Iraq's Anbar province<br>BC-Iraq-Military Death,0115


Soccer: Argentina, Brazil Romp in World Cup Ties

 By Brian Homewood

 RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Argentina and Brazil scoredcrushing victories in Saturday's World Cup qualifiers, theformer beating Uruguay 4-2 in Buenos Aires and the worldchampions romping home 5-2 in Venezuela.


Gangster Cult Shields Venezuelans from Crime

 By Fabian Andres Cambero

 CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - As the setting sun castslong shadows over a Caracas cemetery, crime-weary Venezuelanspray at the tomb of the notorious thief Ismael, believing heand other dead gangsters can protect them against violentattacks and robberies.


Saudi Vows to Keep Spare Capacity Top world oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed on Sunday to maintain a cushion of spare supplies of up to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) to meet future demand growth.


No. 1 USC, No. 2 Oklahoma Down Rivals (AP) AP - Adrian Peterson ran for 225 yards and made many big plays when No. 2 Oklahoma needed it most, helping the Sooners grind out a 12-0 victory over No. 5 Texas and stretch their winning streak in the storied rivalry to five straight.


Stewart Backs Earnhardt on NASCAR Penalty (AP) AP - Tony Stewart took a verbal swipe at NASCAR on Saturday, insisting friend and competitor Dale Earnhardt Jr. should not have lost points for cursing during a live TV interview last weekend.


Michael Schumacher Wins Japan GP (AP) AP - Michael Schumacher won his 13th race of the season and first since August when he returned to his dominating form and captured the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday


Beckham sours super strike ENGLAND took a huge step towards booking its ticket to Germany for the 2006 World Cup when it outclassed Wales with a controlled performance at Old Trafford yesterday.


Fans offside as tycoons target English clubs DIVIDED down the years by the rawest rivalry in English football, Manchester United and Liverpool found their histories converging at the weekend as both clubs braced themselves for imminent takeover.


Phillip Island shapes as star #39;s crowning glory ITALIAN superstar Valentino Rossi could wrap up his fourth consecutive championship in the premier motorcycle class at Phillip Island this weekend.


Gilchrist says Warne did the job ACTING Australian captain Adam Gilchrist assured Shane Warne he had paid his way despite falling short in his exasperating tilt at world record glory yesterday.


Yankees Take Series Over Twins; Dodgers, Astros Win (Update5) Alex Rodriguez doubled, stole third and scored on a wild pitch in the 11th inning as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 and advance to the American League Championship Series against Boston.


Skoko tells of Roos #39; resolve MATCH-winning midfielder Josip Skoko yesterday revealed the multi-millionaire Socceroos have made a pact to sacrifice all creature comforts in pursuit of a World Cup spot.


Paper: Ex-Steeler Likely Had Breakdown (AP) AP - Former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Justin Strzelczyk probably suffered a mental breakdown before he led New York state troopers on a highway chase that ended in the fiery head-on crash that killed him, according to a newspaper.


Soderling Beats Malisse to Win Lyon Open (AP) AP - Sweden's Robin Soderling won his first ATP singles title, using a strong serve to defeat Belgium's Xavier Malisse 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 Sunday in the Lyon Open final.


Sweden's Soderling Clinches First ATP Tour Title  LYON (Reuters) - Swede Robin Soderling clinched the first  ATP Tour title of his career when he tamed Belgium's Xavier  Malisse 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the final of the Lyon Grand Prix  Sunday.


Kuwait to Back Quota Hike if Price High  ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Major Gulf producer Kuwait will back  a hike of 1 million barrels per day in OPEC's output ceiling if  oil prices stay at record levels, a move that would bring  formal production limits in line with actual supplies.


Edwards Disputes Rice on Iraq Invasion (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic vice presidential\candidate John Edwards on Sunday disputed a White House\assertion that it was right to topple Saddam Hussein even if he\had no illegal weapons because he posed a future threat.


Senate Rejects Some 9/11 Panel Advice (AP) AP - Senators rejected the Sept. 11 commission's recommendation for congressional oversight and adopted their own plan as they prepared for final negotiations with the House on reorganizing the spy agencies Congress supervises.


Immelt: Joy At GE As Q3 Earnings Jump 11 The news is often sobering these days. But they #39;re smiling at General Electric (nyse: GE - news - people ), where the company posted third-quarter earnings that are up 11, with revenue rising 15.


Beckham is facing lengthy lay-off David Beckham #39;s cracked rib could sideline him for up to six weeks and the England skipper will be on his way to worried Real Madrid on Monday rather than to Wednesday #39;s World Cup game in Azerbaijan.


Stoner #39;s luck turns with second win Australian Casey Stoner turned his wretched luck around to win the Malaysian 125cc Motorcycle Grand Prix yesterday, just six days before his 19th birthday.


Thin bullpens have managers calling on closers earlier An epidemic has erupted in the postseason. In the first seven division series games, managers used their closers for three innings three times.