Recovered Mourning looking for buyout from Nets Alonzo Mourning is back with the New Jersey Nets, but he would rather not stick around. The veteran center, who came out of retirement after a kidney transplant gave him a second chance on life, has asked


Utah Jazz Team Report - November 6 (Sports Network) - The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets play the first of a home- and-home set tonight, as the squad meet at the Pepsi Center.


A amp;M, OU battle in Big 12 rivalry Before last Saturday #39;s games were even played, some had written off Oklahoma (8-0, 5-0 in the Big 12) and Texas A amp;M #39;s respective opponents and looked ahead to today #39;s clash in College Station, Texas.


Mr Soccer loses fight WHEN FIFA president Sepp Blatter embraced Johnny Warren and presented him with the Centennial Medal of Honour in Sydney in July, it was a touching moment.


Arafat #39;s condition critical but not irreversible: aide The health of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remains  quot;critical quot; but not  quot;irreversible quot;, his senior aide said Saturday.


Iraq: US Soldiers Wounded in Ramadi, Attacks Hit Samarra BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The US military said 20 American soldiers have been wounded Saturday in Iraq in the insurgent stronghold city of Ramadi.


Iran Seeks Compromise at Paris Talks with EU Trio Tehran hoped to reach a compromise at talks on Saturday over its nuclear program with Britain, Germany and France, which are trying to persuade it to stop enriching uranium, an Iranian negotiator said.


Terrorists calls for hostage #39;s release A STATEMENT attributed to the al-Qaida group of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has called for the release of kidnapped British aid worker Margaret Hassan  quot;unless she is proven to be a collaborator quot;.


Seoul, Tokyo to push for North Korea talks South Korea and Japan agreed Saturday to try to restart stalled six-party talks concerning North Korea #39;s nuclear ambitions. North Korea should return to the multilateral


Musharraf in Kabul, Urges Security Cooperation Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday congratulated President Hamid Karzai on his election victory and said the neighbors needed to increase cooperation in the war on terror.


Pakistan offers Afghan terror aid Pakistan's President Musharraf offers support to Afghanistan in tracking down al-Qaeda fighters in border regions.


Senate can limit Bush plans (Chicago Tribune) Chicago Tribune - Despite Republican victories in the elections this week, much of President Bush's agenda faces considerable head winds in Congress, particularly the Senate.


Armstrong Says He Might Skip Next Tour (AP) AP - Lance Armstrong is unsure if he will ride in next summer's Tour de France because he'd like to compete in other races. Armstrong, who won a record sixth straight Tour de France this year, said in Saturday's edition of L'Equipe it is "time to move on to other things."


Ponting calls for pitch inquiry AUSTRALIAN captain Ricky Ponting has asked his Indian counterpart to join him in a formal protest over the deplorable state of the Mumbai wicket after the tourists #39; Black Friday batting collapse.


Warrick Out for Season With Leg Injury (AP) AP - Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick is out for the year after injuring his left shin in the season opener. The injury was believed to have been a serious shin bruise at first but was later diagnosed as a cracked bone.


Former Aussie Soccer Captain Warren Dies (AP) AP - Johhny Warren, who captained Australia in 1974 in its only World Cup soccer appearance, died from cancer Saturday at 61.


Ivorian Planes Hit French; 8 Killed-UN Source  ABIDJAN (Reuters) - French forces in Ivory Coast destroyed  two Ivorian warplanes on Saturday after they hit a French  target in the rebel-held town of Bouake, killing eight French  soldiers, a United Nations official said.


Nuggets team up on Heat Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to surpass 2,000 for his career, and the Nuggets controlled Shaquille O'Neal with double-teams to defeat the Miami Heat, 104-95, last night in Denver.


Airline requests further cutbacks United Airlines is pushing for another \$725 million in labor concessions and the elimination of employees traditional pensions as it seeks the financing to come out of bankruptcy.


Former Merrill Lynch, Enron Employees Convicted of Fraud Description: A jury in Houston finds four former Merrill Lynch bankers and a former Enron vice president a guilty of conspiracy and fraud.


Fortescue Metals capitalises on China #39;s boom HAMISH ROBERTSON: China #39;s enormous appetite for raw materials to fuel its economic boom is continuing to have spin-offs for Australia, with a new mining deal announced between the two countries.


Ames seeks Championship lead on TSN ATLANTA - Fifty-year-old Jay Haas does not quite need a walking stick, but he is easily the oldest man in the field at the Tour Championship.


Why I had to leave Australia In those eight words, spoken yesterday, Lleyton Hewitt finally addressed his inner turmoil over the split in his romance with Kim Clijsters.


Sensitive talks begin to free UN hostages KABULFace-to-face talks began on Saturday between Afghan militants holding Angelito Nayan and two other UN workers hostage and representatives of the Afghan government and the United Nations, a member of the militant group told Reuters.


Eleven dead, 100 wounded in Ivory Coast air raids ABIDJAN - Three days of air strikes on former rebels in northern Ivory Coast have left 11 people dead and around 100 seriously wounded, a spokesman for the ex-rebel New Forces told AFP on Saturday.


Gold Fields board recommends rejection of Harmony #39;s US\$8.1B <b>...</b> The board of Gold Fields Ltd. urged shareholders Wednesday to reject a \$8.1-billion-US takeover bid by South African gold producer Harmony Gold Mining Co.


Ore plan closer to fruition ANDREW Forrest #39;s dream of becoming a third iron ore force in the Pilbara moved a step closer yesterday. The Fortescue Metals chief executive last night announced the signing of three Chinese contracts supporting


Edison International Net Profit Climbs Edison International (EIX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted a 49 percent increase in third-quarter earnings, with most of the earnings coming from completed and planned asset sales.


China launches another satellite China successfully launched another satellite Saturday, its 40th consecutive successful liftoff, the government-run Xinhua news agency reported.


Fossil discovery rewrites human history The scientific world has just been given an amazing new insight into the complexities of human evolution. A team of Indonesian and Australian scientists has discovered fossils of a new human


DTM deal ends Mika/ Williams rumours Stories about Mika Hakkinen driving for Williams next year have proven to be nothing but fairytales as the Finn has signed to race in Germany #39;s DTM Touring Car Championship.


Johnny Warren to make visit to Tumut Australia #39;s  #39;Mr Soccer #39; Johnny Warren has announced he will be visiting Tumut later this month as part of his tireless campaign to promote the world game at grass roots level.


FTAA will lead to EU-like system Promoting free trade does not have to be complex; it is best achieved by limiting government intervention through tariffs and subsidies.


Delta releases new details on job cuts A Delta Air Lines jet taxies to the gate at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Oct. 27 in Atlanta. On Friday, the airline released new details on the up to 6,900 jobs it plans to cut starting Jan. 1.


Florida subpoenas 10 companies Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist #39;s office said Friday that it has issued subpoenas to 10 insurance brokers and expects to issue more next week as part of an investigation on whether


Arnesen denies Santini rift Frank Arnesen, the Tottenham sporting director, has refuted suggestions that Jacques Santini #39;s surprise resignation was for anything other than the personal reasons already cited.


NWA pilots OK wage cut Northwest Airlines Corp. pilots will take a 15-percent pay cut during the next two years to help the airline survive in an industry beset by high fuel prices and low-cost competition.


Microsoft To Add LInks To Payroll Services In Next Version Of <b>...</b> Microsoft Corp. on Friday said it is partnering with Automatic Data Processing Inc. Small Business Services to offer integrated payroll services as part of the new Office release scheduled to make its United States debt in late 2005.


Eidos Announces Hitman: Blood Money Eidos has announced the next installment in the Hitman fanchise titled Hitman: Blood Money, it #39;ll be released in spring 2005 for Playstation 2, Xbox, and PC.


Open Source Advocate VP Chris Stone Leaves Novell SafeTinspector writes  quot;ComputerWorld has a story regarding the sudden departure of Chris Stone, a respected open source advocate and the man often sited as the architect behind Novell #39;s acquisistion of Ximian and SUSE as well as the recent open source


Safin reaches final in Paris Paris, France (Sports Network) - Marat Safin moved into the final of the BNP Paribas Masters with a straight-set victory over Guillermo Canas on Saturday.


Arnesen dismisses reports of a rift with French coach Santini Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen denied reports Saturday that Jacques Santini quit as manager because of a dispute over how the club was being run.


India win a weekly lottery, Aussies take away the jackpot Undated: Like the physicists #39; search for the Higgs Bosun, the God particle, India #39;s ambition to be the world #39;s best Test side may seem an endlessly futile task.


Eagles extend Sheppard and Rayburn Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles announced Saturday that cornerback Lito Sheppard and defensive tackle Sam Rayburn each signed contract extensions that will keep both players in the fold through the 2011 season.


Bayern urge Klinsmann to end Kahn-Lehmann battle Bayern Munich have pleaded with Germany trainer Juergen Klinsmann to put an end to the bitter dispute between goalkeepers Oliver Kahn and Arsenal #39;s Jens Lehmann.


8 French Soldiers Killed in Ivory Coast Warplanes bombed French peacekeepers Saturday, killing eight French soldiers and wounding 23, and French forces responded by shooting down government aircraft, French


Dutch crackdown risks hurting mainstream Muslims The Dutch government plans to crack down on Islamic extremists after the killing of a filmmaker critical of Islam, but politicians and intellectuals said on


African Union Tries to Break Darfur Talks Deadlock African Union mediators adjourned Sudan peace talks on Saturday to plan a new approach after failing to get the government and Darfur rebels to end a row over security issues.


Report: British regiment #39;s commander warned against Iraq <b>...</b> The commander of a British regiment that lost three soldiers in a suicide attack near Baghdad had expressed security concerns before his unit was redeployed to aid US forces, a newspaper reported Saturday.


Schumacher's 2004 Ferrari to Be Auctioned Off  LONDON (Reuters) - The Ferrari that Michael Schumacher  drove to victory in the first five races of the 2004 Formula  One season is to auctioned off at the Italian team's Maranello  headquarters in May.


Arafat's Condition Critical, Leaders Urge Unity  PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat lay in critical condition  in a French hospital on Saturday and Hamas militants in Gaza  said there was an urgent need for unity among Palestinian  leaders.


Ivory Coast Warplanes Bomb French Troops, Killing 8  ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Eight French soldiers were killed when  Ivory Coast government warplanes bombed French positions in the  rebel-held town of Bouake on Saturday, a United Nations  official said.


Dutch Make New Arrest in Filmmaker Killing Case  AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch police have made a fresh arrest  in the investigation into the murder of a filmmaker who was  critical of Islam, while two other suspects were released, the  Amsterdam prosecutor said on Saturday.


Celtics rolling uphill SACRAMENTO -- In a season with very few certainties, Celtics coach Doc Rivers knew he could count on two things in the upcoming weeks.


France attacks Ivorian airbase French forces destroy two Ivorian planes on the ground after an air strike kills eight French peacekeepers.


Pay your taxes, Farc hostage told Colombian authorities apologise for demanding a tax return from a politician held by rebels for almost three years.


What Clotheshorses Owe to Horse Clothes The Metropolitan National Horse Show was a reminder of how much of what one thinks of as fashion started in the equestrian world.


File-Sharing Network Thrives Beneath the Radar  LONDON (Reuters) - A file-sharing program called BitTorrent  has become a behemoth, devouring more than a third of the  Internet's bandwidth, and Hollywood's copyright cops are taking  notice.


Cleveland has nothing to lose vs. Patriots CLEVELAND  #151; This area is football #146;s mecca  #151; the Hall of Fame is about an hour away, in Canton  #151; yet the fans here have been deprived of good football for so long.


Springboks hold on against Wales (AFP) AFP - South Africa survived a late rally from Wales to get their bid for a Grand Slam off to a winning start with a thrilling 38-36 victory at the Millennium Stadium.


Iraqi Militants Release Sudanese Hostage (AP) AP - Iraqi militants have released a Sudanese man who was kidnapped last month while working as an interpreter for a U.S. contractor, Sudan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday.


File-Sharing Network Thrives Beneath the Radar (Reuters) Reuters - A file-sharing program called BitTorrent\has become a behemoth, devouring more than a third of the\Internet's bandwidth, and Hollywood's copyright cops are taking\notice.


SEC chief pushes reform compromise Critics who oppose any change in financial market structures are not helping regulators work more closely with the markets, the top US markets regulator said.


IBM Has Created a Monster A half built Supercomputer being built for the US Government by IBM, already has a run at the title of the Worlds Fastest even though it is only partially complete.


UPDATE 1-Rugby-Springbok grand slam bid underway with Welsh win South Africa withstood a brave Wales fightback to beat the hosts 38-36 the Millennium Stadium on Saturday and get their grand slam bid off to a victorious start.


Schilling to be examined Saturday BOSTON -- Surgery on Curt Schilling #39;s right ankle is now scheduled for Tuesday, assuming all goes well Saturday when the doctors involved are to examine the Red Sox right-hander.


Judge: Citigroup #39;s \$2.6B settlement OK A federal judge Friday approved Citigroup Inc. #39;s \$2.6 billion settlement with WorldCom Inc. investors who lost billions when an accounting scandal plunged the telecommunications company into bankruptcy protection.


China launches ZY-2 resource satellite China successfully put its earth resource satellite, the third of ZY-2, into the orbit with a Chinese Long-March 4-B rocket that blasted off at 11:10 am Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China #39;s Shanxi Province.


Mars Rover Science Planning Shifts to Cornell The planning and operations that must occur twice each day -- between the time when  quot;yester-sol #39;s quot; data reach Earth until commands for the next sol #39;s activities are sent off to the rovers -- is becoming more efficient.


US Air Force launches a GPS satellite The US Air Force launched a global positioning system satellite Saturday from Cape Canaveral, Fla. It was the 12th successful launch of the new-generation GPS IIR spacecraft.


Barclays Premiership Line-Ups Aston Villa (3) 3 Portsmouth (0) 0 Aston Villa: Sorensen, De la Cruz, Mellberg, Delaney, Samuel, Solano (Hitzlsperger 85), McCann, Hendrie (Davis 78), Whittingham, Cole (Luke Moore 68), Angel.


Celtic stretches Scottish lead to seven pts. Celtic stretched its lead to seven points in Scotland #39;s Premier League, beating Kilmarnock 2-1 Saturday on goals by Aidan McGeady and a penalty from Alan Thompson.


Rugby-White relieved as South Africa begin with narrow win South Africa coach Jake White was a relieved man after watching his side concede two last-gasp tries before hanging on for a 38-36 victory over Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.


Wolfsburg #39;s road woes continue Wolfsburg did not just lose to Nurnberg, they were embarrassed and blown out of the Frankenstadion after a Marek Mintal hat trick during a 4-0 Nurnberg win.


Olympians out with plenty to prove in NYC Marathon When Paula Radcliffe dropped out of the Olympic marathon miles from the finish, she sobbed uncontrollably. Margaret Okayo knew the feeling.


Eagles Extend Sheppard and Rayburn  PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles  announced Saturday that cornerback Lito Sheppard and defensive  tackle Sam Rayburn each signed contract extensions that will  keep both players in the fold through the 2011 season.


Arafat: Speculation swirls Paris - Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remained in an unchanged but still critical condition on Saturday, with his closest adviser insisting that a recovery was possible.


AU mediators try to break Darfur talks deadlock African Union mediators suspended Darfur peace talks on Saturday in order to plan a new resolution after failing to make the Sudanese government and Darfur rebels end a dispute over security issues.


US, South Korean Leaders Agree to Press for Action on North Korea US President George Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun have agreed to accelerate efforts to end the crisis over North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons programs.


Fidayeen attack foiled, two militants, one BSF jawan killed Srinagar, Nov 6 (UNI) Two militants and a Border Security Force jawan were killed and four personnel injured in a fidayeen attack on the BSF camp at Sopore ealy this morning.


France targets Ivorian air force France's president orders his forces to destroy any planes breaking Ivory Coast's truce after eight French deaths.


Bush sends bipartisan message President  Bush says he will reach out to allies abroad and sceptics at home, in his first radio message since re-election.


Bickering Iraqis Strive to Build Voting Coalition Established Shiite parties and powerful upstarts are feuding, causing their leading cleric to try to pull them together to ensure that the Shiites clearly dominate the new government.


Bush Secured Victory in Florida by Veering From Beaten Path While Democrats placed their emphasis on the state's urban centers, the Republicans racked up votes in suburban and rural areas.


Communities get hi-tech help Rural and deprived communities worldwide are benefiting from the increased availability of computers.


Eagles, Steelers Have Super Bowl Dreams (AP) AP - Terrell Owens isn't the only once dancing in Pennsylvania these days. The Eagles and Steelers once were so closely tied they briefly shared owners and players during World War II. The paths of these cross-state rivals rarely cross nowadays, but Sunday's matchup offers up two of the NFL's best teams in what many Pennsylvanians hope is the first of two Pittsburgh-Philadelphia games this season.


Pa. Governor Analyzes Eagles Games, Too (AP) AP - Gov. Ed Rendell gets anxious watching contested returns on TV. Shouting gives him the feeling he can influence the results. "Take it all the way! C'mon! Take it!" he yells at a monitor as J.R. Reed, the Philadelphia Eagles kickoff returner, starts strong but fades fast  #151; not unlike some political candidates Rendell has known.


Documents: Bryant Accuser Wanted to Sue (AP) AP - A month after a hotel worker accused NBA star Kobe Bryant of rape, she allegedly told a friend that she was considering suing him in civil court and planned to use any money she won for breast implants, a koala bear and opening a recording studio.


Women's Preview: Time for Some New Stars (AP) AP - No Diana Taurasi, no Alana Beard. Nicole Ohlde is gone and so is Nicole Powell. Lindsay Whalen and Kelly Mazzante? They've moved on, too. A class that might have been the best in women's basketball is no longer around. It's time for some new stars to emerge.


Presidential Second Terms Can Be Painful (AP) AP - An upbeat President Bush set forth an aggressive agenda for the next four years, but he also must deal with the realities his predecessors faced  #151; second terms tend to be disappointments, often marred by scandals, infighting and lackluster performances.


Gay Advocates Examine Role in Election (AP) AP - Gay and lesbian advocates have been doing some soul-searching since President Bush's election victory, wondering if same-sex wedding marches through San Francisco and Massachusetts tipped the scales to Republicans promising to restore traditional values.


Mine Explosion Kills 23 in Kazakhstan (AP) AP - Twenty-three people died and three others were injured Sunday in an explosion at a coal mine in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, officials said.


Blumenthal expands insurance brokerage probe to municipalities HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is expanding his investigation into allegations that insurance bids were rigged by examining whether unlawful practices have affected municipalities in the state.


Solving the climate crisis: New study cites serious impacts in <b>...</b> A new report on global warming #39;s impacts on Oregon and the rest of the Northwest may fall short of Hollywood blockbuster standards, but it demonstrates the need for a strong, cohesive national strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Are you game? That Michael Siewert didn #39;t fit in at the recent launch party for Sony PS2 #39;s fall releases was telling. The bulky, plainly dressed video game critic from Edmonton had been squeezed to the back of the VIP area


Chris Stone to leave Novell Inc. Vice chairman of the office of the chief executive officer in Novell Inc, Chris Stone is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities in life.


Nokia Takes a Smart Shot It #39;s good to be good these days. Good Technology, that is. The private maker of a wireless email service that claims to be more agnostic than the popular BlackBerry service from


Tottenham players were in shock over Santini, says Jol Jacques Santini #39;s shock resignation as Tottenham Hotspur coach has left the London club once again in a state of chaos and Saturday #39;s 3-2 defeat at home to Charlton Athletic merely added to the gloom.


Chelsea top after Palace hold Arsenal Chelsea have gone two points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat Everton 1-0 and struggling champions Arsenal were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by promoted Crystal Palace.


Red Sox offer Martinez two-year deal: report CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Boston Red Sox have reportedly made a bid to lure free-agent pitcher Pedro Martinez back to the World Series champions.


Texas A amp;M Aggies COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Ticker) -- No. 22 Texas A amp;M hopes to avenge a brutal loss to Oklahoma when it hosts the second-ranked Sooners on Saturday.


Bayern climbs to second in Bundesliga Roy Makaay ended a seven-game scoring drought Saturday with a goal and two assists, lifting Bayern Munich past Hannover 96 3-0 and moving it within a point of Bundesliga leader Wolfsburg.


Murder of Dutch Filmmaker Throws Nation into Crisis (IsraelNN.com) Dutch authorities are treating with extraordinary caution the gruesome murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh on an Amsterdam street on November 2. The 26-year-old suspect, caught by police along with seven alleged accomplices shortly after the


Politics: Oil, Arms Stymie Un Efforts On Sudan A volatile mixture of oil and weapons is preventing the United Nations from taking punitive action against Sudan for continued atrocities in the province of Darfur, according to human rights activists and African experts.


Brazil hails Russia #39;s signing of Kyoto climate pact BRASILIA, Nov 6 (AFP) - Brazil welcomed Russia #39;s signing of the UN #39;s Kyoto climate change treaty, an environment ministry statement said Saturday.


Afghan rebels threatening to kill UN hostages say talks postponed <b>...</b> Insurgents threatening to kill three UN hostages said Saturday that talks with Afghan and United Nations officials had been postponed for another day.


Violence kills 15 as home minister visits Kashmir India #39;s home minister made his first visit to insurgency-hit Indian Kashmir yesterday as 15 people died in the latest violence.


Iraq Rebels Hit Back as U.S. Bombs Falluja  FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. forces hit Iraq's rebel  stronghold of Falluja with the fiercest air and ground  bombardment in months, as insurgents struck back on Saturday  with attacks that killed up to 37 people in Samarra.


One person dead as train derails One person has been killed and many injured after a train collides with a vehicle on a level crossing in Berkshire.


69 Years Later, Is It Happening Here? Before 1984,  before   The Handmaid's Tale,  before either the movie or  the book by  Stephen King, there was Sinclair Lewis' It Can't Happen Here.    Lewis' vision of an American descent into Fascism is as fresh and disturbing today  as it was when it was written in 1935.  Check out the full text  online,  and consider with me the continuing relevance of this 69 year old warning.


Palace Holds Arsenal, Chelsea Goes Two Points Clear  LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea went two points clear at the top  of the Premier League after they beat Everton 1-0 and  struggling champions Arsenal were held to a surprise 1-1 draw  by promoted Crystal Palace Saturday.


Martian Robots, Taking Orders From a Manhattan Walk-Up When one of NASA's rovers drills a hole in a rock on Mars some 200 million miles away, the commands come from Lower Manhattan.


No. 18 Virginia Tech Squeaks Past UNC (AP) AP - Mike Imoh ran for 236 yards and two touchdowns Saturday as No. 18 Virginia Tech won 27-24 over North Carolina, which missed a 54-yard field goal with about a minute left that would have tied the game.


Moss to Miss First Game of NFL Career (AP) AP - Minnesota Vikings star Randy Moss will miss a game for the first time in his NFL career, sitting out Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts with a strained right hamstring.


Shipbuilder to Stop Using Woods' Name (AP) AP - A shipbuilder has agreed to stop using golfer Tiger Woods' name and a photograph of his yacht for financial gain.


France Dispatches More Troops to Ivory Coast (Reuters) Reuters - France has ordered more troops to Ivory\Coast to protect French citizens after nine French soldiers and\a U.S. aid worker were killed in a government bombing raid and\Ivory Coast troops fired on French forces.


Australia reviewing security at embassies around the world (AFP) AFP - A review of security at Australia's diplomatic missions around the world is under way following the bombing of its Jakarta embassy on September 9, the government said.


Private Spaceship Designers Given  #36;10M (AP) AP - The designers of the first privately manned rocket to burst into space were handed a  #36;10 million check Saturday, a prize designed to encourage technology that will open the heavens to tourists.


Whooping Cranes' Migration Interrupted (AP) AP - Wildlife researchers leading a flock of young whooping cranes south for the winter are warning people to stay out of their way after an apparently curious ultralight pilot disturbed the endangered birds.


Sudan's Darfur on the road to anarchy, UN warns (AFP) AFP - Sudan's blood-soaked Darfur region could be headed toward disaster with warlords on the loose and the government no longer in full control of its forces, the United Nations' top Sudan official warned.


Whooping Cranes #39; Migration Interrupted MILWAUKEE - Wildlife researchers leading a flock of young whooping cranes south for the winter are warning people to stay out of their way after an apparently curious ultralight pilot disturbed the endangered birds.


No. 13 Florida St 29, Duke 7 Backup quarterback Wyatt Sexton led three long scoring drives in the second half, and Gary Cismesia tied a school record with five field goals in his college debut to lead 13th-ranked Florida State past Duke 29-7 Saturday.


US bombs Falluja, rebels hit Samarra FALLUJA, NOVEMBER 6: US forces poised to assault Falluja bombarded the rebel stronghold on Saturday, while, insurgents detonated four car bombs and attacked police stations in the Iraqi city of Samarra, killing at least 37 people and wounding 62, police


Major train derailment in UK London - Several people have died and many more are injured after a high-speed train hit a car on a level crossing and derailed, Sky News reports.


Vikings WR Moss to Miss Monday's Game  EDEN PRARIE, Minnesota (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  wide receiver Randy Moss will not play for the first time in  his NFL career on Monday night with a slight tear in his right  hamstring.


First Sentence for Violating Privacy Law Lying in a hospital bed, gravely ill from leukemia and weakened by chemotherapy, Eric Drew began to get mail thanking him for opening credit accounts he knew nothing about.


Spaceship team gets its \$10 million prize Marking the end of a years-long quest, the team behind the SpaceShipOne rocket plane on Saturday accepted the \$10 million Ansari X Prize for advancements in private space travel and tourism.


Top Linux exec departs from Novell Chris Stone, Novell #39;s vice chairman and a key leader of its transformation into a Linux company, resigned from the company Thursday.


With new caddie, Singh floundering in pursuit of 10th win It appears that Vijay Singh will have to be content with nine wins this year. The world #39;s No. 1 player had another nondescript day at East Lake, shooting an even-par 70 that left him 11 strokes behind co-leaders


Safin into Paris final Marat Safin has progressed to the final of the Paris Masters with a straight-sets victory over an angry Guillermo Canas of Argentina.


UPDATE 1-Villa stroll past Portsmouth Aston Villa romped to a 3-0 Premier League victory over Portsmouth on Saturday as their South American connection paid dividends at Villa Park.


After Athens, Marathoners Nurse Emotions Deena Kastor celebrated her Olympic bronze medal in the marathon in Athens with an ice bath, a controlled meal of proteins and carbohydrates, and sleep.


Melvin faces major challenge in rebuilding Arizona After the Wally Backman fiasco, the Arizona Diamondbacks were fortunate to have a handy and willing backup choice in Bob Melvin. The low-key Melvin so coveted the managing job that he brushed aside any concern about being the team #39;s second choice.


Wales 36-38 South Africa SOUTH AFRICA escaped from the Millennium Stadium with their grand slam tour dream intact after being given an almighty scare by Mike Ruddocks new-look Wales.


No. 18 Virginia Tech Squeaks Past UNC Mike Imoh Runs for 236 Yards and Two TDs As No. 18 Virginia Tech Downs North Carolina 27-24. Virginia Tech #39;s Mike Imoh (29) drags North Carolina #39;s Tommy Richardson (8) into the end zone as Jeff King (90) celebrates


Raids Kill 8 French Troops and American in Ivory Coast DAKAR, Senegal Nov. 6 - In a swift and alarming escalation of the war in Ivory Coast, aerial bombings by two government warplanes killed eight French peacekeepers, as well as an American citizen, on Saturday


Conflicting reports on Arafat #39;s condition Christian Estripeau, a Spokesman for the French hospital where PA Chairman Yasser Arafat is being treated said Saturday afternoon that there  quot;has been no change - for better or for worse - in his condition.


China Bolsters Iran in Dispute Over A-Fuel Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing of China said here on Saturday that Beijing would oppose efforts aimed at referring the issue of Iran #39;s nuclear program to the Security Council.


Israel, the US and the Age of Terror THROUGHOUT its first term, the Bush administration held that the road to Jerusalem passed through Baghdad. Even before the 9/11 attacks, but especially after them, it shunned the very term  quot;peace


Islamabad, Kabul to fight terror KABUL: President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday pledged to fight terrorism offensively and promised full cooperation with Afghanistan during a visit to the Afghan capital.


attack on BSF camp in JK; 1 jawan killed SRINAGAR: One militant and a jawan were killed and three security personnel injured when terrorists made an abortive bid to storm a BSF camp at Sopore in Baramullah district of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours on Saturday.


iTunes 4.7 Disables Song Transfer (Article Central) Apple #39;s latest version of iTunes released last week has disabled an add-on program that allows people to transfer songs from their iPod.


Official: Hakkinen to race in DTM in 2005 Those of you who are waiting in anticipation of who WilliamsF1 will reveal as partner to Mark Webber in 2005, can cross former champion Mika Hakkinen of your list, for the two-time world champion has been confirmed as a Mercedes driver in the 2005 DT.


Multiple Fatalities in Train Crash Near London  UFTON NERVET, England (Reuters) - A British high-speed  passenger train plowed into a car at a level crossing and flew  off the rails on Saturday, killing a number of people and  injuring scores of passengers.


Living for Today, Locked in a Paralyzed Body Right-to-die issues receive a lot of attention, but less is known about those with A.L.S., or Lou Gehrig's disease, who want to live.


Greene Leads No. 8 Georgia to Rout of Kentucky  LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Sports Network) - David Greene became  the winningest quarterback in Division I-A history and Thomas  Brown ran for 130 yards with three touchdowns to lead  eighth-ranked Georgia to a 62-17 rout of Kentucky at  Commonwealth Stadium.


Woods Takes Third-Round Lead for First Time in a Year  ATLANTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Tiger Woods posted a  five-under-par 65 on Saturday to join overnight leader Jay Haas  after three rounds of the PGA Tour Championship.


Hokies Squeak Past Tar Heels Mike Imoh ran for 236 yards and two touchdowns Saturday as No. 18 Virginia Tech edged North Carolina, which missed a 54-yard field goal with about a minute left.


Moss to Miss First Game of N.F.L. Career Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss will sit out Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts with a strained right hamstring.


Sudan accuses UN of criticizing govt while ignoring rebel violence A Sudanese Cabinet minister slammed the latest UN report on Darfur, accusing the world body Saturday of overlooking violence committed


Snyder Does About-Face Daniel Snyder has kept his distance perhaps more than any time in the five years he has owned the Redskins, entrusting Joe Gibbs with the development of the team.


Imoh Powers Hokies North Carolina misses a potential game-tying 54-yard field goal with about a minute left and Virginia Tech prevails, 27-24.


No. 15 WVirginia Beats Temple 42-21 (AP) AP - Kay-Jay Harris caught two scoring passes and ran for two other touchdowns to lead No. 15 West Virginia to a 42-21 victory over Temple on Saturday.


NASCAR Contenders Aim to Avoid Mistakes (AP) AP - No more mulligans. When Nextel Cup leader Kurt Busch was hit by engine failure at Atlanta Motor Speedway and finished 42nd last Sunday, the mishap tightened NASCAR's new 10-race championship format. It also meant each of the 10 drivers in the title chase has had at least one finish of 30th or worse in the first seven events.


Singh Floundering in Pursuit of 10th Win (AP) AP - It appears that Vijay Singh will have to be content with nine wins this year. The world's No. 1 player had another nondescript day at East Lake, shooting an even-par 70 that left him 11 strokes behind co-leaders Tiger Woods and Jay Haas heading into Sunday's final round of the Tour Championship.


SFO swoop on boatyards links Saudi prince to BAE slush fund Prince Turki bin Nasser, until recently the deputy head of the Saudi airforce, has been linked to the series of police raids last week in the UK over the alleged 60m slush fund run by BAE Systems.


St. Louis set to award SpaceShipOne X Prize ST. LOUIS It #39;s a big day for a big check in St. Louis where Burt Rutan #39;s Mojave Aerospace Ventures will get a 10 (m) million-dollar check as winners of the Ansari X Prize.


Mauresmo through to Advanta final Amelie Mauresmo was handed a place in the Advanta Championships final after Maria Sharapova withdrew from their semi-final because of injury.


Bourdais takes pole for Mexican GP Sebastian Bourdais set a Mexican Grand Prix course record to win the pole position from teammate Bruno Junqueira on Saturday and edge closer to the Champ Car championship in the season finale.


REGGINA BURST CAPELLO BUBBLE The Old Lady was finally humbled as Lady Luck teamed up with 10-man Reggina to bring coach Fabio Capello #39;s unbeaten run to an end with the Juventus team he inherited from Marcello Lippi in the summer.


Inside The Lockerroom  quot;I don #39;t know what to say. You have to give Ohio State a lot of credit. They #39;re a good football team. I #39;m proud of them (the players); they fought back to give us an opportunity to win but we didn #39;t get it done at the end.


Star Power in Houston Still Finding Its Alignment The morning after he signed his three-year, \$63 million contract extension, the morning of what would be his inauspicious first game in a Houston Rockets uniform, Tracy McGrady was unusually candid about his new team and his new start.


Arafat in coma, critical PALESTINIAN leader Yasser Arafat, under treatment in a French hospital, is in a coma, but not brain dead. Ms Leila Shahid, the Palestinian envoy to France, strongly denied reports in French and Israeli media


Zarqawi group says it killed British troops A group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing which killed three British troops in Iraq.


Britain backs assault on Fallujah, dismisses UN warnings LONDON, Nov 6 (AFP) - Britain said a US-led assault on the city of Fallujah was needed to uproot insurgents who could derail elections in Iraq, dismissing UN warnings such an offensive would actually undermine chances for democracy.


Venus, Capriati fall in Philadelphia Americans Venus Williams and Jennifer Capriati both crashed out of the Advanta Championships in Philadelphia on Friday. Sixth seed Vera Zvonareva of Russia upset Capriati


Before Helping the Red Sox to a Championship, Schilling Helped <b>...</b> CURT SCHILLING, who was instrumental in helping the Boston Red Sox win the World Series for the first time in 86 years, had a better year than people realize.


Bouncing back FLAGSTAFF, a town in Arizona with 50,000 inhabitants, was recently named eighth-best place to live in America. It has also, for the last month, been the retreat of Paula Radcliffe.


Air Force Rises Over Army Quarterback Adam Fitch runs for 115 yards and scores a touchdown to lead Air Force to a 31-22 win over Army on Saturday.


Delta rocket puts on late-night show with GPS launch After a nerve-racking stay on its Cape Canaveral launch pad with uncomfortably close brushes with two powerful hurricanes, a Boeing Delta 2 rocket finally thundered into space this morning where it successfully deployed a Global Positioning System


Ultralights get in the way of whooping crane migration THE ADVENTURE: Whooping cranes are making their migration from Wisconsin to Florida, guided by an ultralight plane and pilots dressed to look like cranes.


Sharapova withdraws from Advanta Championships  quot;I #39;m very disappointed I am not able to continue my play in Philadelphia, quot; Sharapova said.  quot;I was having a really good tournament and I #39;m sure it will still be an exciting final weekend.


Scotland 14 Australia 31 For forty minutes this was the ritualistic slaughter we all expected. We all know that Scottish rugby is in the doldrums and that they have not beaten Australia since 1982, so to expect them to triumph with


Hostage talks postponed Mrs Flanigan and two other UN officials were snatched in the capital Kabul last week while monitoring the countrys presidential election.


Statement claims deadly Samara attacks A group led by Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for four car bomb attacks that killed more than 30 people in the Iraqi city of Samarra yesterday, according to an Internet statement.


Fifth-Ranked Wisconsin Beats Minnesota  MADISON, Wisconsin (Sports Network) - John Stocco ran for  two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead fifth-ranked  Wisconsin to a 38-14 win over Minnesota in the Big Ten  Conference at Camp Randall Stadium.


Merck faces threat of 10bn actions Merck, the beleaguered US pharmaceuticals group, could be forced to pay out as much as \$18bn (9.7bn) over 10 years as a result of lawsuits linked to Vioxx, its controversial arthritis drug.


SBC Communications to cut jobs SBC Communications says it may cut about 10,000 jobs by the end of next year, which would equal, 6 of its workforce. The cuts are a result of customers switching from regular phone lines to cellular and voice-over internet services.


Woods Shares Tour Championship Lead Tiger Woods put together his best back-to-back rounds in more than four years. The result was a share of the 54-hole lead.


Private Spaceship Designers Given \$10M Burt Rutan, Scaled Composite #39;s team leader, waves while being introduced in St. Louis, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004. Rutan designed SpaceShipOne, the rocket plane financed by billionaire Paul Allen that won the


Canadian animator who worked on Halo 2 can #39;t wait to go online <b>...</b> TORONTO (CP) - Halo 2 has been Nathan Walpole #39;s life for more than two years. He helped create the video game, spending 20-hour days in the Bungie Studios office in Redmond, Wash.


Japan now has to get serious about greenhouse gases When Russian President Vladimir Putin put the finishing touches on his country #39;s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on Friday, reducing greenhouse gas emissions also moved one notch higher on Japan #39;s policy agenda.


Fifth-Ranked Wisconsin Beats Minnesota MADISON, Wisconsin (Sports Network) - John Stocco ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead fifth-ranked Wisconsin to a 38-14 win over Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference at Camp Randall Stadium.


Droschak: Almost a Special Senior Day Football players aren #39;t into moral victories. It goes against the grain of their rough exteriors and win at all cost mentality.


Trackin #39; the Top 25 the Georgia #39;s equipment truck arrived at Commonweatlth Stadium enabling the Bulldogs to dress for the game. David Greene, who passed for 259 yards, and Thomas Brown, who rushed for a career-high 130 yards.


French troops die in Ivory Coast flare-up Eight French peacekeepers were killed and 23 wounded yesterday in an attack by the Ivory Coast military on a rebel region after a ceasefire collapsed in the war-torn west African nation.


Arafat doctors  #39;told to delay #39; brain death tests Crucial tests to establish whether Yasser Arafat is brain dead have not been carried out by a Paris hospital, a French newspaper reported yesterday, leading to claims that


#39;Four dead, 130 hurt #39; as train hits car at crossing Four people were believed to have been killed and 130 injured last night when a passenger train derailed after striking a vehicle at a level crossing.


Cincinnati Stuns No. 21 Southern Miss (AP) AP - Gino Guidugli threw three of his school-record five touchdown passes to Hannibal Thomas on Saturday to lead Cincinnati to a 52-24 rout of No. 21 Southern Mississippi.


Six killed, 11 seriously hurt in train derailment in England (AFP) AFP - Six people were killed and 11 were seriously hurt when a high-speed train derailed after colliding with a car at a rural crossing in southern England, officials said.


Arafat Aide Claims He Is Not in Coma (AP) AP - Yasser Arafat was not in a coma but remained in intensive care Saturday after undergoing more medical tests, a senior aide to the ailing Palestinian leader said. Test results were expected within days.


Chelsea Takes Lead in Premier League (AP) AP - Chelsea became the new Premier League leader Saturday when it beat Everton 1-0 while Arsenal was held to a 1-1 tie at Crystal Palace.


Bush Vows to Reach Out to Democrats (AP) AP - President Bush is striking twin themes for a second term, vowing to fight hard for his political agenda while reaching across the aisle to Democrats.


Explosions Rock Ivory Coast's Main City Abidjan  ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Loud explosions rocked Ivory Coast's  main city of Abidjan early on Sunday and heavy gunfire could be  heard.


Arafat Stable, Not in Coma Says Palestinian Spokesman  PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat is in stable condition in a  French military hospital and not in a coma, a senior aide to  the ailing Palestinian leader said early on Sunday.


For Railroads and the Safety Overseer, Close Ties Has a close relationship to the railroad industry dulled the Federal Railroad Administration's enforcement edge?


Gunmen kill 17 Iraqi workers Guerrillas have killed 17 Iraqis and wounded 13 in an attack on buses that were taking them to work at a weapons dump near the town of Tikrit north of Baghdad, the US army say.


No. 2 Okla. Outguns No. 22 Texas A M 42-35 (AP) AP - Jason White threw five touchdown passes, including the decisive one with 6:43 left, and the second-ranked Oklahoma Sooners overcame Texas A amp;M's explosive offense and special teams trickery for a 42-35 victory Saturday.


Gold firms prepare for court fight THE war between two of South Africas largest gold companies is set to intensify this week as the battle moves from the stock market to the courts.


FOUND MONEY (1010 WINS) NEW YORK Subway and bus fares will not rise as high as predicted next year. The Metropolitan Transit Authority says monthly unlimited Metrocards, which currently cost 70 dollars, will jump to 76 dollars instead of the proposed 84 dollars.


Palace Holds Arsenal, Chelsea Goes Two Points Clear Chelsea went two points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat Everton 1-0 and struggling champions Arsenal were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by promoted Crystal Palace Saturday.


US Runners Looking to Build in New York He #39;ll scan through the results of the New York City Marathon and grimace. He #39;ll search desperately for the first American finisher -- geez, where is the first American finisher?


Irish could silence some critics with win over the Vols While many unhappy alumni claim Tyrone Willingham is the latest coach to erode the Irish #39;s king-sized status, it #39;s also important to note that Notre Dame hasn


No. 4 California Nicks Oregon 28-27 (AP) AP - California's fate was in Keith Allen's hands, and the Oregon receiver dropped the ball. Geoff McArthur caught eight passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and fourth-ranked Cal's defense stopped Oregon near midfield with 1:39 left when Allen couldn't hold the final pass in the Golden Bears' 28-27 victory Saturday that solidified their Bowl Championship Series hopes.


Ankle exam for Schilling pushed back again Schilling was expected to be seen by doctors on Sunday. He had originally been scheduled for an exam Friday, but a conflict pushed that date back to Saturday.


US troops poised for assault on Falluja US FORCES poised to storm Falluja carried out the heaviest bombing of the rebel-held city in months yesterday while insurgents killed more than 30 people in diversionary attacks on other Iraqi towns.


Blair Coming to Washington for Discussions With Bush President Bush will meet next week with Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, a principal ally in Iraq, in his first meeting with a foreign leader since his re-election, the White House said on Saturday.


Ivory Coast Warplanes Kill 9 French Soldiers  ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Ivory Coast warplanes killed nine  French soldiers on Saturday in a bombing raid during the  fiercest clashes with rebels for 18 months and France hit back  by destroying most of the West African country's small  airforce.


Irish Pick Off Upset Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge exits with a separated shoulder and Notre Dame capitalizes with an interception return for a touchdown to get by the No. 9 Volunteers, 17-13, on Saturday.


Pfizer Affirms Celebrex Safety The news report, based on voluntary spontaneous event reporting to Canadian Health authorities, is misleading. The story is not supported by any clinical or epidemiological studies and has the potential to


Soccer / Crystal Palace holds Arsenal, Chelsea goes two points <b>...</b> Chelsea went two points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Everton 1-0 and struggling champion Arsenal was held to a surprise 1-1 draw by promoted Crystal Palace yesterday.


Athletics: Paula has a mind to conquer her demons The route of the New York City Marathon wends its way through the five boroughs of the Big Apple, from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the Tavern on the Green restaurant in Central Park.


Strange case of the game of two halves SCOTLAND have waited 22 years for a win over the Wallabies and they will have to wait at least another two weeks after yesterdays match, a contest of sharply contrasting fortunes.


Dutch unions, employers and government reach agreement on austerity measures (AFP) AFP - Dutch unions, employers' organisations and the government reached an agreement on the government's hotly contested austerity and reform plans.


Arafat not comatose but still in intensive care, spokesman says A senior aide to Yasser Arafat said early Sunday the ailing Palestinian leader was not comatose but still in intensive care, adding to the confusion about his fragile health.


Six killed as train smashes into car at crossing AT LEAST six people were killed and around 150 injured last night after a high-speed train packed with hundreds of passengers hit a car on a level crossing and derailed.


Leading economist to run largest Korean-American bank ST. PAUL, Minn. _ Sung Won Sohn, the high-profile chief economist of Wells Fargo  amp; Co. in Minneapolis, will be leaving after 30 years to run his own bank.


Russia fund surplus  #39;can help curb debt #39; MOSCOW: Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said a surplus in a government emergency fund should be used to pay off the country #39;s foreign debt rather than boost government spending, warning that the high oil prices - and profits - which created the


Satellite launching successes fix China on world #39;s top level With the third  quot;ZY-2 quot; research satellite successfully entering orbit on the morning of November 6, Cina has continuously accomplished its 40th satellites launching tasks since Oct. 1996, marking its space technology standing firmly on top world level.


Issue 65  News Hound: This Week In Gaming One man and his dog, went to mow a meadow. The dog got bored, ran back home and became a journo... November is here, George Bush has safely regained the rather frightening position of most powerful man on


Soccer: Zamboni comes back to haunt Juventus ROME : Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season after losing 2-1 at Reggina on Saturday. Marco Zamboni, who made his Serie A debut with Juventus in 1997 but was released after playing just one match


Jonathan Davies: Biggest plus for Ruddock is disappointment So Wales lost by a whisker, but in truth it was a long whisker, with the hosts playing a game of catch-up in the last 10 minutes here that was always going to be beyond them.


Scotland 14 - 31 Australia At half-time it looked like a rag-tag tartan army were going to suffer the ultimate humiliation - a record loss. They didn #39;t. They actually won the second half 14-3 against Australian opponents who had clearly done enough.


Notre Dame Upsets Ninth-Ranked Tennessee KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (Sports Network) - Mike Goolsby #39;s interception return for a touchdown gave Notre Dame the lead and the Fighting Irish held on for a 17-13 win over ninth-ranked Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.


Bitter legacy of a flawed leader Plugged into the tubes and puffing ventilators of a life-support machine far from home, his vitality draining away, this was not the end that Yasser Arafat saw for himself.


UK train crash kills 6 At least six people have been killed and 40 injured in a train automobile collision west of London, the BBC reported late Saturday.


The murder that shattered Holland #39;s liberal dream The future, Samir believes, is grim.  #39;We are hated now, #39; the teenager said, leaning over the handlebars of his bicycle.  #39;Whatever we do will be wrong, everything we say will be wrong, everywhere we go will be wrong.


Pats' Branch to Miss Sixth Straight Game (AP) AP - New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch will miss his sixth straight game because of a knee injury.


Lions Gate deal a Marvel (Variety) Variety - Lions Gate Films Intl. has inked to sell foreign distribution rights to the Marvel/Lions Gate slate of animated made-for-DVD features.


Can General Motors Design a Better Future? Style and design are not the only issues filling the days of Robert A. Lutz. Increasingly, much of his attention has also been focused on the cost side.


Second-Ranked Oklahoma Holds Off Texas A M  COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Sports Network) - Jason White threw  for 292 yards and five touchdown passes, including a 39-yarder  to Mark Bradley with 6:43 left to play for the tie-breaking  score, as second-ranked Oklahoma pulled out a thrilling 42-35  victory over No. 22 Texas A M in a key Big 12 showdown at Kyle  Field.


Bloc flag flap offers "great opportunity" to appreciate veterans: Harper (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - RICHMOND, Que. (CP) - A Bloc Quebecois MP's refusal to hand out the Maple Leaf has given the Conservatives and the whole country a chance to further appreciate Canada's veterans, Tory Leader Stephen Harper said Saturday.


Mauresmo Through to Final After Sharapova Withdraws  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Title holder and top seed Amelie  Mauresmo received an easy passage into the final of the Advanta  Championships in Philadelphia on Saturday when Maria Sharapova  was forced out of the event with a sore shoulder.


Oklahoma Rallies Behind White Quarterback Jason White, last year's Heisman winner, passed for five touchdowns as No. 2. Oklahoma escaped from No. 22 Texas A M.


Arafat Stable, Militants Seek More Powers  PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat is in a stable condition  and not in a coma, an aide said on Sunday, while militants  pressed for decision-making powers in a unified Palestinian  leadership if the president dies.


UPDATE 1-Barcelona fight back to beat Deportivo 2-1 Unbeaten Barcelona continued their imperious progress in the Primera Liga when they came from a goal down to beat Deportivo Coruna 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday.


6 Killed in Crash of British Train A high-speed passenger train ploughed into a car at a level crossing and derailed here on Saturday, killing six people and injuring dozens, 11 of them seriously.


Web Site for Complaints Sparks Lawsuit (AP) AP - When Alan and Linda Townsend were unhappy with the sprayed-on siding applied to their house, the frustrated couple launched a Web site to complain and to give other unsatisfied customers a forum. Visitor postings to the Web site said the product, Spray on Siding, cracked, bubbled and buckled. For their efforts, the Townsends got slapped with a lawsuit by the product's maker. The federal case may help shape the boundaries of online speech.


Action Game 'Halo 2' Sold Early on eBay (AP) AP - Advance copies of the aliens-versus-space marines video game "Halo 2" have already fetched as much as  #36;265 on Internet auction site eBay, days before the official launch.


Buddhists live in fear as reprisal attacks mount in Thailand's south (AFP) AFP - Buddhists in southern Thailand say they are living in fear of attack by militants out of revenge for the violent deaths of 87 Muslims at the hands of Thai security forces.


GOP Rode Bush Coattails to Senate Gains (AP) AP - President Bush's conservative coattails, geography and campaigns crafted to take advantage of both helped Republicans to a four-seat gain in Senate elections this year.


Democratic Leader Ready to Work With Bush (AP) AP - Days after her party lost congressional seats and the White House race, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi struck a conciliatory tone, saying House Democrats "stand ready to work with" President Bush in his second term.


Peru's Toledo Wants New Judges for Guzman Retrial  LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo  said on Saturday he wanted new judges to try Shining Path  leader Abimael Guzman after the "shameful spectacle" he staged  at the start of his terrorism retrial, punching the air with  his fist and chanting rebel slogans.


Anti-French uproar in Ivory Coast \Angry mobs in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan, marched on the airport, hours after it came under French control.


Macedonians to vote in key poll A controversial referendum on legislation that would give Albanians greater autonomy gets under way in Macedonia.


30 Killed in Spate of Attacks in Iraq More than 60 were wounded in a rash of suicide bombings and attacks, as U.S. forces prepared for a possible assault on Fallujah.


9 French Troops Killed in Airstrike In Ivory Coast French troops clashed with soldiers and angry mobs Saturday after government warplanes killed at least nine French peacekeepers and an American civilian in an airstrike.


Envoys Report Progress in Iran Talks  TEHRAN, Nov. 6 -- Two days of talks in Paris between Iranian and European delegations about Iran's nuclear program ended late Saturday without a formal agreement, but diplomats said progress had been made.


Bush Signals No Major Shift In Foreign Policy Some changes will depend on whether key players in Bush's first-term team are replaced, but the direction would still be set by Bush and Vice President Cheney, a highly influential figure on foreign policy.


Man Sentenced in Theft of Patient #39;s Identity SEATTLE, Nov. 6 -- A technician at a cancer center was sentenced to 16 months in prison for stealing the identity of a gravely ill patient, who spent months trying to clear his name while the disease ravaged his body.


Merck should have pulled Vioxx in 2000, study concludes Merck  amp; Co. #39;s Vioxx painkiller showed heart risk in studies four years before the drug was recalled, and it should have been pulled from the market then, according to a study published in the medical journal Lancet.


Mining giant goes to court to avert hostile takeover South African mining giant Gold Fields on Friday said it has filed a complaint in a New York court against rival Harmony to try and stop it from continuing with a hostile takeover to create the world #39;s largest gold producer.


Letters to the Editor: Poor odds for super-casinos TESSA JOWELL should visit Atlantic City, New Jersey, the former equivalent of Blackpool, if she thinks casinos will regenerate run down resorts and provide jobs for the locals (News, last week).


China claims US textile quota plans violate WTO rules China on Friday protested against US actions to impose quotas on textiles, saying the move violated World Trade Organization principles and would harm bilateral trade.


Domestic Issues on The Front Burner President Bush has turned his attention to domestic policy, seeking to leave historic stamps on the graduated tax code, the health care system and Social Security, all hallmarks of Democratic rule.


A Tug of War  It's a single glass case in an 18,200-square-foot exhibition, but it's likely to draw more flak than its size would suggest.


United Reaches Final After 120 minutes of back and forth play ends in a 3-3 tie, goalkeeper Nick Rimando stops a New England penalty kick to seal the victory and propel United into the MLS Cup.


Missing Antiaircraft Missiles Alarm Aides Disappearance of shoulder-fired missiles has prompted intelligence analysts to increase sharply their estimate of the number of such weapons that may be at large.


Photos Plus Music Equals an Expensive iPod First Apple put some color on the iPod, when it offered the iPod mini in a palette of pastel hues, and now it has put some color inside it, in the form of the new iPod Photo.


Mutu says sorry to Chelsea fans Adrian Mutu has issued an apology to fans at his former club Chelsea for testing positive for cocaine last month. The Romanian striker was sacked by Chelsea and handed a seven month ban by the English Football Association for failing the drug test.


Jol puts hand up for Tottenham post Tottenham caretaker coach Martin Jol has confirmed he #39;s interested in taking over the reigns from Jacques Santini.  quot;It #39;s a terrific job, everyone would want a job like that, quot; he said.


It #39;s all Tszyu as Mitchell falls early Kostya Tszyu #39;s return after 22 months out of the ring with various injuries was short, sweet and sensational. Tszyu retained the junior welterweight world title


Lance considers future Reigning Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has hinted that he may not contest the cycling race in 2005. The six-time Tour winner has not raced since his victory in Paris earlier in the year, choosing not to compete at the Athens Olympics.


Is Oklahoma Orange-worthy? COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- They #39;d roared and swayed nearly non-stop for four hours, but as Ty Branyon #39;s final Hail Mary heave sailed toward the end zone, the 81,125 spectators at Kyle Field couldn #39;t have been more quiet.


Stocco comes into his own as QB The evolution of John Stocco is far from complete, but in his ninth career start he proved he was capable of putting together one of the most well-rounded games by a quarterback in University of Wisconsin history.


France faces war in former Africa colony FRANCE was on the brink of war with one of its former African colonies last night after planes belonging to the Ivory Coast government bombed peacekeepers in the rebel-held north, killing nine French troops and an American citizen and wounding 23 French


EU finds cosmetic unity over Bush and Iraq BRUSSELS - European Union leaders achieved a facade of unity for long enough at summit talks last week to claim that Iraq was no longer cause for the unparalleled acrimony of recent times.


S. Korea Urges US To Push for Arms Talks SEOUL, Nov 6 -- South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun telephoned President Bush to propose that solving the nuclear crisis involving North Korea be a priority for Bush #39;s second term in office.


Two Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip, teen killed in Jenin JERUSALEM : Two Palestinians were killed near the Israeli settlement of Neve Dekalim in the Gaza Strip in a clash with Israeli troops, an Israeli military spokesman said.


Terps Come Out 'Flat' The Terps have lost games this season because of offensive futility, turnovers or a late-game controversial call, but never in a passionless fashion, as Ralph Friedgen categorized Saturday's game.


S.C. St. Stops Howard DeShawn Baker runs for 151 yards on 26 carries as South Carolina State beats Howard, 23-16.


Safin Eases Into Fourth Paris Masters Final

 By Francois Thomazeau

 PARIS (Reuters) - Marat Safin eased into his fourth ParisMasters final by beating Argentine Guillermo Canas 6-3, 7-6 onSaturday.


Aggadan Surges to Win Aggadan barrels through the pack on the homestretch to seize the Challedo Stakes at Pimilico on Saturday.


Cyclones Storm Big 12 Quarterback Bret Meyer collects a career-best 345 yards and three touchdowns to lead Iowa State past Nebraska, 34-27, and into a tie for first place in the Big 12 North.


Tszyu TKO's Mitchell IBF junior welterweight champ Kostya Tszyu defends his title by pummeling Sharba Mitchell, knocking him down four times and scoring a third-round TKO on Saturday.


NBA Wrap: Heat Stay Unbeaten with Win Over Wizards  WASHINGTON (Sports Network) - Dwyane Wade continued his hot  start to the 2004-05 campaign with a career-high 37 points, as  the Miami Heat improved to 3-0 on the young season with a  118-106 win over the Washington Wizards.


Report: BT Poised to Buy Infonet  LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's BT Group Plc BT.L is hoping  to make a dramatic return to the United States with a \$1  billion acquisition of Californian telecoms group Infonet  Services Corp. IN.N, the Sunday Times newspaper reported.


Bobcats Nail Down Franchise's First Win (AP) AP - Gerald Wallace slid face-first off the court after a hard foul, popped back up and looked at the scoreboard. He wasn't seeing things  #151; the Charlotte Bobcats really were on their way to the first win in franchise history.


Wade Overshadows Shaq As Heat Hit 3-0 (AP) AP - Dwyane Wade had career-highs with 37 points and 12 assists to again overshadow Shaquille O'Neal, and the Miami Heat improved to 3-0 for the second time in franchise history Saturday night with a 118-106 victory over the Washington Wizards.


NBA Wrap: Heat Stay Unbeaten with Win Over Wizards (Reuters) Reuters - Dwyane Wade continued his hot\start to the 2004-05 campaign with a career-high 37 points, as\the Miami Heat improved to 3-0 on the young season with a\118-106 win over the Washington Wizards.


Cleveland has nothing to lose vs. Patriots This area is footballs mecca -he Hall of Fame is about an hour away, in Canton  - the fans here have been deprived of good football for so long.


United Edge Revolution 4-3 in Overtime (AP) AP - Nick Rimando stopped Clint Dempsey's shootout kick, and D.C. United rode Brian Carroll's successful boot moments earlier to a 4-3 victory Saturday over the New England Revolution and advanced to the MLS Cup.


Tszyu knocks Mitchell down 3 times in 3rd round Layoff? What Layoff? Kostya Tszyu returned to the ring for the first time since January 2003 and didn #39;t miss a beat, stopping Sharmba Mitchell in three rounds Saturday to retain his IBF world


Iran: Problems With EU Countries In Nuclear Talks 6 November 2004 -- An Iranian negotiator says some problems remain at talks with Britain, France, and Germany on resolving a dispute over Iran #39;s nuclear program but that he still hopes an understanding can be reached.


President Musharraf Leaves For Afghanistan ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Nov 07 (PID) - During his stay in the Afghan Capital Kabul, the President would felicitate President Hamid Karzai on his election as President of Afghanistan.


NCAA Game Summary - Oklahoma State at Texas Austin, TX (Sports Network) - Cedric Benson rushed for 140 yards and five touchdowns, as the sixth-ranked Texas Longhorns rallied from a 28-point deficit to erupt for a 56-35 victory over 19th-ranked Oklahoma State.


Vioxx Populi? The molecular structure of Vioxx. The drug approval process for drugs like Vioxx in Canada is largely controlled by the pharmaceutical companies that develop them.


Boxing: Victory for superb Tszyu Light welterweight king Kostya Tszyu crushes Sharmba Mitchell in Phoenix to end a 22-month exile from the ring.


Knicks Embarrassed in Opener at the Garden The masses descended again on Madison Square Garden last night, 19,763 strong, all brimming with expectation. There was a new Knicks era to cheer, or so they had heard.


Progress made over Iran #39;s nuke issue France says the European Union and Iran have made  quot;considerable progress quot; towards reaching a preliminary agreement on Tehran #39;s nuclear program at talks in Paris.


Knicks Embarrassed in Opener at the Garden Boston smacked its hosts around and pinned a defeat on the Knicks, who absorbed their most lopsided home-opening loss.


Nowitzki, Mavs Surge Past Memphis 112-88 (AP) AP - Dirk Nowitzki hit a nifty basket that turned into a three-point play in Dallas' game-turning surge and finished with 22 points in the Mavericks' 112-88 victory Saturday night over the Memphis Grizzlies.


Celetics Pound Knicks Paul Pierce scores 28 points, and the Celtics win for the first time this season in the Knicks' home opener.


Wade Impresses All Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has quietly risen to the elite level of future superstars that includes fellow 2003 draft classmates LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.


Report: BT Poised to Buy Infonet (Reuters) Reuters - Britain's BT Group Plc  is hoping\to make a dramatic return to the United States with a  #36;1\billion acquisition of Californian telecoms group Infonet\Services Corp. , the Sunday Times newspaper reported.


Accused Taliban Member Appears at Hearing (AP) AP - A man accused by the United States of being a member of the Taliban and fighting against American forces appeared before a military review panel at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, an official said Saturday.


No. 23 Arizona St. Squeaks Past Stanford (AP) AP - Andrew Walter threw four yards to Matt Miller  #151; his fourth touchdown pass of the night  #151; with nine seconds to play Saturday to give No. 23 Arizona State a wild 34-31 victory over Stanford.


McGuinty Wants Kids in Classroom  Not Malls Students in Ontario will have to keep their nose in their books until they #39;re at least 18 years old. The province is set to propose new legislation next year that would make students stay in school until they #39;re 18-years-old.


Cuba developing trade with US companies despite blockade HAVANA, November 6 (Itar-Tass) - Cuba is developing trade with US companies despite the continued blockade that the Americans imposed on it 40 years ago.


Personal Technology Entertainment goes digital with armchair ease  quot;There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. quot;.


O #39;Leary re-signing nears Aston Villa manager David O #39;Leary is close to agreeing and finally putting pen to paper on a new deal with the Birmingham club.


No. 2 Oklahoma uses White #39;s arm, Ags #39; turnovers to stay unbeaten  quot;Entertaining was not the word I was thinking of, quot; Franchione said.  quot;Draining is a little bit more like it. It #39;s been three weeks of different kinds of emotions.


Tszyu in thumping win KOSTYA TSZYU looked anything but rusty today as he dismantled Sharmba Mitchell in less than three rounds to retain his International Boxing Federation super lightweight title.


Radcliffe #39;s risky recovery strategy Paula Radcliffe has never faced the kind of pressure she will encounter when she runs in the New York City Marathon here today. Just 10 weeks after failing so dramatically to complete the Olympic marathon


Home Minister to visit Jammu, Rajouri Home Minister Shivraj Patil who is on a three-day visit to J amp;K will visit Jammu and Rajouri today. Patil will also visit Poonch where an Army jawan and two militants were killed this morning in an encounter.


UN, France Demand Gbabgo End Ivory Coast Violence  ABIDJAN (Reuters) - The United Nations and France demanded  on Sunday that President Laurent Gbagbo end fighting in Ivory  Coast after his forces killed nine French peacekeepers in a  bombing raid on a rebel-held town.


Safin plays injured Canas next PARIS -- Marat Safin hit 10 aces and beat Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 7-6 (2) Friday in a showdown between US Open champions to reach the Paris Masters semifinals.


UPDATE 1-Lowly Reggina hand Juventus first defeat Serie A leaders Juventus suffered their first loss of the season with a shock 2-1 defeat at lowly Reggina on Saturday. The result gives second-placed AC Milan, who host AS Roma on


Spain: Barcelona beat Deportivo to maintain lead BARCELONA/ALBACETE, Nov 6 (SW) - Barcelona defeated Deportivo la Corua to maintain their lead in La Liga, while Albacete and Real Betis held each other to a draw.


Plenty of options for Washington The No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners would like the poll voters out there to understand just how difficult a task they accomplished Saturday.


Over 30 Killed in Iraq attacks, 20 Americans wounded More than 30 people were killed and more than 60 wounded in a rash of suicide car bombs and mortar and rocket attacks in the Sunni Triangle on Saturday as US Marines


National Briefs ST. LOUIS - The designers of the first private manned rocket to burst into space were handed a \$10 million check yesterday, a prize to encourage technology that will open the heavens to tourists.


Safin storms into Paris Masters final PARIS (AFP) - Russian sixth seed Marat Safin overcame an injury scare to beat Argentina #39;s 13th seed Guillermo Canas 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) to move just one match away from winning his third Paris Masters title.


Hakkinen to race Mercedes DTM in 2005 Motorsport.com. Mika Hakkinen will make his return to racing in 2005 with Mercedes in the German Touring Car (DTM) series, it was confirmed on November 6th.


Schilling Ankle Exam Postponed Again BOSTON Nov 6, 2004 - An examination of Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling #39;s right ankle was postponed again Saturday. Schilling was expected to be seen by doctors on Sunday.


Mitchell Ready for Rematch With Rested Tszyu Takoma Park 140-pounder Sharmba Mitchell has won eight consecutive fights, including three in the last eight months, and says he #39;s never felt better.


S. Korean leaders congratulate Bush SEOUL - South Korean leaders marked President Bushs re-election by sending congratulatory messages Thursday and expressing their hope of furthering the progress in bilateral relations in the past two years.


Exercise Displays Japan's Ambitions For a country that since World War II has eschewed any impression as an aggressor, the decision to take a leading role in a high-profile military exercise marked a rare display of force.


Wholesale Interest in Chinese Retailing   Philip Ehrmann, whose Gartmore China Opportunities Fund rose 14.7 percent during the past three months, is boosting his investment in Chinese retailers such as Wumart Stores Inc., anticipating that China's will remain the world's fastest-growing economy in 2005.


Wal-Mart says weekly traffic rose Wal-Mart said Saturday that higher shopper traffic in the past week raised its comparable-store sales above the previous year. Free!


Securities chief says industry is better William Donaldson, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said Friday that the securities industry has improved its corporate governance standards in the past year but


Attacks kill 22 policemen in Iraq At least 22 officers have been killed in attacks on police targets in the western Iraqi province of al-Anbar.


Whooping Cranes Flock Grounded In Indiana High winds in central Indiana today kept a flock of 14-young whooping cranes from continuing their journey south to Florida. The birds and their human guides in ultralight planes are in Boone County, having


Venus, Jupiter, moon to join forces to form lovely triangle For several months now, South Floridian early birds have been treated to a lovely sight above the eastern morning horizon before sunrise.


Beagle 2  #39;fiasco #39;: British govt blamed for being CHEAPSKATE THIS is what happens when you try to do something high-tech on the cheap. to land on Mars, failed because the country #39;s government wanted a mission to the Red Planet  #39;on the cheap #39;.


Golf Capsules After four straight birdies on his way to a 5-under 65 at East Lake, the former No. 1 player in the world was introduced Saturday as one of the 54-hole leaders in the Tour Championship.


Zvonareva joins Mauresmo in Philly final Top seed and defending champion Amelie Mauresmo reached the final of the 585,000-dollar WTA indoor tournament here Saturday without lifting a racquet when Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova withdrew.


Alan Key Its one of the oldest techniques in the book. When an issue arises, and youd rather not talk about it, give the media something else to discuss.


Eritrea denies jail deaths claim Eritrean minister denies report that 20 people were killed in an overcrowded prison after a crack down on draft dodgers.


Badgers just happy to go  #39;one-and-oh #39; The cheers swept over Camp Randall Stadium with 8:13 remaining in the second quarter of Saturday #39;s game -- and the applause had absolutely nothing to do with Wisconsin #39;s growing lead over Minnesota.


Iraq ; Rebels fight back as US bombs Fallujah With a US-led offensive on Falluja apparently imminent, rebels hit back with attacks in Samarra, Baghdad and Ramadi, another rebel-held city.


#39;Several dead #39; and 150 injured as train derails AT LEAST one person was killed and as many as 150 were injured last night, 30 seriously, when a high-speed train travelling from London to the West Country was derailed after colliding with a car at an unmanned level crossing.


Action on Mideast should flow as quickly as the rhetoric As if on cue, US President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair this week both repeated their determination to push ahead with efforts to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict.


Two elderly Buddhists killed in Thai Muslim south Unidentified gunmen shot dead two elderly Buddhist men in Thailand #39;s largely Muslim south hours before a trip to the troubled region by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Sunday, police said.


Hello Canada! \\Reuters reports:\\"OTTAWA (Reuters) - The number of U.S. citizens visiting Canada's main\immigration Web site has shot up six-fold as Americans flirt with the idea of\abandoning their homeland after President George W. Bush's election win this\week."\\""When we looked at the first day after the election, November 3, our Web site\hit a new high, almost double the previous record high," immigration ministry\spokeswoman Maria Iadinardi said on Friday."\\"On an average day some 20,000 people in the United States log onto the Web site,\www.cic.gc.ca -- a figure which rocketed to 115,016 on Wednesday. The number of\U.S. visits settled down to 65,803 on Thursday, still well above the norm."\\The pr ...\\


Atlantic City Casino Workers Vote To End Strike ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- In seven Atlantic City casinos Thursday, the drinks will be poured and the beds made by union workers, ending a monthlong strike.


#39;GTA: San Andreas #39; excels in every area Rarely does a video game excel in every way - story, graphics, sound, accessibility and replayability.  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; is such a rarity.


Some Shoppers Find Fewer Happy Returns As retailers collect more personal information into databases, computers are handed increasing power to make decisions about consumers' lives.


Fighting to Save Plan Mayor Anthony Williams, pushing for baseball on the Anacostia, has canceled a meeting Monday with the D.C. Council he must sway.


Longhorns Rip Cowboys Cedric Benson scores five touchdowns on Saturday night, highlighting a 49-point rally that sends No. 6 Texas to a stunning 56-35 win over No. 19 Oklahoma State.


Afghan Militants Say to Hold Talks on UN Hostages  KABUL (Reuters) - Militants holding three U.N. workers  hostage in Afghanistan said they expected to hold talks via  intermediaries with U.N. and government negotiators on Sunday.


Photos, Music Make an Expensive iPod Update to Apple's music player lets you carry around your computer's entire photo library as well as your music collection. -Rob Pegoraro


Service Sends Traffic Images to Cell Phone TrafficLand Inc. recently released what it calls AirVideo, an add-on to the \$59-a-year traffic-monitoring service it sells. -Leslie Walker


Digital Contenders All Hotshots Great digital cameras are in danger of becoming commodity items. After testing five high-end devices, it was hard to recommend just one -- they could all do the job fine.
-The Washington Post


Afghan Militants Say to Hold Talks on UN Hostages (Reuters) Reuters - Militants holding three U.N. workers\hostage in Afghanistan said they expected to hold talks via\intermediaries with U.N. and government negotiators on Sunday.


Anderlecht's Baseggio scores with burst ball (Reuters) Reuters - The ball burst on impact when midfielder Walter Baseggio scored Anderlecht's equaliser in their 2-1 home win\over La Louviere in the Belgian first division.


Park Loses Sight of Sorenstam at Mizuno Classic Grace Park, coming off her win last week on home soil, was battling for another big finish at the Mizuno Classic in Japan, but basically lost touch with run-away leader Annika Sorenstam of


France Pressures Ivory Coast Government to Cease All Military <b>...</b> After suffering its biggest casualties since its peacekeeping operation began in Ivory Coast two years ago, France is stepping up pressure on Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo to cease all military action.


Terrorism ; Afghan Militants Say to Hold Talks on UN Hostages The kidnappers had threatened to kill Filipino Angelito Nayan, Annetta Flanigan from Northern Ireland and Kosovan woman Shqipe Hebibi unless their demands were met by Saturday night.


#39;San Andreas #39;: Like Gorgeous Graffiti on Your Front Door I look at Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas about the same way I might view gorgeous graffiti painted on my front door. No matter how artistic this game might be, I do not welcome it.


San Andreas game a masterpiece of mayhem On the warpath in LA <b>...</b> Sometimes you #39;ve just gotta drop your guard and own up to yourself that you #39;re a geek. So, after pretending for about 24 hours to be above the fray surrounding the official release of Grand Theft Auto: San


Knicks are cooked at home Because this is the NBA, and not Broadway, the Knicks will get to play 80 more games this season instead of having their show close after one night.


Insurgents launch attacks against police stations in Anbar <b>...</b> Insurgents launched deadly attacks Sunday against police stations in western Anbar province for the second day in a row, killing at least 22 people, police and hospital officials said.


Kashmir separatist welcomes Indian ministers Pakistan visit <b>...</b> SRINAGAR - A leading Kashmiri separatist Sunday welcomed comments by Indias home minister that New Delhi would allow separatists to visit Pakistan, saying it would push the peace process forward.


Verizon helps NextWave out of cell phone business In the deal announced Friday Verizon Wireless is buying the remaining cellular capacity from NextWave Telecom for \$3 billion in cash.


No fault in Andreas Sometimes bigger isn #39;t better. Sometimes bigger is just, well, bigger. The only difference between a 14-ounce New York steak and a 21-ounce New York steak is an extra seven ounces of dead cow flesh that just sits there and congeals in your gut.


Winners of X Prize get their reward And the winners in this generation #39;s latest space race accepted a \$10 million prize while promising a ticket to the heavens. All the key players involved with the Ansari X Prize landed at the St.


Massive release accompanies highly anticipated video game The Herald-Dispatch. The world is in danger. In just two days, an alien race called The Covenant will attempt to gain control of the most powerful weapon known to man: Halo.


Nokia sues over patent and registered designs Nokia, the world #39;s largest mobile phone maker, this week took legal action against two European manufacturers for allegedly infringing on technology patents and registered designs.


Tour #39;s generation scrap ATLANTA -- One guy hasn #39;t won in 12 months and the other hasn #39;t won in nearly 12 years. It #39;s tough to decide which stat is the more improbable.


Almost! Inspired Beavers throw scare in USC before falling 28-20 Truly magical moments in college football history come only every so often, and Oregon State didn #39;t experience one Saturday night at Reser Stadium.


Wizards can #39;t corral Wade WASHINGTON--For much of the night, Shaquille O #39;Neal was right where the Washington Wizards wanted him. Saddled with foul trouble, the center was cramming his 7-foot-3-inch body onto a way-too-small folding chair on the Miami Heat #39;s bench.


Lance Armstrong ponders options Armstrong might not compete in 2005 Tour de France: In his strongest comments yet on next year #39;s Tour de France, Lance Armstrong said he is unsure if he will ride in the sport #39;s showcase event because he would like to compete in other races.


Rams still feel sting of losing Super Bowl Almost three years have passed, but a St. Louis victory over New England today may help heal some of the lingering wounds from the Patriots #39; 20-17 victory over the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI.


Tszyu makes quick work of Mitchell in rematch Kostya Tszyu was soft-spoken before his rematch with Sharmba Mitchell and the same way after.  quot;I don #39;t like to talk, quot; the IBF junior welterweight champion said after demolishing Mitchell


Olympians back on track The 35th running of today #39;s New York City Marathon will test Meb Keflezighi, Paula Radcliffe, Deena Kastor and several other 2004 Olympians.


Seoul, Tokyo highlight resuming 6-party talks President Roh Moo-hyun and Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura on Saturday shared the common view that the six-nation talks on resolving North Korea #39;s nuclear row should move forward


Geo-political shifts likely to influence regional outlook Business risk is something that anyone involved in commerce has to assess on a daily basis. But last week saw several major shifts in geo-politics that will impact on the outlook for Middle East business in the years to come.


Hattersley Swipe at Blair #39;s US Policy Former Labour deputy leader Lord Hattersley today criticised the Prime Minister for his unstinting support of US President George Bush.


Indian police round-up rebel supporters in Manipur Indian police have rounded up 60 suspected rebel sympathisers in the capital of the troubled state of Manipur, as authorities broaden a major sweep against insurgent groups, officials said on Sunday.


PM welcomes EU #39;s proposal: India News: New Delhi, Nov 7 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today welcomed the European Union #39;s proposal for strategic partnership with India to be finalised at the summit in the Hague tomorrow.


Iran Says Preliminary Nuclear Deal Reached with EU  TEHRAN (Reuters) - The European Union's three big powers  and Iran have reached a preliminary deal over Tehran's disputed  nuclear program which could be finalized in the next few days,  a senior Iranian security official said Sunday.


France Readies Resolution on Ivory Coast Arms Ban  UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - France readied a U.N. resolution  that seeks an arms embargo on the Ivory Coast after nine French  soldiers and an American civilian were killed in a government  bombing raid.


Taking long way around for hoop dream As a walk-on player with the 2001-02 University of West Virginia basketball team, Aubrey Guastalli wore uniform No. 13.


Former NBA pro sharing his skills Newfields, N.H., is an unlikely place for a basketball clinic by a former professional player, but that is exactly what is going to take place Saturday when former NBA forward Dwight Davis conducts the first Newfields Youth Basketball Clinic at Newfields Elementary School.


At 57, he's still semi-tough  The average playing career of an offensive lineman in the National Football League is 3.7 years. At 16 games a season, that means the average player will strap on his pads for a mere 59 professional contests.


With Vioxx gone, now what do I do? Drug companies rushing to fill the vacuum left by Merck  amp; Co.'s withdrawal of its best-selling arthritis drug Vioxx are flooding the airwaves with competing advertising claims that are bewildering many patients.


Retailers simplify the rebate process Rebates are getting easier. Instead of making it as difficult as possible for a consumer to claim a rebate, some retailers are simplifying the process, figuring fewer hassles along the way will build customer loyalty and raise sales.


Uninsured caught in costly twist When a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts member suffers a stroke, the giant insurer pays the hospital \$7,000 on average to cover the care. Medicaid pays an average of \$5,441.27.


Drive to be the coolest puts PCs on cutting edge Kawika Uechi of Cambridge hacks computers, literally. His favorite tool is an electric rotary handsaw made by Dremel, with a blade that slices neatly through the thin metal of a computer case. But when he was a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Uechi also used the school's water-jet cutter, a supersonic water pistol that can rip through hardened ...


Dean takes on his image in ad for search engine As Democrats licked their wounds after President Bush's reelection last week, some turned their thoughts back to Howard Dean, the Democratic firebrand who energized the party with his strident opposition to the war in Iraq and with his Internet-based fund-raising operation.


For designer Michael Kors, it's all in the bag Michael Kors was 12 when he designed his first handbag, a fringed suede shoulder bag with whipstitching that he ended up selling to a neighbor.


Etiquette at Work Q: Through downsizing, attrition, and layoffs, I'm the only English-speaking person left on my team. My two remaining co-workers are naturalized citizens. They both have a wealth of experience and seem to do a terrific job. The problem is, they now constantly speak in their native tongue. When they do address me, it's in broken English, resulting in frequent misunderstandings ...


Automaker tale never looks under the hood Maybe it comes of too much exposure to the forensic specialists who slice, sniff, and sort through  quot;CSI quot; and its serial television variations. But it is apparent that, when building a case, even in a book, a whole body is more informative than a skeleton, and a whole skeleton beats a partial one.


Internet TV tries to go mainstream  Internet TV is a mirage, seeming so close yet turning out to be far away or downright unreal when you try to watch it. At least that's my take on the many past plans for zapping motion pictures over the Internet.


To tithe, make it first item in budget WASHINGTON -- Why is the subject of giving such a difficult thing to discuss? Some folks would rather ask someone for a kidney than for a donation to a charitable cause.


Chasing hot funds is a strategy that courts failure Resisting the temptations of the mutual-fund performance chase isn't as easy as it may look.


Vatican watchers track rise of key cardinal VATICAN CITY -- The strict line on Catholic dogma by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has earned the chief Vatican guardian of orthodoxy a host of nicknames: the Enforcer, the Fundamentalist, and Panzerkardinal, a German neologism that compares the Bavarian-born prelate to a battle tank.


Wal-Mart's successis market-driven The liberal coterie is profiting by writing about the most successful company in this country's history ( quot;How women pay for Wal-Mart's success, quot; Oct. 31).


In Georgia, transformation isn't fast enough for some TBILISI, Georgia -- The old white Zhiguli fairly flew down the highway, skimming precariously over the potholes as Garri Nersesov clutched the wheel and declared victory in the war on corruption.


Postwar policy chief to resign from post WASHINGTON -- The White House's director of postwar policy for Iraq, who was instrumental in helping to set up an interim government to lead that country until elections can be held, is stepping down.


At least 13 reported killed in Kashmir violence SRINAGAR, India -- As the home minister visited the Indian portion of Kashmir, suspected Islamic militants exploded a bomb and fought gun battles with government forces yesterday, killing at least 13 militants and soldiers.


No. 7 Utah Defeats Colorado St. 63-31 (AP) AP - Alex Smith threw for 291 yards and four touchdowns, Morgan Scalley returned a fumble 88 yards for a score and No. 7 Utah beat Colorado State 63-31 on Saturday night for its first 9-0 start in school history.


Steelers seek piece of history If the Steelers (6-1) beat the visiting Eagles (7-0), they #39;ll be the first team to defeat unbeaten foes in consecutive games this deep into a season.


Iran Says Preliminary Nuclear Deal Reached with EU (Reuters) Reuters - The European Union's three big powers\and Iran have reached a preliminary deal over Tehran's disputed\nuclear program which could be finalized in the next few days,\a senior Iranian security official said Sunday.


Saudi Religious Scholars Back Holy War (AP) AP - Prominent Saudi religious scholars urged Iraqis to support militants waging holy war against the U.S.-led coalition forces as American troops prepared Saturday for a major assault on the insurgent hotbed of Fallujah.


Bush to give Supreme Court ultra-conservative edge (AFP) AFP - President George W. Bush's election victory has won him the right to give the US Supreme Court, which plays a key social role, a much stronger conservative leaning.


Cassini gets look at Titan Since it is the only moon in the entire solar system with its own atmosphere, Titan, which is perpetually shrouded by cloud layers, is the object of a good deal of curiosity on the part of NASA scientists.


Blues are Robben first place from Arsenal Chelsea is the new Premier League leader in England. The Blues took a hard-fought 1-0 victory yesterday over Everton on Arjen Robben #39;s 72nd-minute goal.


Sounds of thunder, strikes of lightning (November 7, 2004). I know, I know, I am eating my words when I said the time off would dampen Kostya Tszyus fighting skills and Sharmba Mitchell would dispose of the  #39;Thunder from


#39;Canes keep reeling CLEMSON 24, MIAMI 17: A week after a loss to North Carolina, the  #39;Canes let the Tigers rally from 14 points down. By Associated Press.


Seoul, Washington Reaffirm Dedication to Resolving Nuclear <b>...</b> President Roh Moo-hyun and US President George W. Bush vowed to press ahead with multilateral efforts to coax North Korea to give up its nuclear ambitions.


Thai unrest intensifies Two Buddhist men have been shot dead by unidentified assailants in Thailand #39; s south, hours before a trip by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to the region, police said.


Penn National becomes US third largest casino giant after takeover <b>...</b> Penn National Gaming Inc., parent of the Hollywood Casino in Aurora, has struck a \$1.4 billion deal to buy the parent of Joliet #39;s Empress Casino, a deal that could make it the nation #39;s third-largest casino operator, Chicago Sun Times reported.


Grocery workers #39; vote halted in Colorado SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- The union representing about 17,500 grocery workers in Colorado halted a contract vote late Friday out of concern that some bargaining units might approve the pact, according to a published report.


Game of the day; by the numbers After ending New England #39;s 21-game winning streak last week, the Steelers have a shot at beating the league #39;s last undefeated team this season.


This is why the Huskies need to go after Tedford BERKELEY, Calif. - Aaron Rodgers believes in his coach. He believes in his coach #39;s word. His coach #39;s commitment. So a couple of years ago, when California football coach Jeff Tedford was recruiting Rodgers


Reggina stuns Juventus 2-1, Brescia beats Chievo in Serie A Lowly Reggina handed Italian league leader Juventus its first loss of the season Saturday, beating the Turin powerhouse 2-1 in the 10th round.


More Conflicting Reports on Arafat #39;s Health PARIS - There are more conflicting reports today about the health of Palestinian leader Yassar Arafat. The Palestinian Foreign Minister says Arafat is not getting better, but his spokeswoman says his condition is not deteriorating.


Sri Lankan Tamil rebels to resume talks conditionally A senior leader of Sri Lanka #39;s rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said it is ready to resume peace talks with the government if its self-rule proposal gets a positive response, a local newspaper reported Sunday.


The Flu Hunters What keeps these scientists up at night is the idea that global politics may prevent them from knowing until it's too late that a flu pandemic is brewing.


Vioxx recall may cost \$18 billion A Wall Street analysis suggests the Vioxx recall may cost the pharmaceutical firm Merck as much as \$18 billion over the next decade.


Bush victory will buoy market, at least in short term Now that President Bush has been re-elected and the Republicans have increased their majorities in both houses of Congress, what does it mean to American investors?


To Salvation Army, Target is the Grinch who stole Christmas Citing need for fairness to other nonprofits, bell ringers will be banned from stores this year. By David Kaplan. Target #39;s branding campaign is the darling of the advertising world.


Video game launch on way Video game buffs unite: The XBox game  quot;Halo 2, quot; a sequel to Microsoft #39;s best-selling game ever, will be released in a show of local fanfare just after midnight Tuesday morning.


Langa Letter: A New Way To Slim Down Windows XP, Including SP2 A classic tweaking tool that began life as the freeware 98 Lite gets updated to work with XP SP2. In tests, it helped slim down a Windows XP installation by more than 50.


Digital Contenders All Hotshots Great digital cameras are in danger of becoming commodity items. We just tested five high-end digital cameras, each with at least a 3X optical zoom, 5 megapixels or more of resolution and a


Trojans overcome mistakes, weather to rally past Beavers CORVALLIS, Ore. - Thirty-seven years ago, a top-ranked USC team came to this Pacific 10 Conference outpost and could not overcome a muddy field in a stunning loss to Oregon State.


Winning the big moments The final frontier has been conquered and Australia return home wondering about the location of their next great challenge. The only serious blemish came in the final Test when their susceptibility to fourth-innings chases was again exposed.


Ed Hardin: Bowl situation not so Peachy CHAPEL HILL -- They came down from the hills Saturday, down from the hot springs and natural bridges of Virginia, deep into the heart of ACC darkness.


Bruins take a step back A week removed from its most dominant performance of the season, the UCLA football team regressed to old habits, a lapse that might have cost it a chance at bowl eligibility and a winning season.


More than 30 Ivorians killed: official PARIS - French troops killed more than 30 Ivory Coast nationals and wounded at least 100 others in the ongoing crisis in the west African country, Ivorian parliament speaker Mamadou Coulibaly said on French public radio France Inter on Sunday.


Iran, EU reach nuke agreement Tehran - Iranian and European Union officials have reached a  quot;preliminary agreement quot; on resolving concerns over the Islamic republic #39;s nuclear programme following two days of negotiations in Paris, a top Iranian official said on Sunday.


PM says Japan military must contribute to global safety Japan #39;s armed forces must contribute to global peace to secure safety at home, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Sunday amid signs his government will extend an unpopular military deployment in Iraq.