New National Indian Museum Is Native by Design

From the wetlands out front to the undulating exterior, the new National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., is built on native ideas. <i>Includes photo gallery.</i>


Israeli Cops Arrest 2 Madonna Bodyguards

TEL AVIV, Israel - Police detained two bodyguards of pop star Madonna on Friday after a brawl with photographers waiting for the singer outside her Tel Aviv hotel.    Two of the photographers and a policeman who tried to break up the fight were injured, said police spokeswoman Liat Pearl...


U.S., Europe Agree on Iran Resolution

VIENNA, Austria - The United States and most other nations at a meeting of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency agreed Friday on a resolution meant to curb Iran's access to technology that could be used for nuclear weapons, and indirectly set a deadline for Tehran to meet their demands...


Look alert--WebEx is watching

The Web conferencing leader will release a product for sales calls that watches clients to see whether they pay attention.


Briefly: WebSideStory cuts IPO to 4.4 million shares

roundup Plus: BMC looks to simplify network operations...Data center firms settle cookie suit...nStor sells off telecoms management unit...Nortel lowers expectations.


WebEx adds Sales Center for sales professionals

AN FRANCISCO - WebEx Communications Inc. is expanding its Web conferencing service with an offering designed for sales professionals, the company plans to announce on Monday.


Firm Cashes in on Google Warrants

By CHRISTOPHER WANG    NEW YORK (AP) -- Executive search firm Heidrick   Struggles International Inc. (HSII) on Friday said it bagged nearly \$130 million by selling Google Inc...


Ford drives Wall St

A BETTER-than-expected profit outlook from Ford juiced up trading on Wall Street overnight, but gains were capped by a lacklustre reading on consumer sentiment and a fresh rise in oil prices.


Judge Dietz Finds School Finance System Unconstitutional

On Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 15, state District Judge John Dietz concluded a five-and-half-week trial by ruling unconstitutional the Texas system of public school finance.


Apple iTunes dubbed  #39;rip-off #39; for Brits

The world #39;s first legitimate music download service, Apple iTunes, is to be investigated by a government watchdog for overcharging its British customers by up to 20 per cent.


National Semi Throws a Padlock on PCs

National Semiconductor (Quote, Chart) took the wraps off a pair of I/O devices it said could help protect a computer from hackers and viruses.


Major Windows SP2 bug reveals documents worldwide

PC WELT in Germany said it has discovered a major bug in Windows XP Service Pack 2 which will crack open your PC like a song thrush breaks a snail shell.


RosettaNet takes standards push to small firms

SINGAPORE--RosettaNet, a consortium pushing to establish a universal e-business language, is hoping to broaden its appeal to smaller companies by slashing the costs of standards adoption.


Drew  amp; Jimmy Sox it to  #39;em

Funnyman Jimmy Fallon and Hollywood babe Drew Barrymore high-tailed it across the infield in Fenway Park last night - but their shenanigans didn #39;t disrupt the Sox game against Tampa Bay.


Aide in Jakarta blast case admits link to key suspect

JAKARTA, SEPTEMBER 17: Indonesian police have made their first arrest in the car bombing outside the Australian Embassy last week, detaining a man they said on Friday had helped their top suspect prepare the attack.


POTA to go, Centre to beef up another law

NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 17: The Cabinet today approved the repeal of POTA, an anti-terrorism law enacted by the NDA Government, stating that it was a draconian law and being grossly misused.


Spreading The Gospel of Firefox

Three days after the preview release of Firefox 1.0 and more than 720,000 downloads later, the Mozilla Foundation is moving to a new phase in its online campaign to build more market share.


RosettaNet Extends to Singapore

E-business standards consortium RosettaNet spread its wings over Singapore with the opening of its Architecture Center of Excellence, the group said Friday.


Next Online Music War Set to Play

It #39;s just another sign that a major battle for the hearts, minds and dollars of young, tech-minded consumers will be fought over music -- who sells it and who gets to play it on what portable gadgets.


German opposition lobbies EU against Turkey bid

The head of Germany #39;s opposition conservatives has urged politically like-minded European Union leaders to deny Turkey full membership of the bloc.


U.S. Treasury Debt Prices Slip (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on\Friday after a key consumer sentiment report was not as weak as\some dealers had suspected, triggering some profit-taking after\Thursday's brisk rally.


Coke to Pay New CEO Same as Predecessor

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co. KO.N, which warned  earlier this week of lower-than-expected profits this year,  said on Friday it will pay Chairman and Chief Executive Neville  Isdell \$1.5 million a year.


Russia May Pardon Colonel for Chechen Girl's Murder

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian commission has backed a plea  for pardon by an army colonel jailed for 10 years for the  murder of a Chechen girl, prompting anger in the restive  province, Interfax news agency reported Friday.


CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-United Airlines seeks \$500 mln more in cost <b>...</b>

In CHICAGO story headlined  quot;UPDATE 1-United Airlines seeks \$500 mln more in cost cuts quot; please read in paragraph 4 ... The \$500 million figure would be over and above savings realized if United terminates and replaces its pension funds ... instead of .


UPDATE 1-Freddie Mac to start payments to former CEO

US mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said on Friday it began payments to former Chief Executive Leland Brendsel after a court ruled regulators could not freeze his compensation pending investigation into an accounting


IBM embraces grid converts

IBM has signed on five corporate customers and the Environmental Protection Agency to its ongoing grid-computing initiative, Big Blue said Friday.


Teen accused of making threats about school, possessing weapons

A 17-year-old was arraigned Friday after authorities received a tip that he was making threats in an online chat room against his high school, fellow students and an officer assigned to the building.


Probably best to install Windows update

Q: I am not computer intelligent, so I use a tech support company for help. I have read in the paper about Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Windows XP.


UPDATE 1-Villeneuve relishes Renault challenge

Canadian Jacques Villeneuve is relishing the chance to help Renault overtake his former BAR team for second place in this year #39;s Formula One constructors #39; championship.


Rain cancels Chase qualifying at New Hampshire

Loudon, NH (Sports Network) - Jeff Gordon will assume the pole position for Sunday #39;s Sylvania 300 at the New Hampshire International Speedway after a steady rain washed out Friday #39;s qualifying session.


Zim cricket team arrives in Pakistan

A 15 man-squad from Zimbabwe led by cricket #39;s youngest ever captain Tatenda Taibu arrived in Pakistan yesterday for a tri-series starting later this month.


Opinion: Transcript not incriminating

DENVER -- Kobe Bryant #39;s defense team spent months trying to keep his comments to investigators sealed. Now that the details are out -- admitted adultery, graphic sexual details and Bryant #39;s hope of paying


Cisco Moving To Clarify Linksys Role

Cisco Systems #39; \$2 billion push into the SMB space is forcing it to re-evaluate the role it has assigned its upstart Linksys division.


As promised, UPA decides to kill Pota

The Centre is to promulgate an ordinance to repeal the contentious Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002 (Pota) along with another ordinance making changes in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967.


Rangers Reliever Suspended for Fan Fight (AP)

AP - Texas Rangers pitcher Frank Francisco was suspended for the rest of the season and two teammates and a coach were suspended Friday after he threw a chair that hit a woman and broke her nose during a game against the Oakland Athletics earlier this week.


Ivan Rattles Gulf Coast, Leaves 35 Dead

PENSACOLA, Fla. - As Hurricane Ivan's remnants soaked the South on Friday and left a trail of destruction from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas, Floridians once again are coping, cleaning up and coming together after being pummeled by a third devastating storm in five weeks...


Wall Street gets lift from Ford outlook, shrugs off oil spike

A better-than-expected profit outlook from Ford juiced up trading on Wall Street, with gains capped by a lackluster reading on consumer sentiment and a fresh rise in oil prices.


Ivan spreads its misery across the South as Florida digs out from <b>...</b>

As Hurricane Ivan #39;s remnants soaked the South on Friday and left a trail of destruction from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas, Floridians once again are coping, cleaning up and coming together after being pummeled by a third devastating storm in five weeks


Cooper Tire Sells Automotive Unit

Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners have agreed to pay \$1.17 billion to acquire Cooper-Standard Automotive by the end of the year.


Loeb hangs in to maintain early lead

Motorsport.com. Current World Rally Championship points leader Sebastien Loeb started out early with a bang to maintain the lead in the Rally of Great Britain on the close of the first day.


England need their big guns to dispel doubts

England #39;s weather-delayed game against Sri Lanka, the winners of which face tournament favourites Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday, has created a conflict of interests.


Melvyn Bragg: Political misadventures of a peer and polymath

It was to plug one of his many books that Melvyn Bragg was in the ITV building this week when he encountered an old chum who asked him to go on air to do a political interview while he was there.


PeopleSofts prospects top agenda at show

At PeopleSoft Inc.'s Connect 2004 conference in San Francisco next week, the software vendor is expected to face questions from users about its ability to fend off Oracle Corp.'s hostile takeover bid and remain independent.


SEMIs book-to-bill falls amid lull for equipment

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Amid a lull in the IC market, North American-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted a book-to-bill ratio of 1.00 in August, down from 1.04 in July, according to new figures


Kluivert on the double

LONDON - Newcastle United midfielder Nicky Butt saw red, Kieron Dyer was injured and Patrick Kluivert scored twice in the 2-0 Uefa Cup win over Israeli champions Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin in a half-empty stadium.


Donald finds the taste for battle after shaky start

In the wake of the Montgomery-Woods skirmishes already commenced, we half expected to find the bloody detritus of combat as two virgin soldiers prepared for action on this dank, grey opening morning.


Pressure on De La Hoya

After 12 years as the golden boy of American boxing, Oscar De La Hoya suddenly looks like a man who is haunted by the possibility of a career-ending defeat against Bernard Hopkins tonight.


Diplomats visit N. Korean blast site

BEIJING - Foreign diplomats who visited the site of a mysterious explosion in North Korea said yesterday it was a hydroelectric project under heavy construction.


UN Agency Warns of Africa Locust Crisis

ROME Sept. 17, 2004 - Swarms of desert locusts are moving across northwest Africa, threatening to devastate crops in an increasing number of countries, UN officials warned Friday.


Guantanamo Panel Considers Two Cases (AP)

AP - A prisoner accused of transporting supplies for Taliban fighters went before a U.S. military review panel Friday, while another boycotted the proceedings.


Japan asks Citi to end pvt banking

TOKYO/NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 17: Japan on Friday ordered Citigroup Inc. to close its Japanese private banking offices after uncovering a series of problems, including failing to prevent suspected money laundering.


Wall Street gets lift from Ford outlook, shrugs off rise in oil <b>...</b>

NEW YORK : A better-than-expected profit outlook from Ford juiced up trading on Wall Street, with gains capped by a lackluster reading on consumer sentiment and a fresh rise in oil prices.


UPDATE 1-S amp;P raises Brazil sovereign rating to  quot;BB- quot;

Standard  amp; Poor #39;s on Friday raised Brazil #39;s much awaited sovereign credit rating to  quot;BB-minus quot; from  quot;B-plus quot; due to improved fiscal policies.


Authorities arrest 17-year-old on charges of making Internet <b>...</b>

A 17-year-old boy was arrested and police found weapons, ammunition and bomb-making paraphernalia in his home after a tip that he was making threats online against his high


New MyDoom Taunts Arrested Competitor

A new MyDoom worm released this week taunts the just-charged author of a rival malware line by including his mug shot. MyDoom.y -- but also called MyDoom.


Apple Ships Security Patch For iChat

Apple Computer Inc. released this week a security patch for its Mac OS X iChat instant messaging client, which contains a flaw that could a hacker could use to takeover a person #39;s computer.


EarthLink Debuts P2P App Running On SIP

EarthLink #39;s R amp;D lab on Thursday released a proof-of-concept application to show how a popular messaging protocol can be used for purposes other than what it was designed, including sharing data.


Hats off to new cringe factor record

The opening match of the 35th Ryder Cup featured four of the best golfers in the world, one of whom may yet be remembered as the greatest player of all.


Upheaval in F1 as Jaguar withdraw

The team, owned and run by Ford, have struggled since emerging from the Stewart outfit in 1999 with a high-budget, high-profile entry into F1.


Rangers Reliever Francisco Suspended for Season

NEW YORK (Sports Network) - Texas Rangers relief pitcher Frank Francisco was suspended for the rest of the 2004 season Friday by Major League Baseball after tossing a chair into the stands and hitting two fans in the head earlier this week.


Kenny Perry  amp; Stewart Cink lost to Sergio Garcia  amp; Luke Donald 2 amp;1

After sharing the Spaniard #39;s apartment in Switzerland during the European Masters a fortnight ago, Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald shared a vital victory over Kenny Perry and Stewart Cink.


Prem Preview: Blackburn  Portsmouth

Mark Hughes takes charge of Blackburn for the first time and will hope that mediocre travellers Portsmouth will provide an instant success for his nineteenth placed side.


Dvoracek will not play vs. Oregon

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma suspended starting defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek indefinitely Friday pending an investigation into an incident that ended with one of Dvoracek #39;s high school teammates in the hospital.


Auburn puts South in West Coast offense

Auburn #39;s offensive line coach Hugh Nall jokes that the Tigers have a new name for their new offense: the West Coast redneck offense.


Iran Nuclear Enrichment Freeze Offer a Ploy - U.S. (Reuters)

Reuters - Iran said on Friday it might extend a\partial freeze on uranium enrichment in order to ease Western\fears about its nuclear ambitions, but a senior U.S. official\dismissed this as a ploy to fend off tough U.N. action.


43 Die in US Bombing of Fallujah

BAGHDAD, 18 September 2004 - US warplanes bombed the central Iraqi city of Fallujah yesterday, killing 44 people, many of them women and children.


New Delhi scraps POTA

NEW DELHI: The Indian government has repealed a stringent anti-terror law after complaints of misuse and has replaced it by amending the existing Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.


Europeans launch military police force

NOORDWIJK: Five EU states signed an accord on Friday creating a new European military police force deployable to crisis situations worldwide, the latest tool in Europes developing security arsenal.


Mexico City Mayor Delivers Fourth Address (AP)

AP - Mexico City Mayor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador launched a spirited defense of his administration and dismissed looming scandals as political vendettas Friday during what was likely to be his last state-of-the city address. The mayor vowed he was "not going to negotiate my principles."


Musharraf Unsure if He'll Stay Army Chief (AP)

AP - President Pervez Musharraf is testing public opinion before he makes a final decision about whether he will stay on as army chief, the Pakistani leader said in a newspaper interview published on Friday.


Man Arrested in UK in Cisco Code Theft (AP)

AP - A 20-year-old man has been arrested in England in the theft of the proprietary software blueprints used by Cisco Systems Inc.'s networking equipment, police and the company confirmed Friday.


Fans at Ryder Cup Proving to Be Quiet (AP)

AP - Midway through Friday's Ryder Cup matches at Oakland Hills, English golf fan Sean Warden began to wonder: Was it tee time, or tea time?


Navy Says Kerry's Service Awards OK'd (AP)

AP - The Navy's chief investigator concluded Friday that procedures were followed properly in the approval of Sen. John Kerry's Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals, according to an internal Navy memo.


NEW YORK (Sports Network) - Texas Rangers relief pitcher  Frank Francisco was suspended for the rest of the 2004 season  Friday by Major League Baseball after tossing a chair into the  stands and hitting two fans in the head earlier this week.


Naturalists Struggle to Save Iran Cheetahs (Reuters)

Reuters - Only 60 cheetahs are believed to remain\in Iran, their numbers bludgeoned by hunting, road-building and\drought, say environmentalists battling to save them from\extinction.


Los Alamos to Remove Weapons-Grade Nukes (AP)

AP - Los Alamos National Laboratory plans within a year to remove all weapons-grade nuclear material from a part of the lab that has raised security concerns, according to an internal federal document.


Sudan Accuses U.S. Over Darfur Talks Breakdown

ABUJA (Reuters) - Sudan blamed the United States for the  failure of three weeks of peace talks between Khartoum and  Darfur rebels Friday, but African Union mediators said  negotiations would resume in October.


Singapore warns of deadly illness

The authorities in Singapore voice concern about a tropical disease that has killed 23 people this year.


Japan baseball players to strike

\Japan's professional baseball players are set to strike for the first time since the game was introduced 70 years ago.


Ivan Slams Appalachian Region, Kills 12

CASHIERS, N.C. - The violent remains of Hurricane Ivan pounded a large swath of eastern United States on Friday as the storm's rampage moved north, drenching an area from Ohio to Georgia, washing out dozens of homes, sweeping cars down roadways and trapping more than 100 students at an elementary school...


Earthlink Releases SIPshare

(Article Central) Officials at EarthLink #39;s R amp;D facility have quietly released a proof-of-concept file-sharing application based on the Session Initiated Protocol.


Nightmare for US dream team

A RAMPAGING Europe led by Colin Montgomerie put the United States on the rack when they rushed into a opening day lead of five points at the Ryder Cup today.


Northern parties continue talks in UK

Talks involving the British and Irish governments and the northern parties continue at Leeds Castle in Kent today. The first day of discussions aimed at restoring power sharing in the North adjourned late last night.


Yukos still close to bankruptcy, managers warn

Russia #39;s Yukos oil company has paid \$2.2-\$2.4 billion (euro1.8-1.97 billion) of its \$3.4 billion (euro2.79 billion) tax bill for 2000, Yukos #39; top finance official said Friday, and he renewed warnings that the embattled company was close to


Museum to Get \$60 Million Exhibit

The Smithsonian #39;s National Museum of Natural History plans to announce today the largest renovation in its nearly 95-year history, creating Ocean Hall, an unusual hybrid of public display and research.


Rangers pitcher suspended for rest of season

Texas Rangers pitcher Frank Francisco, who was arrested Monday on a battery charge for throwing a chair at Oakland Athletics fans, was suspended for the rest of the season by Major League Baseball.


Basketball: Moscow fumes as Utah Jazz pulls out of NBA date

MOSCOW : Russian basketball champions CSKA Moscow said they were disappointed that NBA giants Utah Jazz had pulled out off a planned exhibition match here because of security fears.


US fails to bring UN into Iran nuclear case

VIENNA The United States once again failed Friday to persuade the International Atomic Energy Agency to refer Iran #39;s nuclear program to the United Nations Security Council, accepting instead a repetition of calls for the country to stop uranium enrichment


Powell rejects UN secretary #39;s claim that Iraq war was  quot;illegal quot;

STATE DEPARTMENT Secretary of State Powell is rejecting comments made by the UN secretary-general about the war in Iraq. In an interview with the BBC, Kofi Annan (KOH #39;-fee AN #39;-nan) called the US-led military


Via gives away disc-scrubbing software

Taiwanese chipmaker dangles open-source software lure to attract programmer interest.


Oracle readies content management 'Tsunami'

Oracle later this year plans a major entrance to the content management space with a new product tied to its Collaboration Suite  offering.


United Assessing Further Cost Cuts

United Airlines on Friday said it will need about USD\$500 million in annual cost cuts above the USD\$655 million now in the works and also received court approval for more time to develop a reorganization plan without interference from creditors.


IMF Board Tells Argentina to Tackle Debt, Reforms

The International Monetary Fund #39;s shareholder governments told Argentina in a meeting on Friday to live up to its promises in a \$13 billion loan program to tackle


Yukos revises unit #39;s oil reserves

The Russian oil giant Yukos on Friday issued sharply higher revised estimates of reserves for its biggest subsidiary, one currently being appraised for sale by the government, and reiterated that Yukos was operating financially on a  quot;day-to-day quot; basis and


Alitalia nears another critical labor accord, this time with cabin <b>...</b>

MILAN Alitalia #39;s management and unions representing its cabin crews edged toward an accord Friday night on job cuts and working conditions in an effort to save the national carrier from collapse.


Suspected Cisco code thief arrested in UK

British authorities have arrested a man suspected of stealing source code from Cisco Systems in May, a spokeswoman for Scotland Yard confirmed Friday.


Catching Spammers May Cost Big Bucks

Putting a bounty on spammer #39;s heads, as proposed in the CAN-SPAM Act, could be an expensive undertaking, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission.


Rumor Control: The GTA/PStwo bundle speculation frenzy

Also this week: Xbox 2 backwards compatibility and Halo 2 four-way co-op (or lack thereof). RUMOR #1: Sony will release the PStwo, a scaled-down version of the PlayStation 2, on October 26th.


No game in Moscow for the Utah Jazz

The Russian basketball champions, CSKA Moscow, said Friday that they were disappointed that the Utah Jazz of the NBA had pulled out off a planned exhibition match Oct. 8 in Moscow because of security fears.


Chechen lists details of attack on school

MOSCOW Shamil Basayev, the elusive Chechen guerrilla commander who has become Russia #39;s most wanted man, has claimed responsibility for planning terror attacks that have killed more than 440 people here in recent weeks and is threatening to strike anew, a


World-Class DVD Authoring

Chip Eberhart writes in Post magazine,  #147;DVD Studio Pro Version 3.0 is truly a world-class DVD authoring application. This outstanding version of DVD Studio Pro adds enough bells, whistles and real-world functionality to make even a seasoned DVD author take notice and say,  #145;Wow! #146; #148; Sep 16


Search Firm Cashes in on Google Warrants (AP)

AP - Executive search firm Heidrick  amp; Struggles International Inc. on Friday said it earned nearly  #36;130 million by selling Google Inc. stock it got as payment for finding the Internet company a new CEO in 2001.


Navy Rejects Probe of Kerry's War Medals (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Navy on Friday rejected a\legal watchdog group's request to open an investigation into\military awards given to Democratic presidential nominee John\Kerry during the Vietnam War, saying his medals were properly\approved.


Treatment of lockout shows NHL #39;s problems

The announcement of the National Hockey League player lockout was treated as headline news in Canada, running as the top story throughout the Canadian media.


Car bombing caps bloody week in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide car bomber bearing down on police in a Baghdad neighborhood killed eight people Friday, capping a bloody day across Iraq that left at least 52 dead.


U.S. Dream Team Spanked in Ryder Cup Play (AP)

AP - Hal Sutton wanted his best two players to set the tone for the Ryder Cup. Did they ever. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson got hammered in the morning and blew it in the afternoon, and the rest of the Americans followed suit Friday as Europe matched the largest first-day lead in Ryder Cup history.


Putin Threatens Preventive Terror Actions (AP)

AP - President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia is "seriously preparing" for pre-emptive strikes against terrorists, as Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for a school hostage-taking and other attacks that have claimed more than 430 lives.


Fla. Supreme Court Puts Nader on Ballot (AP)

AP - Ralph Nader is back on Florida's ballot  #151; probably for good this time.


Iran makes nuclear offer

A top Iranian official tells the BBC Tehran is prepared to give more assurances over its nuclear enrichment plans.


Carnival on song as quarterly profits break \$1bn barrier

CARNIVAL, the worlds largest cruise line, yesterday posted record quarterly profits and said the performance underlined the success of its merger with P amp;O Princess last year.


Guilty plea expected from ex-Qwest executive

Tom Hall, the last of the four executives at Qwest Communications International awaiting trial, has agreed to plead guilty. His attorney told the court that Hall would be willing to enter a plea.


Why Open-Source Community Objects to MS Spam Plans

Most of the open-source community is finding that it can #39;t deal with Microsoft #39;s stance on spam-protection intellectual property.


Teen accused of making threats about school, possessing weapons

A 17-year-old charged with making terrorist threats against his high school, fellow students and a police officer said at his arraignment that he would do anything  quot;to help the community quot; in the wake of his arrest.


Genesis Recovery is Going Well

Summary - (Sep 17, 2004) After its crash landing, NASA scientists weren #39;t too hopeful that they #39;d turn up much science in the wreckage of Genesis #39; sample capsule, but the results so far have been a pleasant surprise.


Hopkins/De La Hoya showdown for all the marbles

Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) - The middleweight megafight billed as the  quot;Quest for History quot; between undisputed champion Bernard Hopkins and the Golden Boy of boxing, Oscar De La Hoya, is just a day away.


US jets strike insurgent meetings in Fallujah

US troops took dead aim at an al Qaeda members in Iraq, launching attacks on the city of Fallujah -- while the capital coped with two more car bomb attacks.


U.K. Family Pleads for Hostage's Release (AP)

AP - The government on Friday identified the British engineer who was kidnapped in Baghdad with two American colleagues, and the victim's family urged his captors to free him.


Columnists: Lycos Goes Straight

After a week of well-deserved criticism, Lycos is abandoning its scheme to launch denial-of-service attacks against spammy websites.  Did the company reform in time to avoid criminal prosecution?


Qualcomm Broaches A Red-Flag Subject: Accounting Changes (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Thanks to earlier reports of a strong cell phone market, it didn't surprise many analysts that Qualcomm, a leading cell phone company, on Friday boosted its earnings guidance.


Air Force Footballer Acquitted of Steroids (AP)

AP - For the second time in less than a month, an Air Force Academy football player has been cleared of taking illegal steroids after insisting on the stand that he believed the drugs were simply supplements.


Wilson Takes One-Shot Lead at Texas Open (AP)

AP - Dean Wilson shot a 5-under 65 on Friday and led first-round leader Ted Purdy by a stroke halfway through the Texas Open.


Ryder Dream Pairing Becomes a Nightmare for Sutton

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Tiger Woods and Phil  Mickelson had been dubbed by their Ryder Cup captain as the  dream pairing but they gave Hal Sutton nothing but a king-sized  headache Friday.


Kerry Says Bush Hiding Mobilization Plan (AP)

AP - Democratic Sen. John Kerry on Friday accused the Bush administration of hiding a plan to mobilize more National Guard and Reserve troops after the election while glossing over a worsening conflict in Iraq.


Montgomerie Heaps Misery on U.S.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Colin Montgomerie,  who has suffered much misery at the hands of American golf  fans, gave back some of his own Friday with another Ryder Cup  tour de force at Oakland Hills Country Club.


Fla. Supreme Court Puts Nader on Ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Ralph Nader is back on Florida's ballot - probably for good this time...


Deadly Ivan Slams Appalachian Region

CASHIERS, N.C. - The violent remains of Hurricane Ivan pounded a large swath of the eastern United States on Friday, drenching an area from Georgia to Ohio, washing out dozens of homes, sweeping cars down roadways and trapping more than 100 students at an elementary school...


Sir Howard Stringer, US Head Of Sony: Sony #39;s knight buys <b>...</b>

When a bright, middle-class Oxford graduate called Harold Stringer set out for America from his home in Aylesbury in 1965 to find a job, it was the stuff of movies which attracted him.


Riley proves he belongs, preventing US morning shutout in Ryder <b>...</b>

Chris Riley is the least-qualified US Ryder Cup member. Following one of America #39;s worst days in golf #39;s most important team competition, there was no question he belonged.


CC #39;s season likely over

com. What more could the young left-hander do? He had just found out that his 2004 season might be over because of a left hamstring strain.


Putin accuses  #39;complicit #39; West of harbouring Chechen terrorists

THE Russian president, Vladimir Putin, yesterday accused the West of harbouring Chechen terrorists, speaking hours after rebel leader Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for the Beslan school massacre.


Palestinian woman shot dead in West Bank city

Israeli troops patrolling the West Bank city of Nablus shot and killed a 19-year-old Palestinian woman Friday, witnesses and hospital officials said.


The writing #39;s on the wall for Hong Kong #39;s last revolutionary haunt

The one thing that #39;s misleading about Club 64 is its name. With its echoes of Studio 57 in New York and its desirable location at the heart of Hong Kong Central, you might expect it to be just another glitzy bar or nightspot.


Euro  #39;gendarmerie #39; set up to police the world

The European Union added a fresh arm to its fast-growing military and police machinery yesterday, launching a fighting  quot;gendarmerie quot; for quick deployment to trouble spots all over world.


Drug lords stripped of 120m fortune in prison

Two of Colombia #39;s most powerful drug lords were trapped in prison cells yesterday as the state seized their fortune estimated at more than 120 million.


Conservative groups to boycott P amp;G

A group based in Tupelo is one of two organizations calling for a boycott of some Procter  amp; Gamble products because of the company #39;s stand on a political issue in its home town, Cincinnati.


Is That Pirated Software?

underpar writes  quot;According to this ZDNet.com article, Microsoft  #39;has launched a pilot program in which some visitors to the main Windows download page are being asked to let the software maker check to see whether their copy of the operating system is


Microsoft and labels in talks about copy protection and Longhorn

Microsoft and a group of recording labels are in discussion about how the next generation of the Windows Operating System, codenamed Longhorn, will support Copy Protected CDs.


Athletics: 21 Olympic Champions, Steeplechase Showdown Highlight <b>...</b>

With a long Olympic campaign behind them, 21 Olympic champions and another 52 silver and bronze medallists have converged on the Riviera to wind down their


Rain wipes out NASCAR qualifying

Rain wiped out qualifying Friday for NASCAR #39;s Sylvania 300, leaving points leader Jeff Gordon on the pole for Sunday #39;s race.


Move over SUV - the even bigger CXT is coming

It #39;s enough to bring tears to the eyes of anyone who thinks that cars are already too big, and that the world #39;s roads are being overrun by SUVs - sport utility vehicles.


New Sign Language

Description: We consider a new language invented by deaf children in Nicaragua, and how scientists are able to see the language evolving.


Microsoft Tests Piracy-Check Technology

Visitors with a pirated copy of Windows may lose easy access to company #39;s Download Center. As part of its efforts to combat software piracy, Microsoft is testing a new feature on its Download Center Web site that can lock out pirated copies of Windows.


West sets deadline for Iran to freeze uranium enrichment

Four western countries set the scene yesterday for a showdown with Iran by demanding that it freeze its uranium enrichment activities immediately.


Farmers to cut rates under settlement

AUSTIN Farmers Insurance today announced plans to cut its Texas homeowners insurance rates by five percent in a settlement with the state.


11 Charged in Software Counterfeiting Case (AP)

AP - Prosecutors have charged 11 people in California, Texas and Washington state with conspiring to distribute more than  #36;30 million of counterfeit computer software and products.


Study: Taiwan, Singapore Lead Gov't Online (AP)

AP - A university study has found Taiwan and Singapore now lead the United States and Canada in providing government services online.


Mickelson Benched by Sutton at Ryder Cup

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson was  relegated to the Ryder Cup sidelines by U.S. captain Hal Sutton  on Friday after the Masters champion and partner Tiger Woods  slumped to two defeats at Oakland Hills.


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I Let It Slide, Admits Downcast Mickelson

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Shell-shocked Phil  Mickelson had little explanation for his miserable opening day  Ryder Cup form Friday after he partnered Tiger Woods to two  defeats against Europe.


Judges Rule for Nader in Election Boost for Bush (Reuters)

Reuters - President Bush received a potential\boost on Friday in his bid for re-election when a court ruled\that independent candidate Ralph Nader, who experts believe\helped Bush win four years ago, be placed on Florida's\presidential ballot.


Indian Rhino Born at Buffalo Zoo (AP)

AP - An Indian rhino was born at the Buffalo Zoo this week, one of less than a dozen births in North America in the last decade, zoo officials said.


Tropical Storm Jeanne Kills 7 in Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Reuters) - Dominicans  climbed onto rooftops and into trees on Friday to escape floods  as Tropical Storm Jeanne weakened into a depression after  killing seven people, sweeping away houses and forcing 22,000  people to flee their homes, authorities said.


Russian Oil Giant Raises Reserves Estimate Fivefold

In raising its reserve estimates, Yukos reiterated that it was operating on a "day to day basis and was still close to filing for bankruptcy."


Strong quake hit Hokkaido Island, Japan

TOKYO - The northern Japanese Hokkaido Island has been stroke by a strong magnitude 7 earthquake. The authorities are warning the local population of the possible powerful tsunami that can take place in the coastal areas.


Abbas makes historic Palestinian visit to Syria

Damascus: PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas Monday held historic talks with Syria #39;s president on the first official Palestinian visit since 1996 -- part of a post-Yasser Arafat push to forge stronger ties with Arab countries.


Qualifying Rained Out

The 10-race playoff for NASCAR's Nextel Cup championship starts with rain washing out qualifying Friday at New Hampshire International Speedway.


Feuding Midfielders

D.C. United's Dema Kovalenko and Dallas's Ronnie O'Brien are still at odds over a scuffle near the start of their game last week.


Terps Need Leadership

Maryland's seniors need to provide steadfast leadership to the underclassmen as the Terrapins enter a hostile environment at Mountaineer Field.


A Cry for Justice

Less than a month after the death of Northeast football player Jamahl Jones, prosecutors dropped charges against the four suspects, citing insufficient evidence after a preliminary autopsy.


Nuclear Agency's Action on Iran Falls Short of U.S. Goal

The U.S. failed to persuade the International Atomic Energy Agency that it should refer Iran's suspect nuclear program to the Security Council.


Microsoft Download Centre Demanding OS Validation

The Microsoft Download Centre has been updated with some graphical improvements on both the search, listings and item pages. Crucially in the new look download centre many application downloads are now being


Wilson on top at Texas Open

San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - Dean Wilson shot a five-under 65 on Friday to move into the lead at the halfway point of the Texas Open.


NBA Cancels Game in Russia, Citing Terrorism Risk

he National Basketball Association announced yesterday that it had canceled an Oct. 8 exhibition game in Russia featuring the Utah Jazz against the Moscow club CSKA because the recent terrorist


Garcia-Donald hold off Perry-Cink

Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald were having way too much fun during their 2-and-1 foursome victory over Americans Kenny Perry and Stewart Cink on Friday.


Europe and US to curb Iran

Europe and the US have agreed to moves to curb Iran #39;s nuclear ambitions, but divisions emerged with so-called non-aligned nations objecting to parts of the text.


AMD Improves Opteron #39;s Power

Computers built with Advanced Micro Devices #39; Opteron processor soon will be able to take advantage of the same power management technology the company has already built into its laptop and desktop microchips.


IBM in Voice Services Deal With Lloyds

International Business Machines Corp. said Monday it will provide voice and data services to British financial-services company Lloyds TSB Group PLC for seven years in a deal worth \$971.6 million.


Microsoft Tests Piracy-Check Technology

Visitors with a pirated copy of Windows may lose easy access to company's Download Center.


The Russian oil giant Yukos substantially increased the reserve estimates Friday for its biggest subsidiary, one currently being appraised for sale by the government.


Teen arrested on charges of making e-mail threats against school

Andrew Osantowski is a quiet, introverted high school senior who prefers nights at home with his family to hanging with friends.


Wilson takes lead at Texas Open

Some tough playing conditions cooled off Ted Purdy on Friday. A day after matching the course record with a 61, Purdy struggled through the stifling heat


Trend Micro Offers New Mobile Security

Trend Micro Mobile Security is designed to protect data-centric mobile devices such as smartphones against viruses and short message service (SMS) spam.


Bush Travels South Seeking Women's Votes (AP)

AP - President Bush sought backing from female voters Friday, asking them to look beyond rising violence in Iraq to a day when a democratically elected leader will lead the nation.


On the Far Side of the Field, a Familiar Face

Perhaps there will be a moment during Sunday's game between the Giants and the Redskins when a coach and his former franchise quarterback will do a double take.


Mickelson to Sit Ryder Cup Play Saturday

Phil Mickelson didn't look comfortable with his partner, his golf clubs or his opponents on the opening day of the Ryder Cup.


Fujitsu and Cisco Team Up for IP Networks

Fujitsu Limited and Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced that they have reached a fundamental agreement to enter into a strategic alliance focusing on routers and switches that will enable service providers


Space station goes to Plan B for oxygen

Crew members on the international space station have ended their 10-day effort to repair a failed Elektron oxygen generator, and in its place they have installed a jury-rigged unit that previously failed.


Europeans dominate Friday matches at Ryder Cup

What started with the debut of a  quot;dream team quot; turned into a nightmare of a Friday for the United States at the 35th Ryder Cup Matches.


Jaguar exit puts other teams on the brink

Formula one was thrown into crisis yesterday when the Jaguar team were put up for sale by their owner Ford along with Cosworth Racing, the Northampton-based specialist which also supplies engines to Jordan and Minardi.


Bonds Back at Home With 700 in Sight (AP)

AP - In every other city, Barry Bonds is greeted with boos and cheers, a mixture of respect, fear and derision for the best slugger of his generation.


Putin Accuses West, Chechen Rebel Vows More Attacks (Reuters)

Reuters - President Vladimir Putin accused the\West of indulging terrorists on Friday, just hours after a\Chechen warlord claimed responsibility for a wave of deadly\attacks in Russia and threatened more.


Liberty Beats Sun 69-66 to Reach Playoffs (AP)

AP - Crystal Robinson scored a season-high 22 points and paced a 12-0 run that helped the New York Liberty gain a playoff berth in the WNBA with a 69-66 victory Friday night over the Connecticut Sun.


Ford Increases Expectations for Revenue

The Ford Motor Company raised its third-quarter earnings forecast and announced a restructuring plan for its struggling Jaguar division.


Caught in Rebels' Cross Hairs: Iraqis Working for Americans

The killings of Iraqis who work on U.S. military bases send a chilling message not to cooperate with the Americans.


Lithuania to close Chechen site

Lithuania has pledged to take action to shut a Chechen separatist website operating from the Baltic state and used by warlord Shamil Basayev to claim responsibility for this month #39;s school siege in southern Russia.


Europe take charge after making history

Not even a deafening din from the voices of over 30,000 Detroiters could prevent Europe from taking a record 6.5 - 1.5 lead after the first day of the 35th Ryder Cup at the Oakland Hills Country Club yesterday.


Russian showdown

Russian duo Svetlana Kuznetsova and Nadia Petrova have extended their hot US Open form to set up a semi-final showdown at the Wismilak WTA tournament in Bali.


Braves Rally to Defeat Marlins 8-1 (AP)

AP - Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer to help Atlanta overcome an early deficit Friday night, and the Braves reduced their magic number for clinching the NL East to eight by beating the Florida Marlins 8-1.


UBS to Buy Julius Baer U.S. Business (Reuters)

Reuters - Swiss banking group UBS, the\world's largest wealth manager, said on Monday it had\strengthened its position in the United States by buying local\rival Julius Baer's U.S. wealth-management business.


Sirens to Wail Across China to Mark 1931 Japan Attack (Reuters)

Reuters - Sirens were due to wail across more\than 100 Chinese cities on Saturday to commemorate the 73rd\anniversary of the start of Japan's invasion of China, state\media said.


Rookie Brandi Jackson Leads at Safeway (AP)

AP - LPGA Tour rookie Brandi Jackson shot a 6-under 66 on Friday and held a one-stroke lead in the rain-delayed opening round of the Safeway Classic.


Sirens to Wail Across China to Mark 1931 Japan Attack

BEIJING (Reuters) - Sirens were due to wail across more  than 100 Chinese cities on Saturday to commemorate the 73rd  anniversary of the start of Japan's invasion of China, state  media said.


U.S. and Trade Partners Maintain Unhealthy Long-Term Relationship

A growing number of economists argue that the U.S. is caught in a gradual deterioration brought on by the yawning deficit in trade and other international transactions.


Bush Opens Lead Despite Unease Voiced in Survey

Senator John Kerry faces substantial obstacles in his bid to unseat President Bush, with voters saying he has not laid out a case for why he wants to be president.


Ivan Leaves Long Trail of Damage Along Gulf

Although downgraded to a tropical storm, Ivan is still churning a deadly path north leaving a death toll of 75, including 38 in the United States.


Russian Plane Bombers Exploited Corruption

A thousand rubles, or about \$34, was enough to bribe an airline agent to put a Chechen woman on board one of the two flights that exploded in midair last month, killing all 90 people aboard.


Treasuries Creep Up on Rate Prospects (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. Treasury prices rose on Monday in\subdued trading, extending Friday's rally as dealers\anticipated slower official rate hikes in 2005 following slack


U.S. Allies Reject Tough Talk on Iran

The Bush administration failed on Friday to persuade them to increase diplomatic pressure on Iran, settling instead for another request that Tehran voluntarily drop its nuclear program.


Streaking Cubs Smack Reds 12-4 (AP)

AP - Derrek Lee drove in five runs with a three-run homer and a two-run double, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 12-4 Friday night for their fifth straight win.


Ex-Spain PM Urges Release of Cubans (AP)

AP - Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar on Friday called for the release of dozens of inmates in Cuba, charging they're political prisoners held "simply because they have a different opinion from the official line."


Expos Rally to Defeat Phillies 12-8 (AP)

AP - Tony Batista hit a go-ahead two-run single in Montreal's five-run ninth inning, and the Expos rallied for a 12-8 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.


MCI Creditors Are Target of  SEC Subpoenas (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed 11 members of MCI Inc.'s former creditors committee for documents related to confidential communications between the company and its bondholders, according to federal bankruptcy court filings.


UN human rights chief urges South Korea to repeal security law (AFP)

AFP - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour urged South Korea to repeal its draconian security law, saying the legislation did not meet international standards for human rights protection.


After Being Bounced Around Florida Is Bouncing Back

Bob Ellis was picking up plywood and two-by-fours on his second trip of the day for supplies to deal with the wreckage from Hurricane Frances, the second of three


IBM settles portion of pension lawsuit

NEW YORK - IBM Corp. said Friday that it has settled part of an employee lawsuit claiming that the world #39;s biggest seller of computers and related services violated age-discrimination rules when it changed pension plans.


IMF agrees to delay in debt payment by Argentina

Argentine President Nestor Kirchner received confirmation Friday by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a postponement of the payment of 1 billion US dollars in foreign debt owed by Argentina.


S.Korea Hopes IAEA Will End Its Case in November

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea declared Saturday it has no  plans to develop or possess nuclear weapons, but said it would  pursue scientific atomic research transparently in cooperation  with the U.N. nuclear watchdog.


Mortgage Fraud Concerns FBI

Mortgage fraud has the potential to become a "national epidemic" that could expose lenders to hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, an FBI official said.


AOL Dumps Microsoft #39;s Spam Filter Standard

America Online, the largest Internet service provider, said it would stop using Microsoft #39;s Sender ID technology to filter unwanted e-mail being sent to its millions of members, and instead embrace an open-source friendly alternative.


Quick look at Ryder Cup #39;s key holes

A capsule look at the first day of Ryder Cup matches Friday at Oakland Hills Country Club: Padraig Harrington and Colin Montgomerie, Europe, def.


Villeneuve to drive Renault till end of year

LONDON: Canadian Jacques Villeneuve will race the last three Grands Prix of the season for Renault, the Formula One team said yesterday.


Finn blazes past Nalbandian

Finn Jarkko Nieminen reignited his rise through the rankings on Friday, this time at the expense of third seed David Nalbandian 6-2 2-6 6-2 at the China Open.


Rookie Jackson takes first-round lead

Brandi Jackson #39;s early morning tee time worked out well at the Safeway Classic. Although the course was damp from recent rain, the LPGA Tour rookie was able to post a 6-under 66 for


Ignoring 1918, Ramirez Has Fun Leading the Resurgence

anny Ramirez was finally talking. After playfully telling reporters to leave him a telephone message or send him a fax, then putting a bag of bats in front of his locker to block their access


Senden tied for third in Texas

Australia #39;s John Senden was tied for third as American Dean Wilson seized the halfway lead in the Texas Open in San Antonio this morning.


American League Game Summary - Kansas City at Cleveland

The preliminary diagnosis on Gerut is a right knee injury, pending an MRI...DeJesus also stole a base, his eighth of the season...The Royals won for only the second time in seven meetings at Jacobs Field this year.


Allies at IAEA Meeting Reject US Stand on Iran

The Bush administration failed on Friday to persuade its closest allies and other members of the International Atomic Energy Agency to increase diplomatic pressure on Iran


Russian Plane Bombers Exploited Corrupt System

A thousand rubles, or about \$34, was enough to bribe an airline agent to put a Chechen woman on board a flight just before takeoff, according to Russian investigators.


Musharraf is urged to quit

KARACHI: President Pervez Musharraf would be violating the constitution if he reneged on his pledge to step down as army chief later this year, a former chief justice of Pakistan #39;s Supreme Court said yesterday.


Five EU ministers ink peacekeeping deal

NOORDWIJK, Netherlands -- Five European Union defense ministers signed an agreement Friday to set up a law enforcement group to provide support for international peacekeeping missions.


US Airways Loses Loans For 100 Jets

Financing for nearly 100 regional planes was key component to restructuring plans.


Flaw Makes Bike Locks Easy to Crack

Kryptonite, stung by revelations that some of its bicycle locks can be pried open with nothing more than the hull of a ballpoint pen, offered to provide free upgrades to customers who purchased the vulnerable locks.


A Long Division Test

The Redskins, facing their first critical test against a division rival, know they must do well in the NFC East to make the playoffs.


US Airways Said to Plan to Ask Court for Pay Cuts

US Airways plans to ask a federal bankruptcy judge to impose temporary pay cuts on its workers unless it can reach agreement with its unions before then.


Suggs Questionable

Browns RB Lee Suggs practiced Friday but is still questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas.


Area College Football Capsules

Navy at Tulsa
   Where:  Skelly Stadium    When:  7 p.m.
   Shooting for 3-0:  Navy is off to its first 2-0 start since 1996. The Midshipmen haven't started 3-0 since 1979, when they won their first six games and finished 7-4. Navy has started 3-0 only twice in the past 40 years -- the 1978 team won its first seven games. Tulsa, which improved from 1-11 in 2002 to 8-5 last season, the best turnaround in college football, has lost its first two games, 21-3 at Kansas and 38-21 at Oklahoma State. Going 3-0 "would be a great start, and it would be a great beginning to achieve the goals that they've set for themselves," Navy Coach Paul Johnson said. "It's not going to make the season if we win, and it's not going to kill it if we lose."


Cavaliers, Hokies Play Host

Akron at No. 12 Virginia
   Where:  Scott Stadium, Charlottesville
   When:  3 p.m.    Radio:  WTNT-570    Tickets:  Sold out
   Another Top QB:  Like North Carolina's Darian Durant last week, Akron quarterback Charlie Frye is the key to his team's slim chances of upsetting the Cavaliers. The 6-foot-4 senior, likened by Virginia Coach Al Groh to recent ACC stars Matt Schaub and Philip Rivers, ranks fourth among active NCAA quarterbacks with 9,048 career passing yards. In losses the past two weeks to Penn State and Middle Tennessee, Frye completed 60 of 80 passes for 622 yards. Weather permitting, he will present a challenge for an inexperienced Virginia secondary that made a few too many errors in deep coverage in its first two games.


Riley's Contribution

Ryder Cup rookie Chris Riley sinks a six-foot putt on the final hole to avoid a European sweep of the four best-ball matches and provide a precious half-point for the U.S. side.


Cal has blueprint for victory

Given the chance to give himself a pat on the back, Cal offensive tackle Ryan O #39;Callaghan veered in another direction, choosing a route that lends insight into the why this


The Rundown

5 LSU at 14 Auburn  3:30 p.m., WUSA-9, WJZ-13 <br>Don't expect a resolution to LSU's quarterback controversy, which pits freshman JaMarcus Russell against senior Marcus Randall. "My view is that both quarterbacks can be weapons for our team," LSU Coach Nick Saban said. No such controversy in Auburn's backfield, where Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown are both averaging more than 100 rushing yards per game. Hurricane Ivan, of course, is raging in the South. But so is Auburn, which remembers the 31-7 thrashing at the hands of LSU last season. The winner of this game will be the favorite in the SEC West.


Rangers missing nine for Inverness match

Scottish Premier League leaders Rangers have nine players out of action for Sunday #39;s clash against Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Pittodrie.


Under Construction

In each of the past 31 seasons, Nabraska has gained more rushing yards than passing yards. With the hire of Bill Callahan, a West Coast guy known for the West Coast offense, that will change.


SEC Subpoenas Target MCI Creditors

Eleven members of MCI Inc.'s former creditors committee asked for documents related to confidential communications between the company and its bondholders, according to federal bankruptcy court filings. -The Washington Post


Wall Street stocks gain on strength of Ford #39;s earnings outlook

Wall Street stocks managed to gain Friday as investors looked past a sharp rise in oil prices and cheered the strength of Ford Motor Co.


Former Qwest Official Will Plead Guilty

former executive at Qwest Communications International, who was scheduled to go on trial next month on charges related to accounting irregularities, will plead guilty, his lawyer said yesterday.


Frequent Flyers, Have No Fear

Maybe you #39;re an elite flyer, spending as much time in airport lounges as you do with your own family. Perhaps you #39;re a miles junkie, willing to drive 150 miles out of your way to earn double points.


Thomas Boswell

Phil Mickelson took cash over country. Lefty rolled the dice. It may prove the worst gamble of his risk-taking career. Of course, with about \$80 million of Callaway Golf #39;s money under his pillow, maybe Phil will sleep like a baby.


N Korean blast wasn #39;t nuclear: diplomats

Diplomats who visited what North Korea claimed was the site of a huge explosion found no sign it was nuclear, a Swedish ambassador said, while South Korea said a mushroom-shaped cloud in the


Higher Ticket Prices Spur Carnival Profit

Carnival Corp.  amp; plc, the world #39;s largest cruise company, reported Friday that higher ticket prices and onboard sales propelled third-quarter earnings up 40 percent to its best three-month results ever.


Business Glance

NEW YORK - Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s bonds rose sharply in Thursday trading, a day after it offered to exchange some bonds in an attempt to stave off bankruptcy.


BlackBerry: Born Again For the Mass Market

Research in Motion (RIMM ) started a revolution five years ago when it rolled out the first BlackBerry wireless e-mail device. The BlackBerry keyboard seemed too small to be usable, until you tried it.


Long hair #39; Leung sizes up HK head

Hong Kong legislator-elect  quot;Long Hair quot; Leung Kwok-hung (  ) said yesterday he would ask Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa (  ) to resign during an unprecedented meeting scheduled for today.


NL Wrap: Jones Leads Braves Closer to Division Title (Reuters)

Reuters - Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer\and J.D. Drew also went deep as the Atlanta Braves continued to\close in on another division title with an 8-1 win over the\Florida Marlins in Miami Friday.


Top-Seed Spadea Advances at Millennium (AP)

AP - Top-seeded Vincent Spadea beat qualifier Hugo Armando 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 Friday night to reach the semifinals of the Millennium International Tennis Championships.


NL Wrap: Jones Leads Braves Closer to Division Title

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer  and J.D. Drew also went deep as the Atlanta Braves continued to  close in on another division title with an 8-1 win over the  Florida Marlins in Miami Friday.


Bonds Gets No. 700

Barry Bonds hits his 700th home run Friday night, toppling another milestone and edging closer to Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron with a blast off of San Diego's Jake Peavy.


Key NI talks move into third day

Northern Ireland's politicians attend a third day of talks aimed at restoring devolved government.


In Nature's Own Concert Hall, Sound Is Forever

The Moab Music Festival takes the outdoor concert to the extreme by ferrying musicians, guests and instruments into a red-rock grotto.


Ecclestone shrugs off court defeat with \$500m offer

BERNIE ECCLESTONE last night stood defiant as the attempt to loosen his grip on Formula One intensified with a court verdict that handed three banks control of the sport.


Macaulay Culkin Arrested on Drug Charges

OKLAHOMA CITY - Former child star Macaulay Culkin was arrested on drug charges Friday during a traffic stop, authorities said.    The 24-year-old actor, best known for his role in the "Home Alone" movies, was taken into custody on complaints of possession of a controlled dangerous substance without a valid prescription and possession of marijuana, according to the Oklahoma County Sheriff's office...


Isdell #39;s pay tied to results

E. Neville Isdell, Coca-Cola Co. #39;s new chairman and chief executive officer, could receive an annual compensation package worth \$15 million.


IBM Seeks Settlement of Pension Lawsuit

A US District Court Judge ruled last year that Big Blue had violated age-discrimination laws by amending its pension plan in a way that would make older employees accrue retirement benefits at a lower rate than younger workers.


Teen accused of making threats about school, possessing weapons

A 17-year-old was arraigned Friday after authorities received a tip from a Washington State University police officer that he was making threats in an online


US team hits low point on first day

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. One day into the Ryder Cup, American captain Hal Sutton is already working on Plan C. Sidelining this year #39;s Masters champion for this morning #39;s round of four-ball


Loeb in front in Wales - but for how much longer?

Citroen #39;s Sebastien Loeb remains in front on the Wales Rally GB tonight Friday, despite pressure from Petter Solberg late this morning, and in the afternoon, which saw the Frenchman #39;s advantage more than halved.


Czech rights summit hails Cuban dissidence

PRAGUE : Former Czech president and anti-communist dissident Vaclav Havel launched a major demonstration of support for the Cuban democracy by predicting that things were set to change in the communist country.


Qualcomm to Review Accounting Practices

Qualcomm plans to study whether to change its accounting practices to reflect the growing size and volatility of the mobile communications market.


I.B.M. Settles Part of Pension Lawsuit

I.B.M. said that it was in talks to settle a lawsuit contending that a pension plan adopted by the company discriminated against 140,000 older workers.


No. 2 Oklahoma Expects Good Oregon Team (AP)

AP - Oregon lost its season opener and dropped out of the Top 25 thanks mostly to its own mistakes.


GOP Campaign on to Help Coburn in Okla. (AP)

AP - Republicans rushed to the defense of embattled Senate candidate Tom Coburn in Oklahoma on Friday, airing a television commercial that accuses his Democratic rival of being a "big time liberal" and opponent of President Bush's tax cuts.


Bonds Hits Home Run No. 700

Barry Bonds hit his 700th home run Friday night, toppling another milestone and edging closer to Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron.


Europe dominate first day

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (AFP) - Colin Montgomerie quieted an American crowd and boosted holder Europe #39;s victory hopes with a 2-and-1 triumph over US stars Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to open the 35th Ryder Cup.


Tennis: Safin reaches China Open semis

Fifth-seeded Marat Safin of Russia easily beat American Kevin Kim 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to move into the semi-finals of the China Open.


HOLMES CONSIDERS TAKING ON DOUBLE

Olympic hero Kelly Holmes is contemplating tackling another historic double in the two-day IAAF World Athletics final which begins in Monaco today.


Rain forces England, Sri Lanka into a second day

SOUTHAMPTON, England (CMC) - Only 32 overs were possible in the ICC Champions Trophy limited-overs cricket match between England and Sri Lanka yesterday because of rain.


Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer and JD Drew also went deep as the Atlanta Braves continued to close in on another division title with an 8-1 win over the Florida Marlins in Miami Friday.


Mexico, Japan sign free trade agreement

Mexico and Japan signed an Economic Association Agreement (EAA) here on Friday aimed at promoting the gradual liberalization of trade between two countries.


HK Paper Adds Fuel to Speculation China #39;s Jiang Out

Secrecy shrouded a meeting of China #39;s Communist Party for a third day Saturday, but a Hong Kong newspaper added to speculation that military chief Jiang Zemin would


IT execs eye Firefox with hope

The latest release of the open source Web browser Firefox has spurred millions of downloads and a groundswell of anti-Internet Explorer sentiment, but IT executives question the role Firefox will play in their enterprise environments.


Crude Oil Soars to 4-Week High on Storm-Related Shutdowns

Crude oil surged to a four-week high, bringing the gain this week to almost \$3 a barrel, on concern that shutdowns caused by Hurricane Ivan would further reduce inventories.


LCD makers seen delaying expansion

South Korean and Japanese makers of liquid-crystal displays have slowed the opening of new factories because of overcapacity, according Corning Inc.


Karzai attack underlines Afghan election fears

Thousands of kilometers away in Afghanistan itself, security experts, independent analysts and candidates are equally amazed that the polls will go ahead on October 9, in spite of insecurity and few guarantees that the vote will be free and fair.


POTA repeal smacks of votebank politics: BJP

For the BJP, the repeal of POTA is a brazen attempt at practising votebank politics at the cost of national interest. The party has decided to highlight the  quot;dangerous quot; consequences that could entail the UPA


Bush Must OK Clinton's Document Release (AP)

AP - Former President Clinton will have to ask President Bush for permission to release thousands of domestic-policy records from his two terms in the White House, officials at Clinton's presidential library said Friday.


Alcatel Snaps Up Spatial Wireless

Alcatel plans to acquire US-based mobile infrastructure company Spatial Wireless in a deal valued at \$250 million. The agreement gives Alcatel an avenue to expand in the US gear market.


Mr. Bush and Tax Reform

IN HIS SPEECH at the Republican convention, President Bush put reform of the tax code on the agenda for a second term, saying he wants  quot;a simpler, fairer, pro-growth system.


Comair #39;s fate up in air

For months, analysts speculated that Delta Air Lines might spin off its wholly owned subsidiaries -- locally based Comair Inc. and Atlantic Southeast Airlines -- to infuse cash into the ailing carrier.


New Blow for Sender ID as AOL Joins Disbelievers

AOL is the latest and largest company to back away from Microsoft #39;s Sender ID software, designed to cut spam by identifying the source of the e-mail.


Police Display Weapons Confiscated From Teen #39;s Home

Police arrested a 17-year-old in Clinton Township Thursday after receiving news that the boy was planning an attack on his own school.


Nose replaces mouse to surf web

Dmitry Gorodnichy, an inventor from the Institute of Information Technology in Ottawa, has developed a computer navigation system that relies on the movements of a user #39;s nose to direct a cursor, New Scientist has reported.


Ford to Cut 1,150 Jobs At British Jaguar Unit

Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it would eliminate 1,150 jobs in England to streamline its Jaguar Cars Ltd. unit, where weak sales have failed to offset spending on new products and other parts of the business.


AL Wrap: Damon Lifts Red Sox Nearer to Yankees

Johnny Damon drove in the winning run with a bloop single in the top of the ninth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied to edge the New York Yankees 3-2 in an American League East showdown at Yankee Stadium on Friday.


Bonds reaches 700 milestone

Barry Bonds has become only the third baseball player in history to hit 700 home runs. The San Francisco slugger reached the milestone in the Giants #39; home game against the San Diego Padres.


Rain halts qualifying for Sylvania 300

The Chase for the Championship begins Sunday exactly where it left off a week ago at Richmond International Speedway. After rain interrupted and washed out NASCAR Nextel Cup


Mercury #39;s chance at playoffs hinges on final 2 games

The Mercury, which has squandered opportunities throughout the season, has very little wiggle room left. There are a few playoff scenarios remaining, but Phoenix (16-16) probably must win the last two regular


El-Baradei: No Sign Of Nukes At Suspect Iranian Site

17 September 2004 -- United Nations #39; nuclear watchdog head Muhammad el-Baradei said today that the International Atomic Energy Agency has found no sign of nuclear-related activity at a site in Iran which several US officials have said may be tied to


For Bonds, It's 700 Gone and 56 to Go

Barry Bonds became only the third player in Major League Baseball history to tally 700 career home runs, a milestone no one had reached in more than three decades.


Guard Supervisor Wrote to Bush's Father

WASHINGTON - A packet of Texas Air National Guard records released Friday showed that the commanding officer of President Bush's basic training unit took a special interest in him as a trainee and wrote to his father to praise him. Democrats called that proof of preferential treatment...


Barry Bonds Hits 700th Career Home Run

SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds hit his 700th home run Friday night, toppling another milestone and edging closer to Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron in his quest to become the greatest slugger in baseball history.    Bonds rewarded his fans in the opener of the San Francisco Giants' nine-game homestand with a 392-foot opposite-field homer to left center leading off the third inning...


Microsoft #39;s rivals eat away at its browser #39;s dominance

Microsoft Corp. #39;s rock-solid dominance of the Web browser market may be cracking. A new study shows its ubiquitous Internet Explorer browser continues to lose ground to its competitors.


Lithuania won #39;t pull the plug on pro-Chechen site

Lithuania on Tuesday refused a Russian request to shut down a pro-Chechen Web site that published a \$20 million reward for assistance in the capture


New computer technology replaces mouse control with facial <b>...</b>

HAMISH ROBERTSON: Staying with computers, that world was opened up to many people, especially those with disabilities, by the invention of voice recognition technology.


UNDATED: 10 assists.

Alana Beard had 23 points and nine rebounds to help Washington lock up a playoff spot. Washington (17-16) overcame an 11-point halftime deficit to win its fifth in a row and seventh in 10 games without Chamique Holdsclaw.


Polls show a tough fight: PM

POLLS out today giving the coalition a lead over the Labor Party proved how close the contest would be, Prime Minister John Howard said today.


Bonds Hits 700th Homer, Giants Beat Padres (AP)

AP - Though Barry Bonds will treasure his 700th homer, he probably wanted the San Francisco Giants' 4-1 victory over San Diego even more. Bonds hit his latest historic homer in the third inning Friday night, leading the Giants to their sixth straight win in the opener of their final nine-game homestand.


Musharraf says he may not step down as military chief: report (AFP)

AFP - Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said in an interview published here that he might renege on his pledge to step down as military chief because  quot;the vast majority quot; of the Pakistani people  quot;want me in uniform. quot;


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnny Damon drove in the winning run  with a bloop single in the top of the ninth inning as the  Boston Red Sox rallied to edge the New York Yankees 3-2 in an  American League East showdown at Yankee Stadium on Friday.


House of the Rising Sum

Get ready for new-home prices and remodeling costs to jump even higher because of unexpected continuing demand in America, also because of the construction explosion in China, record worldwide oil prices and, now, a triple play of devastating hurricanes.


Rain hands prime spots to top 10

Loudon, NH -- As the rain began falling late Friday afternoon at New Hampshire International Speedway, the rich in the Nextel Cup garage got richer.


Russia prepares to hit terrorists

MOSCOW President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that Russia is  quot;seriously preparing quot; for pre-emptive strikes against terrorists, as a Chechen warlord claimed responsibility for attacks that have claimed more than 430 lives.


Mystics win fifth game in a row

At 12-16 and without All-Star Chamique Holdsclaw, the Washington Mystics weren #39;t thinking about the postseason.  quot;It #39;s a dream come true, quot; said Alana Beard, whose 23 points and nine rebounds


Leads Braves Closer to Division Title (Reuters)

Reuters - Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer\and J.D. Drew also went deep as the Atlanta Braves continued to\close in on another division title with an 8-1 win over the\Florida Marlins in Miami on Friday.


Qualcomm falls on accounting news

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Qualcomm on Friday said it may have to reduce this year #39;s revenue by \$298 million because of the way it accounts for royalty payments.


Circuit City narrows Q2 loss

LONDON (CBS.MW) - Electronics retailer Circuit City Stores on Friday narrowed its fiscal second quarter loss, citing improvements in the average ticket price and extended warranty penetration rates on key merchandise.


Area New-Home Buyers Happier, Survey Shows

The most satisfied new-home buyers in the Washington area last year were those who purchased a home from Pulte Homes Inc., the nation #39;s largest builder, according to a survey released this week.


Chinese police round up petitioners as party meeting enters third day (AFP)

AFP - Police have rounded up more than 300 people from a squatter area in southern Beijing where petitioners from all over China have been staying as a key Communist Party meeting convened for a third day Saturday, witnesses say.


Canada Cuts Unemployment Premium by Smallest Amount Since 1995

Canada cut the premium it plans to charge workers and companies for unemployment insurance in 2005 by 7 cents, the smallest reduction since the government started lowering the rates a decade ago.


Florida Supreme Court puts Nader on state ballot (AFP)

AFP - The Florida Supreme Court has ruled Ralph Nader can appear on state ballots as a presidential candidate, increasing the chance the maverick contender will again influence the outcome of the presidential election.


Havel hails anti-Castro activists

The former president hosts an international conference in Prague on promoting democracy in Cuba.


EXECUTIVE SUITE

Quieting skeptics, Richard Parsons, CEO of Time Warner, has taken a company that was in complete disarray and turned it into a functional enterprise.


NL: Bonds Drills 700th Career Homer Against Padres (Reuters)

Reuters - San Francisco Giants slugger\Barry Bonds hit his 700th career home run on Friday to join\Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth as the only major league players to\reach the milestone.


NL: Bonds Drills 700th Career Homer Against Padres

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - San Francisco Giants slugger  Barry Bonds hit his 700th career home run on Friday to join  Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth as the only major league players to  reach the milestone.


Fueling gains

Please read this first: Following is an independent investment commentary and analysis from the Reuters.com investment channel expressing views that are not connected with Reuters News.


Report says consumer confidence about the same

NEW YORK - Consumers #39; assessment of the economy held largely steady this month, according to a university research report released Friday.


IBM in pension settlement talks

NEW YORKIBM said yesterday it is in talks to settle a mammoth lawsuit alleging a pension plan adopted by the firm in the 1990s discriminated against 140,000 older workers.


Michigan teen held on charges he planned bloody attack

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICH. - A 17-year-old boy was arrested and police found weapons, ammunition and bomb-making gear in his home after a tip that he was making threats online against his high school, fellow students and an officer assigned to the building.


AOL Opposed to Microsoft #39;s Sender ID

AOL is the latest and largest company to back away from Microsoft #39;s Sender ID software, designed to cut spam by identifying the source of the e-mail.


Astronauts fix space station #39;s fluctuating oxygen generator

The astronauts aboard the international space station repaired their crippled oxygen generator Friday after replacing an internal electronics component.


IBM Launches Grid-Computing Projects

In addition to EPA, IBM announced five new commercial grid projects, including Siemens mobile, NTT Com, and Sinopec, as well as ten new application-software companies that have readied their products for grid computing.


Americans knocked into States of shock

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- When yesterday #39;s Ryder Cup pairings were announced, Bernhard Langer knew his team had been given an opportunity.


Red Sox beat Rivera, Yankees to pull within 2 1/2

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Orlando Cabrera and Johnny Damon each had RBI singles in a two-run ninth inning, as the Boston Red Sox beat star closer Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees, 3-2, to further tighten the American League East race.


Rainout gives Gordon pole for start of Chase for the Championship

LOUDON, NH - The 10 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers who qualified for the 10-race Chase for the Championship all got together Friday morning at New Hampshire International Speedway for a group photo.


Dobbs #39; double lifts M #39;s

Greg Dobbs hit a bases-clearing double in the seventh inning last night, leading the Mariners to a 6-3 victory over Oakland at Safeco Field.


Spadea rallies to beat qualifier; makes semis

DELRAY BEACH - Vince Spadea snapped out of a mid-match freefall in time to achieve something he never managed before -n upright landing in the semifinals of the Millennium International Tennis Championships at the Delray Beach Tennis Center.


#39;IAEA may have to  quot;beg quot; Iran for more cooperation #39;

LONDON, Sep 17 (IranMania) - Iran #39;s powerful former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani warned Friday that the International Atomic Energy Agencymay have to  quot;beg quot; for Tehran #39;s cooperation if it bows to US pressure.


Putin strengthens his authoritarian regime

The hostage drama in North Ossetia, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of schoolchildren, parents and teachers, has revealed the enormous gulf between the interests of the Russian


Decision on dams soon, says Rashid

LAHORE - Federal Minister for Information, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Friday reiterated that President Pervez Musharraf should retain both the offices in view of the changed internal situation and geo-political conditions of the region.


Karzai attack underlines Afghan poll fears

KABUL: At a campaign rally in Minnesota, US President George W Bush hailed democratic progress in Afghanistan and plans for presidential elections next month as  quot;unbelievable quot;.


Death toll rises in Lagos pipeline fire

THE Police confirmed yesterday that between 30 and 50 people were killed in Thursdays pipeline explosion at Imore village in Lagos.


US stocks end higher; Dow snaps 5-week winning streak

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- US stocks ended higher Friday, buoyed by a raft of positive corporate news, including a raised earnings outlook from Ford, but a near 4 percent rise in crude-oil prices kept a lid on gains.


Japan suspends Citibank #39;s private operations

Japanese financial authorities announced yesterday that they are punishing Citibank by suspending private banking operations for a year at four of its branches after finding problems with their operations.


A flick of a Bic defeats Kryptonite bike locks

Denver messenger Sam Turner darts in and out of offices around town, never leaving his bicycle unattended for more than a couple of minutes.


Alitalia, flight attendants agree on crucial accord: report

ROME : Alitalia management and flight attendants reached agreement on a crucial deal early Saturday on job cuts that would allow the struggling airline to keep flying, union sources quoted by ANSA news agency said.


E. German Voters Turning to Fringe Groups (AP)

AP - Parties on the fringes of Germany's political spectrum have been given an eager reception in the depressed east ahead of state elections this weekend, luring voters with a mix of xenophobic standards and new complaints over plans to reduce much-needed benefits.


MICK SENT TO BENCH

BLOOMFIELD TWP., Mich. - There are still two more days of this 35th Ryder Cup to be played out, but unless something dramatic occurs in favor of the US team, Phil


Boston eclipse Yankees

Johnny Damon drove in the winning run as the Boston Red Sox staged a comeback to beat the New York Yankees 3-2. Trailing 2-1 to their AL East rivals, the Red Sox hit two runs off Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning to snatch victory.


Suzuki breaks singles record

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is the new single-season singles king of Major League Baseball. Suzuki broke the 77-year-old record with his 199th single of the year.


German nationalists count on resentment

STOLLBERG, Germany If Chancellor Gerhard Schrder wants to understand why his governing Social Democrats will lose votes Sunday in elections in the eastern German states of Brandenburg and Saxony, he need only visit the small town of Stollberg.


Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Invited to China Reception

A leading Hong Kong anti-establishment activist who won a seat in the Chinese territory #39;s legislature has been invited to a reception celebration China #39;s National Day.


Seven Die in Ambush on Venezuela-Colombia Border

CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Six Venezuelan soldiers and  an oil engineer were killed when an armed group attacked a  military patrol and state oil company employees near the border  with Colombia, Venezuela's defense minister said.


Baseball: Bonds hits milestone

Barry Bonds becomes only the third baseball player to hit 700 home runs.


Ivan Remains Hit Eastern U.S., Flood Homes

CASHIERS, N.C. - The violent remains of Hurricane Ivan pounded a large swath of the eastern United States on Friday, drenching an area from Georgia to Ohio, washing out dozens of homes, sweeping cars down roadways and trapping more than 100 students at an elementary school...


Guard Supervisor Wrote to Bush's Father

WASHINGTON - The latest records to surface from President Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard show that one commander took an unusual interest in the congressman's son during his basic training.    The officer in charge of the unit where Bush took his basic training wrote to then-Rep...


IPod Rivals Square Off Against Apple

NEW YORK (Billboard) - The next wave of iPod competitors is  coming.


JAPAN GIVES CITI LATEST BLACK EYE

the division that caters to the ultra-rich -fter regulators discovered  quot;serious violations of laws and regulations


Woods woeful in Ryder Cup

US captain Hal Sutton has dumped Masters champ Phil Mickelson for the morning fourball matches on day two of the battle for golf #39;s Ryder Cup against the Europeans.


Sox pour it on in 9th to threaten NY reign: Solve Rivera for big 3 <b>...</b>

The last time the Red Sox stats, schedule played at Yankee Stadium, shortstop Nomar Garciaparra was nowhere to be found after making himself unavailable due to ongoing aches and pains.


HK leader to meet top protester

HONG KONG - Veteran protester Leung Kwok-hung, who won a seat in legislative elections, says he will demand the resignation of Hong Kong #39;s leader when the two hold face-to-face talks on Saturday, media reports said.


IPod Rivals Square Off Against Apple (Reuters)

Reuters - The next wave of iPod competitors is\coming.


European dominance

A pairing that US captain Hal Sutton said was two years in the making was two holes in the breaking during the first day of the 35th Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills Country Club #39;s South Course.


Russian terror dooms Jazz trip

The Utah Jazz were really getting energized by the approach of their scheduled trip to Moscow to play CSKA, Andrei Kirilenko #39;s former team, in an NBA preseason opener on Oct. 8.  quot;This whole adventure of going


Gartner: Consumers Dissatisfied with Online Security

Consumers feel passwords no longer enough protection for online transactions.


Inland, Too, Are the Sights and Scents of a Disaster

Away from the ocean, in the Florida Panhandle's interior, the imprint of Hurricane Ivan not only was visible on Friday but also hung pungently in the air.


US bolsters force for Afghan poll

The US is to send up to 1,100 extra troops to Afghanistan to provide security for next month's elections.


Japan Shuts Citigroup Private Bank

Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s largest bank, was forced to close its private banking operations in Japan after the nation #39;s financial regulator reported it had found  quot;serious quot; breaches.


Mexico FTA paves way for Asian trade agreements

MEXICO CITY -- Japan signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Mexico on Friday, the first such pact to cover the politically sensitive agricultural sector, officials said.


Day of Violence Across Iraq Leaves 52 Dead

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide car bomber slammed into a line of police cars sealing off a Baghdad neighborhood Friday as American troops rounded up dozens of suspected militants, capping a day of violence across Iraq that left at least 52 dead.    Among the 63 suspects arrested were Syrians, Sudanese and Egyptians, officials said...


Former Qwest executive negotiating settlement with SEC

A former Qwest Communications executive is negotiating a possible settlement of SEC charges against him. The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Michael Felicissimo of fraud that led to overstated wireless revenues at Qwest.


Covington orthodontist facing pornography charge

A Covington orthodontist was charged yesterday with communicating with a minor for immoral purposes and possession of child pornography.


Business News for Technology Leaders Judge Cuts Legal Fees in <b>...</b>

Lawyers in a California class action suit against Microsoft will get less than half the payout they had hoped for. A judge in San Francisco ruled that the attorneys will collect only \$112.


Man arrested in UK in Cisco code theft

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in England in the theft of the proprietary software blueprints used by Cisco Systems Inc. #39;s networking equipment, police and the company confirmed Friday.


International Space Station Status Report: SS04-031

Almost two weeks of troubleshooting is paying off for the two Expedition 9 crewmembers. Today they restarted the International Space Station #39;s primary oxygen generating unit.


Benching suggests Lefty #39;s routine isn #39;t working

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Phil Mickelson was hoping this was the season when he finally could wear the title of  quot;major champion.


Historic HR bridges 2 eras

SAN FRANCISCO - What Babe Ruth was to the first half of the 20th century and Hank Aaron was to the second, Barry Bonds has become for the home run generation.


Loeb claims Rally of Britain lead

CARDIFF, Wales -- Citroen #39;s championship leader Sebastien Loeb made a flying start to the Rally of Britain on Friday to seize the lead from Ford #39;s overnight front-runner Francois Duval.


Cards edge D-Backs; Webb gets quick heave

ST. LOUIS - Brandon Webb didn #39;t intentionally hit Cardinals starting pitcher Woody Williams with a pitch on Friday. Williams got nailed, and even he disagreed with home plate umpire Jerry Layne for ejecting


NHL owners, players are so far apart, some fear lockout could last <b>...</b>

If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, where does that leave NHL officials and members of the NHL Players #39; Association?


Top-seed Spadea, No. 3 seed Ancic advances to semifinals

Top-seeded Vincent Spadea beat qualifier Hugo Armando 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 Friday night to reach the semifinals of the Millennium International Tennis Championships.


Utah game in Moscow called off

The National Basketball Association announced Friday an exhibition game scheduled to be played in Moscow would not be played due to safety concerns.


Sudan Sanctions  #39;Could Be Counter Productive #39;

Imposing sanctions on the government of Sudan in a bid to resolve the crisis in the Darfur region of the country could prove counter productive, a Foreign Office minister warned today.


Suicide Car Bomb Kills 10 in Kirkuk -Officials

KIRKUK, Iraq (Reuters) - A suicide car bomb attack on  Saturday outside the regional headquarters of the Iraqi  National Guard in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk killed 10,  officials said.


Media giants merge

SINGAPORE: Singapore #39;s two biggest media groups yesterday announced a merger of their loss-making television and newspaper operations just four years after competition was introduced in the industry.


Besieged bike-lock firm plans product upgrade

Canton lockmaker Kryptonite yesterday disclosed a broad upgrade program for its well-known bike locks after many cyclists complained the products can be picked open with ballpoint pens.


Ex-Qwest exec will alter plea

Former Qwest Communications executive Thomas Hall agreed on Friday to plead guilty to an unspecified charge that will wrap up the first criminal case brought as part of the government #39;s


With US stars off, European rout is on

Hal Sutton wasn #39;t blaming Phil Mickelson. The captain of the US Ryder Cup team wasn #39;t blaming anyone. But he was frustrated and at least a little peeved, and someone asked.


Ford boosts earnings outlook

Detroit: The Ford Motor Company has surprised analysts by offering a brighter outlook for the third quarter and 2004 earnings, even as it announced it was swinging the axe at its luxury Jaguar division.


Bonds most comfortable on the field

Now, of course, the question jumps right off the page: Is it possible for a player to continue to excel while plying his trade directly in front of a sign that compares him with the immortals of his industry?


One Leak plays, other Leak sits

CJ Leak left spring practice as Tennessee #39;s No. 1 quarterback, and a showdown with younger brother Chris appeared to be in the making when the Volunteers played Florida.


Responsibility taken for school siege

In an Internet posting, a Chechen warlord with a \$10 million bounty on his head has apparently claimed responsibility for the Beslan school siege


Indon police arrest 4 over embassy bombing

JAKARTA - Authorities have arrested four people allegedly connected to last week #39;s deadly bombing at the Australian Embassy, Indonesia #39;s police chief said on Saturday.


N. Korean blast remains a mystery; speculation rife

SEOUL, South Korea - Was that a mushroom cloud that the satellite saw hovering menacingly over North Korea or merely a patch of bad weather?


Is Jiang Zemin stepping down?

Beijing (AsiaNews) - Sources in the Chinese capital revealed to AsiaNews that Jiang Zemin is going to step down tomorrow as chairman of the Central Military Commission, making way for President Hu Jintao to become the mainland #39;s undisputed leader.


India warned over Australia Tests

Cricket authorities say there must be TV pictures for next month's India-Australia Test series to go ahead.


Agreement reached on Iran resolution

VIENNA -- The United States and most other nations at a meeting of the UN atomic watchdog agency agreed yesterday on a resolution meant to curb Iran's access to technology that could be used for nuclear weapons, and indirectly set a deadline for Tehran to meet their demands.


Impatience with Sudanese government triggers violence

MORNIE, Sudan -- They descended on the government official with sticks, shouting that he was no better than the Arab horseman they say attacked them and forced them from their homes and leaving him a bloodied illustration of the rage of Darfur's displaced.


In Mexico, high price for drug bargains

TIJUANA, Mexico -- Californians shopping for cheaper prescription drugs may have gotten a break when the state Legislature voted to ease access to low-cost medicines from Canada, but south of the border, bargain-hunters can pay an unexpected, traumatic cost -- time in a Mexican jail.


A Mild Shanghai Lawyer and His Accidental Crusade

The personal history of Guo Guoting is of the hard-knock variety commonplace in China, where one old rule endures: you can't fight City Hall.


Musharraf Goes to U.S. in Search of Peace and Praise (Reuters)

Reuters - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf\travels to the United Nations in New York Sunday to push peace\with rival India and collect praise for arrests he says have\broken al Qaeda's back in the war against terror.


Car Bomb Explodes in Kirkuk, Iraq; 10 Dead (AP)

AP - A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb outside the Iraqi National Guard headquarters in the northern city of Kirkuk on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 20, officials said.


Why The Open-Source Model Can Work In India (TechWeb)

TechWeb - An Indian Institute of Technology professor--and open-source evangelist--discusses the role of Linux and open source in India.


Passwords Fail To Defend Enterprises (TechWeb)

TechWeb - Passwords, the dominant form of securing enterprise assets, are a failure, a research firm says.


Apple Ships Security Patch For iChat (TechWeb)

TechWeb - Apple Computer Inc. released a security patch for its Mac OS X iChat instant messaging client.


IBM triples transistor performance with germanium

IBMhas successfully demonstrated a new technique for improving transistor performance that will help the company build smaller, more powerful chips in the next decade, company researchers said Monday.


Apple high

No romantic comedies on the big screen in the visitors clubhouse at 161st Street last night as the Red Sox prepared to renew their epic struggle for supremacy against the Yankees.


Team refuses to cool it on practice

The Patriots practiced for 90 minutes early yesterday afternoon before temperatures soared past 100 degrees in the greater Phoenix area.


Stoneham finishes the job

A good team knows how to put its opponent away, and that is exactly what the top-ranked Stoneham boys' soccer team did yesterday in a 4-0 win over visiting Wakefield, although it took a while.


Iraqi car bomb kills 10 in Kirkuk

Iraqi police say at least 10 people are killed in a suicide attack on national guard recruits in Kirkuk.


Dilboy Field to get a facelift

The concrete is crumbling, trees have grown through the bleachers, and the restrooms are unusable. But thanks to \$8 million included in the supplemental state budget signed by Governor Mitt Romney yesterday, Somerville's Dilboy Field has a bright future.


Acton-Boxboro makes it 39 straight

Stop us when this sounds familiar. Top-ranked Acton-Boxboro continued its winning streak last night thanks in large part to the Abare brothers, who had a hand in all three Colonial touchdowns in the 21-7 victory at Chelmsford.


B-R's risk was worth the reward

Bridgewater-Raynham coach Dan Buron better throw his copy of Kenny Rogers'  quot;The Gambler quot; into the CD player and drive over to Foxwoods.


Delay urged on LNG facility

Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly is urging federal regulators to hold off on approving a proposed Fall River liquefied natural gas terminal. Reilly told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it  quot;should defer any decision on the Weaver's Cove facility until true siting standards are in place and a regional plan is developed quot; that evaluates whether the Taunton River ...


We're talking real 'green' energy

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have proved what Popeye already knew -- spinach is an excellent energy source. It's so good that in 10 years, our cellphones and portable computers may be coated in a spinach-based material that provides their electrical power.


NL notebook: Braves getting close to another division crown

Playing a weekend series in Florida, the Atlanta Braves are eager to make their big lead in the National League East even bigger. Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer to help overcome an early deficit last


Storm blows oil price back above \$45 US

new yorkCrude oil surged to a four-week high yesterday, bringing the gain this week to almost \$3 (US) a barrel, on concern shutdowns caused by Hurricane Ivan will further reduce US inventories.


United seeks \$500M more in cuts

CHICAGO -- United Airlines has notified a bankruptcy judge it needs to cut \$500 million US more in costs than previously stated. The disclosure was made in a filing intended to update the judge before a hearing yesterday on the airline #39;s status.


Orlovsky not bitter at BC

UConn senior quarterback Dan Orlovsky has admitted that he probably would have gone to Boston College if offered a scholarship. But


Liberty earns playoff berth

The New York Liberty made sure it wrapped up a playoff spot sooner than later. New York beat the Connecticut Sun 69-66 last night behind Crystal Robinson #39;s season


Election focus: terror

A deadly suicide bombing in Jakarta has pushed terror onto Indonesia #39;s election agenda, with both candidates in next week #39;s polls explaining how they would prevent further terror attacks.


Consumers reportedly dissatisfied with online security

The results of a survey conducted by Gartnerand shared with IDG News Service show that online consumers are growing frustrated with the lack of security provided by banks and online retailers, and feel that passwords are no longer sufficient to secure their online transactions.


U.S. Says Iran 'Isolated' in Nuclear Quest (Reuters)

Reuters - A senior U.S. official said on Saturday\Iran was "completely isolated" in what he called its pursuit of\nuclear weapons and that this would be reflected in a draft\resolution to be debated by the U.N. nuclear watchdog.


U.S. Says Iran 'Isolated' in Nuclear Quest

VIENNA (Reuters) - A senior U.S. official said on Saturday  Iran was "completely isolated" in what he called its pursuit of  nuclear weapons and that this would be reflected in a draft  resolution to be debated by the U.N. nuclear watchdog.


Car Bomb Explodes in Kirkuk, Iraq; 10 Dead

KIRKUK, Iraq - A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb outside the Iraqi National Guard headquarters in the northern city of Kirkuk on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 20, officials said.    The blast tore through a crowd of people waiting to apply for jobs in the force, said National Guard Gen...


#39;Coventry Will Bounce Back from Jaguar Jobs Blow #39;

Business leaders believe the city of Coventry will bounce back despite the disappointment of todays decision by Jaguar to cut hundreds of jobs at its historic Browns Lane plant.


Notebook: Rain ends NASCAR qualifying

It was an inauspicious start to the 10-race playoff for NASCAR #39;s Nextel Cup championship, with rain washing out qualifying yesterday at New Hampshire International Speedway.


No. 700 for Bonds

SAN FRANCISCO -- Though Barry Bonds will treasure his 700th homer, he probably wanted the San Francisco Giants #39; 4-1 victory over San Diego even more.


Rivera brought heat after hit

The face of Mariano Rivera, normally as placid as a pond in winter, was contorted in anger.  quot;Catch that ball, c #39;mon, quot; were the words that appeared


Rox ask Kennedy to derail Dodgers

com. Rockies lefty Joe Kennedy will make his second start against the Los Angeles Dodgers this season on Saturday at Coors Field in Game 2 of a three-game set.


Suicide car bomber kills at least 13 in Baghdad

BAGHDAD: A suicide car bomber killed at least 13 people in an attack on a police checkpoint in Baghdad last night, after US air strikes around rebel-held Falluja that killed scores.


Taliban Suspected in Failed Karzai Attack

A failed rocket attack on a US helicopter carrying President Hamid Karzai was carried out by a self-confessed Taliban commando, Afghanistan #39;s top law-enforcer said Saturday.