1,000 dead as troops take Fallujah

The massive military operation to retake Fallujah has been  quot;accomplished quot;, a senior Iraqi official said. Fierce fighting continued in the war-torn city where pockets of resistance were still holding out against US forces.


Cheney Undergoes Tests at Hospital (AP)

AP - Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a history of heart trouble, went to a hospital Saturday after experiencing shortness of breath, an aide said.


Baghdad Airport Closed Indefinitely -- PM Office

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's interim government extended the  closure of Baghdad international airport indefinitely on  Saturday under emergency rule imposed ahead of this week's  U.S.-led offensive on Falluja.


HELP FILE

Q My computer #39;s hard drive died, and I had to replace it. All my songs are still intact on my iPod, but how do I get them back on the PC?


Zimbabwe plans more youth camps

Zimbabwe vows to set up more of the camps critics say the government uses to train youths in torture.


Cavs Bury Wizards

LeBron James scores 24 points and the Cavaliers limit the Wizards to 33 percent shooting as Cleveland handles the Wizards easily, 105-74, on Saturday afternoon.


In Face of Warnings, Drug Giant Took Long Path to Vioxx Recall

A review of Merck's handling of Vioxx suggests that actions the company took - and did not take - may have affected the health of potentially thousands of patients.


A League by Itself

With six teams nationally ranked in the top 20, including three in the top four, the ACC remains the preeminent conference of college basketball.


Nets' Mercer Placed on Injured List

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sports Network) - The New Jersey  Nets Saturday placed guard Ron Mercer on the injured list.  Mercer is scheduled to undergo left knee surgery on Monday and  could be out of action for up to four weeks.


'Tea EO' Aims for Sustainable Brew

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For Seth Goldman, starting a  business was a lot like brewing tea -- it all came down to the  right blend of ingredients.


Holiday Hopes Brighten for Retailers

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. retailers may have a happier  holiday season than expected just a month ago, as shoppers  cheer up after the elections and start thinking about what to  buy as the weather gets cold, analysts said.


Randall Navigates Technology Turbulence

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Taking control of a technology fund  that lost more than 90 percent of its assets in the bear market  requires gravity-defying confidence.


National union leaders set a timeline for change

November 11, 2004. WASHINGTON -aced with the impact of labor #39;s political loss on Nov. 2, the AFL-CIO Executive Council decided on Nov. 10 on a timeline for changes in the union movement


No. 3 Auburn Wins SEC Championship (AP)

AP - Jason Campbell threw for three touchdowns and accounted for more than 400 yards, leading No. 3 Auburn to a 38-28 victory over 15th-ranked Tennessee in the SEC championship game Saturday night.


Boston College Upsets W. Virginia, 36-17 (AP)

AP - Paul Peterson threw two first-half touchdown passes and No. 21 Boston College returned two punts for scores to beat No. 13 West Virginia 36-17 Saturday.


Ivory Coast military chief sacked

The president of Ivory Coast sacks his army chief of staff, amid escalating tension  in the West African country.


Mavericks 94 Nets 78

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Jerry Stackhouse scored a season-high 28 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 94-to-78 victory over the New Jersey Nets.


Ireland beats South Africa

Ireland beat South Africa 17-12 Saturday for its first victory over the Springboks since 1965. Flyhalf Ronan O #39;Gara scored all the points at Lansdowne Road - the site of the last Ireland victory over the Springboks.


Nowak back at MLS Cup in new role

Peter Nowak has played in two MLS Cups. He liked the first a lot better. Nowak was the MVP of Major League Soccer #39;s championship game in 1998, assisting on two goals in the Chicago Fire #39;s 2-0 win over DC United.


Busch, Truex garner wet poles at Darlington

DARLINGTON, SC -- Rain canceled qualifying at Darlington Raceway on Friday so starting lineups for this weekend #39;s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series races have been set by points.


No. 21 Boston College 36, No. 13 West Virginia 17

Paul Peterson threw two first-half touchdown passes and No. 21 Boston College returned two punts for scores to beat No. 13 West Virginia 36-17 Saturday.


Orton does not start against Ohio State

Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton did not start Saturday #39;s game against Ohio State, though he was listed as available to play. Orton has been bothered by a right hip injury for the last month.


Maryland 89, Carleton 60

Maryland completed its exhibition schedule with two wins and a decent idea of what needs to be done before Friday night #39;s regular season opener against Jackson State.


No. 19 Iowa Survives Scare From Minnesota (AP)

AP - Rhys Lloyd's 51-yard field goal try drifted left with 28 seconds remaining, allowing 19th-ranked Iowa to hold on for a 29-27 victory over Minnesota Saturday  #151; the Hawkeyes' sixth straight win.


Ivory Coast accuses France of shooting civilians

The Government of the Ivory Coast is planning to take legal action against French troops accused of shooting civilians. The Ivorian Government is taking its case to the International Court of Justice.


Jays Claim Song Off Waivers From Montreal (AP)

AP - The Toronto Blue Jays claimed right-hander Seung Song off waivers from the Montreal Expos on Saturday.


France's Raffarin sticks to optimistic growth forecast (AFP)

AFP - French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin insisted this weekend his country would achieve growth of 2.5 percent next year despite reports of flagging economic momentum in recent months.


Fed #39;s Gramlich Says US Must Cut Deficit to Boost Savings

The US must cut its budget deficit to finance the investments it needs to prepare for the retirement of the baby boom generation without borrowing from abroad, Federal Reserve Governor Edward Gramlich said.


Judgment Day for Trella

After sitting ringside and officiating more than 150 professional boxing matches, the former Prospect resident and Holy Cross High football player will be on the hot seat tonight at Madison Square Garden when he presides over the IBF heavyweight title


Robinson hat-trick in England romp

England opened their new era under head coach Andy Robinson with a 12-try rout of Canada as they won 70-0 at Twickenham. Jason Robinson marked his debut as England captain with a scintillating hat-trick as


Truex wins Busch championship with fourth-place finish

DARLINGTON, SC (SportsTicker) - Jamie McMurray won his second straight NASCAR Busch Series race Saturday and Martin Truex Jr. celebrated the 2004 series title with a fourth-place finish in the Bi-Lo 200 at Darlington Raceway.


Minnesota Golden Gophers

MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) -- Drew Tate passed for 328 yards and Kyle Schlicher set a school record with five field goals as No. 19 Iowa overcame a lack of a running game to defeat reeling Minnesota, 29-27, in a Big Ten Conference contest.


Eriksson Gives Johnson Hope of England Call

Sven-Goran Eriksson tonight gave Crystal Palace striker Andrew Johnson hope of a future England call-up despite having just missed out on the squad for next weeks friendly in Spain.


Arafat laid to rest in Ramallah

HAMISH ROBERTSON: First this morning to the sound of gunfire and the roar of more than 100,000 Palestinian mourners. Yasser Arafat has been laid to rest in the grounds of his headquarters in Ramallah.


Death jolts Indonesian rights activists

Indonesian rights campaigners have had their worst fears confirmed with the news the country #39;s best-known activist was apparently a victim of arsenic poisoning.


ICANN moves to move VeriSign lawsuit to Paris

com November 12, 2004, 5:31 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients.


(9) Michigan 42 Northwestern 20

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan scored touchdowns on five straight possessions in the second half to blow past Northwestern 42-to-20. Michael Hart ran for 151 yards and a season-high three touchdowns as the Wolverines


Canada reaches final at 4 Nations Cup

LAKE PLACID, NY (CP) - The Canadian women #39;s hockey team advanced to the final of the Four Nations Cup with a 4-1 win over Finland on Saturday.


What They Know About You

Wal-Mart amasses more data about the products it sells and its shoppers' buying habits than anyone else, and some privacy advocates worry about the potential for abuse.


Catering to the Consumers With Animal Appetites

Omaha Steaks is venturing into the multibillion-dollar pet market, and it's not the only company hoping to go to the dogs.


Lyon Back to Its Winning Ways Against Nantes

PARIS (Reuters) - Olympique Lyon returned to its  characteristic winning ways Saturday, beating Nantes 2-0 to  strengthen its Ligue 1 lead.


Rodriguez Is Haunted by Yanks' Collapse

Three weeks after the Yankees faded in four straight losses, Alex Rodriguez settled on the villain in this tale - himself.


In Trying to Save Medal and Tour de France Hopes, Hamilton Faces Uphill Course

At 33, just as he seemed ready to claim center stage, Tyler Hamilton is facing a two-year suspension from competition.


Last Year Is Last Year, or So the Giants Hope

Last year's Giants were 4-4 after eight games, then went on an eight-game losing streak, collapsing in a heap of injuries and lost confidence.


Jets Have Multiple Choices, but No Easy Answer for Ravens' Lewis

Ray Lewis, perhaps the finest linebacker in the N.F.L., will present the Jets' offense with what will probably be its biggest matchup problem on Sunday.


The B.C.S.: What Does Excellence Have to Do With It?

For all the other criticism inspired by the Bowl Championship Series, its focus on the past has been its biggest flaw.


B.C. Tops West Virginia

Paul Peterson throws two first-half touchdown passes and No. 21 Boston College returns two punts for scores to defeat No. 13 West Virginia 36-17 Saturday.


Ivory Coast Army Chief Sacked as Foreigners Flee

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - An exodus of foreigners from Ivory  Coast continued Saturday as President Laurent Gbagbo sacked the  head of the army, hours before West African leaders were due to  meet for emergency talks on the crisis.


STOCKS  amp; BONDS Rally on Retail Sales Data Gives Shares 3rd Weekly <b>...</b>

Wall Street closed its third consecutive winning week with another rally yesterday, advancing as a new retail sales report and a consumer confidence reading showed that Americans are growing more confident about the economy.


You #39;ll Laugh. You #39;ll Cry. But This Merger May Not Be a Hit.

IF the latest takeover drama were a movie, it would probably be a straight-to-video tragicomedy. Last week, Blockbuster, the video rental chain, precipitated collective head-scratching


Microsoft overtakes rival palm

Microsoft Corp. has overtaken rival PalmSource Inc. in the handheld-computer software market, the Washington Post reported Saturday.


Nasa wonder plane finally cleared for take-off  just as funding <b>...</b>

A REVOLUTIONARY new type of aircraft that could lead to flights between Glasgow and Sydney in only two hours, will be tested in America tomorrow.


Gates vs. Jobs: The Rematch

THE history of Apple Computer can be told through its advertisements as well as its products. There was, of course, the commercial that introduced the Macintosh.


Superconductors take an odd turn

Physicists in the US and Japan have seen the best evidence to date for a new form of superconductivity. Ying Liu and co-workers at Pennsylvania State University and Kyoto University have observed  quot;odd-parity quot; superconductivity in strontium ruthenate.


ICANN Flips Switch on New Transfer Policy

ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, on Friday flipped the switch on a new URL transfer policy, which aims to simplify the way domain names can be moved between registrars.


Exclusive Boxer Quotes: What They #39;re Saying in NYC

Lots of buzz in the air with so many of boxing #39;s major players on the scene. Here #39;s what we #39;re hearing: Kali Meehan:  quot;When I say the name Rock Rahman to people, they look at me, Oh, Rock #39;s tough.


Chelsea Beats Fulham 4-1 to Retain Premiership Lead (Update1)

Chelsea won 4-1 at Fulham in English soccer #39;s Premiership to retain its two-point lead at the top of the standings over Arsenal, which beat north London rival Tottenham 5-4.


Canadian women #39;s hockey team advances to Four Nations Cup final <b>...</b>

LAKE PLACID, NY (CP) - The Canadian women #39;s hockey team will try to regain the Four Nations Cup title Sunday after beating Finland 4-1 to advance to the championship game.


Special teams gives BC upperhand in Big East

Morgantown, WV (Sports Network) - Paul Peterson threw two touchdown passes and Boston College scored a pair of touchdowns on punt returns, as the 21st-ranked Eagles upset No.


Six killed after vessel crashes into breakwater

SAPPORO (Kyodo) Six crew members of a South Korean cargo ship were killed and one was missing Saturday after their vessel crashed into a breakwater in Ishikari Bay, Hokkaido.


France #39;s Raffarin sticks to optimistic growth forecast

PARIS (AFP) - French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin insisted this weekend his country would achieve growth of 2.5 percent next year despite reports of flagging economic momentum in recent months.


Miracle baby was just a  #39;cruel deception #39;

A High Court judge in London has ruled that an infertile mother who gave birth to a so-called  quot;miracle baby quot; was the victim of a  quot;cruel deception.


Rumsfeld, Panamanian President Meet (AP)

AP - U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld met Saturday with Panamanian President Martin Torrijos and expressed support for regional security agreements aimed at reducing drug trafficking, terrorism and other threats in Latin America and the Caribbean.


India Says Will Study Pakistani Proposal (AP)

AP - India will consider any formal proposal from Pakistan to settle their decades-old dispute over Kashmir, the Himalayan region at the center of two wars between the nuclear-armed neighbors, a top Indian official said Saturday.


Analysis: Bush Facing Domestic Challenges (AP)

AP - From his domestic policy platter, President Bush chose to serve dessert before the main course. Having now won a second term, he may find it increasingly difficult to deliver on the meatier stuff, even with the political capital he is claiming and larger GOP majorities in the House and Senate.


Milosevic Wants Clinton to Testify by Christmas (Reuters)

Reuters - Slobodan Milosevic called on judges\to subpoena former U.S. President Bill Clinton and British\Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday, saying he would like\them to testify at his war crimes trial by Christmas.


Anything but a Game

Given what members of the military are facing in Iraq, and what mission might soon await some of them, none of Army or Navy #39;s football players could think of Saturday #39;s


X-43A Mach 10 Flight on Schedule For Nov. 15

The final flight of NASA #39;s X-43A hypersonic research aircraft is still on schedule for Monday afternoon, Nov. 15, weather permitting.


Ireland 17-12 South Africa: Favourite referee quells Springbok <b>...</b>

After the phoney war of words came a battle of phenomenal intensity, that Ireland eventually won through an insatiable appetite for hard work, the excellence of their midfield backs and - it has to be said -ome assistance from their favourite referee


Bomb explodes in Indonesian Poso killing 3

A bomb exploded in front of market in Poso district of Central Sulawesi province, in eastern part of Indonesia on Saturday, killing three people and seriously injured six others, the district police said.


Is Your Domain Locked Down?

ICANN #39;s new domain transfer policy that starts Friday is intended to provide greater security and portability to the domain transfer process and protect against  quot;domain slamming.


Israel Moves Quietly to Bolster Palestinian Vote

Under American encouragement and, in some cases, pressure, Israel has quietly taken steps aimed at strengthening the standing of Palestinian moderates.


No-Names Fuel Rise

After years of signing big-name free agents who became busts, it's ironic that unheralded veterans have keyed the Redskins' top-ranked defense.


Davenport's Victory Over Williams May Not Be Enough

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Top-ranked Lindsay Davenport pulled  off a stunning 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 win over Serena Williams at the  WTA Tour Championships Saturday, but her battling effort may  still might not be enough to get her into the semifinals.


Do New Drugs Always Have to Cost So Much?

Some economists say the government can reduce pharmaceutical prices by changing how the nation pays for innovation.


A Bond Strategy Once Thought Foolish Now Looks Smart

Despite warnings that interest rates would climb sharply, some risk-averse investors stuck with the bond market in 2004.


Out of the rut at last

NEW YORK: Wall Street has finally broken to the upside after hovering in a narrow range for most of the year, and many analysts are optimistic going into the traditionally strong year-end period.


Novell vs. Microsoft, Again

belmolis writes  quot;As they promised, Novell has filed suit against Microsoft over WordPerfect. Here #39;s the complaint, and here is Microsoft #39;s press release in response.


Cokes latest idea falls flat

LAUNCHED in a fizz last summer C2, Coca-Colas low-carb, low-calorie beverage, was supposed to usher in a new era of soft drinks and hard profits at the Atlanta-based soft-drinks giant.


Help Wanted (for a Better Way to Count Jobs)

Online employment indexes that focus on Internet job listings may establish themselves as forward-looking indicators of trends that will appear later in the government surveys.


Gauging the Cost of a Loophole

Rewriting the tax code will prompt questions about closing loopholes to raise revenue so tax rates can be lowered.


Loeb is on course to equal win milestone

World Champion Sebastien Loeb ended day two of the Rally Australia in Perth in the lead after Marcus Gronholm retired early. Citroen driver Loeb won three stages yesterday to take a 1min 20.


No. 3 Auburn Dominates Georgia 24-6

Auburn #39;s Devin Aromashodu can #39;t hang on to a pass during the first quarter against Georgia in Auburn, Ala. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2003.


Ireland bursts Boks #39; bubble

Ireland stopped South Africa #39;s grand slam bid in its tracks as world champions England and southern hemisphere heavyweights New Zealand swept to easy victories in yesterday #39;s internationals.


Flights Leave in Odd Calm in Ivory Coast

An eerie calm prevailed on the streets of this battered city on Saturday, as hundreds more foreigners awaited flights to Paris that would spirit them away


Calling All Troops, and Then Some, in Iraq

Even as American and Iraqi forces move to surround the last large group of insurgents in Falluja this weekend, they are also scrambling to quell fighting that has erupted in many other Sunni towns and cities in Iraq.


News in brief

Up to 40 suspected Islamist militants have been killed by Pakistani troops hunting al-Qaeda fighters close to the Afghan border. Several militant hideouts were also destroyed in the western region of South


Novell Accuses Microsoft of Unfair Competition

Lawsuit alleges the software giant unlawfully attempted to eliminate competition from Novell #39;s WordPerfect and Quattro Pro applications.


AMD sketches out new high-end, low-end chips

Sunnyvale, Calif.-- Advanced Micro Devices will take the high road and the low road in the chip market. Executives at the company #39;s annual analyst meeting in Sunnyvale Friday outlined a strategy that will, ideally


KUEHNE AND SLUMAN MAKE FORWARD MOVE

Hank Kuehne and Jeff Sluman combined to fire a 10-under-par 62 and join Steve Flesch and Justin Leonard at the head of the Franklin Templeton Shootout leaderboard.


White pays for harsh words

THERE are times when the game is truly worth the candle, when you are in the stadium and conscious of the privilege. It was like that at Lansdowne Road yesterday as Ireland produced one of their great performances


Ranieri on the Brink

Valencia coach Claudio Ranieris job prospects are looking increasingly bleak after a goalless draw at home to Real Zaragoza. Ranieri was given a vote of confidence after last Sundays defeat by Getafe


Red Crescent barred from city

Baghdad - US troops were preventing a Red Crescent convoy of emergency aid from reaching helpless residents inside Fallujah on Saturday after allowing it as far as the main hospital, a spokesperson said.


Arms cache found in six Waziristan caves

PESHAWAR, Nov 13: The Pakistan army captured the Shinkay area from the Al Qaeda-linked tribal and foreign militants in the Mehsud dominated area of South Waziristan on Saturday, said an army general.


Mich. State Routs No. 4 Wisconsin 49-14 (AP)

AP - Michigan State used a powerful rushing attack, a trick play and a key defensive stand to defeat No. 4 Wisconsin 49-14 Saturday and knock the Badgers out of the national championship race.


No. 5 California Tops Washington 42-12 (AP)

AP - J.J. Arrington ran for 84 of his 121 yards in the second half and Aaron Rodgers shook off a slow start to throw two touchdown passes to help No. 5 California beat Washington 42-12 on Saturday.


Beckham back in England hype-fest

Michael Owen may still not have tied down a regular starting spot at Real Madrid. But his recent record of five club goals in six games means he is certain to start for his country in the friendly


Daly-Donofrio bolts ahead at Tournament of Champions

MOBILE, Ala. (SportsTicker) - After having the door opened for her, Heather Daly-Donofrio is walking right in. Ineligible to participate in the past, Daly-Donofrio carded an 8-under-par 64 in Saturday #39;s


(3) Auburn 24 (8) Georgia 6

AUBURN, Ala. Auburn tailbacks Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown combined for 260 yards of total offense and each scored a touchdown as the third-ranked Tigers dropped eighth-rated Georgia 24-to-6.


Parrish, Gore provide push for Miami in defeat of Virginia

Roscoe Parrish returned a punt for a touchdown and caught a clinching late touchdown pass Saturday as 17th-ranked Miami got back into the ACC title race by beating No.


Leonard-Flesch team grabs lead on strength of six early birdies

NAPLES - Justin Leonard and Steve Flesch combined for a 9-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Hank Kuehne and former Florida State standout Jeff Sluman on Friday after the first round of the Franklin Templeton Shootout.


Vodafone finally launches 3G mobile

London-based Vodafone has finally rolled out its mass-market third-generation (or 3G) mobile telephone services after a four-year wait, billions of pounds spent on licences and numerous delays.


Texas A M Tops Texas Tech 32-25 in OT (AP)

AP - Courtney Lewis scored on a 25-yard run on the first play of overtime and Melvin Bullitt swatted away Sonny Cumbie's fourth-down pass into the end zone, sending the Aggies to a thrilling 32-25 win over Texas Tech on Saturday.


NCAA Game Summary - Miami-Florida at Virginia

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Frank Gore rushed for 195 yards and a touchdown, Roscoe Parrish scored twice in the fourth quarter and No.


No. 18 Miami Tops No. 10 Virginia 31-21 (AP)

AP - Roscoe Parrish returned a punt for a touchdown and caught a clinching touchdown pass in the final minute Saturday as Miami got back into the ACC title race by beating No. 10 Virginia 31-21.


Chelsea Beats Fulham 4-1 to Stay on Top (AP)

AP - Premier League leader Chelsea kept winning with a 4-1 victory over Fulham on Saturday while Arsenal recorded its first league victory in three weeks by rallying past Tottenham 5-4.


U.S. Heads to Four Nations Cup Gold Round (AP)

AP - Krissy Wendell had a hat trick in the United States' 6-3 victory over Sweden on Saturday that put the Americans into the gold medal game of the Four Nations Cup international women's hockey tournament.


Lindsay Davenport Tops Serena Williams (AP)

AP - Lindsay Davenport rallied for a 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory over Serena Williams in the WTA Championships on Saturday, although her No. 1 ranking remained in peril.


WTO opens US door for Irish bookies

IRELANDS online bookmakers are lining up to grab a share of the \$73 billion (56.3 billion) American gambling market following a landmark ruling by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) last week that US legislation prohibiting gambling over the


Milton Cohen, 93, a Lawyer Who Inspired Market Reform

Milton H. Cohen, a securities lawyer whose insights into the stock market became the basis for innumerable regulatory proposals over the last 40 years, died Oct. 30 at his home in Haverford, Pa.


Man Utd in new bid battle as Glazer tries again

The American tycoon Malcolm Glazer is preparing a 780m hostile bid for Manchester United after dramatically forcing three of the club #39;s directors off the board.


Santini opens up over Spurs  #39;divorce #39;

Jacques Santini, who resigned as Tottenham #39;s head coach nine days ago citing  quot;private issues quot; in his personal life, last night ignited a bitter feud with the north London


UPDATE 1-Spanish champions Valencia fail to fire again

Struggling Spanish champions Valencia failed to win for their tenth straight match on Saturday as they were held 0-0 at home by Real Zaragoza in the Primera Liga.


PM leads tributes at Bigley memorial

Tony Blair led the tributes to the murdered hostage Ken Bigley yesterday at a memorial service in Liverpool which was also attended by Cherie Blair and the Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw.


Pope Urges Greater Christian Harmony (AP)

AP - Despite progress, many "stumbling stones" still stand in the way to greater harmony between the branches of Christianity, Pope John Paul II said Saturday.


Iraq's Neighboring States to Meet in Iran (AP)

AP - Interior ministers of Iraq's neighboring states plus Egypt are to convene for a two-day meeting in Tehran on Nov. 30, Iran's official news agency reported Saturday.


Egypt's Foreign Minister, Powell to Meet (AP)

AP - Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said he will talk to Colin Powell about the need to end Israel's policy of "targeted killings" of Palestinian leaders when the U.S. secretary of state visits this month.


Japan's Princess Sayako to marry government official: reports (AFP)

AFP - Princess Sayako, the only daughter of Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, will marry a 39-year-old official working with Tokyo's metropolitan government, press reports said.


Cheney Leaves Hospital After Tests (AP)

AP - Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a history of heart trouble, went to a hospital Saturday after experiencing shortness of breath. Tests found no abnormalities, an aide said, and Cheney left after three hours.


Ads to Back Schwarzenegger for President (AP)

AP - Californians will soon see advertisements urging them to help give Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and other foreign-born citizens the chance to run for president.


West Braces for Elderly Population Boom (AP)

AP - The Census Bureau says the population of those 65 and older will increase more rapidly in the West than in any other area of the country. While retirees settle in, states are figuring out how to keep up with an aging population. Will there be enough doctors and nurses? Hospitals and nursing homes? Will housing be affordable?


Gates vs. Jobs: The Rematch

With Microsoft's entrance into the portable music business, Apple's Steve Jobs must do what he has failed to do in the past: prevail over his old nemesis, Bill Gates.


A Seashore Fight to Harness the Wind

A proposal to build the world's largest offshore wind power plant in Nantucket Sound is pitting environmentalists against opponents who foresee it as a blight.


Open Season on Others' Ideas

Free riders have hit the jackpot in the digital revolution, and we'd better deal with it.


Dot-Com Star, Indie Filmmaker

Stephan Paternot, co-founder of theglobe.com, is reinventing himself with Palm Star Entertainment.


Letting the Internet Knock on the Door

Residents wanting to meet their neighbors are doing so electronically through the Web site MeetTheNeighbors.org.


Labor Vows to Consider Change, but Rebel Voices Discontent

The president of the AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that organized labor, facing the second term of an administration it fought hard to beat in last week #39;s election, would


Microsoft Settles With Novell

Software giant Microsoft Corp. opened its wallet again Monday to clear more of its courtroom problems, paying \$536 million to rival Novell Inc.


Economy slows in Germany

FRANKFURT The German economy slowed in the third quarter, the government said Thursday, amid signs that the rise in the euro is taking a toll on exports.


Gartner: Microsoft beats PalmSource in PDAs

Worldwide shipments of personal digital assistants (PDAs) using Microsoft Corp. #39;s Windows CE operating system have surpassed those using PalmSource Inc.


Press Trust of India

Researchers have for the first time established the existence of odd-parity superconductors, materials that can carry electric current without any resistance.


King #39;s heavy-handed grip ripe for KO

The notable 18th century pamphleteers remarks addressed the obstacles faced by American colonists seeking to wrest control of their destinies from George III, but in 2004 his words could easily be applied to anyone seeking to wrest control of the


White-hot Lane but Gunners survive

THE glory days have returned to White Hart Lane. When Spurs new first-team coach Martin Jol promised a return to the traditions of the 1960s, nobody could have believed he was so determined to act so quickly and so literally.


Let Israel, Palestine find their own peace

If Yasser Arafat #39;s death does improve the prospects of peace between Israel and the Palestinians, here #39;s what the United States should do about it: Nothing.


Ivorian president fires army chief

Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo has fired his army chief of staff, Gen Mathias Doue, the BBC reported Saturday. Gbagbo hired Col Philipe Mangou, the field commander


Activists: Chernobyl Radiation Lingers (AP)

AP - The signs say "KEEP OUT" and warn of radiation contamination, but the mushroom-pickers trudge right past them carrying their pails. Eighteen years after the reactor at Chernobyl in neighboring Ukraine exploded, spewing a cloud of radiation that blew north and contaminated 22 percent of this ex-Soviet republic, activists warn of a new threat facing Belarusians: the longing to return to normal life.


Reports Point to Proof of Global Warming (AP)

AP - Politicians in the nation's capital have been reluctant to set limits on the carbon dioxide pollution that is expected to warm the planet by 4 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit during the next century, citing uncertainty about the severity of the threat. But that uncertainty may have shrunk somewhat with the release last week of two scientific reports suggesting that global warming is not just a hypothetical possibility, but a real phenomenon that has already started transforming especially sensitive parts of the globe.


Warning on World Diabetes Day

Soaring childhood obesity rates will increase diabetes rates across the globe, international agencies warn.


New Rojo Build - Tags, Comments, Photos

\\Wednesday we pushed a new build of Rojo  which introduced a few new and\important features:\\* Tags *\\Chris does a good job of explaining  tags so I'll start there:\\"Feeling taggy? Some prominent bloggers have been talking about tags and there\have been some fascinating discussions about how tags, also known as keywords,\can facilitate the "merging of personal information architecture and\public/shared/group/emergent information architecture." But if you have been\using sites like del.icio.us or Flickr you don't need to read this high-brow\stuff to know: tags are cool. They are an easy way to categorize your stuff\and a great way to see what your friends are categorizing as well."\\Tags ar ...\\


AOL looks to outwit Google

America Online is tapping the vast media assets of parent company Time Warner to outdo rivals Google, Yahoo and Microsoft in the search wars.


Ireland stand tall to end the Bok dream

Ireland forged South Africa #39;s ill-judged pre-match words into a steely response which sentenced the Tri-Nations champions to a dramatic defeat and shattered Springbok dreams


United attack versus Kansas City defense could produce a classic <b>...</b>

MLS Cup 2004 has the makings of a classic match-up, pitting the freewheeling attack of DC United against the solidly defensive Kansas City Wizards.


Spartans demolish No. 4 Wisconsin

The Spartans upset No. 4 Wisconsin, 49-14, Saturday to open the door for the Wolverines to go to the Rose Bowl with an outright Big Ten championship.


(18) Miami 31 (10) Virginia 21

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Eighteenth-ranked Miami stayed in the ACC title race by beating tenth-ranked Virginia 31-to-21. That leaves the Hurricanes, Cavaliers and Florida State all with two losses while conference leader Virginia Tech has one.


Prince Charles, widows honor war dead

Prince Charles joined 140 military widows Saturday for an annual ceremony honoring Britain #39;s war dead, including those killed in Iraq.


UNITED FEAR FAN TROUBLE

MANCHESTER United will draft in extra security for today #39;s annual meeting amid fears of protests from fans opposed to Malcolm Glazer #39;s planned take-over.


Badgers fans hyped about teams undefeated season

Never in the University of Wisconsin football programs 115-year history have the Badgers been 10-0. That could happen today in East Lansing, Mich.


German Official Criticizes US Deficit

A German finance official urged the United States to tackle its twin deficits during President George W. Bush #39;s second term to counter concerns weighing on financial markets, a magazine reported Saturday.


Beck in the fold

Captain Becks has been out since suffering two fractured ribs in the World Cup qualifier against Wales five weeks ago. But the Real Madrid star expects to return to action during tomorrows home game with Spanish minnows Albacete.


The Famous Five

The French and Dutch managers of north London #39;s two great football clubs used the same old English word to describe the extraordinary events at White Lane Hart yesterday.


Yorkshire #39;s finest enjoy an afternoon of pure luxury

The Popular Front of Yorkshire #39;s takeover of the England dressing room is in full swing. The Holy not-far-from Wakefield Trinity of skipper Jason Robinson, fly-half Charlie Hodgson and vice-captain Mike Tindall


Novell Files Antitrust Suit Vs. Microsoft (AP)

AP - Less than a week after a collecting a  #36;536 million settlement from Microsoft Corp. over antitrust complaints in Europe, Novell Inc. filed a lawsuit accusing the software giant of violating U.S. antitrust laws.


German Official Criticizes U.S. Deficit (AP)

AP - A German finance official urged the United States to tackle its twin deficits during President Bush's second term to counter concerns weighing on financial markets, a magazine reported Saturday.


Jailed Palestinian to Run for President (AP)

AP - Marwan Barghouti, a leader of the Palestinian uprising jailed by Israel but perhaps the strongest candidate to oust Yasser Arafat's old guard of politicians, plans to run in upcoming presidential elections, a person close to Barghouti said Saturday.


Utes, Cowboys Sit Through Power Outage (AP)

AP - The start of the Utah-Wyoming football game was delayed nearly two hours Saturday night because of a brownout at War Memorial Stadium.


McAfee, CA integrate anti-spyware (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - As pests, adware, and other malicious applications infiltrate corporate computers with greater frequency, some vendors, including McAfee and Computer Associates, are bundling anti-spyware into security management suites, giving IT more tools to control the hazard.


Bryan Brothers Win Masters Cup Opener (AP)

AP - Second-seeded Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States defeated Gaston Etlis and Martin Rodriguez 6-3, 7-6 Saturday in an opening-round doubles match at the ATP Masters Cup.


Lynch Leads California to Victory Over Washington

SEATTLE (Sports Network) - Marshawn Lynch rushed for 121  yards and scored three touchdowns to lead No. 5 California to a  42-12 victory over Washington Saturday at Husky Stadium. Aaron  Rodgers threw a pair of touchdown passes for the Golden Bears  (8-1, 6-1 Pac-10), who are having their best season in 13  years.


African Leaders Meet to Discuss Ivory Coast Crisis

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - West African leaders meet in Nigeria on  Sunday to discuss a deepening crisis in Ivory Coast, one of the  region's former economic powerhouses where a week of unrest has  caused some 5,000 expatriates to flee.


Artifacts Found Near Texas Coast (AP)

AP - Archaeologists have discovered a cache of artifacts near South Padre Island that they say could be up to 5,000 years old, potentially providing new clues about early peoples of the Texas coast.


States Hit by Hurricane See Oyster Losses (AP)

AP - Oyster reefs in Alabama suffered severe damage from Hurricane Ivan's wave surge, which flushed out an estimated 80 percent of the  #36;4 million crop, disrupting the livelihood of some 200 oystermen who work the reefs in winter.


Junk food adverts 'face TV ban'

Television adverts for unhealthy foods would not be shown until after 9pm, under a plan before the government.


A First for Howard

The Bison collect their first road victory of the season, 10-7, against Bethune Cookman on Saturday. Jarah Williams catches the game-winning touchdown pass.


Reebok Unveils High-Tech Sneaker Pump 2.0

Hoping to build on the success of a shoe that generated big sales but also some snickers when it was introduced 15 years ago, Reebok Inc.


Billups Sits Out Because of Ankle Sprain (AP)

AP - Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups missed Saturday night's game against the Utah Jazz because of a sprained ankle.


Slowdown in growth caps worst week for the Euro-zone

ACROSS the Euro-zone last week there were tell-tale signs of panic setting in. To the evident worries of the euro being forced to further record highs against the dollar, were added grim evidence by the weekend of a sharp economic slowdown.


Twickenham #39;s Pro-Am

IT WAS expected to be a ritual slaughter and so it proved as the predominantly amateur Canada side was thrashed by England yesterday, but despite the feast of tries and impressive scoreline, Englands new manager, Andy Robinson will spend this coming


Texas A amp;M Aggies

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Ticker) -- In the end, the Texas A amp;M defense was able to withstand the top-ranked passing attack of Texas Tech.


Prince Charles honors UK war dead

Prince Charles laid a wreath at London #39;s Cenotaph monument Saturday, as part of Britain #39;s Remembrance ceremonies for the country #39;s war dead.


Ireland 17 - 12 South Africa

The Tri-Nations Championship has not been going that long, but when its champions come calling on Europe, the aura of the southern hemisphere in all its rugby majesty tends to come with them.


Japan Princess to Marry Municipal Official - Media

TOKYO (Reuters) - Princess Sayako, the 35-year-old only  daughter of the Japanese emperor, is set to marry a commoner  and leave the imperial family, Japanese media said on Sunday.


Bhopal faces risk of 'poisoning'

Thousands of Indians around Bhopal are still at risk of poisoning 20 years after a gas disaster, a BBC probe reveals.


Rapper collapses and dies at 35

Rap artist ODB collapses and dies, aged 35, while working in a recording studio.


Long Fall for Pentagon Star

In the macho world of the Pentagon, Darleen A. Druyun was rare: a woman who had scaled the heights of power, controlled billions of dollars in weapons programs and could punish or reward global corporations and the men who ran them.


Top US automakers to offer anti-rollover technology

General Motors Corp and the Ford Motor Co will offer anti-rollover technology as standard equipment on 1.8 million of their SUVs next year, in a sweeping adoption of the safety technology.


Microsoft #39;s Search Falls Far Short of Google #39;s

Google engineers must have breathed a sigh of relief Thursday when rival Microsoft Corp. rolled out a new search engine that proved glitchy and failed to wow reviewers.


NASA To Test Jet at Mach 10

NASA engineers and researchers are gearing up to end a research program with a world-record flight approaching 7,000 mph. If weather permits, a wedge-shape X-43 unmanned craft will make the final


Marvel Sues Over City of Heroes

According to a story written by the Associated Press today, Marvel Enterprises is suing South Korea-based NCsoft and San Jose-based Cryptic Studios over their MMORPG City of Heroes.


New York Knicks

INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- Jermaine O #39;Neal #39;s solid play helped the Indiana Pacers end a rocky week on a positive note. O #39;Neal had 33 points and 12 rebounds as the Pacers snapped a two-game slide with a 103-97 victory over the New York Knicks .


Small steps, big strides

It certainly isnt the most massive lineup that Milwaukee Bucks coach Terry Porter can put on the court. When the Bucks employ their  quot;small quot; lineup, Joe Smith moves from power forward to center.


Spartans give Boise all they can handle in 2 OT #39;s.

Fitz Hill looked like he had just lost his best friend when the final gun sounded. The heart-ache continues in San Jose as Fresno looms on the schedule.


Larry Donald Pounds out a Decision Win over Holyfield

13.11.04 - By Rev. Marc Axelrod: The Real Deal needs to pack it in. Larry beat Evander all over the ring tonight. Evander looked every one of his 42 years, as he was outfought and outsped all night long.


Bama offense faces tough test

Like most Alabama fans, injured quarterback Brodie Croyle will sweat out tonight #39;s LSU game at home. If, somehow, the Crimson Tide can knock off the 17th-ranked Tigers, Croyle


Federer focused on Masters Cup success

World number one Roger Federer says his title defence at the ATP Masters Cup in Houston will be the stepping stone to his 2005 campaign.


United #39;s Improbable Trip to MLS Cup

When DC United opened camp more than nine months ago, snow and ice covered the training grounds around the back side of RFK Stadium.


Militants claim US official slowed UN hostage deal; official <b>...</b>

KABUL - Taleban-linked militants threatening to kill three UN hostages are accusing the United States of hampering their release, although an Afghan official says a ransom demand is the main stumbling block.


Dutch raid Kurd  #39;training camp #39;

Police have raided a suspected training camp of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers #39; Party (PKK) in the south of the Netherlands, arresting 29 people.


Despite Warnings, Drug Giant Took Long Path to Vioxx Recall

A review of Merck's handling of Vioxx suggests that actions the company took - and did not take - may have affected the health of potentially thousands of patients.


Guatemala Shuts Out Bolivia 1-0

Carlos Ruiz led Guatemala to a 1-0 win over Bolivia in an international exhibition at RFK Stadium on Saturday night.


Brazil Investment Held Down by Red Tape

 By Carlos A. DeJuana

 SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - If Ken Marshall were back inhis native Australia, he reckons he would need only half thestaff he has in Brazil to run his small import-export business.


Rankled by Ranking, Auburn Wins Big

While Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville pleaded with his team this week to stay focused on its own business, the Tigers were dismayed that their unbeaten record had earned them only three votes as the country #39;s No.


Bucks escape with win over Bobcats

MILWAUKEE (Ticker) -- After getting off to a slow start, Michael Redd provided a fantastic finish. Redd scored a season-high 30 points, including a pair of clutch jumpers in the final 90 seconds that lifted


PACERS 103, KNICKS 97 Crawford and Knicks Take One on the Chin

The clouds gathered again over the Knicks on Saturday, just days after they pushed them away. On the first stop of a four-game trip that is threatening to derail their


No. 17 LSU 26, Alabama 10

LSU defensive end Marcus Spears and linebacker Cameron Vaughn combined for the go-ahead touchdown to help the No. 17 Tigers beat Alabama 26-10 on Saturday night.


US Troops Occupy All of Fallujah

A US Marine arrests Iraqi men in the western part of Fallujah, Iraq, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004. About 80 percent of the city was said to be under US control, with insurgents pushed into a narrow corner.


Dutch arrest 20 in training camp raid

Dutch national anti-terrorism police today arrested more than 20 suspected Kurdish rebels at a paramilitary training camp in the southern Netherlands, according to reports.


Firefox Meme Spread

\\Firefox is certainly  spreading:\\"Fans of Mozilla's free, open-source Firefox browser make the ardent Apple\faithful look like a bunch of slackers. Their community-generated Spread\Firefox (SFX) campaign, launched less than two months ago, is already one of\the watershed campaigns in interactive marketing history. It's helped generate\over a million downloads per day since Firefox went out of beta on Tuesday;\registered over 25,000 volunteer marketers; encouraged about 100,000 Web sites\to display promotional buttons and banners; generated wall-to-wall coverage in\the blogosphere and mainstream media; and raised a quarter of a million\dollars for a full-page ad in The New York Times."\\The  ...\\


Oklahoma Dominates Nebraska, 30-3

NORMAN, Okla. (Sports Network) - Jason White completed  29-of-35 passes for 383 yards and three touchdowns as No. 2  Oklahoma dominated Nebraska, 30-3, in Big 12 action at Memorial  Stadium.


Davenport Victory in Vain, Myskina Advances

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Top-ranked Lindsay Davenport pulled  off a stunning 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 win over Serena Williams at the  WTA Tour Championships on Saturday, but her battling effort was  not enough to get her into the semifinals.


IBM to Quit Making PCs

An era will come to an end when IBM sells off its computer manufacturing business, according to The New York Times. A Chinese company seems the likely buyer, and the deal should fetch upward of \$2 billion.


Holyfield Dominated in Loss to Donald (AP)

AP - Evander Holyfield may have finally run out of reasons to keep fighting. If so, it appears he'll be the last one to admit it. The former heavyweight champion's sad decline continued Saturday night when he was dominated by a journeyman fighter who wouldn't have lasted six rounds with him during his prime.


Conference Studies Blogs' Impact on News (AP)

AP - The woman who writes Wonkette! needed no introduction and offered no apologies Saturday, telling her peers in online journalism that Web logs like hers have spurred a quicker response to breaking news by major media outlets.


Lakers Douse Rockets in 84-79 Victory (AP)

AP - Lamar Odom had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to give coach Rudy Tomjanovich a victory over the Houston Rockets 84-79 Saturday night.


Pacers, O'Neal Edge Out Knicks 103-97 (AP)

AP - Once again, the ailing and short-handed Indiana Pacers built a big lead. This time, they were able to hold off New York's furious comeback. Jermaine O'Neal had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Ron Artest marked his 25th birthday with 22 points and Stephen Jackson added 19 as the Pacers fought off fatigue and beat the Knicks 103-97 Saturday night.


NASA #39;s hypersonic dream to have last flight tomorrow

If clear skies break over southern California tomorrow, a B-52 bomber will take off from Edwards air force base and head out over the Pacific.


Telephone ties bond Tigers

On one end of the phone line is Jason Campbell. Hes getting ready to play in one of the biggest Auburn games ever against Georgia.


Bucks Edge Past Hornets 94-91

Milwaukee Bucks #39; Erick Strickland is fouled by New Orleans Hornets #39; Lee Nailon as he puts up a shot during the fourth quarter Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, in Milwaukee.


Spartans give Boise St. wake-up call

It seems San Jose State is the football-team equivalent of a morning person, doing its best work Saturday at Spartan Stadium when many people were still in bed.


With Loss, Holyfield Continues His Decline

Even if Evander Holyfield is not ready to leave boxing, most of his skills have already departed. Losing for the fifth time in his last eight bouts, Holyfield (38-8-2) was beaten by Larry


Back on track

Roscoe Parrish looked like he had sealed the game once already with a dazzling 62-yard punt return for a touchdown. But when No. 10 Virginia rallied on Saturday and the Miami Hurricanes


Palestinians plan elections within 60 days to pick Arafat #39;s <b>...</b>

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei pledged Saturday that presidential elections would be held within 60 days to replace late leader Yasser Arafat, while the Palestinian


Foreigners Pour Out of Ivory Coast

Frightened foreigners, many of them longtime residents of this country, piled into buses, boats and planes Saturday as a French-run evacuation widened, despite


Australian police seize millions of ecstasy tablets from Poland

Police have arrested two men and seized three million ecstasy tablets that the pair is accused of importing from Poland hidden inside a bakery oven.


AP Leader Sees Internet As Future of News (AP)

AP - The Internet will change the way news is provided to the world by giving consumers the power to demand and receive any sports score, analysis or breaking story instantly, the head of the world's largest news organization said.


Napster Star Changes His Tune

Napster creator Shawn Fanning is trying to make peace with the music industry. His newest venture will help the record labels and peer-to-peer networks work together to create new digital music businesses. By Katie Dean.


Kings Edge Past Suns With 113-111 Win (AP)

AP - Chris Webber had a season-high 28 points and 10 rebounds, helping the Sacramento Kings shake off their worst loss of the early season and beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 Saturday night.


Weather Data for the Masses

The U.S. government's weather data is now available in a more friendly XML format, so everyone can make use of it. By Daniel Terdiman.


Firefox Leaves No Reason to Endure IE

Mozilla Firefox is a safe, free, fast, simple and compatible Web browser that may be the answer to letting go of Internet Explorer once and for all.


Calif. Stem Cell Initiative Could Backfire

The \$3 billion initiative may have the unintended consequence of slowing research nationwide and creating a backlash from religious conservatives.


Deadlock in peace talks compounds Sri Lanka's economic woes (AFP)

AFP - The latest failed attempt to revive peace talks is bad news for Sri Lanka's economy, already in trouble from high inflation, a foreign exchange crisis and a falling rupee.


Cancer-conquering coach - Yao's NBA father figure - honored by Rockets (AFP)

AFP - Cancer-conquering coach Rudy Tomjanovich has made an emotional and triumphant homecoming here, guiding the Los Angeles Lakers to an 84-79 victory over Houston, a team he served for 34 years.


NBA Wrap: Lakers Rally to Beat Rockets

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lamar Odom supplemented 20 points with  13 rebounds and Kobe Bryant added 19 points to overcome a big  night from Yao Ming as the Los Angeles Lakers ground out an  84-79 win over the Rockets in Houston Saturday.


Ground-Level Views of What Needs Fixing

Just as the PhD crowd emerge with different interpretations of today's economy, everyday Americans battling to balance the checkbook hold diverse opinions about where things stand now and in the future.


Cultivating Materialism

Children in America are becoming deeply enmeshed in the consumer culture of getting and spending.


Are you getting the best deal on insurance?

When New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer accused insurance broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. last month of taking kickbacks from insurers, resulting in higher premiums for clients, he raised questions for the


Lakers 84, Rockets 79

Lamar Odom had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to give coach Rudy Tomjanovich a victory over the Houston Rockets 84-79 Saturday night.


Truex locks up Busch crown

Dale Earnhardt Jr. liked the blue-and-yellow threads his Busch Series driver was sporting in yesterday #39;s Bi-Lo 200. He liked the silver hardware he was hoist- ing afterward even better.


Eurostar turns 10, still sees red

Eurostar will hold celebrations in three countries marking a decade of service, in which it is still yet to make a profit.


EU Seeks End to Diplomatic Freeze in Cuba

HAVANA (Reuters) - The European Union is considering a  shift in policy toward Cuba that would get it back on speaking  terms with President Fidel Castro's government, diplomats said.


Mozilla Desktop Search

\\The Mozilla foundation may be considering a desktop search implementation :\\"Having launched the much-awaited Version 1.0 of the Firefox browser yesterday\(see story), The Mozilla Foundation is busy planning enhancements to the\open-source product, including the possibility of integrating it with a\variety of desktop search tools. The Mozilla Foundation also wants to place\Firefox in PCs through reseller deals with PC hardware vendors and continue to\sharpen the product's pop-up ad-blocking technology."\\I'm not sure this is a good idea.  Maybe it is though.  The technology just\isn't there for cross platform search.\\I'd have to suggest using Lucene but using GCJ for a native compile into  ...\\


US troops diverted to Mosul

Hundreds of US troops are diverted from Falluja to Mosul, as violence continues to spread to other areas of Iraq.


Information may end up used against retailer

Hurricane Frances was on its way, threatening a direct hit on Florida. Far away, in Bentonville, Ark., executives at Wal-Mart Stores decided the situation offered a chance to use one of


Salvation Army bells, kettles herald holiday season

The Salvation Armys annual Red Kettle campaign started Thursday at department stores and shopping centers throughout the Arkansas River Valley.


GM and Ford SUVs to add safety feature

DETROIT -- Electronic anti-rollover systems will become standard equipment on 1.8 million sport-utility vehicles from GM and Ford in 2005, the automakers announced last week.


Talks come ahead of Q4 report due Thursday

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Labor problems will intrude on the Magic Kingdom in the next week, days ahead of Walt Disney Co. #39;s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report.


Panel warns US to ratchet up supercomputer research

A panel of leading computer scientists warned in a report issued last week that unless the US federal government significantly increased support for advanced research on supercomputing, the US would be unable to retain its lead on that technological front


US Airborne Laser Advances to  #39;First Light #39;

A Boeing Co.-led team has successfully fired for the first time a powerful laser meant to fly aboard a modified 747 as part of a US ballistic missile defense shield, officials said on Friday.


Davenport out of WTA Championships

Lindsay Davenport #39;s world number one ranking is in doubt after she failed to make the finals of the WTA Tour Championships in Los Angeles.


Hated With A Passion

MANCHESTER, England - On the north side of the field at Manchester United #39;s Old Trafford, a solemn occasion took place earlier this week.


The night the lights went out on Georgia

Right from the start of the biggest game in the country this week, one team was clearly ready to play bigger than the other, Auburn fulfilling its reputation while the Bulldogs continued to put holes in the one they brought into the season.


Federer seeks grand finale to season

For Roger Federer, simple equates to sanity. Simple is his stated game plan. He has put a box around his life, and only the important things are allowed in.


Rudy T, Bryant share burden inherent with Lakers

That #39;s how they #39;ve been linked, since the first Hollywood minute. That #39;s how they #39;ll be judged, until something short of death do they part.


Canada Beats Finland in Four Nations Cup

LAKE PLACID, NY Nov 13, 2004 - Sarah Vaillancourt scored what proved to be the game-winning goal midway through the first period, and Canada advanced to the final of the Four Nations Cup international women #39;s hockey tournament with a 4-1 victory over


A loaf, then a laugh Cal dawdles in 1st half, still rips Huskies

Seattle -- With his team hanging onto a one-point lead at the half, Cal coach Jeff Tedford said he was fairly restrained. He #39;d already let the Bears have it before the game.


Obsessed with his own survival, Arafat couldn #39;t deliver his people <b>...</b>

In a milieu where assassination is the normal vehicle for succession and alliances shift as rapidly as sand grains in the tidal zone, Arafat remained the premier spokesman for the Palestinian people for 35 years and died in bed at age 75.


Ivory Coast in uneasy calm

Hundreds of frightened Europeans continued fleeing Ivory Coast on Saturday as an emergency summit on the violence-torn west African country was set to open in Nigeria.


Fallujah fight is not the walkover the US expected

US-led troops battling for control of Fallujah yesterday took their fight against rebels to the south of the Iraqi city as scores of insurgents opened a new front in Mosul in the north.


Clash of Civilizations

What #39;s wrong with this picture? The airspace over the city is declared off-limits to all unauthorized aircraft. Some 200 police, including rooftop snipers and antiterror


Japan #39;s Princess Sayako to marry Tokyo government official

Japan #39;s Princess Sayako, the only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, plans to marry a 39-year-old Tokyo metropolitan government official early next year, media reports said Sunday.


South Korean farmers battle police

About 5,000 South Korean farmers fought running battles with police in the streets of Seoul on Saturday during a protest against a government plan to further ease rice imports.


Our duty beyond Ramadan

All around the world, Muslims have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -- a time of abstaining from food and drink, and a renewal of the soul.


NBA Wrap: Lakers Rally to Beat Rockets (Reuters)

Reuters - Lamar Odom supplemented 20 points with\13 rebounds and Kobe Bryant added 19 points to overcome a big\night from Yao Ming as the Los Angeles Lakers ground out an\84-79 win over the Rockets in Houston Saturday.


No. 23 UTEP Beats Rice 35-28 in Double OT (AP)

AP - Jordan Palmer threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Johnnie Lee to give No. 23 Texas-El Paso the lead in double overtime, then Rice's Ed Bailey fumbled on the 2 to give the Miners a 35-28 victory Saturday night.


McConnell #39;s Mideast trip at tense time

A day after Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s funeral, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky arrived in the Middle East amid an atmosphere of anxiety about what will happen next.


New York Times

Microsoft has rolled out its long-planned response to Google and Yahoo in the Internet search industry, but with an uncharacteristically soft-sell approach.


Mauresmo #39;s playing better than Serena

With No. 1 Lindsay Davenport missing out on qualifying for the semifinals, the No. 1 ranking is in Amelie Mauresmo #39;s reach. Today, we #39;ll test how much she #39;s feeling the pressure of going for No.


Focus / Filling Arafat #39;s shoes

The three days of festivities marking the end of the month of Ramadan, Id al-Fitr, which began yesterday in the Palestinian Authority, give the leadership something of a brief time-out


Ajay Kumar Leads X-43A Hypersonic Flight Research

If the southern California coast is favored with clear skies and low turbulence on November 15, it could be a really big day for aviation history and for IISc/IIT Distinguished Alumni Dr Ajay Kumar.


Holyfield embarrassed by Donald

The Editors: Larry Donald easily out maneuvered and out punching former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. Atlanta, Georgia #39;s former four-time champion was never in the fight, never a threat to


Thousands greet coffin of Arafat

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Yasser Arafat was buried Friday in the place where he spent his last years as a prisoner, buried in a huge and chaotic outpouring of grief for the man who embodied the Palestinian people #39;s dream of statehood.


Japan #39;s princess to marry next year: media

Japanese Princess Sayako would be married next spring with a Tokyo metropolitan government employee, Japanese media reported Sunday.


Chile steps up security for Apec

A major security operation is under way in Chile ahead of an annual Apec summit in the South American nation.


No. 1 Southern Cal Clocks Arizona 49-9 (AP)

AP - LenDale White is often overshadowed by electrifying teammate Reggie Bush. He wasn't Saturday night. While Bush was held in check, White ran for 118 yards on 16 carries and scored three touchdowns to lead No. 1 Southern California to a 49-9 victory over outmanned Arizona.


Ramjet aims at record Mach 10 speed

NASA will attempt to set the world speed record for an air-intake engine tomorrow. The X-43A Hyper-X is a supersonic ramjet that may lead to more efficient launch vehicles and missiles in the future.


Ruiz, Byrd retain belts in heavyweight fight card at MSQ

New York, NY (Sports Network) - John Ruiz retained his World Boxing Association heavyweight title with a controversial but unanimous decision over Andrew Golota on the  quot;The Battle for Heavyweight Supremacy quot; fight card at Madison Square Garden.


Auburn, Rogers pound Georgia

Third-ranked Auburn stated its Orange Bowl case in emphatic fashion yesterday at Jordan-Hare Stadium, treating the college football world to a 24-6 thrashing of No.


NBA: LA Lakers 84, Houston 79

The Los Angeles Lakers gave their Coach Rudy Tomjanovich a triumphant return to Houston Saturday night with an 84-79 victory over the Rockets.


Trail Blazers 105 Raptors 102

PORTLAND, Ore. Zach Randolph had 27 points and 16 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers got a last-second break to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-to-102.


Region 8 Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

During Ramadan muslims fast each day from sunrise to sunset, practice abstinence and seek repentance and spiritual guidance. As of today Ramadan is over but not for all muslims.


Major League All-Stars Win 5-0 in Japan (AP)

AP - Vernon Wells went 3-for-4 with a homer, and David Ortiz also homered for the touring major leaguers in a 5-0 victory over the Japanese All-Stars.


Low-income housing wins a beachhead in the  #39;burbs

On a crisp afternoon, Ethel Lawrence Boulevard looks like any other street in the comfortable suburb of Mount Laurel. Kids play football in front of gray Cape Cod apartments


Response to soybean rust under planning

Now that the US Department of Agriculture has confirmed that Asian soybean rust has been found in Louisiana, the first known incidence of the fungus in North America, the next step is forming a response to its arrival.


NASA #39;s X-43A to Attempt Mach 10 Flight Next Week

The first flight attempt in June 2001 failed when the booster rocket went out of control and the full stackthe booster rocket and X-43A combinationwas destroyed by ground controllers.


FEDS #39; WTC PLAN SCRUBS CLEANUP FOR DOWNTOWN

even if they #39;re still contaminated from the World Trade Center attacks. Three years after the Twin Towers #39; collapse and eight months


Ion-drive probe ready for lunar injection

PACKING a revolutionary engine that one day may send a robot scout into deep space, Europe #39;s first mission to the Moon enters a key phase on Monday when the cube-shaped spacecraft is injected into lunar orbit.


California stem-cell move could be test for Scripps

In the increasingly competitive battle for biotech prominence, California just played a trump card: Proposition 71, a voter-approved initiative to spend \$3 billion on stem-cell research over the next decade.


IU researchers target video game violence

By the numbers. By Shari Rudavsky. Jon Steinberg, 18, takes careful aim and shoots. Red spray fills the air, and the target falls dead, as Steinberg laughs lightly and says,  quot;There #39;s the blood.


Dell CEO says they are considering AMD

I have decided to pay attention to this subject one last time, at least until Dell finally releases either desktop PCs or servers equipped with AMD processors.


The theory behind the theory

There is a distinction between the layman #39;s use of the term theory and the word #39;s meaning in the scientific world. That distinction seems lost in Cobb County, where thousands of dollars have been spent as


Airborne Laser used in first test

In a step toward creation of a weapon to shoot down ballistic missiles, a laser designed to be mounted in a jet was test-fired for the first time at Edwards Air Force Base.


No. 1 Davenport Upset at WTA, Sharapova Wins

Maria Sharapova of Russia screams after missing a shot in her match against Vera Zvonareva of Russia at the WTA Championships in Los Angeles, Friday, Nov. 12, 2004.


Trip framed with closing win

They could sit Rudy Tomjanovich in front of a Houston Rockets backdrop in a room full of his media friends, put his face on every scorecard in Toyota Center and hand him a microphone at midcourt to address the crowd.


UCLA 34, Oregon 26

Third-string tailback Chris Markey ran for 131 yards to lead UCLA to a 34-26 victory over Oregon on Saturday. Markey, playing because of an injury to starter Maurice Drew, also caught five passes for 84 yards


A trend seams to be back

A disturbing trend has returned to South Carolinas secondary at the time the Gamecocks hate to see it the most. As happened so often in USCs embarrassing, 63-17


PALESTINIAN ELECTION  #39;BY JAN. 9 #39;

As grieving Palestinians flocked to Yasser Arafat #39;s tomb to pay their last respects, his successors yesterday promised a swift election to replace him.


The world will feel Ivory Coast #39;s pain

On a continent that absorbs 75 percent of the world #39;s UN peacekeeping forces and budget, Ivory Coast #39;s violent downward spiral threatens hard-won gains against West Africa #39;s devastating civil wars of the 1990s.


Fourth blast in 24 hours hits southern Thailand

BANGKOK (AFP) - A 60-year-old Buddhist man has been killed and seven people injured in a blast at a market in southern Thailand, the fourth in less than 24 hours in the violence-wracked Muslim-majority area, police said.


Pesticide Study Using Children Postponed

WASHINGTON Nov 11, 2004 - A planned government study into how children #39;s bodies absorb pesticides and other chemicals has been temporarily suspended due to ethical concerns.


Slam-bang sequel

Remember how people would stand in line for hours to see the first showing of a hot new movie? This week, a video game generated the same kind of excitement.


No semifinals for Davenport

Lindsay Davenport found herself in an unusual position at the WTA Tour Championships at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon. She was both a winner and a loser.


Clarke completes record victory

Northern Ireland #39;s Darren Clarke smashed the course record as he sealed victory in the Taiheiyo Masters. Clarke was 22 under for the tournament after a final round of 68 which left him six shots ahead of Britain #39;s Lee Westwood and Japan #39;s Nozomi Kawahara.


ASU bowls over the Cougars

Washington State #39;s dream of a fourth consecutive bowl trip was exterminated last night by the strong right arm of Arizona State quarterback Andrew Walter in Sun Devil Stadium.


Emerging Asian markets

When Reggie Wong was growing up in Boston's Chinatown, ''We had one kind of soy sauce, quot; he says.


AG probes state health insurers

The Massachusetts attorney general's office is investigating the state's health insurance industry over lucrative commissions offered brokers who are supposed to bring employers the best insurance deals.


A 'fireplace butler' reveals tricks of his trade

Norris Edgecombe doesn't have a fireplace in his Dorchester home, but he builds 10 to 20 roaring fires a night.


A shallow look at celebrities who lost jobs

With so many jobs pruned from corporate payrolls in recent years, interest in the gestalt of being fired -- the hows and whys, the trauma and consequences -- is understandably high. Witness the surprising success of the television series  quot;The Apprentice. quot;


Finally, freedom to spend

When Carolyn Wood, a computer programmer, retired two years ago at 63, her husband, Paul, an English professor in Philadelphia, followed suit, even though it meant forfeiting some benefits because he was just shy of his 60th birthday.


Credit card costs buried in the fine print

If you have a credit card with a variable interest rate, you may have noticed your rates have been going up.


Selling your small business? Broker can smooth the way

So you've decided to sell your small company. You figure that all you have to do is put an ad in a newspaper or trade publication and you'll have a buyer in no time.


A woman whose life is the stuff of a hit movie

In 2000, Erin Brockovich-Ellis became the focus of a film about her efforts to expose an energy company's contamination of a community's water supply. Actress Julia Roberts played the role of the flamboyant, in-your-face environmental researcher. This week, Brockovich-Ellis, now 44, will be a keynote speaker at the W omen in Leadership Summit sponsored by Linkage Inc., a Massachusetts leadership ...


How to smash a home computer

Users are finding lots of inventive ways to lose precious files, say data recovery experts.


Why the Fed acts as it does

The national and state economies continue to expand, giving the Federal Reserve room for further interest rate increases, said Mike Helmar, who follows North Carolina for Economy.


EPA halts study of pesticides and kids

The Environmental Protection Agency has suspended a controversial study aimed at exploring how infants and toddlers absorb pesticides and other household chemicals, officials said this past week.


GIs Occupy Fallujah but Fighting Continues (AP)

AP - U.S. military officials said Saturday that American troops had now "occupied" the entire city of Fallujah and there were no more major concentrations of insurgents still fighting after nearly a week of intense urban combat.


Among 3 Digital Photo Fixes, Adobe's Is No. 1 (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - One of the great things about digital photography is that you don't have to live with your mistakes. If you turned somebody's eyes red with your camera's flash, you can fix that goof with the right program. Better yet, that same software can organize your shots, share them online and even weave them together in slide shows.


Death toll in Indonesian Sulawesi bombing rises to six (AFP)

AFP - The death toll from a bombing in the Indonesian province of Central Sulawesi has risen to six, a hospital worker said.


The Post-Merger Pervasive (TechWeb)

TechWeb - With more native drivers than ever, Pervasive Software's data integration suite packs a punch.


Darren Clarke Wins Taiheiyo Masters (AP)

AP - Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke won the Taiheiyo Masters on Sunday, closing with 4-under 68 for a six-stroke victory.


King of the mountain

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- The defiant tone was set the moment Boston College's motorcade arrived at the foot of West Virginia's campus yesterday and began chugging its way up the hill on Patteson Drive, escorted by four State Police cruisers, sirens blaring. The caravan of four buses streaked past a queue of cars waiting to make a left turn onto University ...


A peak performance

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- We can only imagine how enjoyable that flight home was for the Boston College party.


Ugly does it for Ruiz

NEW YORK -- John Ruiz took winning ugly to new depths last night at Madison Square Garden.


His fire still burning

CARSON, Calif. -- Peter Nowak has played in two MLS Cups. He liked the first a lot better.


Ailing Pacers top NY

Once again, the ailing and shorthanded Indiana Pacers built a big lead. This time, they were able to hold off New York's furious comeback.


His confidence has kicked in

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Ryan Ohliger fondly remembered how he used to come to Mountaineer Field to watch the football games of his big brother, Jon , a former West Virginia kicker. He also remembered how he used to delight in sitting among the leather-lunged West Virginia students who always unleashed a verbal barrage on opposing players.


Babson finishes strong to reach NCAA tourney

For the 19th time in the program's history, the Babson College men's soccer team has advanced to the NCAA Division 3 tournament. Coached by Jon Anderson, a member of Babson's first (of three) national championship team in 1975, the Beavers started with a 4-3-1 record but bounced back to win 11 of their last 12 matches, including victories over nationally ...


Savastano's stellar soccer season interrupted by knee injury

It was a bittersweet soccer season for Jocelyn Savastano. The former Plymouth North star and Globe All-Scholastic set school, conference, and national records in the first seven games for Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H.


Harvard pens some history

PHILADELPHIA -- For 24 years, there had been nothing but nightmares for Harvard's football team inside Ben Franklin's haunted house. The second-chance field goal on a mysterious roughing-the-kicker penalty that beat the Crimson in 1982. The missed field goal on the last play that cost them the title in 2000. The blowouts -- 38-7 in 1984, 52-13 in 1988, 33-0 ...


Carr in the high-speed lane for Bulldogs

Senior tailback Robert Carr rushed for 160 yards on 32 carries and scored two touchdowns to lead Yale to a 21-9 win over Princeton yesterday in New Haven.


Palko picks apart Irish

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Tyler Palko became the first quarterback to throw five touchdown passes against Notre Dame, four in the first half alone, and Josh Cummings kicked a 32-yard field goal with one second left to give the Panthers a 41-38 victory over the 24th-ranked Irish yesterday.


Title party crasher?

AUBURN, Ala. -- All Auburn can do now is take care of business the next few weeks and hope the votes and the computer rankings fall its way.


Amherst lords of the field

AMHERST -- The annual season finale between Amherst and Williams is always a passion play. Both schools come in with their gaudy US News  amp; World Report rankings of liberal arts colleges and a Red Sox/Yankees-like disdain for each other.


Jayhawks can't pull off upset

LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Vince Young scored on an 18-yard touchdown run with 4:11 left and threw a 22-yard TD pass to Tony Jeffery with 11 seconds remaining to rally No. 6 Texas past Kansas, 27-23, yesterday.


Hart powers attack

ANN ARBOR , Mich. -- Michael Hart ran for 151 yards and a season-high three touchdowns and No. 9 Michigan scored TDs the first five times it touched the ball in the second half to beat Northwestern , 42-20, yesterday.


Sugar would be sweeter to Eagles

Boston College's 36-17 victory over West Virginia yesterday put the Eagles in control of their destiny in terms of the Big East championship and the Bowl Championship Series berth that comes with it.


Walter shines in home finale

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Andrew Walter passed for 332 yards and five touchdowns in his final home game last night and No. 20 Arizona State rolled past Washington State, 45-28.


Sooners stay White-hot

NORMAN, Okla. -- Jason White threw for 383 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 2 Oklahoma rout Nebraska, 30-3, last night.


Badgers no longer unbeaten

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State used a powerful rushing attack, a trick play, and a key defensive stand to beat No. 4 Wisconsin, 49-14, yesterday and knock the Badgers out of the national championship race.


Aggies won't be outgunned

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Courtney Lewis scored on a 25-yard run on the first play of overtime and Melvin Bullitt swatted away Sonny Cumbie's fourth-down pass in the end zone, sending No. 22 Texas A amp;M to a thrilling 32-25 win over Texas Tech yesterday.


How exercise protects the heart

Scientists say they are closer to understanding exactly how exercise is good for the heart.


In Lebanon's refugee camps, Palestinians unite to mourn

AIN EL HELWEH, Lebanon -- Shops and schools in this southern Palestinian refugee camp remained closed all weekend, mosque loudspeakers blared out Koranic verses, and soot from tires set alight when Yasser Arafat's death was announced settled on cars.


Suspect in '99 blast taken into custody

MAKHACHKALA -- A suspect in a 1999 apartment building bombing that killed 64 people and helped trigger Moscow's renewed military campaign in Chechnya was brought to Russia yesterday after being arrested in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan, authorities said. Magomed Salikhov is suspected of helping organize the attack in the Dagestani city of Buinaksk, one of four apartment-house blasts ...


Foreigners flee Ivory Coast amid unrest

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast -- An exodus of foreigners from Ivory Coast showed no signs of easing yesterday as African leaders prepared to seek ways to end the crisis in the West African country.


Arson eyed at Dutch mosque

THE HAGUE -- A mosque in the Netherlands' southeast was destroyed by fire yesterday in what seemed to be the latest suspected attack against an Islamic site since the killing of a Dutch filmmaker critical of Islamic fundamentalism.


Airline asks court to void 3 labor pacts

US Airways Group Inc. yesterday asked a federal bankruptcy judge to void labor agreements with three unions to help it slash costs and avoid liquidation.


European economic growth losing steam

BRUSSELS - European economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter due to the strength of the euro and high oil prices, casting a pall over the prospects for the eurozone in the quarters ahead.


ISS crew to redock Soyuz

MOSCOW: The US-Russian crew manning the International Space Station will redock a spaceship later this month in preparation for spacewalks planned for next year, Russian Mission Control said.


Panel Urges More Funding for US Supercomputers

A panel of leading computer scientists has warned in a report that unless the US government significantly increases support for advanced research on supercomputing, the United States will be unable to retain its lead on that technological front.


Beckham to Quit England after 2006 Finals

England captain David Beckham has revealed how he intends to bow out of international football after the 2006 World Cup finals. The Real Madrid midfielder, 29, is eager to play on at club level for several


Bruins bowl over November curse

UCLA coach Karl Dorrell, emotionally spent but glowing with pride, rubbed his eyes before he addressed the media. In the cramped dressing room next door, amid the singing from


Storm surge hits U. Va.

The first question posed to Al Groh in his press conference last night, not surprisingly, concerned the Miami Hurricanes #39; big plays.


Spartans get the last laugh

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Wisconsin #39;s dream of an unbeaten season might have ended just before halftime Saturday at Michigan State.


Britain Pays Final Respects to Beheaded Hostage

British Prime Minister Tony Blair was among the hundreds of people that attended an emotional service for a man kidnapped and killed in Iraq.


Palestinians Pledge Vote to Replace Arafat

Yasser Arafat #39;s successors promised a swift election to replace him on Saturday as Palestinians flocked to his tomb to pay last respects to the former guerrilla who symbolized their hopes of a state.


Muslim mole panics Dutch secret service

THE Dutch secret service has been infiltrated by an Islamic extremist linked to the killer of Theo van Gogh, the Dutch film-maker whose murder has accelerated Hollands transformation from one of Europes most tolerant countries into a society


South Korean workers rally, vow massive strike over reform bill

SEOUL : Tens of thousands of workers have rallied here to protest a government reform bill aimed at stopping union militancy and securing flexible job markets, as a powerful labor group called a massive strike next week against the legislation.


Cleaner Los Angeles Air? Don't Hold Your Breath

By virtually all measures, the Los Angeles basin, the bowl-shaped home to 17 million air-breathing humans, remains the nation's capital of bad air.


Auburn #39;s running backs trample biteless Bulldogs

He rolled to his right, bought as much time as possible and made the sort of touchdown pass that any veteran quarterback would envy.


Drivers need to keep cool

The weather could play a factor today in the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Cooler temperatures, something drivers arent accustomed to at Darlington Raceway for the Southern 500, has changed the way drivers attack the track.


Knicks dig hole early, can #39;t quite climb out

It is only five games into the season for the Knicks, and Lenny Wilkens already is getting bored by watching his team follow the same script over and over.


Hurricanes deal blow to Cavaliers

Virginia #39;s ACC title hopes and chances of reaching its first Bowl Championship Series were Gore-d yesterday at Scott Stadium. Miami #39;s Frank Gore ran for 195 yards on 28 carries


Spoiler Spartans whack Wisconsin

Michigan State used a powerful rushing attack to rout No. 4 Wisconsin 49-14 yesterday and knock the Badgers out of the national championship race.


O #39;Malley ties closings to sex-abuse scandal: Archbishop calls <b>...</b>

In a letter issued yesterday to parishioners, Archbishop Sean P. O #39;Malley for the first time acknowledged a link between church closings and the sex-abuse scandal, saying his mission is


Emergency supplies arrive in Fallujah

Emergency supplies from the Red Crescent in Iraq have arrived in the Fallujah. It #39;s the first batch of humanitarian aid transported to Fallujah since the US forces launched


UPI NewsTrack TopNews

Iraqi national security adviser Kasim Dawood said Saturday up to 1,000 insurgents have been killed in the six-day battle for Fallujah, CNN reported.


Two planeloads of US soldiers brought to hospital in Germany

RAMSTEIN, Germany The largest US military hospital overseas has had to add beds to handle the number of wounded soldiers coming in from Iraq.


Basque party 'to call for peace'

Banned separatist party Batasuna is expected to call for an end to violence in the campaign for Basque independence.


Soldier Walks Down Aisle Buoyed by Love, Science

Spec. Aaron Bugg had the muscles in his legs severed while in Iraq but Saturday he walked down the aisle with the woman he has loved since junior high.


Delay Granted in Trial Of Former Professor

A federal judge has agreed to delay the trial of a former professor suspected of terrorist ties, in part because of publicity about the case during the state's U.S. Senate race and the amount of evidence that lawyers must study.


Mexico Defeats St. Kitts and Nevis 5-0

Jose Fonseca scored three goals Saturday night, leading Mexico to a 5-0 victory over St. Kitts and Nevis in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifier.


BBC News scoops top online award

The BBC News website scoops a prestigious prize at Hollywood's Online News Association awards .


Ammunition stolen from British Army in Kenyan training ranges (AFP)

AFP - Several rounds of ammunition and grenades were stolen last week from British troops holding training exercises in Kenya's Rift Valley, the British High Commission in Nairobi said.


Expert urges investors to save, expect lower returns

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - John Brynjolfsson #39;s advice to investors after the Federal Reserve raised short-term rates Wednesday - for the fourth time since June: Think like a squirrel, and put some acorns away for the winter.


Delta Pilots Vote to Accept 32.5 Percent Pay Cut

Pilots at Delta Air Lines overwhelmingly approved a new five-year contract today with \$1 billion in annual concessions sought by the airline, which had threatened to file for bankruptcy if the pilots did not acquiesce.


Holyfield can #39;t see the end

Evander Holyfield may have finally run out of reasons to keep fighting. If so, it appears he #39;ll be the last one to admit it. The former heavyweight champion #39;s sad decline continued last night


Clarke wins Taiheiyo Masters

Darren Clarke has fired a closing 68 to win Japan #39;s Taiheiyo Masters with a record 22-under-par total of 266. The cigar-puffing Northern Irishman finished six shots clear of European


Beckham may retire from England after World Cup - media

England captain David Beckham says he may retire from international soccer after the 2006 World Cup, media reported on Sunday. The 29-year-old has been named in Sven-Goran Eriksson #39;s


On national stage, Cadillac and friends run over Bulldogs

Normally, toilet paper in Auburn is reserved for the oak trees on the corner of Magnolia Avenue and College Street following Tiger wins.


Former Fire player Nowak leads United in MLS Cup

There were a lot of questions about Peter Nowak when he became the rookie head coach of DC United. Nowak has come up with all the answers and is in position to win the big prize.


A second test failed

Miami #39;s Roscoe Parrish and Frank Gore tore up and down David A Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium on Saturday, leading the 18th-ranked Hurricanes to a 31-21 ACC victory over 10th-ranked Virginia.


TOP 10-BIG 10 ROUNDUP: Auburn wallops No. 8 Georgia

Flashing championship credentials, Auburn took a major step toward forcing its way into the national title game. Carnell Williams, Ronnie Brown and the third-ranked Tigers dominated No.


Official: No evidence Arafat was poisoned

Ramallah, West Bank -- A top Palestinian official said Saturday there is no evidence that Israel poisoned Yasser Arafat, but he called for an investigation into the cause of death of the Palestinian leader.


Basque party  #39;to call for peace #39;

The banned Basque separatist party, Batasuna, is expected to appeal for an end to decades of armed conflict in its campaign for Basque independence.


KCEU to Strike from Monday; Relay Strikes May Follow

With Korean Government Employees Union (KGEU) saying they would launch an indefinite and illegal strike beginning at 9:00 am Monday, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) said it, too, would launch a general strike on Nov.


It #39;s time for US action on global warming

The Bush administration would like to throw cold water on the idea of doing anything substantive about global warming. But the heat should be on the president until the United States limits emissions of greenhouse gases.


Knockdowns not enough as Golota loses to Ruiz

NEW YORK -- This was everything Andrew Golota could have hoped for. It was the last, best hope for the Chicagoan to become heavyweight champion of the world.


A Rebel #39;s Bloody Odyssey

To his Palestinian followers he was Abu Ammar, the kaffiyeh-clad warrior king who had brought them from the wilderness to the brink of statehood.


Ancient fossil offers new clues to brown bears past

While nosing around the Quaternary mammal collection at the Provincial Museum of Alberta two years ago, Paul Matheus, a paleontologist with the Alaska Quaternary Center, came across a brown bear fossil that seemed out of place.


Mutilated Woman Corpse Found in Fallujah, May be Briton, Pole

The mutilated body of a woman of about sixty years, amputated of arms and legs and with the sliced throat, has been discovered this morning in a street of the south of Faluya by the Marines, according to a statement by AFP photographer.


Global warming melts arctic ice at alarming rate

A: In the early stages of coal mining, miners would take a caged canary deep into the mines with them as a warning of poisonous air.


Ready to jump #39;

Searchlights crisscrossed the night sky. Television networks filled the airways. And the Auburn Tigers lived up to the hype and the pressure of it all, dominating Georgia in a Top 10 matchup Saturday while


Bell: McDonald #39;s Denies Report Re Succession Plan

Who #39;s next on first? McDonald #39;s (nyse: MCD - news - people ) isn #39;t saying. Earth #39;s biggest restauranteur would neither confirm nor deny a published report Thursday that its succession plan calls for Vice Chairman


Georgia seeks Anthem concessions

Anthem #39;s yearlong effort to buy WellPoint Health Networks is now focused on Georgia, where the insurance commissioner says he wants cash concessions like those given in California.


Firefox takes on Internet Explorer

Strolling between classes at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., Blake Ross looks like any other bleary-eyed sophomore. Few would guess that the laptop-carrying 19-year-old is a tech


US to deploy hyper-missiles

American scientists are developing hypersonic cruise missiles that will fly 10 times faster than current rockets, penetrate concrete armouring and could be launched from any site in the world.


Microsoft Windows CE beats Palm OS in PDAs

A version of the Windows operating system designed for small devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) (or Handheld PCs in the Microsoft vernacular).


Should the US toughen greenhouse gas policies?

In some remote Alaskan villages, the coastline creeps closer each year, threatening the homes and livelihood of Inupiaq Eskimo, Inuit and other indigenous tribes.


O #39;Sullivan lauds Ireland victory

Ireland coach Eddie O #39;Sullivan said his team #39;s  quot;mental preparation quot; had been the key to Saturday #39;s 17-12 victory over South Africa at Lansdowne Road.


United #39;s Petke follows wife #39;s lead

DC United defender Mike Petke today will get to experience for the first time something very familiar to his wife. Petke will be playing in his first MLS Cup, an event Kim Petke attended


Winning Southern 500 name of game

The five drivers locked in the closest championship race in NASCAR #39;s history have a single, simple goal in today #39;s Southern 500: win.


CORKY: Dogfight turns to USC cakewalk

Southern California, the best college football team in the country, overwhelmed Pacific-10 Conference opponent Arizona, 42-9 Saturday night.


Ivory Coast Leader Defiant as Summit Convenes

Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo replaced his army chief with a more hardline officer and vowed to rebuild his air force on Sunday as regional


Palestinians to set date for elections for Arafat successor

RAMALLAH, West Bank Palestinian officials are pushing ahead with plans for life without Yasser Arafat. The officials met today to set a date for elections to replace their longtime leader after his death last week.


Dutch Violence against Muslims Continues

After the killing of Dutch moviemaker Theo Van Gogh on November 2nd, there have been a spate of retaliations towards Muslims. So far, more than 20 Muslim institutions have been attacked and a mosque in the town of Helden was set on fire yesterday.


How To Get A War-Torn Region To  #39;Shalom #39;

A Palestinian farmer told of how his olive grove of 400 trees had been poisoned by Israeli settlers and his son run over and killed by a settler.


Outlawed Protestant group pledges to rejoin Northern Ireland #39;s <b>...</b>

The Ulster Defense Association, Northern Ireland #39;s largest outlawed group, announced Sunday it wants to rejoin peacemaking efforts, a potentially significant step forward in the peace process.


Armed with pen, pad on front line

BAGHDAD -- For freelance Iraqi journalist Uthman Mohammed al-Qaisi, the battle for Fallujah climaxed before dawn Wednesday. Hunched beneath an air conditioner in an abandoned house, clutching a dead cellphone, he heard the shouts and shots of US Marines and Iraqi insurgents just yards away.


These Days, the College Bowl Is Filled With Milk and Cereal

Students these days are consuming breakfast cereal as if their grade-point averages depended on it - for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between.


Senegal's Wade, AU's Konare in Abuja for talks on Ivory Coast crisis (AFP)

AFP - Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade and the head of the African Union Commission, Alpha Oumar Konare, arrived in the Nigerian capital for talks on the recent violence in Ivory Coast, according to airport officials.


South Korean group vows massive strike over labor reform bill (AFP)

AFP - A powerful South Korea labor group said it would call hundreds of thousands of its members to strike next week against a government bill aimed at stopping union militancy and securing flexible job markets.


Egypt Releases 700 Islamic Militants -Newspaper

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt has released from prison in recent  days 700 members of the al-Gama'a al-Islamiya, an Islamist  group that fought the government in the 1990s but which has  since renounced violence, a newspaper reported on Sunday.


Thousands Pray for Peace in Indian Kashmir on Eid

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Thousands of Kashmiri Muslims,  scarred by 15 years of violence, celebrated Eid al-Fitr Sunday,  days after India announced it would reduce the number of troops  in the disputed Himalayan territory.


Glazer #39;s own-goal at Man U

SHARES in Manchester United will come under pressure after the apparent collapse of a controversial 780m bid by American sports mogul Malcolm Glazer.


NBA Wrap: Lakers Rally to Beat Rockets

Lamar Odom supplemented 20 points with 13 rebounds and Kobe Bryant added 19 points to overcome a big night from Yao Ming as the Los Angeles Lakers ground out an 84-79 win over the Rockets in Houston Saturday.


Raising Canes in ACC title chase

CHARLOTTESVILLE - The Miami football team isn #39;t out of the race for the Atlantic Coast Conference title yet. Running back Frank Gore had 28 carries for 195 yards, and quarterback Brock Berlin completed 18


Namibia set to elect new leader

Campaigning ends ahead of Namibia's presidential poll, which will elect a successor to President Sam Nujoma.


Wall St. Outlook: Bull Market with Legs?

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock investors next week should get  more clues on whether the bull market has long enough legs to  drive gains to year end, as many market pros now expect.


S.Korea Unions Set to Strike, Stage Rally

SEOUL (Reuters) - A powerful South Korean labor union said  Sunday hundreds of thousands of its members will strike from  next week against a bill that aims to curb union militancy and  allow companies to hire more temporary workers.


Stock investors next week should get more clues on whether the bull market has long enough legs to drive gains to year end, as many market pros now expect.


Vioxx Will Weigh as Drugmakers Consider Strategy

The withdrawal of Merck  amp; Co. Inc. #39;s arthritis drug Vioxx will make it harder for drug companies to win approval for products aimed at big patient populations as regulators


The burden of compliance

For 18 months, Office Depot executives have delved into the minutiae of the retailer #39;s financial controls, scrutinizing how it accounts for the goods it buys and testing to see, for example, that daily sales match daily deposits.


How Science Abuses Politics

Patrick J. Michaels is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and author of Meltdown: The Predictable Distortion of Global Warming by Scientists, Politicians, and the Media.


Boeing Tests Megawatt Airborne Laser

The Boeing Airborne Laser (ABL) team fired a laser beam for the first time using the flight laser modules in the ABL System Integration Lab at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.


Palestinian election date named

Elections to choose a successor to Yasser Arafat will be held on 9 January, the interim president announces.


Wall St. Outlook: Bull Market with Legs? (Reuters)

Reuters - Stock investors next week should get\more clues on whether the bull market has long enough legs to\drive gains to year end, as many market pros now expect.


United to appeal to takeover body

Manchester United is to ask the Takeover Panel to clarify the company #39;s position regarding a potential takeover approach by US tycoon Malcolm Glazer.


Zook #39;s Swamp finale a romp

GAINESVILLE  He walked toward the tunnel one final time, his career within Ben Hill Griffin Stadium finished less than three years after it began.


Israel may encourage moderate Palestinians

The United States has reported encouraged Israel to help strengthen the position of moderate Palestinians in the wake of Yasser Arafat #39;s death.


Jailed Palestinian leader eyed as Arafat successor

The man most Palestinians would like to see succeed late President Yasser Arafat may run in upcoming elections despite five life prison terms handed down by Israel for orchestrating murders, his lawyer says.


Hunting kidnapper in Pakistan #39;s tribal area

Since two Chinese engineers were kidnapped in Pakistan #39;s western tribal belt last month, the country #39;s military has been hunting for Abdullah Mahsud, the master


Britian  #39;knew about E-Guinea #39;

London - Britain knew about an alleged coup plot in Equatorial Guinea at least five weeks before a team of mercenaries was nabbed in Zimbabwe as they prepared to carry it out, the Observer newspaper reported on Sunday.


Arafat death: French minister says no reason to suspect poisoning (AFP)

AFP - French Health Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said that there was no reason to suspect poisoning in the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in a Paris hospital last week, in response to a question during a French radio interview.


Australians celebrate 200th anniversary of battle to name their nation (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australians on Sunday commemorated the efforts of a British explorer whose tenacity prevented their country being named New Holland or Terra Australis.


Top Tories back Johnson sacking

Senior Tories back their leader's decision to sack shadow arts minister Boris Johnson amid allegations about his private life.


Palestinians to Elect Arafat Successor on Jan. 9

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinians set Jan. 9 as  the date for presidential elections to replace Yasser Arafat on  Sunday while the United States hinted it may be ready to resume  Middle East peacemaking.


Microsoft Unveils Search Beta

Microsoft unveils the beta version of its own search engine, dubbed MSN Search. It does not include some anticipated tools, such as desktop search.


Fallujah resistance reduced to pockets

US commanders said they had established at least loose control over almost all of Fallujah on Saturday and estimated that 1,600 insurgents have been


Ecstasy link to Europe gang war

THREE massive seizures of ecstasy over the past six months, including a record 820kg bust on Saturday, could stem from a war among European organised criminals trying to carve out a market in Australia.