Update 2: Qwest, SEC Reach Agreement, Says Official

Qwest Communications International Inc. has tentatively agreed to pay \$250 million to settle fraud allegations by federal regulators, a union official said Friday - a move that could help lift a cloud that


Scientists retrieve some intact material from space capsule <b>...</b>

Optimistic NASA scientists said today they have recovered some intact materials from the wreckage of the Genesis space capsule, offering hope that the mission to gather solar


G-8 countries make progress over nuclear tensions with Iran <b>...</b>

The United States narrowed differences with European allies Friday on how to pressure Iran to renounce the development of nuclear weapons, but it hasn #39;t yet won agreement to haul the country before the UN Security Council, a US official


An Online Art Form: the Away Message (AP)

AP - As people spend more time online  #151; and logged into instant messaging services  #151; it's inevitable that there are times they just can't respond. That's why the "away message"  #151; set up to be sent automatically from someone's account  #151; has become so popular.


Sun adds UltraSparc IV to 4-way, 8-way servers

SAN FRANCISCO - Sun Microsystems Inc. is preparing to launch two systems that will bring its UltraSparc IV processor into the low end of the company's server product line. Called the Sun Fire V490 and V890, the servers are slated to be introduced during Sun's Network Computing quarterly product announcement on Sept. 21, Sun said.


DemoMobile 2004: Mobility made easier

SAN DIEGO -- Here at the DemoMobile 2004 conference, about 40 vendors had six minutes each to demonstrate their wireless technology invention to the crowd. Some products, although amazing in description, don't translate very well on the live screen and in such a tight time constraint. Some demonstrations, however, entirely captivate the audience and leave in their wake an audible buzz of excited voices.


Mobile apps rising

The DemoMobile 2004 spotlight shone on tools and services designed to mobilize business and application processes, as earlier concerns regarding wireless infrastructure build out and coverage have faded.


Spam Influx Reaches New Heights

Back-to-school sales and political pitches helped spur latest barrage of spam.


Court Rules Against State Web-Blocking Law

Judge says law violates free speech, orders blocking stopped.


Will Your Next Cell Phone Have a Hard Drive?

Hitachi and Intel are teaming up to add storage to more mobile devices.


Genesis scientists hopeful of salvaging solar atoms

Nasa scientists have recovered some intact materials from the wreckage of the Genesis space capsule that crashed in the Utah desert this week and are hopeful the mission to gather solar atoms may be salvaged.


For Intel, the future has two cores

With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority.


A winsa win

NEW YORK - With a shot at claiming the No. 1 ranking, Amelie Mauresmo engaged Elena Dementieva in a contest called, Anything you can do, I can do worse.


Cricket: Pressure for young Zimbabwean bowler

BIRMINGHAM, England Tinashe Panyangara might just be the future of Zimbabwean cricket. The 18-year old fast bowler #39;s talent was demonstrated earlier this year in the under-19 World Cup, when his six wickets ensured an astonishing win over Australia.


Canucks re-sign Sedin twins

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed the Sedin twins for another season. Henrik and Daniel Sedin each agreed to one-year deals with the Canucks on Friday.


Rutgers Cappie Pondexter to miss first semester

NEWARK, NJ - Two-time All Big East senior guard Cappie Pondexter is going to miss the first half of Rutgers women #39;s basketball season.


Indonesia warned of second terror cell

Australia #39;s top police official warns that militants may be ready to strike again in Indonesia, a day after an attack killed at least nine people.


Police Name Man Wanted for Letter Bombs

Police said today they are trying to trace a 32-year-old man in connection with a number of letter bombs. Unemployed Justin McAuliffe, of De Parys Avenue, Bedford, has not been seen since he left his flat on Saturday.


Trio Makes Web Data Transfer to Handsets Easier

Have you ever gone online to get driving directions, only to leave the printout behind? Have you made movie plans, but forgot to jot down the show times? Or do you simply need an easy way to feed phone numbers to your cell phone? A trio of entrepreneurs believe they have a solution.


Education Helping More Seniors Get Online

A growing number of older Americans are discovering the Internet. Across the country, programs have sprouted at senior centers and libraries to help people master the Internet, which advocates say is an important tool for seniors trying to overcome isolation and stay independent.


Chicago Mayor Covers City with Surveillance Cameras

More than 2,000 surveillance cameras in public places would be tied in to a network that would use sophisticated software to spot emergencies or suspicious behavior under a plan announced Thursday by Mayor Richard Daley.


Judge Rules Internet Child Porn Law Unconstitutional

By JOANN LOVIGLIO    PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A federal judge threw out on Friday a Pennsylvania law requiring Internet service providers to block Web sites containing child pornography, saying the tools to do so also cause "massive suppression" of constitutionally protected speech.    Enacted in 2002, the law gave Pennsylvania's attorney general the power to require that companies like America Online Inc...


Sun looks to chip performance to bring brighter days

Sun Microsystems wants to distinguish its future servers by fitting them with new chips that get their jobs done more efficiently.


Stocks climb as oil falls

A sharp decline in oil prices and a surprise drop in wholesale prices pushed stocks higher Friday as investors #39; concerns about third quarter earnings were mitigated.


US labor, industry coalition charges China currency  #39;manipulation #39;

WASHINGTON : An alliance of labor, industry and farm groups filed a complaint charging China with creating unfair trade conditions and undermining US workers and industry by manipulating its currency.


Qwest Shares Rise on Reported Settlement

Shares of Qwest Communications rose more than 5 percent in Friday action amid news that the company has agreed to pay \$250 million to end a federal probe of fraudulent accounting practices employed by former management.


2 Tribune Papers Revise Circulation Again

he Tribune Company said yesterday that two of its newspapers, Newsday and the Spanish-language daily Hoy, had overstated their average circulation figures by even more than the company


Punch pays 335m for InnSpired

Punch Taverns, the acquisitive tenanted pubs owner, has swallowed a further 1,064 pubs, taking its estate to more than 8,000 sites.


Insurance nightmare Damage from multiple hurricanes leave a mess <b>...</b>

Allstate Corp. and Citizens Property Insurance Corp., which reported the biggest losses from last month #39;s Hurricane Charley, may face the largest claims from Hurricane Frances


VeriSign speeds up registry updates

VeriSign said Thursday it will update its domain name system servers every few seconds, instead of twice a day. With this  quot;rapid updates quot; policy, the Internet domain name registry said, people who seek new


FTC lets 3G be

THE US FTC has set aside more spectrum for third-generation cell phone calls and wireless. An additional 20 megahertz previously used by unlicensed personal communications services and mobile satellite services has been handed over to the new technology.


Warning signs at Intel

FOR Wall Street types reluctantly dragging themselves back from the Hamptons, slightly cheaper crude oil prices gave them something to cheer about this week and an excuse to buy some oversold stocks.


Canucks re-sign Sedin twins, Auld

The Vancouver Canucks re-signed twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin and goaltender Alex Auld on Friday. The Sedins signed one-year deals, while Auld agreed to a two-year contract.


Security Council condemns armed groups in Haiti

The UN Security Council condemned illegal armed groups in Haiti it said were performing unauthorized law enforcement and called on the transitional government


Sony's SXRD Projection TV to Take on DLP

New rear-projection technology from Sony to be featured in new HDTV.


IBC in Amsterdam

After a day of conferences and seminars, this year #146;s IBC trade show for media, video and broadcasting professionals kicked off in Amsterdam. Within minutes the Apple booth was buzzing as Motion made its first public appearance at a major European event. See a photo gallery from the first day of the show. Sep 10


Oracle's Ellison Earned  #36;3.85M Salary (AP)

AP - Larry Ellison, the chief executive of software maker Oracle Corp., earned  #36;3.85 million in salary and bonus for the fiscal year that ended May 31, according to documents filed Friday.


Australia holds security meeting as warns of second suicide bomb team (AFP)

AFP - Australian security chiefs prepared for a key security meeting to take stock of Thursday's bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, as a top police official warned of a second suicide bomb team operating in Indonesia.


Qwest Said to Settle S.E.C. Investigation

Qwest Communications has agreed to pay \$250 million to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into its accounting practices.


Telkom Makes  #39;Last Mile #39; Wireless

Telkom and Intel announced last night that they are to trial WiMAX broadband wireless networks locally, to give the end-user wireless alternative connections to the telco #39;s network.


US blue chips hurt by Alcoa, but techs rise

US blue chips were knocked lower on Friday by a profit warning from aluminum maker Alcoa Inc. , but tech stocks gained after a judge rejected a government bid to block a takeover of PeopleSoft Inc.


Qwest Said to Settle SEC Investigation

west Communications, the Midwest regional telecommunications giant, has agreed to pay \$250 million to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into its accounting practices, the company #39;s union said yesterday.


BAA enjoys a record August

Airports operator BAA said it enjoyed its busiest August last month with 14.2 million passengers using its seven airports, an increase of 3.7 on August last year.


Pennsylvania child porn law struck down

A federal judge today overturned a Pennsylvania law aimed at restricting access to web sites hosting child pornography. Pennsylvania Statute 7330 required ISPs to block access by the customers to child porn sites.


Sweet dreams are made of this ... have we solved the Freudian <b>...</b>

Sigmund Freud may have been right all along. Dreams really could be our unconscious minds giving us a glimpse of our deepest, darkest desires.


Microsoft Makes Nice with Mice

Microsoft (Quote, Chart) unveiled nine consumer-oriented mice and keyboards, with geek-chic touches like Bluetooth connectivity and biometrics.


Parliamentary panel to probe Beslan tragedy

: Apparently responding to wide public dismay over last week #39;s school hostage-taking, President Vladimir Putin on Friday agreed to formation of a parliamentary investigative commission.


Christina Kim Leads Hammons Classic by One (AP)

AP - Christina Kim shot a 6-under 65 Friday and held a one-stroke lead over Annika Sorenstam and LPGA Tour rookie Shi Hyun Ahn after the first round of the John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic.


Scientists Recover Critical Genesis Parts (AP)

AP - NASA scientists said Friday they have recovered some critical pieces of the Genesis space capsule intact and are optimistic the wreckage will yield valuable information about the origins of the solar system.


Record-Breaking Singh Stalks Canadian Leader Weir

OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - Hometown hero Mike Weir  surged into the lead after an incomplete second round at the  100th Canadian Open Friday, hotly pursued by new world number  one Vijay Singh.


Judge Questions Md. Vote Chief's Ouster (AP)

AP - A judge who will decide whether Maryland's top elections official may keep her job on Friday questioned the attempt by the State Board of Elections to fire her, wondering how it might affect the November vote.


Grizzlies Quickly Match Cavs' Offer to Tsakalidis

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies  didn't take long to match the Cleveland Cavaliers' offer sheet  given to center Jake Tsakalidis.


US takes stern message to Syria

US envoy William Burns travels to Syria to warn Damascus over its troops in Lebanon and alleged links with militants.


In Shift, Putin Vows Public Inquiry Into School Slaughter

The Russian president's announcement came as questions multiplied about the events in which more than 300 people died in Beslan.


Trade deficit slips lower in July

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - The US trade deficit narrowed in July as imports fell for the first time in almost a year, the Commerce Department reported Friday.


VeriSign Accelerates DNS

Verisign (Quote, Chart) has launched its new name server initiative, a move designed to improve the speed with which .com and .net DNS zone files are updated.


Hubble Captures Cat #39;s Eye Nebula

Sept. 9, 2004 - Like an onion cut in half, the concentric shells surrounding the Cat #39;s Eye Nebula are visible in the newest image from the Hubble Space Telescope.


All-Russian tennis final set for women #39;s US Open

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Svetlana Kuznestova became the first Russian to advance to a US Open final after defeating American and former champion Lindsay Davenport in three sets on Friday at Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, NY.


Henman thrives on lone mission

FOR so long written off as a perennial contender at Wimbledon but nowhere else, Tim Henman has stood convention on its head this year.


Holmes relaxes and gives rivals a chance

Kelly Holmes arrived here yesterday insisting she felt no pressure before her first appearance on the track since winning her two Olympic gold medals.


Sudan argues charges

Sudan and Western powers plunged into a war of words over Darfur on Friday, with Khartoum countering US charges of genocide by saying Washington was playing electoral politics with a humanitarian crisis.


Captors Give Italy Deadline

BAGHDAD, 11 September 2004 - Militants yesterday gave Italy 48 hours to free Muslim women prisoners in Iraq in exchange for two Italian aid workers as the interim Iraqi president promised to do all he could to win the release of the duo.


WTC agency to sue Saudi Arabia for 9/11 damages

The agency that owned the World Trade Centre says it will file a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia for damages it suffered on September 11, 2001, noting 84 of its employees were killed in the air attacks that toppled the twin towers.


Army alone not the answer to Maoist mess: Delhi to Deuba

NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 10: India does not believe that a purely military solution is the answer to the crisis afflicting Nepal and hopes that the Maoists will participate in a peace process after they have laid down arms, Foreign Secretary Shyam


Gate-crasher Johansson leaves hosts #39; party plans in tatters

All the American television plans for Super Saturday were left in tatters under the floodlights of the Arthur Ashe Stadium when Andy Roddick, the reigning champion, followed Andre Agassi through the door marked  quot;Exit quot;.


McDowell trumps Ryder team

Graeme McDowell, unencumbered by Ryder Cup distractions, surged into the lead at the Linde German Masters at Gut Lrchenhof in Cologne yesterday with a second-round 64, eight under par.


Cotton on consumers

The 2004 Global Lifestyle Monitor survey, conducted by Cotton Incorporated and Cotton Council International, reveals about 68.7 per cent of consumers surveyed in five Chinese cities say the material used is the deciding factor.


Sudan: U.S. Genocide Label May Hurt Talks (AP)

AP - The U.S. declaration that government-backed militiamen have committed genocide in Darfur is a "big mistake" that could hinder peace talks and undermine the role of African mediators in the conflict, Sudan's top officials said Friday.


Giambi Still Hitless in Triple-A Rehab (AP)

AP - Jason Giambi went 0-for-3 for Columbus on Friday night and remained hitless in a Triple-A rehabilitation stint designed to get him ready to return to the New York Yankees.


Nutt Boasts Good Record Against Texas (AP)

AP - Since taking over at Arkansas in 1998, coach Houston Nutt is 21-0 against nonconference opponents in the regular season.


Second Cell Poised for Indonesia Attack, Australia Says (Reuters)

Reuters - Militants responsible for a deadly car\bomb blast outside Australia's Jakarta embassy have a second\group poised for attack, Australia's top policeman said on\Saturday as Australians heard a fresh warning to avoid\Indonesia.


Disney Chief to Leave, Setting Off Race for Job

Michael D. Eisner, who has spent much of the last year fending off challenges to his two-decade reign at the Walt Disney Company, has announced


Eisner to retire Will  #39;assist #39;

Michael D. Eisner, the chief executive who helped turn the Walt Disney Co. into the world #39;s second-largest media conglomerate but has come under fire recently for its financial slump, announced plans yesterday to retire in two years.


Japan pares forecast amid signs of slowdown

TOKYO The Japanese government on Friday unexpectedly lowered its estimate for second-quarter economic growth to an annual rate of 1.3 percent from an initial estimate of 1.7 percent, quelling hopes that the robust expansion seen earlier in the year might


Dollar slumps against the pound on soft inflation numbers

LONDON : The dollar slumped against the pound as softer-than-expected US producer price data diminished expectations of a quick interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.


Fidelity owns 1/4 of Google stock

Ned Johnson and his Fidelity acolytes have snapped up a quarter of all the Google stock available, at a Street value of more than \$500 million.


Enron Case Prosecutors Calling for a Single Trial

Former Enron Corp. chief executives Jeffrey K. Skilling and Kenneth L. Lay should stand trial together because they engaged in a  quot;single overarching conspiracy quot; to enrich themselves by inflating


Court Rejects Child Porn Internet Law

A federal court yesterday struck down as unconstitutional a path-breaking Pennsylvania law designed to prevent Internet users from seeing Web sites that contain child pornography.


NASA: oxygen generator fails

NASA announces that the main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board may have to tap into an attached cargo ship #39;s air supply next week.


The boob tube on your smartphone

Handset manufacturers unite to develop TV-enabled mobile phones, but dont expect to watch Survivor on your cell phone anytime soon.


Intel Proposes Internet Transformation

quot;These new smart services could allow the Internet to detect and warn of worm attacks on its own, dynamically re-route network traffic to avoid delays, and improve video web casting, quot; said Intel


Tech firms announce video anti-piracy technology

Global leading technology firms NDS, STMicroelectronics and Thomson say they will develop new encryption technology to foil video piracy, a 3.5 billion US dollars problem for broadcasters and movie studios.


RealNetworks ends its half-off online music sale

They didnt make this announcement with quite as much fanfare as when they cut their price per download at their online music store to just 49 cents, but RealNetworks is ending that half-price Freedom of Choice promotion theyve been running for


Analyst: SP2 Paves Road to Longhorn

Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 will leave corporate users better-positioned when the first release of the Longhorn operating system is released, according to a report from Gartner.


All Russian tennis final

There are no US players left in either singles draw, with Jennifer Capriati and Lindsay Davenport being bundled out in the women #39;s semifinals.


Eight Drivers Are Jumbled Around The Cutoff Point

Jamie McMurray took one look at the assembled crowd -- about five dozen journalists, a bank of television cameras and a roaming gang of still photographers -- and reconsidered his wardrobe.


Taking hurricane effects in stride

CHICAGO -- The National League Wild Card race now reminds you of a Jimmy Buffet song. No, it is not  quot;Cheeseburger in Paradise, quot; although that is a very admirable guess.


Notre Dame Loses Footing Upon a Shifting Landscape

A plaque commemorating Notre Dame #39;s 1946 national championship football team caught lineman Bobby Morton #39;s eye earlier this week at the university #39;s football facility.


NL Wrap: Rookie Pitcher Leads Pirates Over Astros

Rookie John Van Benschoten pitched eight strong innings to seize his first major league victory, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Houston Astros 6-1 in the National League Friday.


Braves end three-game losing streak

ATLANTA - Showing they can circle the wagons with the best of them, the Braves fought off enemies real and imagined Friday night on the heels of shortstop Rafael Furcal #39;s DUI arrest.


Michaels swats one out after swatting one out

One night after his most embarrassing moment in the major leagues, Michaels went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the New York Mets 9-5 Friday.


Hurricane Ivan slams into Jamaica

Hurricane Ivan has roared into Jamaica with drenching rains and deadly winds and sporadic shooting erupted in the near-deserted streets of the capital as looters


3 Lebanese shot dead in Iraq

Three Lebanese were killed and one wounded by a group of gunmen in Iraq on Friday, said an official of the Lebanese Foreign Ministry.


Doing the impossible with Longhorn

Its funny how circumstances can change your perception of whats possible. A few months ago, key Microsoft architects were telling me that it would be impossible to decouple the Avalon presentation subsystem from the Longhorn OS.


Miami Beats Florida St. 16-10 in OT (AP)

AP - New season, new conference, same result. Frank Gore's 18-yard touchdown run in overtime gave No. 5 Miami a 16-10 victory over No. 4 Florida State on Friday night.


U.S. Ringtones Market Slow to Connect (Reuters)

Reuters - With a possible billion-dollar\windfall at stake, U.S. music companies are eagerly awaiting\the full-blown development of the stateside ringtone market.


Court Rejects Child Porn Internet Law (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - A federal court yesterday struck down as unconstitutional a path-breaking Pennsylvania law designed to prevent Internet users from seeing Web sites that contain child pornography.


Pirates Cool Down Astros 6-1 (AP)

AP - The Houston Astros have gone cold in Pittsburgh. Rookie John Van Benschoten allowed five hits in eight innings for his first major league win, and the Pirates beat the Astros 6-1 Friday night.


Antitrust Ruling Reverberates (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - Oracle Corp. was not the only beneficiary of a federal judge's ruling late Thursday that it could proceed with its  #36;7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for software rival PeopleSoft Inc. Yesterday, the stock prices of numerous software firms surged during widespread speculation that the antitrust ruling could spark a wave of consolidation in the industry.


Davenport Won't Decide on Retirement Now (AP)

AP - All in due time, Lindsay Davenport will decide whether she wants retire. Only right now is not that time.


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rookie John Van Benschoten pitched  eight strong innings to seize his first major league victory,  powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Houston Astros 6-1 in  the National League Friday.


Finns Sink Americans to Reach World Cup Hockey Final

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Saku Koivu scored the winner with less  than four minutes to go, giving Finland a surprise 2-1 victory  over the United States in the semi-finals of the World Cup of  Hockey at St Paul, Minnesota on Friday.


More Grizzlies With Cubs in Yellowstone (AP)

AP - The number of grizzly bears with cubs in the Yellowstone area appears to be rebounding, which could bolster efforts to remove the animals from the endangered species list, biologists said Friday.


Japan in Recovery?

The world's second-largest economy is finally adding jobs and fostering consumer spending, but economists wonder how long the upward swing will last.


Eisner to Leave Disney

Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael D. Eisner announced plans Friday to retire in 2006, ending more than two decades atop what may be the world's best-known entertainment company.


TSA Widens Airline Passenger Searches

Airport security screeners will begin more thorough pat-downs of some passengers later this month in an effort to prevent terrorists from sneaking aboard commercial aircraft with explosives under their clothing.


Haft Signed Document Affirming Bride's Control

The D.C. retail and real estate magnate  amended his will two weeks before his death to give his new wife control over the bulk of his \$50 million estate and shut his three children out of any inheritance.


A Russian Summit in the Final

Elena Dementieva and Svetlana Kuznetsova earned three-set victories over Americans to set up an all-Russian women's final at the United States Open.


2 All-Stars for Yanks Fall Out of Favor

Javier Vazquez and Esteban Loaiza have been among the worst pitchers in baseball in the second half of the season, and the Baltimore Orioles battered them on Friday.


REVIEW: Sunglasses Player Not a Bargain (AP)

AP - It seems like a cool idea  #151; sunglasses with a built-in digital music player and speakers. No headphone cables to untangle as with most portable players. Music actually riding on your ears. Zero retinal damage from ultraviolet radiation.


Australian boosts bomb manhunt

Australia pledges US\$3.5m to help police catch those behind the bombing of its embassy in Indonesia.


DEMENTIEVA WINS THRILLER

Elena Dementieva beat Jennifer Capriati 6-0 2-6 7-6 (7-5) in a thrilling spectacle of tennis on Friday night to progress to the women #39;s singles final of the US Open.


Marlins split doubleheader against Cubs aces

Mark Prior #39;s previous appearance against the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field turned into one of the most agonizing losses in Chicago Cubs #39; history.


Boxing: Williams to face Klitschko

Danny Williams will take on WBC world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in December.


Foreign minister visits N Korea

Foreign Office minister Bill Rammell is travelling to North Korea - the first visit to the country by a British minister.


Court Rules Against Pennsylvania Law That Curbs Child-Pornography <b>...</b>

federal court struck down a Pennsylvania law yesterday, ruling that the state could no longer force Internet service providers to block customers #39; access to Web sites thought to be distributing child pornography.


Powerful Ivan nears Jamaica

Hurricane Ivan neared Jamaica Friday night packing sustained winds of 155 mph, all but promising life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.


Disney Chief to Leave, Setting Off Race for Job

Michael Eisner announced an exit on his own terms, shifting the spotlight from the debate over his leadership to speculation over his successor.


Bush's Backers Donate Heavily to Veteran Ads

Swift Boat Veterans for Truth said it had raised \$6.7 million in a windfall brought about by its high profile in recent weeks.


Sudan Government's Attacks Stoke Rebels' Fury

Much of the responsibility for the growth of insurgency in the Sudan lies with the Arab-led government in Khartoum.


Dementieva should outlast countrymate in women #39;s final

com. There #39;s a famous Russian proverb that offers a path to success:  quot;He who doesn #39;t risk never gets champagne. quot; Both Dementieva and Kuznetsova, a pair of up-and-coming young Russian


Dillon plays his role: OK with pass-heavy plan

When the Patriots stats, news took a risk and sent a second-round pick to Cincinnati for explosive (in more ways than one) running back Corey Dillon, everyone assumed it was for games like Thursday night.


Defender to miss extra game

NEW YORK -- Already hit with an automatic one-game suspension and a \$250 fine for drawing a red card, Kansas City Wizards defender Alex Zotinca has been issued an additional fine and suspension.


3 Fugitive Muslim Militants Suspected in Jakarta Attack

Indonesian investigators said Friday that they believed Thursday morning #39;s bombing of the Australian Embassy, which killed nine people, was carried out by three


Former soldier turns himself in to US base in Japan

A former US serviceman accused of deserting while serving in South Korea in 1965 turned himself in on Saturday to the US military at a base near Tokyo.


India urged to grasp opportunity for peace: Rashid believes Osama <b>...</b>

KARACHI, Sept 10: Pakistan will go extra mile for the success of composite dialogue with India, on all issues including Kashmir, and will do nothing to vitiate the environment for normalization of relations.


Orioles Drub Streaking Yankees 14-8

BALTIMORE - Brian Roberts and Larry Bigbie had two hits apiece in an eight-run third inning, and the Baltimore Orioles ended the New York Yankees' five-game winning streak with a 14-8 victory Friday night.    Miguel Tejada and Melvin Mora homered, and B.J...


CBS Defends Report on Bush Guard Memos

WASHINGTON - CBS News mounted an aggressive defense Friday of its report about President Bush's service in the Air National Guard, with anchor Dan Rather saying broadcast memos questioned by forensic experts came from "what we consider to be solid sources."   On Friday's "CBS Evening News," Rather said that "no definitive evidence" has emerged to prove the documents are forgeries.   "If any definitive evidence comes up, we will report it," Rather said...


Alleged U.S. Deserter Jenkins Surrenders

CAMP ZAMA, Japan - Accused U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins surrendered at a U.S...


Qwest to pay \$250m settlement

Qwest, the US telecoms company founded by Millennium Dome entrepreneur Philip Anschutz, will pay \$250m (140m) to settle civil fraud charges, according to a union official briefed on the pact.


'Canes Sting Seminoles

Frank Gore's 18-yard touchdown run in overtime caps a late rally and gives No. 5 Miami a 16-10 win over No. 4 Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener Friday.


Healthy Ground Game

As a team, the Cavaliers have every intention of making this the season their running game becomes dominant, and a healthy Wali Lundy looks to lead the charge.


Points Race Logjam

The drama is beginning to build, more than two months from the end of NASCAR's season, as drivers battle for a spot in a championship showdown over the final 10 races


United Is Short-Handed

A hamstring and a pair of hurricanes have left United a little short-handed Saturday for their match against Dallas at RFK Stadium.


Johansson #39;s progress sparks conflict of loyalty

quot;Come on, baby! quot; Jaslyn Hewitt #39;s support for Joachim Johansson, her Swedish boyfriend, was clear on Thursday night as he ended Andy Roddick #39;s reign as US Open champion in Arthur Ashe Stadium.


Team USA Burned Late

The Americans give up two late scores, including Saku Koivu's unchallenged goal with 3:54 left Friday night, in a 2-1 loss to Finland in the semifinals.


Twins Tame Tigers

Jacque Jones drives in two runs to lead the Twins over the Tigers, 4-1, Friday. Carlos Silva pitches well to win for the first time in a month.


Phillies Hammer Mets

Jason Michaels goes 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the New York Mets, 9-5, Friday.


Hurricane Ivan's Rains Pound Jamaica

The most powerful storm to strike the Caribbean in a decade threatened widespread destruction on the island before it rumbles into Cuba and storm-battered Florida this weekend.


Investigators said Friday that they believed the deadly bombing of the Australian Embassy was carried out by suicide attackers who had eluded a manhunt after fellow militants were captured during raids in July and August.


Qwest Near SEC Deal

A long-awaited wrist slap seems to be in the works for Qwest (Q:NYSE - news - research). The Denver phone giant is close to settling book-cooking allegations with the Securities and Exchange Commission for


Circulation scandal to cost Tribune Co.

The Tribune Co., publishers of New York Newsday and the Spanish-language Hoy, will spend up to \$60 million to pay settlements in a circulation scandal.


Federal judge throws out Pa. child porn-blocking law

PHILADELPHIA A federal judge has tossed out Pennsylvania #39;s law that requires Internet service providers to block child porn Web sites.


New Study Finds Technology Already Exists to Solve Global Warming

A new study finds that technologies already exist to solve the problem of global warming. It says strategies employing these technologies over the next fifty years could put the brakes on rising levels of


Rapids 3, Wizards 1

Joe Cannon stopped a shot from close range in the 76th minute and a penalty kick five minutes later, helping the Colorado Rapids to a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Friday night.


MLB: Philadelphia 9, New York Mets 5

A two-run homer in the seventh by Jason Michaels put Philadelphia in front Friday night and the Phillies went on to down the New York Mets, 9-5.


S African #39;s nuclear smuggling charges dropped

South African police have dropped charges against a businessman accused of involvement in an international nuclear smuggling network.


Poles says Germany owes Poland for WW2

The Polish parliament has passed a resolution declaring Germany had not compensated Poland for World War Two losses, a move reflecting renewed tensions between the two neighbours over the war #39;s legacy.


Court Rejects Child Porn Internet Law

A federal court Friday struck down as unconstitutional a path-breaking Pennsylvania law designed to prevent Internet users from seeing Web sites that contain child pornography.


Antitrust Ruling Reverberates

Oracle Corp. was not the only beneficiary of a federal judge's ruling late Thursday that it could proceed with its \$7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for software rival PeopleSoft Inc. Yesterday, the stock prices of numerous software firms surged during widespread speculation that the antitrust ruling could spark a wave of consolidation in the industry.


Schilling Wins 19, Red Sox Beat Mariners (AP)

AP - Curt Schilling became the first 19-game winner in the major leagues this year and Manny Ramirez homered twice, including his second grand slam of the season, to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Seattle Mariners 13-2 Friday night.


New York Marking 3rd Anniversary of 9/11

NEW YORK - Last year, children's voices echoed across ground zero. This year, it is the bereaved parents and grandparents of World Trade Center victims who will read aloud the names of those lost on Sept...


Eisner to yield Disney helm in 2006

CEO who once led company to industry glory has found himself under fire in recent years. LONDON -- Michael Eisner, who led the Walt Disney Co.


Stocks: Concerns over profits weaken blue chips

NEW YORK Concerned about third-quarter earnings offset a surprise drop in wholesale prices, keeping stocks mixed Friday. Blue chips dropped on profit warnings from Alcoa, a Dow component, and Visteon, while technology shares rose on takeover expectations.


Qwest rises on reported settlement

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Qwest Communications International rose more than 5 percent in Friday action amid news that the company has agreed to pay \$250 million to end a federal probe of fraudulent accounting practices employed by former management


FDA advisory group cites liver injury in clinical trials

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration late Friday declined to endorse AstraZeneca #39;s anti-stroke drug, Exanta.


Chip Stocks Still Rally Despite Warning

Shares of semiconductor stocks continued to bounce back Friday despite another round of profit warnings from chip makers predicting third-quarter sales won #39;t live up to previous expectations.


Groundbreaking discovery in the cosmos? Object 230 light years <b>...</b>

What might be the first directly visible planet orbiting a starlike body other than our sun was reported by scientists from Europe and Los Angeles on Friday.


An all-or-nothing roll at Richmond

Tonights all-or-nothing NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Richmond offers an interesting mix of desperation, anticipation and appreciation.


Ivan begins lashing Jamaica

Waves two-stories high and torrential rains flooded eastern Jamaica and punishing winds knocked down trees and power lines as Hurricane Ivan slammed coastal areas


9/11: NY port authority sues Saudi Arabia

The New York port authority has decided to join a lawsuit charging Saudi Arabia with providing financial assistance to the Osama bin Laden-led Al Qaeda.


Calpers calls on company to outline succession plan

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- After winning a battle to keep his job earlier this year, Michael Eisner said he #39;ll end two decades at Walt Disney Co.


Internet  #39;overlay #39; could boost performance

The internet could be made more secure, reliable and powerful by overlaying new networking technology on top of the existing backbone, according to the world #39;s leading microchip maker, Intel.


James fumbles away Colts #39; chances

Not once, but twice Edgerrin James thought that his knee had touched the ground, that he had put the Indianapolis Colts in a position to score points.


Ivan Spurs Jamaica Evacuations; Florida Declared Emergency Area

Hurricane Ivan, with winds of 155 miles per hour, forced evacuations in Jamaica as it moved on a track toward Cuba and Florida, where residents braced for the third powerful storm to hit the state in a month.


Court Rules Against Pennsylvania Law That Curbs Child-Pornography Sites

The decision is a victory for free speech and Internet-rights advocates who argued that although the law was well-intentioned, its effects were unconstitutional.


Finley Leads Dodgers to Win Over Cardinals (AP)

AP - Steve Finley did it again. Finley drove in the go-ahead run for the third consecutive game, hitting a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.


Former President Clinton helps launch new Internet search engine

Former president Bill Clinton on Monday joined executives of an Internet start-up to help launch a new search engine that the company says will be more efficient than Google or Yahoo!


Settlement by Halliburton short of standard

A Dallas judge blocked the settlement of a shareholder lawsuit against Halliburton, saying the deal does not appear to be fair and reasonable.


AUDIT BUREAU FAILS BIG TEST

Newsday #39;s under a lot of pressure - but so is the Audit Bureau of Circulations, the agency charged with verifying circulation for the newspaper industry.


Alaska layoffs violate contract, mechanics claim

The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association blasted Alaska Air Group Inc. yesterday over its plan to cut roughly 900 jobs, saying the effort violates its contract and  quot;flies in the face quot; of past calls to improve in-house maintenance.


Leander-Rikl lose in US Open doubles finals

New Delhi: India #39;s tennis ace Leander Paes partnering David Rikl of Czech Republic lost to third-seeded pair of Mark Knowles (Bahamas) and Daniel Nestor (Canada) 3-6, 3-6 in the men #39;s doubles US Open championship in New York.


Drivers hope to cut to the Chase

The grip on the steering wheel will be a little tighter, aggressions will run a little higher and emotions will be flowing stronger than ever.


NL Roundup: Marlins split with Cubs

Eleven months after winning two consecutive at Wrigley Field to take the pennant, the Florida Marlins returned yesterday and split a doubleheader with Chicago.


Angels 7, White Sox 5

Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning and Vladimir Guerrero had a three-run homer, leading the Anaheim Angels to a 7-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.


Police Step Up Hunt for Embassy Bombers

Indonesian authorities stepped up their hunt today for the alleged masterminds behind the bomb attack on the Australian embassy, as Australias police chief warned that another suicide squad was at large - and may be planning more attacks.


Pain Still Raw 6 Months After Madrid Bombs (AP)

AP - The makeshift memorials of flowers, candles and children's drawings are gone. So are the black ribbons that hung from balconies and windows as symbols of mourning from one hellish day.


NL Wrap: Rookie Helps Pirates Hand Astros a Loss (Reuters)

Reuters - Rookie John Van Benschoten pitched\eight strong innings to seize his first major league victory,\powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Houston Astros 6-1 in\the National League (NL) Friday.


Pakistan minister thinks bin Laden is dead (AFP)

AFP - Pakistan's information minister said on the eve of the third anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, that Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was probably dead.


Soldier confesses to Iraq abuses

A US soldier pleads guilty before a court martial in Baghdad to maltreating prisoners at Abu Ghraib jail.


Eisner Will End Reign at Disney

Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael D. Eisner, who survived a takeover bid and a shareholder rebellion aimed at his ouster earlier this year, announced plans yesterday to retire in 2006


Eisner, Mickey to split

Embattled Disney chief Michael Eisner is finally saying goodbye to Mickey Mouse and the Magic Kingdom. The media mogul, who over two decades revitalized a sleepy Disney but saw it falter


Airline pleads with pilots

(September 11, 2004) - US Airways made a last-ditch contract offer to the union that represents its pilots Friday as the airline tries to avoid a second bankruptcy filing that may be just be days away.


AT amp;T Wireless hurricane pricing probed

Florida is investigating Redmond-based AT amp;T Wireless Services over complaints of price-gouging during Hurricane Frances, Attorney General Charlie Crist told CNN.


Alaska Air union to fight outsourcing

The national leadership of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) union yesterday denounced Alaska Air Group #39;s plan to cut 900 job in California, Washington and Alaska as  quot;a blatant contract violation.


Third shift may be added at Chrysler #39;s Ontario plant

CALGARY - Burgeoning international demand for Ontario-made Chryslers could add up to 1,000 jobs at the automaker #39;s plant near Toronto, Dieter Zetsche, chief executive of Chrysler Group, said yesterday.


Florida Asks Why So Many Hurricanes This Year

Sept. 10, 2004 - One has to go all the way back to 1964 to find a year when Florida had three major hurricanes. Lyndon B. Johnson was in the White House.


Copyright Proposal Induces Worry

Copyright officials recommended on Thursday that US law be amended so that companies that rely on copyright infringement to make a profit can be held liable for their actions.


First Image of a Faraway Planet?

A distant speck of light appears to be the first planet outside our solar system to be captured on film. While there is no definitive evidence that the speck is a planet, an international team of astronomers is arguing the case.


Space cowboys

On Wednesday, Nasa scientists watched in shock as their Genesis solar project ended in disaster.  quot;I can #39;t believe it quot; they all said.


Friday #39;s Sports In Brief

Elena Dementieva outlasted Jennifer Capriati 6-0, 2-6, 7-6 (5) to set up all-Russian women #39;s final at the US Open. Earlier, Svetlana Kuznetsova became the first Russian woman to reach the Open final when she beat a limping Lindsay Davenport 1-6, 6-2, 6-4.


Colts don #39;t follow Dungy plan

Not allowing a 12-yard sack on third down with less than a minute to play, turning a potential game-tying 36-yard field goal into a 48-yarder.


United States remain upbeat

Skipper Richard Staple insisted the USA had gained valuable experience in their 210-run Champions Trophy defeat by New Zealand at The Oval.


Paes-Rikl finishes 2nd best

New Delhi: Leander Paes had a mixed day at the US Open on Friday. The Indian Davis Cup star and his Czech partner David Rikl advanced to the mens doubles final but failed to make the mixed doubles title-round in Martina Navratilovas company.


Manchester United hopes to quiet upstart Bolton

Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Gabriel Heinze is expected to finally make his debut for ninth-place Manchester United Saturday as the Red Devils travel to take on surprising Bolton.


Baseball fans relieved after strike cancelled

Baseball fans let out a cheer when players cancelled their strike over the planned merger of the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes and Orix BlueWave.


Busy slate doesn #39;t bug laid-back Marlins

Jack McKeon was fiddling with his cell phone when he peered over his desk at a crowd of reporters. He flipped the cover closed and cracked,  #39; #39;George, I #39;ll get back to you.


Will Graves: Hurricanes still get defensive

All four bolted the University of Miami for the NFL after the 2003 season, supposedly leaving the Hurricanes defense too young and too inexperienced to handle Florida State quarterback Chris Rix and his flotilla of wide receivers.


Newman, Martin pace scramble to  #39;Chase #39;

Ryan Newman and Mark Martin did things to aid their causes Friday afternoon at Richmond International Raceway. But only the final tally after the checkered flag for the Chevy


#39;Deserter #39; surrenders at US base

US Army Sgt. Charles Robert Jenkins -- accused of defecting to North Korea 39 years ago -- is back on active duty Saturday after voluntarily turning himself at a military base in Japan.


Thousands Demonstrate in Rome for Italian Hostages

Thousands of Italians marched silently through Rome in a candlelit procession on Friday to demand the release of two female aid workers seized in Baghdad.


Hong Kong politicians wrap up heated legislative campaign

Legislative candidates made their final appeals to voters Saturday in a fiercely contested political showdown that could give pro-democracy opposition figures the most clout they #39;ve had since Hong Kong was returned to China.


Nepal PM Vows to Fight Rebels, India to Give Arms

Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba vowed on Friday to crush a deadly Maoist revolt in his poor Himalayan nation as giant neighbor India promised more military help to fight the leftist guerrillas.


Afghan Ruler Again Says No to Coalition Government

KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Frustrated by his dealings  with regional rivals, Afghan President Hamid Karzai reiterated  Saturday that he would not form a coalition government if he  won the country's first direct presidential election on Oct. 9.


Violence exposes Shi'ite divisions

BAGHDAD -- Iraqi security forces fired on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash that underscored the increasingly vitriolic and open split within the Shi'ite Muslim community.


Jamaica braces for Hurricane Ivan

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Waves two stories high crashed on Jamaica's eastern shore yesterday, flooding homes and washing away roads as Hurricane Ivan's ferocious winds and pounding rains began to lash the island and threatened a direct hit on its densely populated capital. The death toll elsewhere in the Caribbean rose to at least 33.


Sudan slams Powell's 'genocide' declaration

ABUJA -- The US declaration that Sudanese government-allied militiamen have committed genocide in the Darfur region is a ''big mistake quot; that could hinder peace talks and undermine the role of African states mediating the 19-month conflict, Sudanese government officials said yesterday. The announcement by Secretary of State Colin L. Powell Thursday that the killing, raping, and displacement of black Africans ...


Putin OK's probe of school deaths

MOSCOW -- President Vladimir Putin agreed yesterday to a parliamentary investigation of the bloody school hostage siege in southern Russia, less than a week after he had reportedly dismissed the idea by saying such an inquiry might turn into  quot;a political show. quot;


Indonesia Police Step Up Hunt for Bombers

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesian police found traces of the explosives used in the suicide bombing of the Australian Embassy inside a room rented by the two alleged bombmakers, the national police chief said Saturday.    Police also released security camera footage showing the small white delivery truck driving past the heavily fortified mission in Jakarta moments before it exploded, killing nine people and wounding more than 170...


Alleged U.S. Deserter Jenkins Surrenders

CAMP ZAMA, Japan - Frail but determined, Charles Jenkins surrendered to the United States on Saturday, nearly 40 years after the Army sergeant allegedly defected to North Korea and became a potent propaganda symbol for the isolated communist state.    Jenkins' surrender ends a bizarre, twisting saga that saw him vanish from his Army unit and resurface in propaganda films as various devilish - and inevitably American - characters...


Poll: Kerry Lags Bush on National Security

WASHINGTON - President Bush has a slight lead over Democrat John Kerry in an Associated Press poll, but the president has a big advantage on protecting the country - the issue voters say they care about most.   "If we don't take care of the terrorists, we certainly won't have to worry about the economy," said Janet Cross, 57, of Portsmouth, Ohio, who switched from Democrat to Republican for the last election...


Four China Aviation Officials Surrender Passports (Update1)

Four China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp. executives surrendered their passports to Singapore #39;s Commercial Affairs Department, the white-collar crime unit that is investigating a \$550 million loss posted by the company.


Bush to Mark 9/11 at Church, South Lawn

WASHINGTON - President Bush typically closes his campaign speeches by saying "none us will ever forget" the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks...


Miami Rallies to Beat Florida St. in OT

MIAMI - Although Chris Rix's fumble overshadowed Xavier Beitia's blocked field goal, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden will remember them both. The mistakes cost his team dearly against Miami on Friday night, with the fifth-ranked Hurricanes rallying to beat the No...


Parents to Read 9/11 Victims' Names

NEW YORK - On the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, dignitaries, community leaders and relatives of victims stood at ground zero and gave voice to the names of the dead...


Questions Linger Over Russia School Seige

BESLAN, Russia - Russian soldiers fled as shooting broke out in the spasm of violence that ended the school siege here, and unprepared special forces were forced to borrow bullets from armed locals who had rushed to the scene.    As Beslan buried more victims Friday, a week after the bloodbath at School No...


Ivan Lashes Jamaica; Death Toll Hits 37

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hurricane Ivan slammed coastal areas of Jamaica with waves two-stories high and torrential rains, but the mighty storm shifted tack and may now spare the island the worst of its fury. The death toll elsewhere in the Caribbean rose to 37...


UPDATE: Lenovo Confirms In Talks With Major IT Company

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Lenovo Group Ltd. (0992.HK), China #39;s largest computer company, confirmed it is in acquisition talks with a major international information technology company.


Brown still opposed to EU-wide tax policies (AFP)

AFP - Britain remains opposed to any attempts to harmonise taxes across the European Union, Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown said as EU ministers gathered to discuss common rules for taxing company profits.


Browns Finally Get '64 Trophy to Keep (AP)

AP - Forty years later, Jim Brown and his Cleveland Browns' teammates huddled together one more time as NFL champions. On an emotional night of laughter and a few tears, it felt like Dec. 27, 1964, again.


Angels Nip White Sox 7-5 (AP)

AP - Garret Anderson hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning and Vladimir Guerrero had a three-run homer, leading the Anaheim Angels to a 7-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.


Indonesia Police Step Up Hunt for Bombers (AP)

AP - Indonesian police found traces of the explosives used in the suicide bombing of the Australian Embassy inside a room rented by the two alleged bombmakers, the national police chief said Saturday.


Tennessee Tries to Use Two Quarterbacks (AP)

AP - Tennessee's two freshmen quarterbacks have Volunteers fans fantasizing about the next four years. Brent Schaeffer and Erik Ainge surprised many with the nearly seamless way they rotated throughout a 42-17 victory over UNLV on Sunday night.


AL Wrap: Yankees Stunned by Orioles Onslaught

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brian Roberts and Larry Bigbie notched  two hits apiece in an eight-run third inning to help the  Baltimore Orioles pound the New York Yankees 14-8 in the  American League (AL) Friday.


Kerry Links Assault Weapons to Terrorism (AP)

AP - John Kerry linked U.S. assault weapon sales to worries about terrorism Friday and said President Bush was bowing to the National Rifle Association by not pushing to keep alive an expiring ban.


Deep impact

SEATTLE -- Gather the young ones around the breakfast table and remind them to watch closely. They may not witness anything like the show the Dominican dandies -- Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz -- are staging for another generation. Oh, the kids also may want to keep an eye on Curt Schilling.


Varitek: Captain courageous

SEATTLE -- So, Jason Varitek, we all know you are the de facto captain of the Boston Red Sox. You are the quiet leader of this team, the man who turned a season around by shoving your mitt into the face of Alex Rodriguez, and a man who's got a 15-game hitting streak in the wake of last night's 13-2 ...


Russians rush in to final

NEW YORK -- Maybe they should move tonight's women's singles final to the middle of Red Square and play on a real hardcourt, and use Arthur Ashe Stadium for the Queens neighborhood tennis championship. The Russians took over Paris in June, and now they own Gotham, too.


Bottom line up front

FOXBOROUGH -- A tale of two lines. One could take a bow the morning after a 27-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The other, though it played better in the second half Thursday night, needed to spend a little more time watching its errors on film, and hoping to improve next Sunday in Arizona.


Spoiler Pittsburgh tops Astros

The Houston Astros have gone cold in Pittsburgh. Rookie John Van Benschoten allowed five hits in eight innings for his first major league win, and the Pirates beat the Astros, 6-1, last night.


Day had added significance

SEATTLE -- As a father and a player, Trot Nixon will be struck by conflicting emotions as the Red Sox face the Mariners tonight on the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. As a father, Nixon will phone home his birthday wishes to his son, Chase , who was born the day of the attacks, while ...


Marlins set to 'host' Montreal in Chicago

CHICAGO -- The Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins will play games Monday and Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field, home of the White Sox, after the Marlins were forced to adjust their schedule for the second time this month because of a hurricane.


Yankees' pitching for birds

Brian Roberts and Larry Bigbie had two hits apiece in an eight-run third inning, and the host Baltimore Orioles ended the New York Yankees' five-game winning streak with a 14-8 victory last night.


Nationally, it wasn't must-see TV

The Patriots-Colts season opener Thursday night did a 26.8 rating (45 share) on Channel 5.


Browns' Suggs might sit, not run

Browns running back Lee Suggs did not practice yesterday, leaving him doubtful for tomorrow's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland.


Czechs list winning for Hlinka their goal

TORONTO -- It may be Canada's game -- with an emphasis on may -- but the Czechs like their chances. They've got former Bruin Rosie Ruzicka behind their bench, in the dual role of good-guy coach/good luck charm, and they have the hope of Jaromir Jagr playing at close to full speed.


Koivu finishes off Americans

ST. PAUL -- The United States went into last night favored over Finland to advance to the championship game of the World Cup of Hockey. The Americans were rested, having beaten the Russians here in the quarterfinals Tuesday, while the Finns had to travel from Helsinki after knocking off Germany Monday.


Conquering heroes

Today's players wouldn't recognize the game. In the 52 years since the Concord High football team reeled off a state-record 40 consecutive victories, only the winning may be comparable.


Somerville provides Hannah dreary debut

LOWELL -- Few people expected ex-Patriot and NFL Hall of Famer John Hannah to walk into the head coach position at Somerville and turn a winless team into a Super Bowl contender. After last night, skeptics may be looking to Hannah's role in the Somerville youth football program for solace as the Highlanders were swamped by Lowell, 47-14, at Crowley ...


Brockton tops Eagles

BROCKTON -- A new era? Nah. Just the same old Brockton coached by a different Colombo.


Story of a century: Zippy' loses 100th

NORTHAMPTON -- Zippy Chippy, thoroughbred racing's all-time loser, lost his 100th race in 100 career starts yesterday, finishing last in an eight-horse field at the Three-County Fairgrounds in Northampton.


The chase is on for Cup drivers

It will all be settled tonight. The field for the Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup will be set after the Chevy Rock 'n' Roll 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Speedway. Under the new points structure NASCAR adopted to determine the 2004 champion, the top 10 drivers in the Nextel Cup standings, plus any driver within 400 points of the ...


The John Smith of banks

Citizens Financial Group markets itself as ''Not your typical bank. quot; But, as the Providence bank found out this week, it actually is all too typical.


100 windows to be replaced at new convention center

A Quebec glass manufacturer will have to replace about 100 4-by-8-foot windows at the new Boston Convention  amp; Exhibition Center in South Boston over the next several months, officials said yesterday.


Environmentalists fault company

A Cambridge power plant reduced its emissions last year when it switched from oil to natural gas. But environmentalists gathered yesterday to say that the plant simply traded one kind of pollution for another, now threatening the water instead of the air.


Bits from pieces

SALT LAKE CITY -- For Los Alamos physicist Roger Wiens, it appears 14 years of toil and anticipation will not be in vain, even though the Genesis space capsule suffered a crash landing this week.


What a kid wants

After tearing through the wrapping paper, Jim White, 17, of Decatur remembers Christina Aguilera #39;s face staring back at him from a CD cover.


Jamaica Braces for Hurricane Ivan

Description: NPR #39;s Michele Norris talks with Knolly Moses, a Jamaican freelance journalist, about Hurricane Ivan. The storm is expected to hit Jamaica in full force late this afternoon, and the capital of Kingston lies directly in Ivan #39;s path.


US defector surrenders

Saluting and standing at attention, accused American army deserter Charles Jenkins surrendered to US military authorities at a base near Tokyo, today, to face charges that he left his unit in 1965 and defected to North Korea.


Violence exposes Shi #39;ite divisions

Iraqi security forces fired on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash


Burnout offers racing with attitude

The latest instalment of the Burnout gaming franchise offers a good mix of speed and attitude.


WOMEN #39;S PRO TENNIS: Americans are idle at Open

Thirteen years ago, when Jennifer Capriati made her first US Open semifinal at age 15, she appeared headed for a long run of titles in her home Grand Slam.


Ho-hum results at Wrigley

The Cubs #39; glass had to be half empty because these were two games they should have swept. The Marlins #39; wound up half full because these were two games they had every excuse to surrender.


Scientists: Can pull science out of Genesis pieces

NASA officials said today they were more optimistic about the possibilities for extricating some science from the battered Genesis space capsule.


AL notebook: Yanks #39; Vazquez has meltdown in loss to O #39;s

Call it the unraveling of Javier Vazquez. When it was over, the New York Yankees had more than a 14-8 loss to the Baltimore Orioles to worry about.


Bodies recovered from site of plane crash

Lusaka - The bodies of all six passengers and crew on board a plane that crashed in Zambia #39;s tourist town of Livingstone have been recovered from the wreckage, police said on Saturday.


Genesis mission still unfolding

Scientists have said since NASA #39;s Genesis crash-landed on the Utah desert Wednesday that all is not lost. Friday morning, following preliminary assessments


Court Bounces Pa. Online Child Porn Law

A federal court today struck down a Pennsylvania state law requiring Internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to Web sites that contain child pornography.


Are More Hurricanes Connected to Global Warming?

Description: Not since the 1960s has Florida been battered by a rapid succession of hurricanes. Many people have been tempted to ask whether this has anything to do with a predicted increase in severe weather events associated with global warming.


World Cup of Hockey 2004 - semifinal games, St. Paul and Toronto

The scoop: Finally! For the first time in this championships, the team that scored first did NOT win the game. Nursing a 1-0 lead starting the third period, the USA surrendered two third-period goals and lost


Notre Dame says victory only way to get revenge

defensive end Kyle Budinscak said.  quot;After last year, the embarrassment we had and this past Saturday, us coming out and not coming up with a victory is not an option.


Jamaica Braced as Eye of Hurricane Passes Coast

Hurricane Ivan battered Jamaica today but the island is expected to escape the worst of the storms. Hundreds of British tourists and residents in the tropical paradise


Nobody Blinked

It is easy to feel disappointed by the outcome, or the lack thereof, of the first meeting of the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan after the signing of the historic Islamabad declaration in January.


Brunei to reinstate parliament after 20 years

As part of political reforms, the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah has said that he would reopen its parliament after it was suspended 20 years ago.


New Ring Discovered Around Saturn

Scientists cannot say yet if the object is a new Saturn moon or a temporary clump of ring material. If it is a moon, its diameter is estimated at only 2 to 3 miles, and it is orbiting at a


How Putin silences the journalists who criticise his brutality in <b>...</b>

The Prime Minister has enjoined us to be in complete solidarity with Russia and the Russian people, and invites us to draw a parallel between the terrorist threat from al-Qaeda and the threat posed by Chechen lunatics.


Tech Boosts the Fraudsters

Controversy over the veracity of recently released Bush National Guard memos has put the spotlight on digital forgery. These days, computers make document fakery easier -- and harder to detect -- than ever before. By Randy Dotinga.


NASA Has Hope for Genesis Samples

Scientists sifting through the wreckage from Wednesday's space capsule crash say some of the experiments can be salvaged, but it won't be easy. By Amit Asaravala.


Judge Dumps Child Porn Law

A federal judge gives Pennsylvania's internet child pornography law the boot. The controversial law required ISPs to block child porn websites, but in doing so, they prohibited access to many legal sites, leading to a 'massive suppression' of free speech.


Scientists Think Data From Space Capsule Can Be Salvaged

Samples and data inside the wrecked Genesis space capsule appear intact enough to salvage most of the mission's science, optimistic researchers said Friday.


Karzai dismisses powerful military governor ahead of Afghan polls (AFP)

AFP - Afghan President Hamid Karzai dismissed a powerful warlord from his post as provincial governor in the latest move to solidify the central government's control of wayward provinces ahead of October's landmark polls.


Around The Nation

ATLANTA - It could be the supreme irony: Delta Air Lines, which incited controversy for creating bankruptcy-proof pensions for top executives in 2002, now says it may soon file for Chapter 11 protection because too many pilots are bailing out to save


Decline, fall of US men

New York -- Andre Agassi looked a little shell-shocked after his US Open quarterfinal loss to Roger Federer on Thursday. At 34, he had to be wondering if he will even get another crack at the world No.


Hall of Fame super sweet for Colangelo

It wasn #39;t just an enshrinement ceremony for Jerry Colangelo Friday night. It was an episode of This is Your Life with an audience of basketball ghosts staring from the walls of the Basketball Hall of Fame.


BASEBALL ROUNDUP Pirates Pull the Astros Straight Back to Earth

The rookie John Van Benschoten allowed five hits in eight innings for his first major league victory, and the Pirates beat the Astros, 6-1, last night.


Soldier confesses to Iraq abuses

A US soldier has pleaded guilty at a court martial in Baghdad to maltreating and conspiring to maltreat detainees at Iraq #39;s Abu Ghraib prison.


Families of British victims to commemorate Sept. 11

Families of British victims in the Sept. 11 terror attacks would gather at a memorial garden here on Saturday to commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic event.


Circulation scandal cost grows for Tribune Co

The cost of a circulation scandal at Tribune Co. #39;s Newsday and Hoy newspapers could be almost \$100 million. The Chicago-based company said Friday it would take a charge of \$45 million to \$60 million this quarter on top of \$35 million set aside in June.


Intel Suggests Overlay To Boost Internet Performance

In a speech at the Intel Developer Forum, Intel senior vice president Pat Gelsinger said that by outfitting the Internet with an overlay network of computational services made up of computing


Hurricane Ivan Pounds Jamaica

Hurricane Ivan has been pounding Jamaica with high winds and torrents of rain, causing flooding and power outages throughout the Caribbean island nation.


Oracle bid looking better

After defiantly warding off rival Oracle Corp.s \$7.7 billion hostile takeover for 15 months, business software maker PeopleSoft Inc.


Planned merger involving Monitor Sugar moves forward

More than enough sugar beet farmers have been brought on board to buy Monitor Sugar Co. in order for a planned merger between the company and the Michigan Sugar Co.


Serial ATA for Mini Hard Drives Planned

Lord_Slepnir writes  quot;Cnet is reporting on a consortium of compainies that wish to develop a Serial ATA hard drive interface for Miniature hard drives called CE-ATA.


Intel offers few details on dual-core plans

Intel Corp. #39;s dual-core strategy for mobile processors became a little clearer this week at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, but questions remain


Real says digital song sale doubled market share

RealNetworks, which kicked off the Internet #39;s first digital music price war by selling songs at half-price, ends the sale on Thursday but will continue selling top-10 singles as 49-cent loss leaders.


9/11 anniversary sees uptick in Mydoom

This weekend, millions of Americans will be trying hard to forget the horror of the terrorist attacks that took place exactly three years ago.


All-Russian US Open Final a Tough Sell for US Television

So it will be that hottie Maria Sharapova grunting her way to a second...no? Got beat? Then it #39;s that tempestuous nude-posing Marilyn Manson-look-alike Anastasia Myskina gunning for a second...no? Elena Dementieva?


Henman Looks to Continue Domination of Federer in US Open <b>...</b>

No Americans in the US Open semifinals today, with world No. 1 Roger Federer facing No. 5 Tim Henman, and former champ and No. 4 seed Lleyton Hewitt taking on Swedish upstart No.


Golf: Round 2 of Canadian Open Resumes Saturday

The second round of the Canadian Open golf tournament continues Saturday Glenn Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario, after play was suspended late Friday due to darkness.


Wenger concerned by Rooney deal

LONDON, England -- Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has voiced concerns about the deal that sent England striker Wayne Rooney from Everton to Manchester United, claiming the contract could cause a conflict of interest.


World Cup Hockey: Finland Upsets US, Advances to Finals

Finland scored twice in the third period Friday to advance to the finals of the World Cup of Ice Hockey with a 2-1 upset over defending champion the United States.


MLB: Marlins, Cubs Split Double-Header

Major League Baseball #39;s World Series defending champion Florida Marlins split a double-header with host Chicago Cubs Friday in their first match up since last year #39;s National League title series.


Trash talk in the air

Once, not that long ago, the season opener between Florida State and Miami loomed as the biggest game of the 2004 college football season.


Six join basketball Hall of Fame

Four players, a coach and a basketall executive were enshrined Friday in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.


Bomb Explodes Outside Saudi Bank

A bomb exploded outside a bank in Saudi Arabia early Saturday, but appears to have caused no casualties. One of the bombers was reportedly shot and taken into custody, and Saudi police have launched a search for other militants that fled the scene.


Top Egypt cleric #39;s  #39;copter crashes

A helicopter carrying 17 people including Egypt #39;s Patriarch of Alexandria, one of the top leaders of the Greek Orthodox church, crashed on Saturday into the sea off northern Greece, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.


Polish PM wants quiet diplomacy to resolve WW2 claims

Poland and Germany must rely on quiet diplomacy to close the book on the divisive issue of World War Two compensation, Polish Prime Minister Marek Belka said on Saturday.


Looters on the prowl as hurricane belts Jamaica

Hurricane Ivan roared into Jamaica with drenching rains and deadly winds on Friday, and sporadic shooting erupted in the near-deserted capital as looters went on the prowl, robbing emergency workers at gunpoint.


US  #39;deserter #39; faces his past

WITH a long salute, Charles Jenkins yesterday faced the ghosts of his military past by surrendering to a US base in Japan. In doing so, the accused military deserter effectively ended 40 years on the run from the US army.


Russian troops end hostage crisis with bloody raid; 338 die in <b>...</b>

The government of Russian president Vladimir Putin has seized on the events around the armed takeover of a school in Beslan, a town in the southern republic of Ossetia, to broaden its antiterrorism


HEARTBREAK FOR AMERICAN DUO

The eighth-seeded American fell to sixth-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia, 0-6 6-2 7-6 (7-5), on Friday - despite being up a break on four occasions in the third set.


Johansson #39;s serve the kicker vs. Hewitt

Joachim Johansson is  quot;the Euro Roddick, quot; a Swede whose approach to tennis is much like Andy Roddick #39;s. Serve big and get out of there.


Cloud of old memories do not blot Langer #39;s cup approach

Millions of television viewers moved to the edge of their seats. Twenty three of the 24 players waited on tenterhooks, unable to influence the outcome.


COLLINGWOOD GUIDES ENGLAND TO VICTORY

Paul Collingwood #39;s composure guided England to a comprehensive 142-run victory in their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy - and ended Zimbabwe #39;s slim hopes of a shock triumph at Edgbaston.


BUTTON OPTIMISTIC DESPITE SIXTH SPOT

Jenson Button is optimistic he can help BAR close in on second in the constructors #39; championship despite a disappointing qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza today.


Little MyDooms May Mean Big One Coming

A series of minor MyDoom worms released in the last 24 hours may be a harbinger of a bigger threat surfacing soon, a security analyst said Friday.


Update 15: Embattled Disney CEO Will Leave in 2006

Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael Eisner, who successfully fought off a shareholder attempt to oust him, unexpectedly offered his resignation from the entertainment company he #39;s led for two decades - but he will go in his own time.


EDS chief sees possibility of 15,000-20,000 job cuts

DALLAS Electronic Data Systems, the beleaguered technology company, may cut as many as 20,000 jobs in coming years, its chief executive, Michael Jordan, has told investors.


Chelsea #39;s perfect season comes to an end

After winning their first four league games, the Blues were unable to break through against Villa. The draw left the road open for Arsenal -the Gunners have won their first four games - to move two points


Afghans Mark 9/11 Anniversary with Mixed Feelings (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. forces and\their allies in Afghanistan remembered the third anniversary of\the Sept. 11 attacks in somber fashion Saturday, conscious that\the war on terror will be a long one.


Small Stocks Lead the Way on Wall Street (Reuters)

Reuters - When stocks fell into their deepest\hole of the year last month, it was the little guys who\scrambled out the trenches the quickest.


Earning Reports Keep Investors on Edge (Reuters)

Reuters - Investors are expected to focus on oil\prices and corporate earnings outlooks next week, and the\slightest warning about company revenues could weigh on stocks.


Powerful Afghan Governor Sacked, Declines Ministry (Reuters)

Reuters - Powerful regional Afghan commander Ismail\Khan was effectively dismissed as governor of Herat city\Saturday and declined a promotion to the cabinet of President\Hamid Karzai.


Israel Pulls Back Forces in Northern Gaza (Reuters)

Reuters - Israel pulled most of its\forces out of the northern Gaza Strip Saturday after a four-day\incursion it said was staged to halt Palestinian rocket attacks\on southern Israeli towns.


Turkey expects to surpass growth target for end-2004 (AFP)

AFP - Turkey's economy is expected to grow at least some eight percent in 2004, beating the year-end target of five-percent, the country's deputy prime minister said.


Explosion in Iraq Kills 1, Injures 2 (AP)

AP - A bomb exploded Saturday outside a former Saddam Hussein-era palace that houses a U.S. consular office, killing at least one person and wounding two others, police and witnesses said.


Dollar Holds Gains on Intervention Talk

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar kept its overnight gains  against the euro on Tuesday, finding a tenuous footing after  weeks of losses as traders took stern words by European  officials as a signal to stop selling the U.S. currency, at  least for now.


Small Stocks Lead the Way on Wall Street

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When stocks fell into their deepest  hole of the year last month, it was the little guys who  scrambled out the trenches the quickest.


Hoyas Survive Rally

Georgetown withstands a second-half rally by Penn State to win, 66-53, in the first of two consecutive games against Big Ten opponents.


Oracle Court Win Could Prompt More Deals

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. Chief Larry Ellison  has long preached the virtues of consolidation in the software  sector and some analysts say a key federal court decision could  help to push his vision closer to reality.


Earning Reports Keep Investors on Edge

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors are expected to focus on oil  prices and corporate earnings outlooks next week, and the  slightest warning about company revenues could weigh on stocks.


No. 5 Miami Rebounds to Beat FSU in Overtime

MIAMI (Sports Network) - Frank Gore scored on an 18-yard  touchdown run in overtime, as No. 5 Miami-Florida outlasted  fourth-ranked and arch-rival Florida State, 16-10, at the  Orange Bowl in the season-opener for both teams.


Microsoft (Deservedly) Takes Its Lumps (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - The judge in the Oracle antitrust trial gave little credence to Microsoft's testimony on the enterprise ERP market. And with good reason.


Bush Pledges to Defeat Global Terrorism (AP)

AP - President Bush marked the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Saturday by warning of continued danger to the United States and pledging victory over international terror.


US Air Pilots to Resume Giveback Talks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Negotiations on \$295 million in  concessions between US Airways Group Inc. UAIR.O and its  pilots union appeared back on track on Saturday although time  was running dangerously short for the carrier to strike a deal  with labor groups to avoid its second bankruptcy filing in two  years.


Afghans Mark 9/11 Anniversary with Mixed Feelings

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (Reuters) - U.S. forces and  their allies in Afghanistan remembered the third anniversary of  the Sept. 11 attacks in somber fashion Saturday, conscious that  the war on terror will be a long one.


Australia: Second Cell Poised for Indonesia Attack

SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) - Militants behind the deadly  bombing of Australia's Jakarta embassy have a second group  poised for attack, Australia's top policeman warned as Canberra  said on Saturday all its diplomatic missions would be made  bomb-proof.


Israel Pulls Back Forces in Northern Gaza

JABALYA, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israel pulled most of its  forces out of the northern Gaza Strip Saturday after a four-day  incursion it said was staged to halt Palestinian rocket attacks  on southern Israeli towns.


Sinn Fein Cast Doubt on Chances of N.Irish Deal

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Sinn Fein, the  political ally of the IRA, cast doubt Saturday on whether a  deal to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland could be  struck with its arch foes, led by firebrand cleric Ian Paisley,  at talks next week.


Vatican Says China 'Once Again' Abusing Catholics

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican accused China Saturday  of launching a fresh crackdown on Roman Catholics, upping the  ante in its war of words against the Communist state.


Greek cleric feared dead in crash

A search for a missing helicopter carrying a top Orthodox leader finds wreckage and bodies.


N Korea attacks South over tests

North Korea says it will not abandon its weapons programme after the South admitted nuclear activities.


US Airways Pilots Offer Final Talks

The leadership of the pilots' union at US Airways voted late last night to hold last-ditch talks with the airline on its bid for wage and benefit cuts.


Zimbabwe 'prevents' homeless help

A US lobby groups accuses Zimbabwe of preventing aid for those left homeless by its land programme.


Thai murder manhunt intensifies

Police in Thailand have stepped up their hunt for an officer wanted for the murder of two British backpackers.


Monza Qualifying Report: Barrichello goes record-breaking

Ferraris Brazilian driver took the fastest pole position in history while Fernando Alonso was fourth fastest.


Italian GP, Qualifying

Fernando fourth and Jarno ninth in qualifying for tomorrow's Italian Grand Prix.


Hurricane terror for UK tourists

British tourists returning from the Caribbean after witnessing Hurricane Ivan's 150mph winds describe their ordeal.


Families Mark Moment of 2001 Attacks

Family members clutching roses and bearing photos of the relatives they lost on Sept. 11 fell silent early Saturday to mark the third anniversary of the World Trade Center attack.


Families Mark Third Anniversary of 9/11

NEW YORK - With quavering voices, parents and grandparents of those killed at the World Trade Center slowly read the names of the victims early Saturday to mark the third anniversary of the attacks that brought down the twin towers.    Moments of silence were observed at 8:46 and 9:03 a.m., the times two planes slammed into the trade center towers on Sept...


Explosion in Iraq Kills 1, Injures 2

BASRA, Iraq - A bomb exploded Saturday outside a former Saddam Hussein-era palace that houses a U.S. consular office, killing at least one person and wounding two others, police and witnesses said...


Hurricane Ivan Pummels Jamaica; 39 Dead

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hurricane Ivan lashed Jamaica with monstrous waves, driving rain and winds nearing 155 mph Saturday, killing at least two people as it washed away homes and ripped up roofs and utility poles but unexpectedly spared the island from a direct hit.    A 10-year-old girl drowned in Old Harbor, just east of Kingston, and a woman was killed in the capital by a tree that struck here home, said Ronald Jackson of Jamaica's disaster relief agency...


General: Bin Laden Still Issuing Orders

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Three years after the Sept. 11 attacks, Osama bin Laden and his deputy are still issuing orders for attacks by al-Qaida, a top American commander told The Associated Press Saturday...


Jamaica Possibly Spared Ivan's Worst Fury

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hurricane Ivan lashed Jamaica with giant waves and winds nearing 155 mph early Saturday, but as panicked residents braced for a direct hit, the storm unexpectedly wobbled and lurched west, possibly sparing the island the worst of its fury.    The change in course could be good news for hurricane-weary Florida, since Ivan may now head off into the Gulf of Mexico...


Families Mark Third Anniversary of 9/11

NEW YORK - Family members clutching roses and bearing photos of the relatives they lost on Sept. 11 fell silent early Saturday to mark the third anniversary of the World Trade Center attack...


Bush Marks Patriot Day With Silent Honor

WASHINGTON - President Bush attended a prayer service and paid silent tribute at the White House in ceremonies Saturday marking the third anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks...


Florida Keys Mostly Deserted Ahead of Ivan

KEY WEST, Fla. - A slight westward "wobble" by Hurricane Ivan gave storm-weary Florida a tiny glimmer of hope Saturday, but the still-threatened Keys stood mostly boarded up, deserted by evacuating residents and tourists well on their way to safety...


Questions Linger Over Russia School Siege

BESLAN, Russia - Russian soldiers fled as shooting broke out in the spasm of violence that ended the school siege here, and unprepared special forces were forced to borrow bullets from armed locals who had rushed to the scene.    As Beslan buried more victims Friday, a week after the bloodbath at School No...


Montoya concedes Ferrari were just too good

Juan Pablo Montoya is desperate to win Sunday #39;s Italian GP and would have liked to have started from pole position but the Williams driver admits Rubens Barrichello #39;s flying lap was just too good.


Vaughan Eyes Final Finale

Michael Vaughan today dreamed of capping a spectacularly successful summer for England with an appearance in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy.


Montreal Expos Team Report - September 11

(Sports Network) - Livan Hernandez has 50 wins since the start of the 2001 season. Unfortunately for the powerful righthander, he hasn #39;t solved the Atlanta Braves.


Ginseng Paradox Explained

Study finds ginseng both promotes, limits blood vessel growth    HealthDayNews -- An international study is the first to explain how ginseng can both promote the growth of blood vessels and also limit blood vessel growth.    These dual effects can be important...


US Airways Makes New Proposal to Key Unions

Pressured by the prospect of bankruptcy, US Airways Group Inc. proposed last-ditch cost-saving offers to its pilots and flight attendants unions yesterday.


Hurricanes devastated state #39;s agricultural crops

Authorities say Hurricanes Charley and Frances devastated the state #39;s agricultural industry. Hurricane Charley caused up to one (b) billion dollars #39; damage to the state #39;s more than 6 (b) billion dollars worth of crops.


Shuttle repair price tag soars

WASHINGTON -- NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe said Wednesday the cost of fixing all the problems with the space shuttle fleet could top \$2.


Barrichello claims fastest ever pole

Rubens Barrichello has set the fastest pole position time in the history of Formula One, claiming top spot for Ferrari in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix.


Blues May Rest Internationals

Jose Mourinho is set to rest some of his jet-setting Chelsea stars against Aston Villa following the exertions of an international double-header.


First 2 games vs. Expos will be at US Cellular Field

CHICAGO  The Marlins are beginning to identify with the Montreal Expos as far as playing home games on the road. The Marlins already had to make up one of last weekend #39;s three postponed


Blast In Saudi City Mars 9/11 Anniversary

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept 11 (AFP) - A car blew up in front of a bank in the Saudi commercial capital of Jeddah Saturday, highlighting a wave of unrest in the kingdom as the world marked the third anniversary of the September 11 attacks in the United


EU not sure how to spell Euro in Latvian (Reuters)

Reuters - Red-faced European Union bureaucrats have agreed to\urgently look at how "euro" is being spelt by some of new EU member states from eastern Europe\after central bankers noted discrepancies.


Bad Ankle Puts Mets' Ginter on DL (AP)

AP - Pitcher Matt Ginter was placed on the 60-day disabled list by the New York Mets on Saturday and will have surgery Monday to remove bone chips from his right ankle.


Vitamin Supplements May Slow Middle-Age Weight Gain

Four common ones tied to healthier weights over 10-year period    HealthDayNews -- Four common supplements -- chromium, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and multivitamins -- may help slow weight gain in middle-age adults, claims a study by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.    Researchers reviewed questionnaire responses from about 15,000 people, average age 55, in Washington state...


Upping the Ante to Lower Cholesterol

Uh-oh, your lab results are back and your cholesterol's in the danger zone. Your doctor has given you an ultimatum: Start exercising and watch your diet or you'll have to start taking a cholesterol-busting statin drug. Millions of American adults are being handed the same marching orders -- whip those cholesterol numbers into shape or go on a prescription medication.


Different directions

Today #39;s edition of this rivalry will star Notre Dame as the  quot;then quot; and Michigan as the  quot;now. quot;. Both programs have compelling tradition and cool helmets and catchy fight songs, all the important stuff of tailgating debates.


Football legend Maradona rushed to hospital

Football legend Diego Maradona, who nearly died earlier this year with heart and lung problems, was rushed to hospital on Saturday with high blood pressure and a fever, medical sources said.


This Date in Baseball for Sept. 12 (AP)

AP - 1932  #151; Brooklyn's Johnny Frederick hit his sixth pinch home run of the season, a major league record, in the ninth inning to spark the Dodgers to a 4-3 triumph over the Chicago Cubs at Ebbets Field.


Text of President Bush's Radio Address (AP)

AP - Text of President Bush's radio address Saturday, as released by the White House:


'Rebel' governor rejects Karzai offer

The Herat governor replaced by Afghan President Hamid Karzai refuses his appointment to the cabinet.


Republicans Pack Punch. Democrats Take It. (For Now)

It seems that the Republicans are, today at least, more adept at the black art of attack politics, according to historians and flummoxed Democratic partisans.


Davenport will decide on retirement, in due time

All in due time, Lindsay Davenport will decide whether she wants to retire. Only right now is not that time.  quot;I swear, it #39;s so hard to answer that, quot; she said after limping off from a 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 loss to


Staple stays positive for USA

Despite an inevitable hammering by a powerful New Zealand outfit, USA skipper Richard Staple says his team are still positive and looking forward to taking on world champions Australia.


Notre Dame Fighting Irish

SOUTH BEND, Indiana (Ticker) -- Seventh-ranked Michigan tries to win in South Bend for the first time in a decade Saturday when it visits Notre Dame, which was blown out by the Wolverines last year.


Putin fires North Ossetia interior minister, regional FSB head (AFP)

AFP - President Vladimir Putin sacked the interior minister of North Ossetia and the regional head of the FSB security service, one week after the massacre at a school in the republic, the Kremlin press service said.


Orthodox Church leader dies in helicopter accident (AFP)

AFP - The Patriarch of Alexandria, Peter VII, one of the most senior figures in the Greek Orthodox Church, was killed along with 16 others in a helicopter crash in the Aegean Sea, Church sources said.


Football: Arsenal's run continues

Three second-half goals keep Arsenal's unbeaten record alive in a controversial encounter.


Explosion in Iraq Kills 1, Injures 2

BASRA, Iraq - An explosion occurred Saturday outside a former Saddam Hussein-era palace that houses a U.S. consular office and a British base, killing at least one person and wounding two others, police and witnesses said...


US bows to Russians

Her serves may have cracked the crowd up but Elena Dementieva had the last laugh when she pipped Jennifer Capriati 6-0, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5) for a place in the US Open final.


Barrichello Wins Pole for Italian GP

Rubens Barrichello won the pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, a victory Ferrari fans had hoped would go to Michael Schumacher.


Australia looking for big win

Australia will be intent on recording a comprehensive win over the United States when the teams meet tomorrow night in the ICC Champions Trophy after its main group rival in pool A, New


TEAM SPIRIT GIVES US THE ADVANTAGE - MONTY

Colin Montgomerie believes Europe #39;s team spirit can defeat USA - and their partisan fans - when the Ryder Cup starts this week in Oakland Hills, Michigan.


US Intelligence Soldier Jailed for Abu Ghraib Abuse

The first American military intelligence soldier to be court-martialed over the Abu Ghraib abuse scandal was sentenced Saturday to eight months in jail, a reduction in rank and a bad-conduct discharge.


IAEA Considers Action on Failures to Report Nuclear Activities

The International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors meets behind closed doors Monday to discuss whether failures by Iran and South Korea to fully declare nuclear experiments should go to the United Nations Security Council.


Lavish banquet held for 5,000 VIP guests

Brunei was laying out a lavish table yesterday for 5,000 high-powered guests to celebrate the marriage of its crown prince to a half


Malaysia finds more bird flu cases

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia found new cases of bird flu today in an infected area that had been under quarantine for three weeks, setting off a new round of culling poultry and screening people to contain the potentially deadly disease.


US Trade Body Confirms Free-Trade Ruling on Lumber (Update2)

US duties of 27 percent on \$4.6 billion of Canadian lumber shipments may soon fall after the Washington-based International Trade Commission concurred with a trade panel #39;s ruling that the levies were baseless.


Stocks climb as oil falls

By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Investors once again shrugged off volatility in the oil patch Friday and pushed stock prices modestly higher.


\$100 MILLION FOR BUSINESS SCHOOL: From humble roots to UM #39;s top <b>...</b>

Growing up on La Salle Boulevard on Detroit #39;s northwest side in the 1950s, Stephen Ross was not a man of means. Here are some of the top donations made to the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.


Lots of Science Intact in Smashed-Up Genesis Capsule

Scientists and engineers are optimistic after having peeked inside the Genesis space capsule, which brought back bits of the Sun but crashed into the Utah desert Wednesday.


PayPal to Fine Gambling, Porn Sites

scubacuda writes  quot;Yahoo! reports that PayPal is taking an aggressive stance against gambling, adult, and non-prescription drug sites: anyone caught using PayPal for these purposes will be charged \$500.


Spaceport Mum on Frances Shuttle Delays

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Sept. 9, 2004 - The director of the hurricane-ravaged Kennedy Space Center refused to speculate Tuesday whether the damage will thwart plans to resume shuttle flights next spring, but


Semiconductors Offer a New Way to Cut the Cord

HAT a liberating feeling it is to cut the cord and go wireless, taking a suddenly untethered laptop, for example, and heading for the couch or porch swing to work on the Internet.


Mauresmo reaches No. 1, without Grand Slam title

Amelie Mauresmo is the only French tennis player to be ranked No. 1, but she hasn #39;t lost sight of her goal -- a Grand Slam tournament title.


Italian GP Qualifying: McLaren

West McLaren Mercedes driver Kimi Raikkonen will start tomorrow #39;s Italian Grand Prix at Monza from seventh position whilst team mate David Coulthard is in tenth place for the last European race of the 2004 season.


McDowell stays on top at German Masters

Cologne, Germany (Sports Network) - Graeme McDowell carded a three-under 69 on Saturday to maintain a three-shot advantage after the third round of the Linde German #39;s Masters.


Soccer: Gunners pull clear as Chelsea stumble for first time

LONDON : Arsenal have pulled clear at the top of the Premiership table for the first time this season after producing a devastating change of gear to sink London rivals Fulham 3-0.


C. Zambrano, P

CHICAGO (Ticker) -- After splitting a doubleheader Friday, the Chicago Cubs and Florida Marlins continue battling for the National League wild card when they meet Saturday at Wrigley Field.


Cricket: England Beats Zimbabwe in First Match of Champions #39; <b>...</b>

England #39;s cricket team has scored a 152 run win over Zimbabwe in their first match of the International Cricket Council #39;s Champions Trophy tournament in Edgbaston.


Celtic defeats Dundee 3-0 to keep Scottish league record perfect

Henri Camara #39;s two goals and another from John Hartson earned Scottish leaders Celtic a 3-0 victory Saturday over Dundee, giving the defending champions a perfect record in five matches.


Serena case serves as proof that tennis needs technology

Human error was egregious and intrusive in the final game of the third set of Serena Williams #39; loss to Jennifer Capriati in the US Open in New York on Tuesday.


Injuries, Seminoles can #39;t stop Gore

Frank Gore - the Miami Hurricanes junior running back who has had two college seasons torn apart by tearing apart two knees -ent rambling 18 yards into an Orange Bowl end zone sometime near midnight Friday to complete a 16-10 overtime win against


El Salvador fires national soccer coach

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - El Salvador national soccer coach Juan Ramon Paredes was fired Saturday following two recent defeats in World Cup qualifying games.


No. 16 Iowa 17, Iowa St. 10

Ed Hinkel made a diving, fingertip catch for a key touchdown and No. 16 Iowa stiffened on defense when it needed to most to beat Iowa State 17-10 Saturday.


Military Specialist Pleads Guilty to Abuse and Is Jailed

The first American military intelligence specialist to stand trial in connection with the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison pleaded guilty here on Saturday to abusing prisoners.


Indonesia releases embassy attack footage

Indonesian police on Saturday released security camera images of a truck bombing outside the Australian Embassy, and investigators found traces of explosives in a room rented by two Malaysian militants wanted in the blast.


Europe Compromises with US on Iran Nuke Deadline

France, Britain and Germany have met a key US demand by drafting a UN nuclear resolution that sets a November deadline for Iran to dispel worries it has a covert atom bomb program, diplomats said on Saturday.


New York sues Saudi Arabia for 9/11

WASHINGTON: New York and New Jersey authorities have said they will join a lawsuit suing Saudi Arabia, Osama bin Laden and other Islamic institutions that allegedly raised money for terrorism.


Italy #39;s Muslims Join Demonstrations Against Kidnappings

Italy #39;s small Muslim community took part in demonstrations around the country on Saturday to add its voice to a chorus of calls for the release of two Italian female aid workers abducted in Iraq last week.


Sudan opposition says member tortured to death

A member of Sudan #39;s opposition Islamist Popular Congress has been tortured to death in detention by security forces, a party official says.


Dow wanes, Nasdaq gains

Alcoa #39;s profit warning a thorn in industrials #39; side. Nasdaq up with PeopleSoft, extended tech rally. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Alcoa #39;s profit warning bruised the Dow Friday, while the broader market inched higher


US trade deficit declines as exports increase

WASHINGTON The US trade deficit narrowed 9 percent in July from the record of the previous month as exports rose and a decrease in oil shipments led to the first decline in imports in 11 months, the Commerce Department said Friday.


Fresno State 45 (13) Kansas State 21

MANHATTAN, Kansas Fresno State pulled off its biggest win ever against a ranked team by downing number-13 Kansas City 45-to-21 in Manhattan.


Camara double boosts Celtic

CELTIC moved eight points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Dundee overnight. A brace for Senegalese striker Henri Camara and a solitary strike by John Hartson


Swedes Gather in Memory of Anna Lindh

The terrorist events in the US werent the only unhappy birthdays to be remembered on Sept. 11. A year ago, Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh was stabbed to death in a department store as horrified shoppers watched.


Greek Orthodox leader dies in helicopter crash

Egypt #39;s Patriarch of Alexandria, a top Greek Orthodox leader in a post that traces its lineage back to one of the first disciples of Christ, has been killed in a helicopter crash, Greek authorities say.


Bomb Explodes in Saudi, US Shuts Jeddah Consulate (Update1)

The US embassy in Saudi Arabia closed its consulate in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah after a car bomb exploded in the town on the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Washington and New York.