{"label":3,"text":"Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul.","headline":"Fears for T N pension after talks"} {"label":4,"text":"SPACE.com - TORONTO, Canada -- A second\\team of rocketeers competing for the #36;10 million Ansari X Prize, a contest for\\privately funded suborbital space flight, has officially announced the first\\launch date for its manned rocket.","headline":"The Race is On: Second Private Team Sets Launch Date for Human Spaceflight (SPACE.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.","headline":"Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar.","headline":"Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure.","headline":"Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ","headline":"Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools"} {"label":4,"text":"\\\\","headline":"Loosing the War on Terrorism"} {"label":4,"text":"\\\\FOAF\/LOAF and bloom filters have a lot of interesting properties for social\\network and whitelist distribution.\\\\I think we can go one level higher though and include GPG\/OpenPGP key\\fingerpring distribution in the FOAF file for simple web-of-trust based key\\distribution.\\\\What if we used FOAF and included the PGP key fingerprint(s) for identities?\\This could mean a lot. You include the PGP key fingerprints within the FOAF\\file of your direct friends and then include a bloom filter of the PGP key\\fingerprints of your entire whitelist (the source FOAF file would of course need\\to be encrypted ).\\\\Your whitelist would be populated from the social network as your client\\discovered new identit ...\\\\","headline":"FOAFKey: FOAF, PGP, Key Distribution, and Bloom Filters"} {"label":4,"text":"Wiltshire Police warns about ","headline":"E-mail scam targets police chief"} {"label":4,"text":"In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m.","headline":"Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards"} {"label":4,"text":" LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation.","headline":"Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format"} {"label":4,"text":" LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software.","headline":"Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle"} {"label":4,"text":" AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services.","headline":"Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market"} {"label":4,"text":"A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species.","headline":"Super ant colony hits Australia"} {"label":4,"text":"Dolphin groups, or ","headline":"Socialites unite dolphin groups"} {"label":4,"text":"Tyrannosaurus rex achieved its massive size due to an enormous growth spurt during its adolescent years.","headline":"Teenage T. rex's monster growth"} {"label":4,"text":"Jet Propulsion Lab -- Scientists have discovered irregular lumps beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. These irregular masses may be rock formations, supported by Ganymede's icy shell for billions of years...","headline":"Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior"} {"label":4,"text":"European Space Agency -- ESAs Mars Express has relayed pictures from one of NASA's Mars rovers for the first time, as part of a set of interplanetary networking demonstrations. The demonstrations pave the way for future Mars missions to draw on joint interplanetary networking capabilities...","headline":"Mars Rovers Relay Images Through Mars Express"} {"label":4,"text":"When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention.","headline":"Rocking the Cradle of Life"} {"label":4,"text":"update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot.","headline":"Storage, servers bruise HP earnings"} {"label":4,"text":"By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991.","headline":"IBM to hire even more new workers"} {"label":4,"text":"Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted.","headline":"Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View"} {"label":4,"text":"New technology applies electrical fuses to help identify and repair faults.","headline":"IBM Chips May Someday Heal Themselves"} {"label":4,"text":"Google has billed its IPO as a way for everyday people to get in on the process, denying Wall Street the usual stranglehold it's had on IPOs. Public bidding, a minimum of just five shares, an open process with 28 underwriters - all this pointed to a new level of public participation. But this isn't the case.","headline":"Some People Not Eligible to Get in on Google IPO"} {"label":4,"text":"By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades...","headline":"Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab"} {"label":4,"text":"Industry cyber security standards fail to reach some of the most vulnerable components of the power grid.\\","headline":"News: Sluggish movement on power grid cyber security"} {"label":2,"text":"Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds.","headline":"Giddy Phelps Touches Gold for First Time"} {"label":2,"text":"FOXBOROUGH -- Looking at his ridiculously developed upper body, with huge biceps and hardly an ounce of fat, it's easy to see why Ty Law, arguably the best cornerback in football, chooses physical play over finesse. That's not to imply that he's lacking a finesse component, because he can shut down his side of the field much as Deion Sanders ...","headline":"Tougher rules won't soften Law's game"} {"label":2,"text":"With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ...","headline":"Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level"} {"label":2,"text":"Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Angelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Sox' Family Day at Fenway Park yesterday morning, but he had to sleep in. After all, Ortiz had a son at home, and he ...","headline":"Mighty Ortiz makes sure Sox can rest easy"} {"label":2,"text":"In quot;helping themselves, quot; Ricky Bryant, Chas Gessner, Michael Jennings, and David Patten did nothing Friday night to make Bill Belichick's decision on what to do with his receivers any easier.","headline":"They've caught his eye"} {"label":2,"text":"The Cleveland Indians pulled within one game of the AL Central lead by beating the Minnesota Twins, 7-1, Saturday night with home runs by Travis Hafner and Victor Martinez.","headline":"Indians Mount Charge"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved.","headline":"Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press.","headline":"Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city...","headline":"Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf"} {"label":1,"text":"LOURDES, France - A frail Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, at a shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. At one point he said ","headline":"Frail Pope Celebrates Mass at Lourdes"} {"label":1,"text":"Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market.","headline":"Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).","headline":"1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" TEHRAN (Reuters) - A senior Iranian military official said Sunday Israel and the United States would not dare attack Iran since it could strike back anywhere in Israel with its latest missiles, news agencies reported.","headline":"Iran Warns Its Missiles Can Hit Anywhere in Israel"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday...","headline":"Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Randy Johnson took a four-hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2-0.","headline":"Johnson Helps D-Backs End Nine-Game Slide (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\\hold on their wallets.","headline":"Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires.","headline":"Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"FT.com - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading US-listed Chinese internet portal, fell more than 10 per cent on Friday after China's biggest mobile phone network operator imposed a one-year suspension on its multimedia messaging services because of customers being sent spam.","headline":"Spam suspension hits Sohu.com shares (FT.com)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, lifting the Anaheim Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The win pulled Anaheim within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race.","headline":"Erstad's Double Lifts Angels to Win (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Outfielder J.D. Drew missed the Atlanta Braves' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night with a sore right quadriceps.","headline":"Drew Out of Braves' Lineup After Injury (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night.","headline":"Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended"} {"label":4,"text":" HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment.","headline":"Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market"} {"label":1,"text":" BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon.","headline":"China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media"} {"label":2,"text":"Another major, another disappointment for Tiger Woods, the No. 1 ranked player in the world who has not won a major championship since his triumph at the 2002 U.S. Open.","headline":"Another Major Non-Factor"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said.","headline":"US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Randy Johnson struck out 14 batters in 8 1\/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the host New York Mets in the National League Sunday.","headline":"Johnson Back to His Best as D-Backs End Streak"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - A curfew in the capital of the Maldives was eased but parliament sessions were put off indefinitely and emergency rule continued following last week's riots, officials and residents said.","headline":"Restive Maldives eases curfew after rounding up dissidents (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses.","headline":"Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com)"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy.","headline":"Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro"} {"label":4,"text":"As Michael Kaleko kept running into people who were getting older and having more vision problems, he realized he could do something about it.","headline":"Promoting a Shared Vision"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd.","headline":"India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - Delegates at Iraq's National Conference called on radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to abandon his uprising against U.S. and Iraqi troops and pull his fighters out of a holy shrine in Najaf...","headline":"Delegates Urge Cleric to Pull Out of Najaf"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment.","headline":"Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar extended gains against the euro on Monday after a report on flows into U.S. assets showed enough of a rise in foreign investments to offset the current account gap for the month.","headline":"Dollar Rises Vs Euro on Asset Flows Data"} {"label":2,"text":" MILWAUKEE (Sports Network) - U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton finalized his team on Monday when he announced the selections of Jay Haas and Stewart Cink as his captain's picks.","headline":"Sutton Adds Haas, Cink to Ryder Cup Team"} {"label":2,"text":"Jay Haas joined Stewart Cink as the two captain's picks for a U.S. team that will try to regain the cup from Europe next month.","headline":"Haas and Cink Selected for Ryder Cup Team"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - American Natalie Coughlin won Olympic gold in the 100-meter backstroke Monday night. Coughlin, the only woman ever to swim under 1 minute in the event, finished first in 1 minute, 0.37 seconds. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, who swims at Auburn University in Alabama, earned the silver in 1:00.50. Laure Manaudou of France took bronze in 1:00.88.","headline":"Natalie Coughlin Wins 100M Backstroke (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application.","headline":"Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The United Nations launched an appeal here for 210 million dollars to help flood victims facing ","headline":"UN launches 210-million-dollar appeal for flood-hit Bangladesh (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide.","headline":"Indian state rolls out wireless broadband"} {"label":1,"text":"PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless...","headline":"Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas"} {"label":1,"text":"SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges...","headline":"Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Charlotte Bobcats traded center Predrag Drobnjak to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday for a second round pick in the 2005 NBA draft.","headline":"Bobcats Trade Drobnjak to Hawks for Pick (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week.","headline":"Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press)"} {"label":4,"text":"Red Flag Software Co., the company behind China's leading Linux client distribution, plans to focus more on its server operating system and enterprise customers, the company's acting president said.","headline":"China's Red Flag Linux to focus on enterprise"} {"label":4,"text":"AOL Properties Sign Girafa For Thumbnail Search Images\\\\Girafa.com Inc. announced today that the CompuServe, Netscape, AIM and ICQ properties of America Online, Inc., have signed an agreement with Girafa to use Girafa's thumbnail search images as an integrated part of their search results.\\\\Using Girafa's thumbnail search service, search users can ...","headline":"AOL Properties Sign Girafa For Thumbnail Search Images"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied two new little moons around satellite-rich Saturn, the space agency said Monday.","headline":"Cassini Spies Two Little Saturn Moons (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population.","headline":"On front line of AIDS in Russia"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases.","headline":"Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life.","headline":"Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday.","headline":"North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Redskins expect huge things from 300-pound Cornelius Griffin, who was signed to aid the team's weakest unit - the defensive line.","headline":"Griffin to Anchor D-Line"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said.","headline":"Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens.","headline":"Live: Olympics day four"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\\Tuesday found.","headline":"Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - At the beach volleyball, the 2004 Olympics is a sell-out, foot-stomping success.","headline":"Capacity Crowds at Beach Volleyball Rock the Joint"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction.","headline":"Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW\/CPI"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- In the latest of a series of product delays, Intel Corp. has postponed the launch of a video display chip it had previously planned to introduce by year end, putting off a showdown with Texas Instruments Inc. in the fast-growing market for high-definition television displays.","headline":"Intel to delay product aimed for high-definition TVs"} {"label":1,"text":"CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate.","headline":"Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Hong Kong democrats accused China of jailing one of their members on trumped-up prostitution charges in a bid to disgrace a political movement Beijing has been feuding with for seven years.","headline":"Jailing of HK democrat in China 'politically motivated' (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash.","headline":"Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday.","headline":"Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe...","headline":"U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free"} {"label":4,"text":"A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=","headline":"Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal"} {"label":1,"text":" KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday.","headline":"U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan"} {"label":3,"text":"Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates.","headline":"Sneaky Credit Card Tactics"} {"label":4,"text":"In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year.","headline":"Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CNN\/Money) - Money managers are growing more pessimistic about the economy, corporate profits and US stock market returns, according to a monthly survey by Merrill Lynch released Tuesday. ","headline":"Fund pessimism grows"} {"label":2,"text":"Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ...","headline":"Kederis proclaims innocence"} {"label":2,"text":"NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Football Association #39;s reputation. ","headline":"Eriksson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal"} {"label":2,"text":"NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - Striker Emile Heskey has pulled out of the England squad ahead of Wednesday #39;s friendly against Ukraine because of a tight hamstring, the Football Association said Tuesday. ","headline":"Injured Heskey to miss England friendly"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Staples Profit Up, to Enter China Market"} {"label":1,"text":"AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but still intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite cleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ...","headline":"Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said in a report that suggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely.","headline":"Consumer Prices Down, Industry Output Up"} {"label":2,"text":"An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. ","headline":"Olympic history for India, UAE"} {"label":3,"text":"Rising fuel prices, a bugbear for most of the retail sector, are helping Home Depot (HD:NYSE - news - research), the remodeling giant that reported a surge in second-quarter earnings Tuesday and guided the rest of the year higher. ","headline":"Home Depot Likes High Oil"} {"label":4,"text":"BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. ","headline":"China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services"} {"label":3,"text":"Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector.","headline":"Surviving Biotech's Downturns"} {"label":1,"text":"Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ...","headline":"Mr Downer shoots his mouth off"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters.","headline":"Edwards Banned from Games - Source"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices...","headline":"Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices"} {"label":2,"text":"Ilias Iliadis of Greece thrilled the home crowd Tuesday, beating Roman Gontyuk of Ukraine to win the gold medal in the 81-kilogram class. ","headline":"Iliadis, Tanimoto win judo golds"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Sudan will take the lead in restoring order to its rebellious Darfur region but needs the support of African peacekeepers and humanitarian aid, Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said.","headline":"Sudan vows to restore order to Darfur but calls for African peacekeepers (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. ","headline":"TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard"} {"label":3,"text":"Web giant Yahoo! is gambling that price cuts on its domain name registration and Web hosting products will make it more competitive with discounters in the space -- which means that small businesses looking to move online get a sweeter deal through ...","headline":"Yahoo! Ups Ante for Small Businesses"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM said Tuesday it has acquired a pair of Danish IT services firms as part of its effort to broaden its presence in Scandinavia. As a result of the moves, IBM will add about 3,700 IT staffers to its global head count. Financial terms of ...","headline":"IBM Buys Two Danish Services Firms"} {"label":4,"text":"Motorola plans to sell mobile phone network equipment that uses Linux-based code, a step forward in network gear makers #39; efforts to rally around a standard. ","headline":"Motorola and HP in Linux tie-up"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ...","headline":"Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Two new moons were spotted around\\Saturn by the Cassini space probe, raising the total to 33\\moons for the ringed planet, NASA said on Monday.","headline":"Cassini Space Probe Spots Two New Saturn Moons (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"There are remarkable similarities between the 2004 Ohio State Buckeyes and those that won the national championship just two years ago. ","headline":"Buckeyes have lots to replace but are brimming with optimism"} {"label":4,"text":"The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions.","headline":"IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup"} {"label":4,"text":"Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17","headline":"iPod Comparison"} {"label":3,"text":"Mills Corp. agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in nine malls owned by General Motors Asset Management Corp. for just over \\$1 billion, creating a new joint venture between the groups. The deal will extend ...","headline":"Mills Grabs \\$1B Portfolio; Taubman Likely to Lose Contracts"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS -- The mistakes were so minor. Carly Patterson #39;s foot scraping the lower of the uneven bars. Courtney Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini Bhardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the beam. ","headline":"Women stumble to silver"} {"label":1,"text":"The price of oil has continued its sharp rise overnight, closing at a record high. The main contract in New York, light sweet crude for delivery next month, has closed at a record \\$US46.75 a barrel - up 70 cents on yesterday #39;s close. ","headline":"Oil prices bubble to record high"} {"label":2,"text":" quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ...","headline":"Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics"} {"label":4,"text":"It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. ","headline":"AMD Ships Notebook Chips"} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. ","headline":"UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by The SCO Group dismissed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. district court, IBM argues that SCO has no evidence to support its claims that it appropriated confidential source code from Unix System V and placed it in Linux.","headline":"IBM Seeks To Have SCO Claims Dismissed (NewsFactor)"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. ","headline":"SUVs: Live And Let Die"} {"label":2,"text":"A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. ","headline":"Security scare as intruder dives in"} {"label":2,"text":"Now that everybody in and around USA Basketball has breathed a huge sigh of relief, let #39;s not get carried away. ","headline":"Team USA barely wins, but struggles not all players #39; fault"} {"label":2,"text":"-- The United States men #39;s basketball team capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vital win, 77-71. quot;They played with heart, quot; said Coach Larry Brown. quot;That #39;s all you can ask. quot; ...","headline":"UPI NewsTrack Sports"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf appeared to have failed Tuesday. ","headline":"Peace delegation leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting continues"} {"label":1,"text":"TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ...","headline":"Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded.","headline":"Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. ","headline":"Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused.","headline":"Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - William H. Harlan, the retired University of Florida swimming coach who led the Gators to eight conference titles, died Tuesday, school officials said. He was 83.","headline":"Former Florida Swimming Coach Dies at 83 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"THENS, Aug. 17 - So Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not the ...","headline":"US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Australia"} {"label":1,"text":"Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. ","headline":"Schrder adopts Russian orphan"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Orlando Cabrera hit a run-scoring double off the Green Monster in the ninth inning on reliever Justin Speier's second pitch of the game, giving the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.","headline":"Cabrera Leads Red Sox Past Blue Jays 5-4 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. ","headline":"United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold"} {"label":1,"text":"Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements. ","headline":"Sharon orders 1,000 homes in West Bank"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California football team is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday.","headline":"So. Cal Player Investigated in Sex Assault (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk.","headline":"Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System"} {"label":2,"text":"BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. ","headline":"China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High"} {"label":1,"text":"A leaked Israeli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settler homes in the West Bank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. ","headline":"Israelis OK new homes in West Bank"} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ...","headline":"Britain accuses 8 of terror plot"} {"label":1,"text":"Islamic group #39;s armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. ","headline":"Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist"} {"label":2,"text":"ENVER, Aug. 17 - Victor Zambrano came to the Mets with radical movement on his pitches, fixable flaws in his delivery and a curious sore spot lingering around his right elbow. ","headline":"Zambrano Out Early; So Are Mets"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar moved in tight ranges on Wednesday as most investors shrugged off lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue raising rates.","headline":"Dollar Stuck, CPI Offers Little Direction"} {"label":2,"text":"Right-hander Matt Morris threw seven solid innings, but the Cardinals needed a bases-loaded walk to second baseman Tony Womack and a grand slam from new right fielder Larry Walker to key a six-run eighth inning for a ...","headline":"St. Louis Cardinals News"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou have arrived at an Athens hotel for an International Olympic Committee (IOC) hearing into their missed doped tests, a saga that has shamed and angered the Olympic host ...","headline":"Greek sprinters arrive at IOC hearing"} {"label":2,"text":"BOSTON -- The Toronto Blue Jays have had worse hitting games this season against lesser pitchers than Pedro Martinez. ","headline":"Flop in the ninth inning sinks Jays"} {"label":1,"text":"Renewed clashes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian soldiers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. As a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ...","headline":"Fresh Fighting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasefire Deal"} {"label":2,"text":"Paul Hamm takes another shot at history tonight, when he'll try to become the first American to win the Olympic men's all-around in gymnastics.","headline":"Hamm hopes to get on a roll"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai\\promised Afghans greater security when they go to vote in the\\country's first ever democratic election during an independence\\day speech on Wednesday.","headline":"Karzai Promises Afghans Security for Election (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \\$85 and \\$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \\$108 and \\$135 per share...","headline":"Google Lowers Its IPO Price Range"} {"label":1,"text":"Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem.","headline":"Future Doctors, Crossing Borders"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to a new high of \\$47 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs.","headline":"Oil Sets New Record \\$47 on Iraq Threat"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s two top athletes have pulled out of the Athens Olympics and apologised to the Greek people for a scandal over missed dope tests that has tarnished the Games #39; return to their birthplace. ","headline":"Greek sprinters quit to end Games scandal"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - A weary Michael Phelps targeted his fourth Olympic gold medal in Athens, turning his attention on Wednesday to the 200 meters individual medley and settling for the second-fastest overall time in the heats.","headline":"Phelps Eyes Fourth Gold"} {"label":1,"text":" GAZA (Reuters) - A senior Hamas leader survived an Israeli assassination attempt in the Gaza Strip Wednesday but at least five other Palestinians were killed in the explosion that tore through his home.","headline":"Israel Kills 5 in Attempt to Assassinate Hamas Man"} {"label":2,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- With the first doubleheader at SBC Park set to go off, today already stood to be a long workday for the Giants. It will come on the heels of an even longer night. ","headline":"Giants win 6th straight, but Schmidt is injured"} {"label":3,"text":"USATODAY.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mutual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors.","headline":"SEC may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"RealNetworks has kicked off what it claims is the biggest online music sale in history. For a limited time, every song in the firm #39;s RealPlayer Music Store can be downloaded for 49 cents, with most albums available for \\$4.99. ","headline":"Real targets iPod with download price cut"} {"label":1,"text":" PRESENTACION, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine communist rebels freed Wednesday two soldiers they had held as ","headline":"Philippine Rebels Free Troops, Talks in Doubt"} {"label":1,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - British terror suspects charged in a plot linked to security alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday inside a high security prison.","headline":"British Terror Suspects Make First Court Appearance"} {"label":3,"text":"HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39;s biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net profit on a 23 increase in its subscriber base. ","headline":"UPDATE: China Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On Subscriber Growth"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Monsanto Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Monsanto Says Justice Dept Closes Inquiry"} {"label":3,"text":"Cox Communications Inc. #39;s board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors to consider Cox Enterprises Inc. #39;s proposal to take the company private in a \\$8 billion stock buyout. ","headline":"Cox Communications forms committee to advise on buyout"} {"label":2,"text":"Afghan women made a short-lived debut in the Olympic Games on Wednesday as 18-year-old judo wildcard Friba Razayee was defeated after 45 seconds of her first match in the under-70kg middleweight. ","headline":"Afghan women make brief Olympic debut"} {"label":1,"text":"THE international effort to end the North Korean nuclear crisis appears at risk of unravelling, despite Foreign Minister Alexander Downer #39;s high-profile mission to the secretive Stalinist state. ","headline":"North Korea peace efforts in peril"} {"label":4,"text":" There are some great browsers out there. But they all seem to have some slight niggles, different for each, that make it hard for me to kick back and enjoy them. While there are some projects out there to make browsers more useful for some specialised purposes or by bolting on handy extensions, wouldn't it be great if these people could come up with a standardised set of nice features like these? A lot of browsers may support one or two, but I'll bet none have them all. ","headline":"10 features for a perfect browser"} {"label":4,"text":"Several Minnesota police departments are field testing a handheld device that scans a suspect's fingerprint and digitally checks it against Minnesota's criminal history and fingerprint database.","headline":"Cops Test Handheld Fingerprint Reader"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - Discount retailer Ross Stores Inc. Wednesday said its profit fell about 40 percent in the latest quarter due to problems with a new computer system that limited the company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand.","headline":"Ross Stores Profit Plummets 40 Percent (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39;s just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ...","headline":"Small computers can have multiple personalities, too"} {"label":1,"text":"KATMANDU, Nepal The Nepali capital was largely cut off from the rest of the country on Wednesday after Maoist rebels threatened to attack any vehicles traveling on main roads, in a virtual blockade of Katmandu to press their demands for the release of ...","headline":"Rebel threat on the roads leaves Katmandu isolated"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Most of the nearly two million immigrants who arrived in Canada during the 1990s settled in one of the country's 27 census metropolitan areas, but still found it harder to find work than natural-born citizens, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday.","headline":"Immigrants settled in big cities, but less likely to find work: StatsCan (Canadian Press)"} {"label":4,"text":"Sun Microsystems Inc. has decided to postpone its September SunNetwork 2004 San Francisco user conference, and is contemplating merging the event with its JavaOne 2005 developer conference, scheduled for the end of June 2005.","headline":"Sun postpones September user show"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS : Dutch cycling great Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel emotionally defended her Olympic time trial gold medal here. ","headline":"Olympics: Emotional Zijlaard-van Moorsel defends time trial title"} {"label":4,"text":"Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up into one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time.","headline":"Oracle launches Business Integlligence 10g"} {"label":2,"text":"AMSTERDAM Cyclist Leontien Zijlaard-Van Moorsel won the first gold medal for the Netherlands at the Athens Olympic Games on Wednesday. ","headline":"Dutch cyclist defends Olympic gold"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kroger Co., the top U.S. grocer, on Tuesday posted a 29 percent rise in quarterly profit due to cost controls, but price cuts to lure shoppers caused earnings to miss Wall Street estimates and shares fell.","headline":"Kroger's Profit Up; Price Cuts Weigh"} {"label":2,"text":"Major League Soccer's two expansion teams, Real Salt Lake and Club Deportivo Chivas USA, will join the Western Conference for the 2005 season.","headline":"Expanding West"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Indiana Pacers activated center Jeff Foster from the injured list Tuesday.","headline":"Pacers Activate Foster From Injured List (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Hot on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year public sector agreement with the government. ","headline":"Microsoft finalises three-year government deal"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. airlines have agreed to limit flights into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to 88 arrivals per hour between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. in an effort to cut congestion that has slowed the whole U.S. aviation system, federal officials said on Wednesday.","headline":"Airlines Agree to Cut Flights at Chicago O'Hare"} {"label":1,"text":"MOSCOW, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to contribute to a settlement of conflict between Georgia and its separatist province of South Ossetia. ","headline":"Russia ready to contribute to settlement of South Ossetia conflict: Putin"} {"label":4,"text":"Six months before NASA plans to return the shuttle to space, officials think they #39;ve essentially solved the problem that doomed Columbia in 2003 -- debris coming off its fuel ","headline":"NASA confident of debris solution"} {"label":1,"text":"Police in Burundi #39;s capital, Bujumbura, used tear gas to break up a demonstration Wednesday held to protest the massacre of Congolese Tutsi refugees. ","headline":"Burundi Police Forcibly Disperse Tutsi Protest"} {"label":2,"text":"The Hall of Fame released the latest Veterans Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town.","headline":"Veterans Committee counts for little"} {"label":4,"text":"Cornice blasts Seagate's suit over patents for tiny hard drives used in portable gadgets.","headline":"Drive maker files counterclaims in patent suit"} {"label":4,"text":"CHICAGO - Hewlett-Packard(HP) has moved its Active Counter Measures network security software into beta tests with a select group of European and North American customers in hopes of readying the product for a 2005 release, an HP executive said at the HP World conference here in Chicago Wednesday.","headline":"HP moves network scanning software into beta"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Paul Martin announced a major overhaul of his senior staff Wednesday, with several close confidants and one ex-cabinet minister handed major roles in the Prime Minister's Office in a post-election shakeup.","headline":"Martin announces major overhaul of key staff in Prime Minister's Office (Canadian Press)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Democratic White House hopeful Senator John Kerry warned that President George W. Bush's plan to withdraw 70,000 troops from Europe and Asia would hinder the war on terrorism and embolden North Korea.","headline":"Kerry assails Bush troop withdrawal plan (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr reportedly agrees to end an uprising in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf.","headline":"Iraq cleric 'to end Najaf revolt'"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Medtronic Quarterly Earnings Rise"} {"label":3,"text":"Federal officials today announced plans to temporarily cut 37 flights operating at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to help reduce the delay problems that ripple across the country.","headline":"Airlines Agree to Cuts at O'Hare"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Investors shrugged off rising crude futures Wednesday to capture well-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 1.6 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.10, or 0.7 percent, to 10,039.93...","headline":"Stock Prices Climb Ahead of Google IPO"} {"label":2,"text":"Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel of the Netherlands wipes a tear after winning the gold medal in the women #39;s road cycling individual time trial at the Vouliagmeni Olympic Centre in Athens on Wednesday. ","headline":"Today in Athens"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Medtronic Quarterly Net Up"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s top two sprinters have quit the Olympic Games after submitting their country to six days of embarrassment in a hide-and-seek contest with anti-doping enforcers. ","headline":"Greek sprinters quit Games"} {"label":4,"text":"Single mothers, poverty were big factors in school performance HealthDayNews -- American teenagers who live with poor single mothers are more likely to get into trouble at school and have poor marks and are less likely to think they'll go to college, says a Rice University study. Holly Heard, an assistant professor of sociology, analyzed data from thousands of teens who took part in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health...","headline":"Strong Family Equals Strong Education"} {"label":4,"text":"AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A majority of US home Internet users now have broadband, according to a survey by NetRatings Inc. ","headline":"NetRatings survey shows broadband users now a majority in US"} {"label":4,"text":"IT PROMISES to be a scene worthy of a science fiction spectacular. A space probe carrying primordial material scooped from outer space starts to plunge towards our planet. But before it can strike, a helicopter flown by a Hollywood stunt ...","headline":"Stunt pilots to save sun dust"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. forces killed more than 50 Shi'ite militiamen on Wednesday in a significant advance into a Baghdad suburb that is a powerbase for radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, the military said.","headline":"U.S. Forces Kill 50 Sadr Militia in Baghdad Suburb"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Trying to get the best possible ballpark deal for the Montreal Expos, major league baseball instructed its lawyers to press ahead with negotiations involving four of the areas bidding for the team.","headline":"Owners Seek Best Ballpark Deal for Expos (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - A roaring crowd helped inspire Greece's top women's beach volleyball team to trounce China on Wednesday and reach the next round.","headline":"Crowd Inspires Greek Beach Volleyballers; U.S. Duo Ousted"} {"label":2,"text":"Gareth Southgate has warned Barclays Premiership defences to be wary of Middlesbroughs back-to-form strikers Mark Viduka and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.","headline":"Boro Captain Warns of Duo #39;s Threat"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Intuit Inc. (INTU.O), maker of\\the No. 1 U.S. tax presentation software TurboTax, on Wednesday\\posted a wider quarterly loss after taking a goodwill\\impairment charge during its seasonally weaker fourth quarter.","headline":"Intuit Posts Wider Loss After Charge (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"THENS, Aug. 18 Tyler Hamilton had bruises splotched all over his back, painful souvenirs of a Tour de France gone terribly wrong. ","headline":"Hamilton Wins Cycling Time Trial Event"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Wildfires have scorched over\\5 million acres in Alaska as of Tuesday, forestry officials\\said, a new record that signals possible changes in climate\\conditions and the composition of the vast forests.","headline":"Alaska Wildfires Grow to Record 5 Million Acres (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"Great Britain #39;s performances in the Olympic Games made a dramatic and unexpected improvement yesterday as they won a silver and three bronze medals. They were also guaranteed at least a silver medal in badminton #39;s mixed doubles. ","headline":"Britain #39;s Olympic medal total takes sudden turn for the better"} {"label":1,"text":"TBILISI, Georgia The separatist conflicts in Georgia resulted from the quot;foolish quot; move by Georgia to strip South Ossetia and Abkhazia of their autonomous status during the Soviet collapse, President Vladimir Putin of Russia was quoted as saying on ...","headline":"Putin faults Georgia on #39;90s tactics in 2 regions"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Colorado Avalanche prepared for the potential loss of several key front-line players, signing former San Jose Sharks captain Vincent Damphousse to a one-year, #36;2 million contract Wednesday.","headline":"Avalanche Sign Damphousse to One-Year Deal (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Government today gave a partial go-ahead for the Indian cricket team #39;s tour of Bangladesh for the first Test match beginning on Thursday but its security delegation will go to Chittagong, the other venue, to make an assessment of the threat perception ","headline":"Government gives partial clearance to Bangla tour"} {"label":2,"text":"After a spell without scoring, Mark Viduka grabbed two goals as Middlesbrough beat Manchester City 3-2. Boro went ahead when Viduka took Stewart Downings pass, brought it sweetly under control and chipped it over onrushing City keeper David James.","headline":"Viduka Brace Helps Boro To Win"} {"label":4,"text":"FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - (KRT) - Despite criticism that it should have better anticipated Hurricane Charley #39;s rapid intensification and quick turn, the National Hurricane Center #39;s forecast wasn #39;t that far off, a preliminary post-mortem shows. ","headline":"Hurricane center #39;s projection on Charley not far off, data show"} {"label":3,"text":"Health care and consumer products maker Johnson amp; Johnson (JNJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in negotiations to acquire medical-device maker Guidant Corp.","headline":"UPDATE 1-J amp;J in talks to buy Guidant - sources"} {"label":3,"text":"Australian insurer AMP returned to the black in the first half of the year with net profits of A\\$378m (150m) after a disastrous foray into Britain pushed it A\\$2.16 billion into the red last year. ","headline":"AMP shrugs off British debacle"} {"label":4,"text":"Lloyds TSB is gearing up to roll out one of the largest converged networks in Europe, a 500m 70,000 phone VoIP infrastructure linking all the bank #39;s branches and cash points.","headline":"Lloyds TSB cashes in on VoIP"} {"label":2,"text":"British athletics chiefs have appointed sports psychologist David Collins as Performance Director to produce medal winners at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.","headline":"British athletics appoint psychologist for 2008 Olympics"} {"label":2,"text":"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Wednesday night it was Paul Hamm #39;s turn to shine for the United States, as he won the gold medal in the men #39;s all-around competition. Will Thursday produce a sweep for the US at the Olympics? ...","headline":"Olympic Daily Preview - Thursday, August 19"} {"label":1,"text":"YASSER Arafat, the Palestinian president, made a rare acknowledgement of mistakes under his rule yesterday and urged reforms to end corruption. ","headline":"Arafat urges reforms to rectify his #39;mistakes #39;"} {"label":3,"text":"Descriptions of urban afflictions and images of giant mosquitoes and cockroaches to convey a sense of how Houston is nevertheless beloved by many residents.","headline":"Selling Houston Warts and All, Especially Warts"} {"label":2,"text":"The boys from Brazil beat Haiti #39;s national soccer team Wednesday in a friendly goodwill game 6-0. The game was the brainchild of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was on hand in the Haitian capital for the historical match. ","headline":"Brazil beats Haiti in goodwill soccer game"} {"label":3,"text":"Credit Suisse Group announced plans to merge its Credit Suisse First Boston Securities unit with the rest of the company #39;s operations and cut as many as 300 jobs.","headline":"Credit Suisse to merge CSFB unit into parent"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - U.S. shoppers have kept a tight grip\\on their wallets this holiday season with indices on Tuesday\\showing sluggish sales in the second week of the season.","headline":"Holiday-Shopping Season Remains Sluggish (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The second major airlift of Vietnamese Montagnards who fled to Cambodia's remote jungles after April anti-government protests will begin at the weekend.","headline":"UN to begin second airlift of Vietnamese Montagnards (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS Shell-shocked Americans Andy Roddick and Venus Williams joined already-beaten men #39;s top seed Roger Federer in the favourites #39;exodus from the Olympic tennis tournament on Wednesday. ","headline":"Tennis: Roddick and Williams ousted"} {"label":3,"text":"Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the US in over a decade, will cost insurers just \\$7.4bn, one insurance expert estimates.","headline":"Insurer lowers hurricane estimate"} {"label":1,"text":" KATHMANDU (Reuters) - The fear of attack kept most vehicles off roads leading to Nepal's capital for a second day on Thursday as authorities sought talks to end a siege called by Maoist insurgents.","headline":"Nepal Seeks Talks to End Rebel Blockade of Capital"} {"label":2,"text":"Andruw Jones hit a two-run homer off Trevor Hoffman in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves threw out the potential tying run at the plate for the final out Wednesday night, preserving a 6-5 come-from-behind win over the San Diego Padres. ","headline":"Braves 6, Padres 5"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS -- It was telling yesterday that the majority of the dozens of journalists who asked questions and attended a news conference into a Greek doping scandal were mostly Canadian. Question after question came from Canadians. We were all there, I think, ...","headline":"Scandal won #39;t go away"} {"label":3,"text":"Bank of America Corp. yesterday laid off hundreds of workers at Fleet bank branches across the Northeast as the North Carolina bank began to implement its brand of ...","headline":"Hundreds laid off at Fleet offices"} {"label":4,"text":"TechWeb - Customers are decoupling storage from server purchases, which explains why EMC and NetApp earnings were up and why Sun and HP were flat or down, Warmenhoven says.","headline":"NetApp CEO: No Storage Spending Shortfall (TechWeb)"} {"label":3,"text":"Being freelance wine critics may sound like a sweet gig, but Ray and Eleanor Heald have soured on it. Because their home state, Michigan, blocks direct shipments from out-of-state ","headline":"Justices to debate mail-order wine"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Stanford offensive coordinator Bill Cubit was hired Tuesday as head coach at Western Michigan.","headline":"Stanford's Cubit Hired As W. Mich. Coach (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON -- The price of oil charged to a new high above \\$47 a barrel yesterday amid nagging concerns about instability in Iraq, the uncertain fate of Russian petroleum giant Yukos, and the world's limited supply cushion.","headline":"Oil prices surge to a new high"} {"label":2,"text":"OLYMPIA, Greece -- A brilliant idea, taking the shot put back to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, proving, if nothing else, that everything old really can become new again. ","headline":"A shot in the arm for all"} {"label":1,"text":"Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi (left) goes for a walk with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair at Berlusconi #39;s villa, Monday. AP ...","headline":"Bomb found near Berlusconi #39;s villa"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc. will make their Nasdaq stock market debut on Thursday after the year's most anticipated initial public offering priced far below initial estimates, raising \\$1.67 billion.","headline":"After Wait, Google Set for Market Debut"} {"label":4,"text":"Former president Bill Clinton on Monday helped launch a new Internet search company backed by the Chinese government which says its technology uses artificial intelligence to produce better results than Google Inc.","headline":"Bill Clinton Helps Launch Search Engine"} {"label":2,"text":"LOS ANGELES - Paul Lo Duca never got to moonwalk to home plate, though he did skip gleefully to the dugout moments after facing former batterymate Eric Gagne for the first time. ","headline":"Harris #39; three-run double in ninth sinks Gagne"} {"label":2,"text":"The back of his shirt told the story last night at the Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall.","headline":"Ali gives Iraq fighting chance"} {"label":4,"text":"MacCentral - Market research company Ipsos-Insight on Tuesday announced the results of TEMPO, a quarterly survey of digital music behaviors. According to the report, consumers aged 12 and older in the United States were as likely to be aware of Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and Napster 2.0 when it came to recognizing digital music download brands -- each music service registered 20 percent of what TEMPO refers to as ","headline":"Survey: Napster, iTunes beat other download brands (MacCentral)"} {"label":3,"text":"Australia #39;s flagship carrier Qantas Airways has reported a record annual net profit but warned oil prices threatened its performance, increasing the chance of a hike in ticket price surcharges to offset its fuel bill. ","headline":"Qantas says record profit not big enough"} {"label":3,"text":"The state of Maine, Rite Aid Corp., and Community Pharmacy LP have agreed to a consent decree placing conditions on the sale of five Community Pharmacy stores to Rite Aid.","headline":"State, drug chains reach agreement"} {"label":4,"text":"While the total number of home internet users has reached a plateau in the US, those who do use the internet are adopting broadband at a rapid pace, according to Marc Ryan, senior director of analysis at the audience measurement company. ","headline":"Most US homes have broadband connections"} {"label":4,"text":"The latest tiny flying robot that could help in search and rescue or surveillance has been unveiled in Japan.","headline":"Bluetooth flying bot creates buzz"} {"label":4,"text":"PEORIA - Caterpillar Inc. said Wednesday it will acquire a South Carolina remanufacturer of engines and automatic transmissions, increasing its US employment base by 500 people. ","headline":"Caterpillar snaps up another remanufacturer of engines"} {"label":1,"text":"The kidnappers of an American-French journalist in Iraq have threatened to execute him within 48 hours unless US forces withdraw from the holy city of Najaf. ","headline":"Kidnappers threaten to kill western journalist"} {"label":3,"text":"MARK COLVIN: Qantas might have posted yet another record profit, but the national carrier #39;s boss, Geoff Dixon, claims earnings are being hampered by unfair subsidies for international carriers allowed to fly in and out of Australia. ","headline":"Qantas wants better tax treatment"} {"label":1,"text":"Sixty-six men accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea deny breaching Zimbabwe's security laws.","headline":"SA 'mercenaries' plead not guilty"} {"label":2,"text":"Every ounce of his energy was expended, leaving an empty fuel tank. But, even in a depleted state, Brendan Hansen found a way to bolster his ever-growing swimming legacy. ","headline":"Olympics: Hansen still strong enough to take bronze"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices struck a fresh record above \\$48 a barrel on Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs.","headline":"Oil Hits New High Over \\$48 as Iraq Violence Flares"} {"label":3,"text":"A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in July for the second consecutive month, reinforcing evidence that the nation's financial recovery is slackening.","headline":"Economic Indicators Declined in July"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - An ancient walled city complex\\inhabited some 1,300 years ago by a culture later conquered by\\the Incas has been discovered deep in Peru's Amazon jungle,\\explorers said on Tuesday.","headline":"Explorers Find Ancient City in Remote Peru Jungle (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Colgate to Cut 4,400 Jobs, Shut Plants"} {"label":4,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. on Thursday said it would offer the world's first disposable digital camera with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures.","headline":"Drugstore Offers New Wave of Disposable Cameras"} {"label":4,"text":"<p><\/p><p> By Deborah Cohen<\/p><p> CHICAGO (Reuters) - Telecommunications equipment makerCiena Corp. <CIEN.O> on Thursday reported a wider loss for thefiscal third quarter due to slack demand and forecast sales inthe current quarter would be little changed from the thirdquarter.<\/p>","headline":"Ciena Posts a Loss, Forecasts Flat Sales"} {"label":4,"text":"By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK (AP) -- The number of Americans who get on the Internet via high-speed lines has now equaled the number using dial-up connections. 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","headline":"Court: File-swapping software not liable for copyright violations"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS : Weightlifting was reeling from the latest crisis to hit the perennially drug-tainted sport here as six more athletes were kicked out of the Olympics for failing dope tests. ","headline":"Olympics: Olympic weightlifting reels as six more lifters fail drug tests"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Ran Carthon tried to avoid playing football after seeing the pain it inflicted on his father, Maurice. Bloodlines, his friends and reality forced a changed of heart.","headline":"Colts' Carthon Hopes to Follow Dad in NFL (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Kraft Nabisco Championship will be played one week later than usual starting in 2006, preventing the LPGA Tour's first major from getting lost among other big sporting events.","headline":"LPGA's Nabisco to Change Dates in 2006 (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The soldiers withdrew from the heights above the Ossetian of capital of Tskhinvali Thursday, turning the area over to peacekeepers. Georgia says three of its soldiers were killed in earlier fighting, while Ossetian authorities say three civilians died ...","headline":"Georgian Troops Leave South Ossetia"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - Ohio authorities sued Best Buy Co. Inc. on Thursday, alleging the electronics retailer engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices.","headline":"Ohio Sues Best Buy, Alleging Used Sales (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Cisco Systems issued a security advisory warning that some networks using its routers may be vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks. Devices running Internetwork Operating System and enabled for the open shortest path first (OSPF) ...","headline":"Cisco Flaw Leaves Router Vulnerable to Attack"} {"label":2,"text":"It would be nice to see this week #39;s 100-meter sprint as simply the best footrace of all time. We could witness four sub-10-second sprints for the first time ever. It would be nice to watch with raised eyebrows instead of furrowed ones. It ...","headline":"Sprint is chock full of potential heros"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Scientists are plunking a series of high-tech sensors into the Hudson River in an effort to unravel mysteries of the murky waterway.","headline":"Scientists Study the Hudson River (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - A team of scientists is traveling a 600-mile stretch of the Inside Passage this month to study the effects of cruise ship waste and other contaminants in Southeast Alaska waters.","headline":"Study to Examine Effects of Ship Waste (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Free from the burden of trying to make the Ryder Cup team, Stewart Cink looked at ease Thursday on a marathon day at the NEC Invitational that ended with his name atop the leaderboard.","headline":"Cink Leads NEC Invitational by One Shot (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"China is interested in participating in the bidding for Yuganskneftegaz, the top oil-producing subsidiary of the Russian oil giant Yukos, a Chinese economic official was quoted as saying in a report Thursday by the Russian news agency Interfax. The ...","headline":"Briefly: China interest in key Yukos unit"} {"label":4,"text":"APPLE has issued a safety recall for 28,000 batteries for its Powerbook notebooks, saying they posed a potential fire hazard. ","headline":"Apple recalls 28,000 batteries"} {"label":3,"text":"Attorney General Jim Petro is suing Best Buy, alleging the electronics retailer has engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. ","headline":"Best Buy a Bad Deal?"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese Hercules Liu Chunhong Thursday lifted three world records on her way to winning the women #39;s 69kg gold medal at the Athens Olympics, the fourth of the power sport competition for China. ","headline":"Liu brings China 4th gold in weightlifting at Athens Games"} {"label":2,"text":"Lindsay Davenport continued her dominant recent run and reached the last eight of the Cincinnati Open with a 4-6 6-4 6-1 win over Lilia Osterloh. ","headline":"Battling Davenport through"} {"label":4,"text":"In a dramatic ending that marks a beginning in scientific research, NASA's Genesis spacecraft is set to swing by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun that may ultimately tell us more about the genesis of our solar system.","headline":"Genesis Spacecraft Prepares to Return to Earth with a Piece of the Sun"} {"label":2,"text":"Nathan Robertson says there is no reason why he and badminton partner Gail Emms should not win the next Olympics.","headline":"Badminton pair want more"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Sudan's government and its foes in the Darfur region's rebel movements will meet on Monday for peace talks which mark a last chance for African diplomacy to solve the crisis before the United Nations steps in.","headline":"Darfur warring parties to meet in Nigeria for peace talks (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq continued to export oil at one million barrels per day on Friday after an attack on the South Oil Company headquarters took sabotage operations to a new level, an official at the state-owned entity said.","headline":"Iraq Oil Exports Still Halved After Basra HQ Attack"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORKFewer Americans lined up to claim first-time jobless benefits last week but analysts said the modest decline said very little about the current state of the labour market. ","headline":"US unemployment claims slip but picture still murky"} {"label":3,"text":"Vermont's Republican governor challenged the Bush administration's prescription drug policy in federal court yesterday, marking the first time a state has chosen a legal avenue in the expanding battle over Canadian imports.","headline":"Vt. sues over importing drugs"} {"label":2,"text":"Manning had a decent debut as a starter, but Delhomme overshadowed the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft by throwing for a touchdown and running for another in the Carolina Panthers #39; 27-20 exhibition victory last night over ...","headline":"For starters, Giants #39; Manning on mark"} {"label":2,"text":"CHICAGO -- The Red Sox were ready to welcome Roger Clemens back to Boston. His uniform number (21) was available. Pedro Martinez , who has expressed the utmost respect for Clemens, almost certainly would have made some room for the Rocket near the locker Clemens long used and Martinez now occupies. Curt Schilling would have been thrilled to pitch with ...","headline":"Clemens deal is waived off"} {"label":4,"text":"11=2. Mathematics doesn #39;t get any more basic than this, but even 11 would stump the brightest minds among the Piraha tribe of the Amazon. ","headline":"Life without numbers in a unique Amazon tribe"} {"label":4,"text":"In a major setback for the music and movie industries, a federal appeals court upholds a lower court's decision in the infamous Grokster case, ruling peer-to-peer services Morpheus and Grokster are not liable for the copyright infringement of their users. By Katie Dean.","headline":"P2P Services in the Clear"} {"label":4,"text":"The producer of ads featuring PC users who switched to Macs is applying the same tactic to political commercials. This time, he'll focus on former backers of President Bush, recruited online, who've changed their political allegiance. 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","headline":"Agassi cruises into Washington Open ATP quarter-finals"} {"label":1,"text":"Hollywood producer Saul Zaentz sues the producers of The Lord of the Rings for \\$20m in royalties.","headline":"Producer sues for Rings profits"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Some 30,000 Sudanese, victims of fresh\\attacks by Arab militia inside Darfur, have threatened to cross\\into Chad, the U.N. refugee agency warned on Friday.","headline":"30,000 More Sudanese Threaten to Cross to Chad -UN (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"USATODAY.com - Even a big first-day jump in shares of Google (GOOG) couldn't quiet debate over whether the Internet search engine's contentious auction was a hit or a flop.","headline":"Google scores first-day bump of 18 (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - Carly Patterson upstaged Russian diva Svetlana Khorkina to become the first American in 20 years to win the women's Olympic gymnastics all-round gold medal on Thursday.","headline":"Carly Patterson Wins Gymnastics All-Around Gold"} {"label":3,"text":"Montana jury orders oil firm to pay up over gas pipeline leak from 1955; company plans to appeal. 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On local TV, the Bush and Kerry ads air so frequently that it #39;s easy to forget it #39;s Bob Costas who actually runs the country. ","headline":"Don #39;t expect Tiger to relinquish his top ranking without a fight"} {"label":4,"text":"Understanding Google AdWords\\\\Unlike many search engines Google, to its credit, clearly denotes search listings that are paid placement. In fact, Google AdWords appear in a separate section down the left side of the screen.\\\\Google AdWords provide an inexpensive advertising venue for businesses to advertise products or services to a targeted ...","headline":"Understanding Google AdWords"} {"label":4,"text":"<strong>Letters:<\/strong> The bulging postbag gives up its secrets","headline":"Service packs, senators and civil liberties"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - One day after placing a waiver claim on troubled cornerback Derek Ross, the Saints did an about-face and released the former Ohio State standout after he missed a scheduled flight to New Orleans on Wednesday night.","headline":"Saints Revoke Waiver Claim on Derek Ross (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Closing a factory is never popular, but it's the right thing to do.","headline":"Hooker Furniture Puts Investors First"} {"label":3,"text":"The latest data from the US Department of Commerce further bolsters what we have all suspected: E-commerce sales are increasing. Not only might one suspect that consumer confidence has been bolstered since last year, there ...","headline":"Clicking on Profits"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS, Greece - Winning on whitewater runs in the family for Frenchman Benoit Peschier, though an Olympic gold is something new. Peschier paddled his one-man kayak aggressively but penalty free in both his semifinal and final runs on the manmade Olympic ...","headline":"French Take Gold, Bronze in Single Kayak"} {"label":4,"text":"Experts have trained unwanted dogs into supersniffers that can detect drugs or bombs. Now they're focusing on a new threat #151;prostate cancer.","headline":"Dogs in Training to Sniff Out Cancer"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to update antidepressant labels to reflect studies that suggest a link between the drugs and suicide in youths, but remains cautious about the strength of such ties, according to documents released on Friday.","headline":"Antidepressants to Reflect Suicide Risk"} {"label":3,"text":"UAL's United Airlines will have a 30-day extention on the period in which it can file an exclusive bankruptcy reorganization plan.","headline":"UAL and Its Creditors Agree to 30-Day Extension"} {"label":1,"text":"CORCHA CAMP, Sudan (Reuters) - A Sudanese rebel commander in a camp in Darfur tells his troops he is hoping for peace. But just a few hours march away, young men say they are convinced Sudan wants to drive them off the land. ","headline":"Mood Mixed Among Darfur Rebels Ahead of Talks"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Amid soaring crude oil prices, gasoline costs have been dropping. But don't expect that to last, economists say.","headline":"Crude Price Spike May Send Gas Higher (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"NewsFactor - Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) has said it will buy Joyo.com Limited -- a British Virgin Islands company that operates the largest Internet retail Web site in China -- for US #36;75 million.","headline":"Amazon Snaps Up China's Largest Web Retailer (NewsFactor)"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - Michael Phelps, who has won five gold medals in the Olympic pool, said Friday he was pulling out of Saturday's 4x100 meter medley relay final to give team mate Ian Crocker the chance to swim.","headline":"Swimming: Phelps Wins Gold, Pulls Out of Relay"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday\\that Arch Coal Inc. (ACI.N) may proceed with its bid to buy the\\assets of rival Triton Coal Co. LLC, denying an emergency\\request by the Federal Trade Commission to block the deal, a\\spokesman for the agency said.","headline":"Court Won't Halt Arch Coal's Triton Bid (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices paused for breath on Tuesday after a blistering two-session rally ran out of steam, though analysts still saw room to the upside given the large short-base in the market.","headline":"Treasury Prices Take a Breather Today"} {"label":1,"text":" NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - Rebel Shi'ite fighters appeared still to be in control of the Imam Ali mosque in the Iraqi city Najaf early on Saturday, but the whereabouts of their leader, the fiery cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, were unknown.","headline":"Sadr Militiamen Still in Control of Iraq Shrine"} {"label":2,"text":"LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- Spanish pair Xabi Alonso from Real Sociedad and Luis Garcia from Barcelona signed five-year contracts with Liverpool on Friday. ","headline":"Liverpool completes signings of Alonso, Garcia"} {"label":4,"text":"First-quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the United States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli. Prices fell by nearly \\$1,000 over the same period. ","headline":"Report: Consumers tuning in to plasma TVs"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS -- He was behind at the start. He was behind at the turn. He was behind for 99.99 of the 100 meters. His head was behind Ian Crocker's head at the finish. And yet somehow last night, Michael Phelps won again -- for the fourth and final time in an individual race at these Olympics.","headline":"Seven seize"} {"label":4,"text":"In a report, the research firm painted a bright future for the open source operating system, claiming that shipments of servers running Linux -- and revenues from those shipments -- will rise significantly over the next five years.","headline":"One in four servers to run Linux by 2008"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Republicans will have one sure Hollywood star for their convention #151; California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger #151; along with performers to keep the country music fans happy. But they'll be hard-pressed to match the Democratic convention's appeal to young voters led by Ben Affleck.","headline":"Republican Convention Light on Stars (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"After days of speculation sparked by the white bandanna worn by Mr Berlusconi on holiday in Sardinia, Piero Rosati said the results of the operation would show in a couple of months.","headline":"Italian PM #39;s transplant confirmed"} {"label":4,"text":"The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apple received four reports of these batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.","headline":"Apple Recalls Flaming 15-inch PowerBook G4 Battery"} {"label":3,"text":"Samsung Electronics, the world #39;s second largest computer chip manufacturer, yesterday said that it would invest Won25,000bn (\\$24bn) in its semiconductor business by 2010 to generate ","headline":"Samsung plans to invest Won25,000bn in chips"} {"label":4,"text":"The European Rosetta mission will sample a comet as it tries to harpoon and hook onto its surface. A specially designed oven will cook the comet in analogy to sniffing for recognizable elements.","headline":"Rosetta Mission Sniffing a Comet"} {"label":2,"text":"Bradley Wiggins has given Britain their second Olympic cycling gold medal in two days, winning the men #39;s 4-km individual pursuit.","headline":"More gold for Britain as Wiggins strikes"} {"label":1,"text":"Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian as he approached a security fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Israeli military sources said on Saturday.","headline":"Soldiers Kill Palestinian Near Gaza-Israel Fence"} {"label":1,"text":"NAJAF, Iraq - Militants loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr kept their hold on a revered shrine, and clashes flared in Najaf on Saturday, raising fears that a resolution to the crisis in the holy city could collapse amid bickering between Shiite leaders. The clashes between U.S...","headline":"Militia, Shiite Leaders Bicker Over Shrine"} {"label":2,"text":"Tang Gonghong lifted a world record to claim in Athens the 100th Olympic gold for China since its participation in 1984 Olympic Games on Saturday when ","headline":"Strongwoman hoists 100th gold for Chinese delegation"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - As the month-end deadline nears for Sudan to disarm the mostly Arab pro-government militias in Darfur, the United Nations and Western powers are in a dilemma over how far to go to stop the killing in an African country.","headline":"West Mulls Boundries for African Fighting (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Caracas, Venezuela - The results of an audit support the official vote count showing that President Hugo Chavez won this month #39;s recall referendum in Venezuela, the head of the Organization of American States said Saturday.","headline":"Chavez victory confirmed"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay-at-home economy, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them.","headline":"Wall St.'s Nest Egg - the Housing Sector"} {"label":2,"text":"AFP - Lithuania defeated the United States 94-90 in an Olympic men's basketball preliminary round game, only the fourth loss in 115 Olympic starts for the defending champions.","headline":"Lithuanians deliver NBA stars another Olympic basketball dunking (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Chicago Bears agreed Saturday to trade receiver Marty Booker to the Miami Dolphins for unsigned Adewale Ogunleye #151; if the Bears can reach a contract agreement with the Pro Bowl defensive end, a source close to the negotiations said.","headline":"Source: Dolphins, Bears on Verge of Deal (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"OVIE producers are often criticized for running at the sight of original ideas, preferring instead to milk plays, books, news events, toys and even video games for their screenplays.","headline":"Video Game Makers Go Hollywood. Uh-Oh."} {"label":2,"text":"LONDON (AFP) - Brian Lara said he will take stock before deciding on his future as West Indies captain following his side #39;s 10-wicket defeat to England in the fourth and final Test.","headline":"Cricket-Lara mulls over future after England whitewash"} {"label":1,"text":"PAKISTANI troops backed by artillery and aircraft attacked two suspected terrorist hideouts near the rugged Afghan border yesterday, killing and wounding a number of militants, Pakistan army and security officials said.","headline":"Pakistani troops raid two terrorist hideouts"} {"label":2,"text":"Bruce Fleisher carded a seven-under-par 65 to take a three-shot lead after the second round of the Greater Hickory Classic in North Carolina.","headline":"Fleisher Surges Clear"} {"label":2,"text":"HERE in Old Europe, people install shutters outside their windows to keep out the heat, the pollution, the daylight, the noise. They also lock the shutters tight when they go away on holiday.","headline":"Glory Comes Amid Empty Seats and Closed Shutters"} {"label":4,"text":"Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. said on Thursday that it will buy Joyo.com Ltd., which runs some of China #39;s biggest retail Web sites, for about \\$75 million to gain entry into China #39;s fast-growing market.","headline":"Amazon to Buy Chinese Retailer Joyo.com"} {"label":4,"text":"Software developer Salesforce.com Inc. posted a sharp rise in second-quarter profit on better-than-expected revenue during its first quarter as a public company, but investors shunned the stock in late trading ","headline":"Salesforce.com 2Q Profit Up Sharply"} {"label":2,"text":"Trainer Allen Jerkens hemmed and hawed this past week over running Society Selection in Saturday #39;s Grade 1 Alabama at Saratoga.","headline":"Jerkens makes right call with Society Selection"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Belarus' Yuliya Nesterenko won the top\\women's athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday,\\triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of\\doping woes to win the 100 meters.","headline":"Unknown Nesterenko Makes World Headlines (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"When oil prices rise, public interest in alternative energy often does, too. But the logic is evidently escaping Wall Street.","headline":"Ready to Bet on Alternative Energy? Well, Think Again"} {"label":2,"text":"Barry Zito scattered four hits over eight shutout innings, leading the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5-0 on Saturday night.","headline":"Athletics 5, Devil Rays 0"} {"label":1,"text":"Fatah, the mainstream Palestinian movement, hopes that its former West Bank leader Marwan Barghouti would take back his candidacy for the Jan. 9 presidential election.","headline":"Fatah hopes Barghouti would take back candidacy"} {"label":1,"text":"A series of grenade blasts has rocked an opposition party rally in the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, killing at least 13 people. There were seven or eight explosions at the Awami League headquarters, as leader Sheikh Hasina addressed a crowd.","headline":"Blasts hit Bangladesh party rally"} {"label":2,"text":"Belarus #39; Yuliya Nesterenko became the fastest woman to qualify for the women #39;s 100 meters second round at the Olympic Games here on Friday.","headline":"Belarus #39; Nesterenko fastest in women #39;s 100m first round"} {"label":1,"text":"The bombing of a UN election office in Afghanistan that injured six policemen drew calls from a UN union Friday for a withdrawal of staffers from the embattled nation.","headline":"Around the world"} {"label":1,"text":"Greek weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis will find out on Sunday if he is to be stripped of his medal.","headline":"Greek weightlifter awaits verdict"} {"label":2,"text":"And on the eighth day, Michael Phelps actually got to rest. After swimming some 18 races in Olympic competition, Phelps was a mere spectator last night, watching his teammates cap a terrific week for the US swim team.","headline":"Work done, Phelps basks in gold glor"} {"label":3,"text":"China will spend about \\$3.4 billion over two to three years laying thousands of miles of oil pipelines to help secure its energy supply in the face of soaring prices and demand.","headline":"China confronts lack of pipelines"} {"label":2,"text":"Jason Lane took an unusual post-game batting practice with hitting coach Gary Gaetti after a disappointing performance Friday night.","headline":"Lane drives in winning run in ninth"} {"label":2,"text":"The International Gymnastics Federation suspended three judges yesterday for a mistake they made in scoring the men #39;s all-around final, but said results would not be changed and Paul Hamm of the United States would keep his gold medal.","headline":"Games hammered with controversy"} {"label":2,"text":"But as far as swim greats Rowdy Gaines and John Naber are concerned, what Phelps did in Athens exceeded what Spitz did in Munich in 1972.","headline":"Admirers look to 2008"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - A Jewish social centre in central Paris was destroyed by fire overnight in an anti-Semitic arson attack, city authorities said.","headline":"Arson attack on Jewish centre in Paris (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"CONSUMER goods maker Colgate-Palmolive said today it would cut about 12 per cent of its 37,000-person work force and close a third of its factories worldwide as part of a four-year restructuring.","headline":"Colgate to cut workforce"} {"label":1,"text":"Give the guy some credit. Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong #39;s embattled Chief Executive, gets precious little of it from his people these daysand heaps of ","headline":"A Founding Father?"} {"label":1,"text":" KABUL (Reuters) - A man and two women were shot dead by Afghan and U.S.-led troops after their vehicle ran through a checkpoint on Saturday, a U.S. military statement said.","headline":"Three People Killed at Afghan Checkpoint"} {"label":4,"text":"Like Led Zeppelin #39;s #39; #39;Stairway to Heaven #39; #39; and Lynyrd Skynyrd #39;s #39; #39;Freebird, #39; #39; classic video games like Frogger and Pong can bring back an entire era.","headline":"PRESS START FOR NOSTALGIA"} {"label":2,"text":"American shooter Matt Emmons fired at the wrong target on his final shot Sunday, blowing a commanding lead in the Olympic 50-meter three-position rifle event and allowing Jia Zhanbo of China to take the gold.","headline":"Emmons loses gold medal after aiming at wrong target"} {"label":3,"text":"The price of oil looks set to grab headlines as analysts forecast that its record-breaking run may well continue.","headline":"Oil prices look set to dominate"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unannounced visit to Chechnya on Sunday, laying flowers at the grave of the war-ravaged region's assassinated president a week before elections for a new leader.","headline":"Putin Visits Chechnya Ahead of Election (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"ATHENS, Greece - Right now, the Americans aren't just a Dream Team - they're more like the Perfect Team. Lisa Fernandez pitched a three-hitter Sunday and Crystl Bustos drove in two runs as the Americans rolled to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5-0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game...","headline":"U.S. Softball Team Wins, Closes in on Gold"} {"label":2,"text":"Legendary Real Madrid defender Goyo Benito believes the arrival of Jonathan Woodgate at the Santiago Bernabeu will help bring an avalanche of titles to Real Madrid.","headline":"More Newcastle United Stories"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - A version of Edvard Munch's masterpiece ","headline":"Munch masterpiece 'The Scream' stolen from Oslo museum (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"ATHENS, Greece - The preliminaries in the 100 meters were perhaps just a sample of what's to come Sunday, when a talented group of qualifiers - including Americans Shawn Crawford, Justin Gatlin and defending champion Maurice Greene - will try to turn their competition into the fastest show at the Athens Games. Five men broke 10 seconds in qualifying Saturday, led by Crawford's time of 9.89...","headline":"Men Set for Sizzling Duel in 100 Meters"} {"label":2,"text":"New Zealand #39;s Sarah Ulmer stormed to gold in the women #39;s individual pursuit in a new world record time. Ulmer, fourth in Sydney four years ago, beat Australia #39;s Katie Mactier in a time of three minutes 24.","headline":"Ulmer storms to gold"} {"label":2,"text":"Champions Ajax Amsterdam came from behind to thrash NAC Breda 6-2 on Sunday while Feyenoord hit four past Willem II Tilburg to regain the early lead in the Dutch first division.","headline":"Goal-happy Ajax and Feyenoord maintain perfect starts"} {"label":4,"text":"Rising sea levels, disappearing glaciers in the Alps and more deadly heat waves are coming for Europeans because of global warming, Europes environmental agency warned Wednesday.","headline":"Agency reports climate change major problem"} {"label":2,"text":"New Zealand #39;s star cyclist, Sarah Ulmer, last week rode under world record time twice in an hour during a secret training session in France.","headline":"Cycling: Ulmer #39;s scorching times in secret rides"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal rallied for three second-half goals in 11 minutes on Sunday to beat Middlesbrough 5-3, matching a 25-year-old record of 42 league games without a loss in the top-flight of English soccer.","headline":"Arsenal matches record of 42 league games without a loss on Sunday"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - High oil prices, which have been a factor in virtually all U.S. recessions over the past three decades, are surging again this year. And the higher crude oil prices climb, the more risk energy costs pose to what, until recently, many expected to be a banner year for the U.S. economy.","headline":"Will High Oil Prices Lead to Recession? (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Labor members have scheduled two #39;rebel #39; anti-Peres conferences for Sunday, one to be headed by MK Matan Vilnai and the second by MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer.","headline":"Labor: Anti-Peres meetings scheduled for Sunday"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Terin Humphrey and Annia Hatch got silver. Courtney Kupets got bronze. And Paul Hamm got mad. The United States upped its gymnastics medal haul to seven Sunday night, the most since the Americans won 16 at the boycotted Los Angeles Games in 1984. And they might not be finished yet.","headline":"U.S. Gymnasts Win 3 Medals; Hamm Angry (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"BULLETIN<br>BC-OLY--Women's Marathon RUN,0058<br>BULLETIN<br> ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Mizuki Noguchi of Japan won the marathon Sunday in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 20 seconds.","headline":"Noguchi Wins Marathon"} {"label":4,"text":"Summary - (Aug 22, 2004) NASA #39;s Spirit rover has dug up plenty of evidence on slopes of quot;Columbia Hills quot; that water once covered the area.","headline":"More Evidence for Past Water on Mars"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - American Justin Gatlin roared from virtual unknown to win the blue ribband Olympic men's 100 meters race on Sunday, upstaging more illustrious rivals in a pulsating final.","headline":"Gatlin Sprints from Unknown to Olympic Gold"} {"label":3,"text":"Japanese stocks have failed to measure up to an assessment made in April by Merrill Lynch #39;s chief global strategist, David Bowers, who said Japan was quot;very much everyone #39;s favorite equity market.","headline":"Indexes in Japan fall short of hype"} {"label":2,"text":"Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run homer, Moises Alou also homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 11-6 on Sunday in the testy conclusion of a three-game series between the NL Central rivals.","headline":"GAME DAY RECAP Sunday, August 22"} {"label":2,"text":"HOUSTON (Ticker) -- Kerry Wood got plenty of run support but didn #39;t stick around long enough to take advantage of it. Wood was ejected in the fifth inning for hitting Jeff Kent as the Cubs posted an 11-6 victory over the Astros.","headline":"SI.com"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - An exhausted Nicolas Massu reeled in Mardy Fish in five tortuous sets on Sunday to win Chile their second gold medal at an Olympic Games less than 24 hours after helping them to their first.","headline":"Exhausted Massu Outlasts Fish for Gold"} {"label":1,"text":"A man and two women were shot dead by Afghan and US-led troops after their vehicle ran through a checkpoint on Saturday, a US military statement said.","headline":"Three people killed at Afghan checkpoint"} {"label":1,"text":"Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Pakistan to discuss fighting terror and boosting trade.","headline":"Karzai set for visit to Pakistan"} {"label":1,"text":"The plan would give the proposed national director responsibility for intelligence-gathering of the C.I.A. and the Pentagon.","headline":"Senate Republican Unveils Plan for Intelligence"} {"label":2,"text":"American Lindsay Davenport captured her fourth consecutive title, beating second seed Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the \\$US170,000 WTA Cincinnati Open on Sunday.","headline":"Davenport wins in Cincinnati"} {"label":1,"text":"Coalition forces in Afghanistan say that three people were killed and two others critically wounded when their pickup truck tried to run a checkpoint in the province of Ghazni.","headline":"Afghan-Coalition Soldiers Kill 3, Wound 2 at Checkpoint"} {"label":1,"text":" NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - A U.S. AC-130 gunship attacked Shi'ite militia positions in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf early on Monday after tanks reinforced the siege of a shrine at the center of a nearly three-week insurgency.","headline":"U.S. Plane Attacks Najaf Rebels as Tanks Near Shrine"} {"label":1,"text":"Four US soldiers charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners are set to face pre-trial hearings in Germany.","headline":"Soldiers face Abu Ghraib hearings"} {"label":2,"text":"Yesterday #39;s Olympics treated us to the two extremes of athletics, the endurance race which tests the body to its limits, and the heavyweight showdown, the sprint, which is in the mind.","headline":"Colin Jackson: Hard lessons learnt in the human laboratory"} {"label":2,"text":"Stewart Cink, who needed only to play around par to convert a five-stroke lead after 54 holes into a win, did just that in the NEC Invitational at Firestone yesterday.","headline":"Cink surfaces as Donald sinks"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK At first glance, it might seem like the simple extension of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is costly ","headline":"Wiretapping on the Net: Who pays?"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz homered on consecutive pitches to start the eighth inning Sunday night and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their sixth straight win.","headline":"Red Sox Rally to Beat White Sox 6-5 (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Aug. 23, 2004 (TheDeal.com) Problem-plagued Nortel Networks Corp. announced plans Thursday, Aug. 19, to eliminate an additional 3,500 jobs and fire seven more senior executives as the company labors to reinvent ","headline":"Nortel Downsizes Again"} {"label":4,"text":"It can only remain aloft for three minutes but weighs less than an empty soft drink can -- and it can take and transmit pictures in flight.","headline":"Prototype copter-cam: Here, there, everywhere"} {"label":2,"text":"Three weeks away from the Ryder Cup, American Stewart Cink hopes he has silenced at least some of his critics - if indeed they exist.","headline":"Cink Justifies Sutton #39;s Faith"} {"label":1,"text":": A military plane crashed into a mountain in Central Venezuela, killing 25 people, including five children, the Air Force rescue team said in a statement.","headline":"Plane crashes into Venezuelan mountain killing 25"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The African Union will bring Sudan's warring government and rebel armies into talks with regional power-brokers aimed at heading off a mounting humanitarian crisis in the province of Darfur.","headline":"Africa brings Sudanese parties to the table as UN sanctions loom (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"A vote is due to be held in Taiwan on plans to halve the number of seats in the island's famously heated legislature.","headline":"Taiwan votes on leaner parliament"} {"label":3,"text":"TOKYO - Japan #39;s benchmark Nikkei stock index briefly recovered to the 11,000 level Monday morning on widespread buying prompted by advances in US shares last Friday.","headline":"Nikkei briefly regains 11,000 level"} {"label":3,"text":"Hong Kong Financial Secretary Henry Tang said he believed Hong Kong has walked out of the consumer price deflation cycle that lingered for 68 months, according to the consumer price index trend in the past few years.","headline":"HK walks out of 68-month deflation cycle, official"} {"label":3,"text":"In terms of dollar value, of all the products in the world, nothing is traded more than oil. Crude oil traded above 47 dollars a barrel for the first time this week.","headline":"Oil prices"} {"label":3,"text":"Venezuela #39;s President Hugo Chavez has announced that he will no longer recognize the Democratic Coordination or CD as the opposition coalition.","headline":"Chavez rejects CD as opposition"} {"label":2,"text":"FOUNTAIN, Colo. -- Dario Franchitti shook off a potentially dangerous pit mishap to win the IRL #39;s Honda 225 Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway.","headline":"ROUNDUP: Franchitti overcomes pit mishap for IRL win"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - The productivity of America's workers grew at a 1.8 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the slowest pace in nearly two years, the government reported Tuesday.","headline":"Productivity Growth Slowest in 2 Years (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Favored Pleasantly Perfect took charge down the stretch to win by a length in the 14th running of the \\$1 million Pacific Classic yesterday at Del Mar. Pleasantly ","headline":"Roundup: Pleasantly Perfect takes Pacific Classic"} {"label":1,"text":"US NAVAL BASE GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba -- Four suspected Al Qaeda fighters will be formally charged with war crimes this week as the US military opens the first legal hearings for foreign prisoners captured during the war in Afghanistan and held at a remote US Navy base in Cuba.","headline":"War crimes hearings to begin for 4 at Guantanamo"} {"label":1,"text":"More than 1,000 Maoists launched a violent assault on a district headquarters in Nepal #39;s northwestern mountains, officials said Sunday, as angry traders rallied on the streets of Kathmandu to protest a crippling rebel blockade of the capital, now also hit ","headline":"Maoists attack Nepal district HQ"} {"label":1,"text":"SYDNEY : Foreign Minister Alexander Downer dismissed newspaper claims the Australian government was repeatedly warned its support for the Iraq war would impede the fight against terrorism.","headline":"Downer dismisses #39;sexed up #39; Iraq warning claims"} {"label":2,"text":"Paul Hamm needs a new marketing strategy. Either that, or he needs a clue. One harmless gesture separates him from lionization in America and canonization in South Korea, and ","headline":"Hamm should support Yang"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS -- Preliminary-round elimination would have been a disaster for the United States women. Desperate for a victory, the Americans avoided embarrassment by finally playing like a gold medal contender -- and like a team.","headline":"US women avoid disaster, advance"} {"label":3,"text":"Australian budget airline Virgin Blue announced Monday it will increase the fuel surcharge it adds to ticket prices from Aug. 26 because of soaring oil prices.","headline":"Australia Airline Announces Fuel Surcharge"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON, August 23 (New Ratings) - ARM Holdings (ARM.ETR) has agreed to buy Artisan Components Inc (ARTI), a US-based provider of integrated circuit designing solutions, for about \\$913 million (503.","headline":"ARM agrees to buy Artisan Components for \\$903 mn"} {"label":1,"text":"North Korea says it sees no reason to join a working-level meeting with the United States to prepare for further six-party talks on the communist state #39;s nuclear weapons development.","headline":"North Korea Says the Tyrant is Bush, not Kim"} {"label":1,"text":"White supremacist Eugene Terreblanche is detained after allegedly breaking the terms of his parole.","headline":"Terreblanche challenges SA arrest"} {"label":2,"text":"World record holder Paula Radcliffe #39;s tearful withdrawal from the women #39;s Olympic marathon yesterday was not due to injury, the British team says.","headline":"Radcliffe withdrawal not due to injury"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar bounced off recent four-week lows against the euro and yen on Monday in thin August trade with investors focusing on U.S. data and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief later in the week.","headline":"Dollar Bounces; Eye on Data, Greenspan"} {"label":4,"text":"New antispam technology standards are on the way that promise to hit spammers where it hurts the most--their wallets. At issue is the ability to authenticate the original source of e-mail messages, a major ","headline":"Stopping spam at the source"} {"label":4,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Eyeing up that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"New Fat-Busting Microwave Oven Unveiled"} {"label":1,"text":"JERUSALEM Aug. 23, 2004 - Israel announced plans Monday to build hundreds of new housing units in the West Bank, following an apparent US policy shift on settlements that the Palestinians warned quot;will destroy the peace process.","headline":"Israel OKs More West Bank Settlement Homes"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Retailer Kmart Holdings Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"Kmart to Sell 18 Stores to Home Depot"} {"label":3,"text":"Employers and workers are confused by eligibility and classification of the new regulations.","headline":"Rules for Overtime Pay To Take Effect Monday"} {"label":4,"text":"USATODAY.com - Apple's trendy iPod digital music player, which has revitalized the company, is giving laptop sales a boost during back-to-school season.","headline":"Students crazy about iPod follow the music to Apple laptops (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"NASA #39;s three-year effort to bring some genuine star dust back to Earth is set for a dramatic finale Sept. 8 when Hollywood helicopter pilots will attempt a midair retrieval ","headline":"Stunt pilots to snag a falling NASA craft"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2004 - A defense lawyer for one of three Americans accused of torturing a dozen Afghan prisoners in a private jail showed a video in court Monday of Afghanistan #39;s former education ","headline":"Trial of Accused US Vigilantes Resumes"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS, Greece Track coach Trevor Graham admits he was the person who triggered the BALCO investigation. Graham says he #39;s the one who anonymously sent a syringe of THG to the US Anti-Doping Agency.","headline":"Sports: Graham says he sent the syringe"} {"label":2,"text":"TACOMA RAINIERS - The Rainiers just missed a perfect week when they suffered their only setback on Sunday August 22nd, a 13-6 loss to the Portland Beavers.","headline":"Seattle Mariners Minor League Report - August 23rd"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Southwest Airlines Inc. (LUV.N), the\\largest U.S. discount carrier, on Monday said it will eliminate\\88 scheduled flights in order to boost revenue by freeing up\\planes for more lucrative markets.","headline":"Southwest Airlines to Cut 88 Flights (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"A business columnist has resigned from the Seattle Times after admitting he plagiarized the work of other journalists, said the newspaper.","headline":"Seattle Times business columnist admits plagiarism, resigns"} {"label":4,"text":"Strategybusiness concludes that a controversial new book on the strategic value of information technology is flawed--but correct.\\","headline":"Does Nick Carr matter?"} {"label":3,"text":"British students spend about \\$1.8 billion on drink every year, nearly three times as much as they cough up for books, a survey released on Monday showed.","headline":"Students Pay More for Beer Than Books"} {"label":3,"text":"Undergraduates in the city earn more than 90 a week on average, just behind Glasgow, Cambridge and Cardiff. Their hard-earned cash is likely to be spent on looking good and socialising, the ","headline":"Leeds students figure high on working curve"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. #39;s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the ","headline":"Windows Upgrade Causing Campus Headaches"} {"label":4,"text":"The newest P4 chips drop in price by 18 percent to 35 percent; a host of other chips are cheaper now as well.","headline":"Intel cuts Pentium 4 prices"} {"label":3,"text":"Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. on Monday said it received a 10-year, \\$408 million Army contract to provide simulated battle command training support to Army corps commanders - the latest award in ","headline":"Northrop Grumman Gets \\$408 Million Pact"} {"label":4,"text":"The music industry in the US is making great strides in its campaign against people it says have illegally downloaded music, with courts awarding huge settlements in many cases.","headline":"Record biz hammers #39;ostrich #39; downloaders"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A state judge ruled Monday that the sign-up period should be reopened for the Nov. 2 election in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Rodney Alexander infuriated Democrats by switching to the Republican Party minutes before the qualifying deadline.","headline":"Sign-Up Reopened for House Race in La. (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The price of oil has fallen as fears about interruptions to supplies being pumped out of Iraq eased slightly.","headline":"Oil price down as Iraq fears ease"} {"label":1,"text":"The Israeli government was accelerating its settlement program Monday with plans to build hundreds of new homes in the West Bank, bolstered by a US softening of opposition to new construction projects.","headline":"Israel Accelerates Settlement Drive As Sharon Pushes On With Gaza <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Eying that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Sharp says it has developed a new fat-busting microwave oven that can melt some of your worries away.","headline":"Obesity Solution: Nuke It"} {"label":4,"text":"Online retail sales continue to show significant growth, according to the latest figures released by the US Department of Commerce.","headline":"E-commerce still booming"} {"label":4,"text":"Terra Lycos SA introduced two search tools on its Lycos U.S. Internet site on Monday as part of a recently announced strategy to focus on services that allow users to connect with others.","headline":"Lycos offers people and discussion search"} {"label":3,"text":"<p>\\<\/p><p> By Andrew Mitchell<\/p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - High-flying oil prices eased for a\\second session on Monday as Iraq resumed exports from both its\\northern and southern outlets after lengthy disruption, despite\\fierce fighting in the holy city of Najaf.<\/p>","headline":"Oil Eases as Iraq Resumes Exports"} {"label":3,"text":"Botswana's giant Debswana diamond mining firm says it will sack workers who carry on with an illegal stoppage.","headline":"Botswana miners 'face dismissal'"} {"label":1,"text":"ATHENS, Greece - The Americans got a taste of what it was like in the good ol' days. They finally played an opponent they were able to beat easily, routing Angola 89-53 Monday in their final preliminary game of the Olympic men's basketball tournament...","headline":"U.S. Men's Hoops Team Finally Gets a Rout"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The former main rebel group during\\Congo's civil war pulled out of a power-sharing transitional\\government on Monday, dealing a major blow to the country's\\already fragile peace process.","headline":"Congo Ex-Rebel Group Pulls Out of Government (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue chips were near the unchanged mark on Monday as a disappointing sales forecast from retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Blue Chips Unchanged, Wal-Mart Weighs"} {"label":4,"text":"Fed up with technical excuses, FBI wants carriers to support eavesdropping capabilities for push-to-talk technology now.","headline":"Wiretaps may mute Nextel rivals"} {"label":4,"text":"Wi-Fi is going sky-high thanks to a deal forged between enterprise Internet service provider iPass and Connexion by Boeing. Under the deal, iPass #39;s 528,000-plus Wi-Fi enterprise customers will ","headline":"Partnership Connects Wi-Fi Users In The Sky"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - American 400 meters champion Jeremy Wariner succeeded Michael Johnson as the Olympic gold medallist Monday with a personal best of 44.00 seconds.","headline":"Wariner Succeeds Johnson as 400 Meter Champion"} {"label":3,"text":"Independent observers confirmed that the random auditing of results from the recall referendum (Sunday August 15) against Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez show there are no indications of fraud as claimed by the opposition.","headline":"Observers insist: no proof of fraud in Venezuelan referendum."} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - Siebel Systems (Nasdaq: SEBL) has named EDS as the charter partner in Siebels' new business process outsourcing (BPO) global strategic-alliance program. The agreement expands the relationship between EDS and Siebel to provide a set of high-value managed products and service offerings targeted at the BPO and customer relationship management (CRM) marketplaces.","headline":"EDS Is Charter Member of Siebel BPO Alliance (NewsFactor)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The city gave the Chicago Cubs the go-ahead to play ball at Wrigley Field on Monday night after the stadium passed another round of inspections of repair work done on its crumbling upper deck.","headline":"Chicago OKs Cubs to Play at Wrigley Field (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Philippine president Gloria Arroyo warned that her country is in the midst of a fiscal crisis. A report by economists at the University of the Philippines said the country faces economic collapse ","headline":"Philippine President Says Country Faces Fiscal Crisis"} {"label":2,"text":"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Tim Duncan led a balanced American attack with 15 points and seven rebounds, as the United States men #39;s basketball team completed the preliminary round with a resounding 89-53 victory over winless Angola.","headline":"US men #39;s basketball routs Angola"} {"label":2,"text":"Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - American Carly Patterson, the women #39;s all- around champion at the Summer Games, added another medal on Monday night with a silver in the balance beam competition.","headline":"Patterson gets silver on balance beam"} {"label":4,"text":"MOSCOW (AFP) -- A new Russian-US team for the International Space Station (ISS) will take off from the Baikonur space station in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan in October, Russian space officials said. The three-person team, due to be approved on Thursday, will leave for the ISS on board a Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft, Russia's Federal Space Agency, Roskosmos said on its website...","headline":"New Russian-US Team to Leave for ISS in October"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters Athens Aug 23: American Justin Gatlin roared from virtual unknown to win the blue ribband Olympic mens 100 metres race yesterday, upstaging defending champion Maurice Greene and other more illustrious rivals.","headline":"Gatlin sprints from unknown to 100m gold"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Panama recalled its ambassador from Cuba on Monday after the Cuban government threatened to break off relations in a dispute over four anti-Fidel Castro exiles imprisoned in Panama.","headline":"Panama Recalls Ambassador From Cuba (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) -- Heart disease and diabetes get all the attention, but expanding waistlines increase the risk for at least nine types of cancer, too. And with the obesity epidemic showing no signs of waning, specialists say they need to better understand how fat cells fuels cancer growth so they might fight back...","headline":"Obesity Raises Risk for 9 Different Types of Cancer"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans paid their credit card bills on time at a record high level in June, sending credit card delinquencies to their lowest level in four years, Moody's Investors Service said on Monday.","headline":"Credit Card Delinquencies at a 4-Year Low"} {"label":3,"text":"OTTAWA -- A local firm that says it can help shrink backup times at large data centres is growing its business thanks to an alliance with Sun Microsystems Inc.","headline":"Deal has S2io champing at the gigabit"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft has offered up yet another way for businesses to block the automatic update of Windows XP to the big-deal Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade.","headline":"Microsoft: Use Script to Block Windows XP SP2 Updates"} {"label":2,"text":"THE winner smiled and then vomited. The roaring favourite collapsed and couldn #39;t finish. The Australian contemplated surrender, staggered on and didn #39;t regret it.","headline":"Marathon meltdown"} {"label":1,"text":"Panama recalls its Havana ambassador after Cuba threatened to cut ties if jailed anti-Castro activists are pardoned.","headline":"Panama-Cuba 'pardon' row worsens"} {"label":4,"text":"Network equipment giant Cisco Systems (Quote, Chart) is buying IP platform specialist P-Cube for \\$200 million in cash and stock. P-Cube #39;s technology helps telecom carriers, cable operators and ISPs manage ","headline":"Cisco Buys IP Platform Maker"} {"label":1,"text":"A former Palestinian security minister who could be key to keeping order among rival factions in Gaza after an Israeli pullout held a fence-mending meeting Monday with President Yasser Arafat, officials said.","headline":"Arafat Meets With Gaza Critic"} {"label":3,"text":"New Bush administration rules that scale back overtime eligibility for white-collar workers took effect on Monday over protests that they would slash paychecks at a time of economic uncertainty.","headline":"New Overtime Rules Take Effect"} {"label":2,"text":"IT WAS the night of the longest race and the shortest, a night of distress for Britain #39;s Paula Radcliffe and delight for America #39;s Justin Gatlin.","headline":"Japanese joy and British tears"} {"label":4,"text":"SAP has landed a \\$35 million deal to help the US Postal Service overhaul its human resources systems. According to sources close to the deal, the agreement includes a \\$21 million consulting component, and ","headline":"SAP Gets \\$35 Million Post Office Pact"} {"label":2,"text":"Heather O #39;Reilly, minutes after missing a wide open net, scored in the ninth minute of overtime Monday to give the United States a 2-1 victory over World Cup champion Germany and a place in Thursday #39;s gold-medal game.","headline":"US beats Germany 2-1 in OT, to face Brazil in women #39;s soccer final"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corp. has cut prices on its computer chips by as much as 35 percent, though analysts on Monday said the cuts were probably unrelated to swelling inventories of the world #39;s largest chip maker.","headline":"Intel drops prices on computer chips"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Israel announced plans Monday for 500 new housing units in the West Bank, after an apparent U.S. policy shift that has infuriated the Palestinians. The Palestinians oppose all Jewish settlement in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, lands where they hope to establish an independent state.","headline":"Israel Announces West Bank Housing Plans (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar held on to the previous day's gain on Tuesday, supported by a retreat in oil prices and upbeat comments on the U.S. economy from Federal Reserve officials.","headline":"Dollar Holds Gains, Fed Comments Help"} {"label":4,"text":"The postal service, which employs more than a third of the civilian employees of the federal government, chose SAP after a multi-year evaluation, it said.","headline":"SAP Awarded \\$35 Million Postal Service Contract"} {"label":3,"text":"THE phoney war over the fate of Abbey grinds on. Along the way, on all sides, it is producing its predictable crop of knowing winks and destabilising nudges.","headline":"Dark arts of spin evident in phoney war for Abbey"} {"label":3,"text":"New overtime rules have taken effect in the United States that the government says will strengthen workers #39; rights, but opponents say will significantly reduce workers #39; pay.","headline":"Controversial US Overtime Rules Take Effect"} {"label":4,"text":"Scientists in the United States have genetically engineered mice which can run twice as far as normal before becoming exhausted. The researchers say their finding could lead to drugs or gene ","headline":" #39;Marathon mouse #39; doubles stamina"} {"label":3,"text":"blackhawk writes quot;SAS Braathens, the Norwegian unit of Scandinavian airline SAS, will cut Oslo routes to Geneva and London Gatwick in the first step of a plan to eliminate 10 routes.","headline":"SAS Braathens to cut Gatwick, Geneva flights"} {"label":3,"text":"Executives at the collapsed China Aviation Oil Singapore have voluntarily handed over their passports to Singapore #39;s police, a spokesman said Tuesday.","headline":"CAO executives hand over passports"} {"label":2,"text":"Tony Dickens resigns as head coach at Northwestern six months after leading the Wildcats to the Maryland 4A boys basketball title.","headline":"Dickens Departs"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar idled on Tuesday after gaining the previous day, as many investors held off building positions ahead of economic data from the United States.","headline":"Dollar Keeps Gains as Market Awaits Data"} {"label":3,"text":"CARACAS : An audit of last Sunday #39;s recall vote in Venezuela, which favored keeping President Hugo Chavez in office, found no evidence of fraud, as the opposition had charged, electoral officials said.","headline":"Audit finds no fraud in Venezuelan recall vote"} {"label":2,"text":"The San Diego Chargers finally reached a contract agreement last night with quarterback Philip Rivers. Rivers, the fourth overall choice in April #39;s draft, agreed to a six-year deal worth about \\$40 million, including ","headline":"Chargers, Rivers Agree to Deal"} {"label":2,"text":"The NFL #39;s highest-scoring offense is averaging two touchdowns every three possessions during the preseason. If Kansas City #39;s woeful defense can get its act together, too, the Chiefs could be in for big things.","headline":"Chiefs #39; offense too much for Rams in 24-7 victory"} {"label":4,"text":"A molecular switch known to regulate fat metabolism appears to prevent obesity and turns laboratory mice into marathon runners, a Salk Institute study has found.","headline":"Marathoning mice could have Olympian effects on obesity"} {"label":2,"text":"The US softball team completed its scorched-earth run through the Olympics on Monday with a 5-1 win over Australia, America #39;s third straight gold medal.","headline":"Dominant US captures gold with 79th straight win"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK Johnson amp; Johnson is in advanced negotiations to acquire Guidant, one of the largest US makers of devices to treat heart and circulatory illnesses, according to executives close to the talks.","headline":"Johnson amp; Johnson bids for rival"} {"label":3,"text":"Beleaguered Russian energy giant Yukos has warned that it will not produce as much oil as expected this year. It blames bailiffs who are draining its bank accounts to pay its potentially ruinous tax bill.","headline":"Yukos warns it oil output is lagging"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS -- The booing went on for nearly 10 minutes while Paul Hamm, chalked up and ready, waited beneath the horizontal bar last night. quot;Wow, quot; Hamm told his twin brother Morgan. quot;I've never seen this before. quot;","headline":"Pressure points"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON -- Hundreds of workers rallied on the steps of the Labor Department yesterday to protest the implementation of new rules they say will cause as many as 6 million Americans to lose their overtime pay. But the Bush administration officials who crafted the complex regulations insisted more workers will actually qualify for extra pay under the plan, which almost ...","headline":"Unions protest as overtime rules take effect"} {"label":1,"text":"A Bosnian Serb general accused of organising the siege of Sarajevo pleads not guilty to war crimes charges.","headline":"Serb denies siege terror charges"} {"label":2,"text":"NBC's prime-time Olympic coverage is taped and shaped, the television version of a Reader's Digest condensed book. We get all the US highlights, the big news stories, and a well-edited drama building to the 11 p.m. hour. It's a formula that's been proven to hold an audience and pull ratings. The big downside: You have to stay up until midnight ...","headline":"11th-hour highlights too late"} {"label":4,"text":"One thing that #39;s always irritated those who don #39;t choose to use Internet Explorer is finding a website that requires IE. Such complaints seem to have grown all the more passionate now security concerns are driving more users to consider IE alternatives.","headline":"No IE? No Can See"} {"label":4,"text":"WEBSITES CLOSE to Iran #39;s leading reformist party have been blocked by religious hardliners in the police bureau of public morals.","headline":"Iran shuts reformist websites"} {"label":2,"text":"No one has been more dominating against National League hitters at home than Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano. And Zambrano looked as if he would be at his finest Monday night at Wrigley Field.","headline":"Zambrano right at home"} {"label":2,"text":"Joe Torre gathered the Yankees before Monday night #39;s game at Jacobs Field and imparted a simple message: put aside the struggles of the past week.","headline":"Torre Calls a Meeting, and the Yanks Respond"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The controversy over the Vietnam war record of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has trained a fresh light on one of that conflict's lesser-known episodes #151; the operations of America's ","headline":"Kerry Dispute Revives Memory of Delta War (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Japan issued a deportation order on\\Tuesday against former world chess champion Bobby Fischer, who\\is wanted in the United States for defying sanctions on\\Yugoslavia, an immigration official said.","headline":"Japan to Deport Ex-Chess Champion Bobby Fischer (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea hurled invective at President Bush for a second day on Tuesday, calling him a political idiot and human trash, and said six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions appeared doomed.","headline":"N.Korea Hurls Abuse at Bush, Calls Him Human Trash"} {"label":1,"text":"Police in Kenya disperse Maasai protesters in the capital who are seeking the return of leased colonial land.","headline":"Nairobi police disperse Maasai"} {"label":4,"text":"A team retracing the route of a group of Victorian Arctic explorers have found parts of their 172-year-old ship.","headline":"Arctic team finds ship remains"} {"label":3,"text":"TOY retailer Toys R Us has posted a second-quarter profit, over- turning the loss it made over the same period the year before. The New Jersey-based group, which is considering quitting the toys business, turned ","headline":"Toy store profits R back up"} {"label":4,"text":"Linksys will provide broadband-to-phone adapters and, eventually, Wi-Fi equipment.","headline":"Vonage Calls on Linksys for VoIP"} {"label":4,"text":"PC World - Linksys will provide broadband-to-phone adapters and, eventually, Wi-Fi equipment.","headline":"Vonage Calls on Linksys for VoIP (PC World)"} {"label":1,"text":"ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Like any patient, Wanda needs positive reinforcement to wrestle through her physical therapy...","headline":"Mich. Elephant Gets Therapy for Arthritis"} {"label":4,"text":"Intel has slashed prices across the board as it prepares to get behind new processor lines due this autumn. The Itanium server line has seen cuts of over 30 per cent, while prices for Intel #39;s fastest business ","headline":"Intel slashes Itanium prices as Madison looms"} {"label":1,"text":"British Foreign Minister Jack Straw said his country does not plan to deploy forces to Darfur in western Sudan but will provide technical assistance.","headline":"Straw: No British troops to Darfur"} {"label":1,"text":"US and Iraqi forces battled militants in Najaf on Tuesday and Iraqi National Guardsmen advanced to within 200 yards of the holy city #39;s Imam Ali Shrine compound, where insurgents loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have been holed up for weeks.","headline":"Iraqi Guardsmen Ring Najaf Shrine"} {"label":2,"text":"EVERTON chairman Bill Kenwright #39;s plans for a Russian revolution at Goodison Park may have thawed the cold war with director Paul Gregg.","headline":"Gregg: I will help to close deal"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, touring a sprawling desert camp housing 40,000 displaced people from the troubled western Darfur region, urged the Sudanese government to do more to make it safe for the frightened refugees to return home.","headline":"Straw: Sudan Must Help Displaced People (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The biggest-ever takeover battle in Japan got even bigger today as Sumitomo Mitsui sought to disrupt a rival's expansion plans with a \\$29 billion hostile bid for UFJ.","headline":"Japanese Bank Makes Hostile Bid in Takeover Battle"} {"label":4,"text":"Description: An investigation into the loss of Britain #39;s Beagle 2 spacecraft last December suggests the cause may have been unusual Martian weather.","headline":"Martian Weather Blamed for Loss of Beagle 2"} {"label":2,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Teenager Freddy Adu, America's most talked about soccer player, has hardly set the league alight with his skills in his first season.","headline":"Prodigy Adu Learns His Trade at DC United"} {"label":3,"text":"Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. laid out a \\$29 billion bid for UFJ Holdings on Tuesday, challenging a rival offer by Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group to form the world #39;s biggest bank.","headline":"Japan #39;s SMFG in \\$29B bid for UFJ"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - In this predominantly Roman Catholic country where prostitution is illegal and the church still wields considerable influence on the nation's morals, it is a brave person who goes into business selling sex toys.","headline":"Sex toys find niche market in church-influenced Philippines (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Hollinger Inc., th #39;e Toronto-based holding company controlled by disgraced media baron Conrad Black, lost an independent director Tuesday when a former general in Canada #39;s armed forces resigned from its board.","headline":"Director Leaves Hollinger Inc. Board"} {"label":1,"text":"An Afghan court was following proper procedures in its trial of three US men accused of torture and kidnapping and the United States would exert no influence on next week #39;s verdict, a US official said on Tuesday.","headline":"US not involved in Afghan vigilante trial-official"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Two rows of well-spaced\\mattresses with brightly colored covers are laid out in a straw\\hut, and the smiling nurse in surgical gloves gives an\\injection to a crying baby held by his mother.","headline":"British Minister Sees 'Show Camp' in Sudan (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - Osama bin Laden's chauffeur was officially charged Tuesday in the first U.S. military tribunal since World War II, appearing at a pretrial hearing where his lawyer challenged the process as unfair...","headline":"Bin Laden Driver Charged at Guantanamo"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK - Cisco Systems is aggressively trying to build its presence in key growth markets, and it #39;s using both new products and new acquisitions to do it.","headline":"Cisco Reaches High And Low"} {"label":1,"text":"Nick du Toit #39;s wife and stepdaughter are distraught that there is nothing they can do to help him. On Monday his stepdaughter, Marilise Bezuidenhout, was forced to convey the news of his possible death sentence ","headline":" #39;Somebody please save my dad #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"Thousands of disgruntled vacationers were stranded at Heathrow Airport Tuesday after British Airways canceled scores of flights because of staff shortages and technical hitches.","headline":"Update 1: Passengers Stranded by Canceled Flights"} {"label":1,"text":"A group calling itself quot;The Islamic Army in Iraq quot; said Italy must withdraw its 3,000 troops -- or the safety of a missing Italian journalist can #39;t be guaranteed.","headline":"Journalist purportedly kidnapped by militants"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - Hungarian Olympic discus champion Robert Fazekas will lose his gold medal and be expelled from the Games after breaking doping rules, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Tuesday.","headline":"Discus Champion Thrown Out of Games"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN JOSE, Calif.Cisco Systems Inc. said it has agreed to acquire P-Cube for \\$200 million in stock and cash to enable service providers to further control and manage such advanced Internet Protocol services ","headline":"Cisco to acquire P-Cube for \\$200M"} {"label":4,"text":"8\/24\/2004 -- Cisco Systems yesterday announced a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Communications Connector for Microsofts CRM offering.","headline":"Cisco and Microsoft Partner for CRM"} {"label":4,"text":"Dell comes in a close second, while Gateway shows improvement, study says.","headline":"Apple Tops in Customer Satisfaction"} {"label":3,"text":"AUGUST 25, 2004 -- The Sabre Travel Network yesterday responded quickly to Northwest Airlines #39; decision to impose a fee on all domestic tickets issued through global distribution systems, firing back with its own policy changes and concluding the ","headline":"Sabre, NWA Trade Barbs Over Ticketing Fee"} {"label":3,"text":"United Airlines says it likely will end funding for employee pension plans, a move that would be the largest ever default by a US company and could lead to a taxpayer-funded bailout rivaling the savings-and-loan fiasco of the 1980s.","headline":"United #39;s pension dilemma"} {"label":4,"text":"WLAN kit makers Linksys and Netgear have rolled out consumer and small-business oriented wireless access points with integrated Voice over IP (VoIP) support.","headline":"Linksys, Netgear prep soho VoIP kit"} {"label":4,"text":"A tiny telescope has spotted a giant planet circling a faraway star, using a technique that could open a new phase of planetary discovery, scientists say.","headline":"Tiny telescope detects a giant planet"} {"label":2,"text":"US heavyweight Rulon Gardner lost his Olympic title Wednesday after being beaten in the semi-final stage of the 120kg Greco-Roman wrestling event by Georgiy Tsurtsumia of Kazakhstan.","headline":"Gardner Loses Quest for Repeat Wrestling Gold"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Playboy magazine on Tuesday\\posted to its Web site an unpublished portion from its\\interview with Google's founders, which raised regulatory\\eyebrows not for what it revealed, but for its timing -- just\\before the Internet search engine's much-anticipated initial\\public offering.","headline":"Playboy Posts Unused Google Excerpt to Web Site (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Standout receiver Mike Williams is all but certain not to play Saturday night when top-ranked Southern California opens its season because of continuing delays in the school's appeal process to the NCAA. After that, who knows? USC has applied to the NCAA for a progress-toward-degree waiver and reinstatement of Williams' eligibility.","headline":"Williams' Status at USC Still Unresolved (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - John Kerry headed to closely divided Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to tell voters he could produce better, higher-paying jobs from the White House than President Bush has.","headline":"Kerry Pledges to Create Higher-Paying Jobs (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Republican leaders are pushing for a constitutional ban on gay marriage in the GOP platform, opening a new point of contention between social conservatives and outnumbered but vocal factions fighting to give the party's statement of principles a more moderate tone.","headline":"GOP Platform Plan Seeks Gay Marriage Ban (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - One of every three lakes in the United States, and nearly one-quarter of the nation's rivers contain enough pollution that people should limit or avoid eating fish caught there.","headline":"EPA: U.S. Waterways Contain Polluted Fish (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Monday he would accept government intervention on steroid testing if the players #39; association refuses to change the current rules, which run for two more years.","headline":"Selig Welcomes Government Help In Steroids Scandal"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - The Arctic Barents Sea is\\under threat from overfishing, oil and gas exploration and\\Soviet-era radioactive waste, the U.N. Environment Program said\\on Tuesday.","headline":"Barents Sea Under Threat from Fishing, Oil (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Northwest Airlines said it would begin charging a \\$10 fee for issuing a ticket at its airport check-in desks.","headline":"Will This Idea Fly? Charge Some Travelers \\$10 for Showing Up"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS -- Four years ago in Sydney, after the US gymnasts had gone medal-free at the Olympics for the first time in 28 years, federation president Bob Colarossi was sitting at a table, explaining that the turnaround already had begun. The women had moved from sixth to fourth in the world in one year, the men from sixth to fifth. ...","headline":"A man with a plan"} {"label":4,"text":"LOS ANGELES, CA -- Officials from ASCAP today indicated they intend to pursue music royalties from the organizers of Burning Man, an artist's gathering and celebration held over the Labor Day holiday near Reno, NV. The unconventional event, held annually since 1986, has never paid fees for any of the music played at the event, says ASCAP. ","headline":"ASCAP Shakes Down Burning Man for Music Royalties"} {"label":3,"text":"Can you hear him now: Virgin Group Chairman Richard Branson said in Hong Kong that his company has earmarked \\$300 million for a cell phone joint venture in China.","headline":"Branson: Virgin Billionaire Eyes China Telecom Deal"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - Inattention to prisoner issues by senior U.S. military leaders in Iraq and at the Pentagon was a key factor in the abuse scandal at Abu Ghraib prison, but there is no evidence they ordered any mistreatment, an independent panel concluded...","headline":"Second Prisoner Abuse Report Expected"} {"label":1,"text":"NAJAF, Iraq - Iraq's most powerful Shiite cleric returned home from Britain on Wednesday to help broker an end to nearly three weeks of fighting in Najaf and is calling on his followers to join him in a march to reclaim the holy city, his spokesmen and witnesses said. Grand Ayatollah Ali Husseini al-Sistani return came as heavy fighting persisted in Najaf's Old City...","headline":"Cleric Returns to Broker Najaf Peace Deal"} {"label":1,"text":"Baton-wielding riot police fired tear gas and rounded up dozens of demonstrators in Bangladesh on Tuesday during a general strike called to protest a weekend grenade attack that killed 20 people and wounded hundreds at an opposition political rally.","headline":"Police Tear Gas, Arrest Protesters in Bangladesh"} {"label":2,"text":"Slumping Cleveland lost a three-run lead while Derek Jeter homered and stole two ninth-inning bases as New York sent the Indians to their ninth consecutive loss, 5-4, Tuesday.","headline":"Careening Indians Fall"} {"label":4,"text":" Internosis Inc., an information technology company in Arlington, plans to move its headquarters to Greenbelt in October. The relocation will bring 170 jobs to Prince George's County.","headline":"Internosis Will Relocate To Greenbelt in October"} {"label":4,"text":"Security-focused Windows XP update can be tough on applications. Guidelines are meant to help professionals ","headline":"Microsoft offers SP2 compatibility guide"} {"label":4,"text":"Grassroots movement to register younger voters leaves publishing tools accessible to outsiders.","headline":"Site security gets a recount at Rock the Vote"} {"label":4,"text":"The PlayStation Portable is going to have one complex processor running the show for games and multimedia.","headline":"Sony reveals some specs for PSP handheld"} {"label":4,"text":"The PC industry is doing a better job this year of satisfying its U.S. customers, and better technical support and easier-to-use hardware seem to have made a difference, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.","headline":"Study: Apple, Dell lead PC customer satisfaction index"} {"label":4,"text":"The United Nations, through its International Open Source Network (IOSN) will organize the first annual Software Freedom Day on Saturday in an effort to educate Asian users about the benefits of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and encourage its wider use in the region.","headline":"UN organizes open-source software day across Asia"} {"label":4,"text":"By PAUL GEITNER BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- Software giant Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and the media and entertainment powerhouse Time Warner Inc...","headline":"European Union Extends Review of Microsoft Deal"} {"label":1,"text":"A tentative step was taken yesterday in the quest to finding lasting peace in the crisis torn Dafur region of Sudan when the Abuja peace talks unanimously adopted a four-point draft agenda.","headline":"Darfur: 4-Point Draft Agenda Adopted in Abuja"} {"label":3,"text":"Toronto Dominion Bank (TD.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday that it is in talks with US-based Banknorth Group (BNK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) about a possible deal, in line with the Canadian bank #39;s push for ","headline":"UPDATE 2-TD, Banknorth in talks on possible deal"} {"label":4,"text":"Jamaica #39;s government on Tuesday announced a US\\$5 million (Jamaican \\$308 million) plan to provide free Internet access in poor communities across the island.","headline":"Jamaican Government to Provide Free Internet Access in Poor <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"It took only 49.41 seconds for Tonique Williams-Darling to etch her name in the annals of Bahamian history. Williams-Darling crossed the finish line ","headline":"A new Golden Girl"} {"label":1,"text":"Shares in Indian software services giant Tata Consultancy close 16 higher on their market debut, raising \\$1.2bn for the company.","headline":"India's Tata makes powerful debut"} {"label":1,"text":"ABUJA, Aug 25, 2004 (dpa) -- Rebel groups agreed Wednesday to participate in peace talks with the Sudanese government being held in the Nigerian capital of Abuja after coming under pressure to disarm and accept confinement to camps in the country #39;s ","headline":"Sudanese rebels agree to take part in peace talks in Abuja"} {"label":4,"text":"In an attempt to stem the growing tide of online scams, identity theft and the proliferation of junk e-mail, the Justice Department and state law enforcement officials have initiated what seems to be the largest dragnet yet against spammers, so-called ","headline":"Dragging the Net for Cyber Criminals"} {"label":4,"text":"The decision is a setback for the two companies and their plan to acquire ContentGuard, a digital rights management firm.","headline":"EU to probe Microsoft-Time Warner buy"} {"label":2,"text":"Kate Allen of Austria wins the triathlon with a late surge Wednesday, passing more than half of the field in the final leg and edging Loretta Harrop of Australia at the finish line.","headline":"Allen Wins Triathlon"} {"label":4,"text":"Is Google the Next Netscape?\\\\To draw a parallel between Netscape #038; Google in their fight against Microsoft, it is necessary to examine the various similarities between the two situations and see if the tactics that worked then will work now. \\","headline":"Is Google the Next Netscape?"} {"label":3,"text":"Protests from seven safety groups have prompted General Motors to pull a television ad that shows a young boy driving a Corvette sports car so recklessly that it goes airborne, officials of the automaker say.","headline":"GM pulls Guy Ritchie car ad after protest"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON - A tiny telescope has spotted a giant planet circling a faraway star, using a technique that could open a new phase of planetary discovery.","headline":"Tiny telescope #39;s big discovery opens new doors"} {"label":4,"text":"John Ashcroft, the attorney General of the US, is expected to announce on Thursday dozens of lawsuits against alleged spammers following a low key campaign against the practise across the US.\\","headline":"News: US cracks down on spam mountain"} {"label":1,"text":"DENVER - Crucial DNA evidence tested by defense experts in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case might have been contaminated, prosecutors said in a court filing released Wednesday, just two days before jury selection is to begin. Prosecutors said they had found contamination in DNA ","headline":"Bryant Prosecutors Say Some Data Tainted"} {"label":3,"text":"Despite a weak third-quarter earnings report that sent its shares plunging 24 percent Tuesday, poultry producer Sanderson Farms Inc.","headline":"Poultry Stocks See Mixed Recovery"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - Ricardo Santos and Emanuel Rego beat Spain's Javier Bosma and Pablo Herrera 21-16, 21-15 on Wednesday to bag Brazil's first men's Olympic beach volleyball gold medal.","headline":"Brazil Tops Spain for Men's Gold in Beach Volleyball"} {"label":4,"text":"NTT DoCoMo will release a handset compatible with non-Japanese cellular networks and with its own 3G (third generation) mobile network early next year.","headline":"NTT DoCoMo, Motorola tie up on 3G handsets"} {"label":4,"text":"VoIP (define) upstart Vonage has quickly amassed another \\$105 million from venture capitalists and is looking to Latin America and Asia to accelerate an already torrid growth rate.","headline":"Vonage Awash in Venture Capital"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Afghanistan has a chance for real political legitimacy when voters go to the polls in the country's first post-Taliban presidential election, the UN's envoy to the nation said.","headline":"UN says Afghan vote can legitimise postwar scene (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":" DENVER (Reuters) - Prosecutors in the rape case against U.S. basketball star Kobe Bryant are questioning the validity of DNA evidence crucial to the defense's case, saying data appeared to have been manipulated and might have to be thrown out.","headline":"Bryant Prosecutors Question Defense DNA Evidence"} {"label":4,"text":"Best Softwarelaunched this week an overhaul of its Act contact management software, adding to the product line a second version with more scalability and advanced functionality.","headline":"Best Software overhauls Act "} {"label":3,"text":"Microsoft on Wednesday announced the release to manufacturing of Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 and MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition, a new edition that the company previously called MOM 2005 Express.","headline":"MOM 2005 Released to Manufacturing"} {"label":2,"text":"Fani Halkia (1980), of Greece, clears a hurdle en route to winning a gold medal ahead of fifth place finisher Jana Pittman, of Australia.","headline":"Pittman misses out"} {"label":1,"text":"ATHENS, Greece - Marion Jones made her Athens debut in virtual anonymity, quietly advancing to the long jump final. Allen Johnson had the attention of everyone in the stadium, for all the wrong reasons...","headline":"Jones Advances in Long Jump; Johnson Out"} {"label":3,"text":"Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it will fix malfunctioning heated seats in 33,000 Focus cars, two-thirds of which were sold in Canada.","headline":"Ford to Repair Faulty Heated Seats in Focus Cars"} {"label":4,"text":"Server shipments and revenue increased in the second quarter, with low-cost servers based on Linux or the Windows operating system growing faster than their Unix counterparts, according to research firm Gartner Inc.","headline":"Gartner: Q2 server shipments rise on Sun, Dell strength"} {"label":4,"text":"US agents have raided the homes of five people who allegedly traded hundreds of thousands of songs, movies and other copyrighted material over the Internet, Attorney General John Ashcroft says.","headline":"US raids Net song swappers"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Dell Inc. (DELL.O), the world's\\largest PC maker, could announce an expanded selection of its\\consumer electronics line in the next several weeks, a retail\\industry analyst said on Wednesday.","headline":"Dell May Soon Unveil More Consumer Goods -Analyst (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Quiznos Sub, the third-largest US sandwich chain, said on Wednesday it signed a deal to serve PepsiCo Inc. (PEP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) drinks in its US outlets, ending a 23-year relationship with Coca-Cola Co.","headline":"Coke Loses Quiznos Sandwich Account"} {"label":1,"text":"JERUSALEM: The Israeli army is set to unveil a new weapon designed to get under the noses of Palestinians - a massive stink bomb. A report in the Maariv daily on Wednesday said that the military, which has ","headline":"Israeli army set to unveil stink bomb"} {"label":3,"text":"Northwest Airlines Corp. filed suit against Sabre Travel Network in the US District Court for the District of Minnesota alleging that Sabre instituted measures that will make it more difficult for the carrier to sell tickets.","headline":"Northwest sues Sabre over ticket fees"} {"label":4,"text":"The Associated Press By Curt Anderson","headline":"News: FBI seizes computers in first-ever criminal action against P2P network"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW DELHI, Aug. 25. - Kuwait has promised to leave no stone unturned to ensure the safe return of the three Indians who were taken hostage in Iraq.","headline":"Kuwait assures help on hostages"} {"label":4,"text":"Customers will be able to download film clips, audio and video, interactive multiplayer games, multimedia music tracks, quot;push-to-watch quot; services, as well as access large e-mail attachments.","headline":"MmO2 Announces 3G Mobile Data Network Launch"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Republicans endorsed an uncompromising position against gay unions Wednesday in a manifesto that contrasts with Vice President Dick Cheney's supportive comments about gay rights and the moderate face the party will show at next week's national convention. A panel made up largely of conservative delegates approved platform language that calls for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and opposes legal recognition of any sort for gay civil unions...","headline":"Republicans Endorse Ban on Gay Marriage"} {"label":4,"text":"Company is upgrading current support and service program to draw more mainframe customers.","headline":"Microsoft expands mainframe pitch"} {"label":4,"text":"The FBI seized computers, software and equipment as part of an investigation into illegal sharing of copyrighted movies, music and games over an Internet ","headline":"U.S. Justice Department Cracks Down Internet Crime"} {"label":3,"text":"WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--New Zealand #39;s Auckland International Airport Ltd. (AIA.NZ) Thursday posted double digit annual profit growth, buoyed by a surge in passenger travel, and said it expects to meet market consensus for the 2005 fiscal year earnings.","headline":"UPDATE: NZ Auckland Airport FY Net Surges On Travel Boom"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Republican Rep. Peter Hoekstra of Michigan was picked Wednesday to head the House Intelligence Committee amid a heated election-year debate over how to carry out a major overhaul of the nation's intelligence system.","headline":"Mich. Rep. to Head Intelligence Panel (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"A bank in Belarus has denied US charges that it laundered money for former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Infobank, in a statement, said it has strictly followed international agreements related to the fight against illegal transactions.","headline":"Belarus Bank Denies Money Laundering Charge"} {"label":3,"text":"Singapore Airlines plans to buy up to 31 Boeing long-range 777-300ER planes worth about \\$7.35 billion, the carrier said Wednesday.","headline":"Singapore Air plans \\$7.35B Boeing order"} {"label":4,"text":"Sales of server systems rose 7.7 percent globally in the second quarter to \\$11.55 billion as demand for Information Technology remained strong after a three year downturn, market research firm Gartner said in a statement.","headline":"Global server sales on the rise"} {"label":3,"text":"After a month-long rally that repeatedly pushed prices to new highs, the cost of a barrel slumped for the fourth day, leaving the price \\$10 higher than year-ago rate.","headline":"Oil Prices Alter Direction"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Kurt Warner will start at quarterback for the New York Giants this week, although his competition with rookie Eli Manning for the regular-season job continues.","headline":"Warner to Start for Giants This Week (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Lawyers pressed Chile's Supreme Court on Wednesday to uphold a lower court decision stripping retired Gen. Augusto Pinochet of immunity from prosecution, saying the former dictator should face justice for past human rights abuses.","headline":"Pinochet Immunity Weighed by Chile Court (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The quick resignation suggests that the Bush campaign, which has repeatedly said it has no ties to the Swift boat veterans group, is eager to put the issue behind it.","headline":"Lawyer for Bush Quits Over Links to Kerry's Foes"} {"label":4,"text":"Move over silicon chips, there is a new semiconductor king on the horizon. Silicon carbide #39;s (SiC) potential has been known since the 1950 #39;s, but the properties that make is attractive also make it hard to work with.","headline":"Toyota reports a silicon carbide breakthrough"} {"label":2,"text":"Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf led a team of negotiators from Major League Baseball in a three-hour meeting Wednesday with the leaders of the Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority.","headline":"MLB, Va. Officials Meet"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - David Ortiz thumped two homers and\\drove in four runs to fire the Boston Red Sox to an 11-5 win\\over the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Wednesday.","headline":"AL Wrap: Ortiz Fuels Red Sox Fire as Blue Jays Go Down (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":" TORONTO (Reuters) - David Ortiz thumped two homers and drove in four runs to fire the Boston Red Sox to an 11-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Wednesday.","headline":"AL Wrap: Ortiz Fuels Red Sox Fire as Blue Jays Go Down"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - China has warned Singapore officials against visiting Taiwan again after a ","headline":"China warns Singapore officials against future visits to Taiwan (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani urged his supporters converging on Najaf on Thursday not to enter the battered holy city until he arrived, a senior aide said.","headline":"Sistani Urges Supporters to Wait at Najaf Gates"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Organisers were left banking on the Dutch weather to spare Saturday's final of the triangular cricket tournament after deciding against altering the fixture schedule in a bid to beat the rain that has marred this warm-up event for next month's ICC Champions Trophy in England.","headline":"Rain threatens triangular final (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Pakistan defeated arch-rivals India 3-0 here to ensure they stand among the top six in the Olympic men's field hockey competition.","headline":"Pakistan down India to ensure top six finish (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Singapore Airlines Ltd., Asia #39;s most profitable carrier, is betting new planes will help it lure passengers from Emirates and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.","headline":"Singapore Air expands fleet with US\\$3.7B Boeing order"} {"label":4,"text":"The administration issued a report indicating that emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases were the only likely explanation for global warming.","headline":"White House Shifts Its Focus on Climate"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The ranks of independent voters in New Mexico have grown by nearly 20,000 in the last 10 months, a prize pulling President Bush and rival John Kerry to the state again and again.","headline":"Bush Makes Fourth Trip of Year to N.M. (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"MANNHEIM, Germany -- A US military policewoman accused in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal had the charges against her reduced yesterday as a set of pretrial hearings wrapped up at an American base in Germany.","headline":"Charges reduced for Iraq jail MP"} {"label":3,"text":"Snoopy has left the building. Well, almost. MetLife Inc. , the insurance giant that employs Charlie Brown's dog in ads, is close to completing a deal to sell its State Street Research and Management investment arm to BlackRock Inc. for about \\$400 million. Everyone involved will be better off for it.","headline":"An insurer sees the light"} {"label":3,"text":"DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. has withdrawn a Corvette commercial that shows a young boy driving wildly through city streets after safety advocates complained, the company said yesterday.","headline":"GM pulls Corvette ad with underage driver"} {"label":3,"text":"Factory orders in July for costly manufactured goods recorded the biggest gain in four months. New home sales, meanwhile, slid, according to a pair of reports ","headline":"A mixed economic bag in July"} {"label":4,"text":"Hawaii #39;s Keck Observatory has confirmed the existence of a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a distant star, the first one spotted by a network of astronomers using telescopes no larger than the ones you can buy in stores.","headline":"Keck telescope confirms important exoplanet discovery"} {"label":4,"text":"More than 200 staff at the Department of Work and Pensions have been disciplined for downloading porn at work.","headline":"Civil servants in net porn probe"} {"label":4,"text":"Come September, Japanese electronics giant Casio Computer will launch the world #39;s smallest digital camera with a zoom lens. Casio #39;s palm-sized Exilim camera is much smaller than others as, for the first time, it uses a ceramic lens.","headline":"World #39;s smallest digital camera with zoom lens"} {"label":1,"text":" NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - A mortar attack on a packed mosque in the town of Kufa on Thursday killed at least 25 people as Iraq's most influential Shi'ite cleric headed to the nearby holy city of Najaf to try to end a bloody three-week uprising.","headline":"Iraq Mortar Attack Kills 25, Sistani Heads to Najaf"} {"label":1,"text":"ATHENS, Greece - As expected, the U.S. men's basketball team had its hands full in a quarterfinal game against Spain on Thursday...","headline":"Dream Team Leads Spain 44-42 at Halftime"} {"label":4,"text":"Enterprises seeking higher security for their growing number of mobile devices may be interested in new encryption technology that Nokia Corp. is deploying in its smart phone products.","headline":"Nokia, Pointsec team on mobile data security"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"BlackRock Buys State Street Research"} {"label":2,"text":"The 47-year-old former England coach was unveiled at a press conference, bringing to an end Wolves #39; month-long search for a successor to Dave Jones.","headline":"Six-month deal for Hoddle at Wolves"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. is starting to ramp up distribution of its massive security update for the Windows XP operating system, but analysts say they still expect the company to move at a relatively slow pace to avoid widespread glitches.","headline":"Microsoft Expands Windows Update Release"} {"label":2,"text":"Britain's Chris Draper and Simon Hiscocks win bronze in a tense final 49er race on the Saronic Gulf.","headline":"British sailors bag bronze"} {"label":4,"text":"Understanding Search Engine Models\\\\To understand search engines and search engine marketing, one must first understand the search engine model. 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Urges Funds to Curb African Locusts (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Nepal tour operators say tourists cancelled millions of dollars of bookings due to the rebel blockade of Kathmandu.","headline":"Nepal blockade 'blow to tourism'"} {"label":2,"text":"Manchester United eased into the Champions League group phase with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Dinamo Bucharest at Old Trafford on Wednesday.","headline":"Manchester United cruise into Champions League"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Intel Corp. (INTC.O) on Thursday\\said it has upgraded the wireless networking capabilities of\\its Centrino line of notebook computer chips to allow broader\\network access with improved security.","headline":"Intel Gives Centrino Chip Line a Wireless Upgrade (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Four men accused of planning to kill Cuba's Fidel Castro have been pardoned by Panama's president.","headline":"Panama pardons Castro 'plotters'"} {"label":1,"text":"The Supreme Court in Chile has ruled that the former dictator General Pinochet should have his immunity from prosecution removed. A lawsuit was brought by relatives of alleged victims of the military regime Operation Condor.","headline":"Pinochet loses immunity: Your reaction"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Goaltender Kevin Weekes signed Thursday with the New York Rangers, who expect the unrestricted free agent to compete for the No. 1 job with Mike Dunham.","headline":"Rangers Sign Weekes, Bolster Goaltending (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline Plc <A HREF=","headline":"Glaxo Settles Paxil 'Suicide Pill' Suit"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Britney Spears' former backup dancer and current fiance Kevin Federline can add another title to his resume: co-star. 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Felix Sanchez, of the Dominican Republic, won the gold medal.","headline":"Carter finishes fourth in 400 hurdles"} {"label":3,"text":"The cost of a barrel of oil in London has dipped below \\$40 as energy prices have continued to slide. The price of Brent crude in London fell to a three-week low of \\$39.","headline":"London oil drops to \\$40 a barrel"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - TiVo said its second-quarter loss widened from a year earlier on higher customer acquisition costs. Free!","headline":"TiVo loss widens"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS - Dwight Phillips of the United States completed a hat-trick of global long jump titles when he crushed the field with his opening leap in Thursday #39;s final to win Olympic gold.","headline":"Athletics: Dominant Phillips takes long jump gold"} {"label":2,"text":" EAGLE, Colo. (Reuters) - Jury selection begins in the Kobe Bryant rape case on Friday when hundreds of potential jurors fill out a questionnaire to help determine if they can sit in judgment in a trial involving race, sex and celebrity.","headline":"Jury Selection to Begin in Kobe Bryant Rape Trial"} {"label":3,"text":"Merck amp; Co. faces a dual threat from health insurers and patients #39; lawyers, after a US study suggested its Vioxx arthritis drug carries a greater risk than rival medicines.","headline":"Vioxx Faces Challenges from Insurers, Lawyers"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Fears of a new El Nino, a phenomenon\\that brings extreme weather patterns, are unfounded despite\\unusual ocean temperatures which often herald the devastating\\weather anomaly, the World Meteorological Organization said\\Thursday.","headline":"U.N. Agency Sees No Rapid Development of El Nino (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Gongzhong does not resemble any Tibetan village in Tibet. It is a village more from Epcot Center in Walt Disney World.","headline":"Visit to a Potemkin village"} {"label":2,"text":"As the US men #39;s basketball team limps into the Olympic medal round, the focus has been on the team #39;s lousy outside shooting.","headline":"Let basketball"} {"label":4,"text":"Recreational anglers may be responsible for landing nearly 25 percent of over-fished salt water species caught off US coasts, a study released on Thursday suggests.","headline":"Anglers Have Big Impact on Fish Numbers -- Study"} {"label":1,"text":"GAZA CITY: The Israeli army demolished 13 Palestinian houses during an incursion in the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah on Thursday, Palestinian security sources and witnesses said.","headline":"Israeli army demolishes 13 Palestinian homes"} {"label":3,"text":"LAGOS - Nigeria #39;s Senate has passed a resolution asking Shell #39;s Nigerian unit to pay \\$1.5 billion in compensation to oilfield communities for pollution, a Senate spokesman said.","headline":"Nigerian Senate approves \\$1.5 bln claim on Shell"} {"label":2,"text":"Retief Goosen, a two-time US Open champion, grabbed the first-round lead in the BMW Open in Nord Eichenried, Germany, with a 6-under-par 66, while Colin Montgomerie improved his European Ryder Cup chances by finishing one stroke back on Thursday.","headline":"Goosen takes lead in the BMW Open"} {"label":2,"text":"Former Wimbledon and US Open winner Lleyton Hewitt cruised to a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Michael Llodra on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the TD Waterhouse Cup.","headline":"Hewitt cruises to quarterfinals"} {"label":1,"text":"The United States beat Brazil 2-1 in extra time to win the women's Olympic football tournament.","headline":"US edge out Brazil for gold"} {"label":1,"text":"Some women with breast cancer are less likely to have their tumours picked up by scans, say experts.","headline":"Breast scans 'fail' in some women"} {"label":1,"text":"GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba Aug. 26, 2004 - In a dramatic turn that silenced defense lawyers, a Yemeni poet accused of crafting terrorist propaganda argued on Thursday to represent himself before a US ","headline":"Yemeni Poet Says He Is al-Qaida Member"} {"label":2,"text":"Description: NPR #39;s Steve Inskeep talks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the latest news in track and field at the Athens Olympics.","headline":"Changing of the Guard in US Track and Field"} {"label":4,"text":"The US government unveiled plans on Thursday for a revised computer-based program using personal information to identify airline passengers who may pose a threat to air travel.","headline":"Govt. to Test New Air Passenger Screening Program"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Chile's Supreme Court stripped Gen. Augusto Pinochet of immunity from prosecution Thursday in a ruling that revived hopes of his foes that he might stand trial on charges of human rights abuses during his rule.","headline":"Chile Court Strips Pinochet of Immunity (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Detectives have staged a reconstruction of the final steps of murdered French student Amelie Delagrange.","headline":"Amelie's final footsteps retraced"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry bowed to the wishes of popular maverick John McCain on Thursday, as the president embraced the Republican senator's legal fight against big-money special interest groups airing negative ads and the Democratic nominee scrapped a commercial that featured McCain...","headline":"Bush, Kerry Bow to McCain's Wishes on Ads"} {"label":1,"text":"THE Thatcher saga took a dramatic twist last night when it emerged a key witness in the police investigation has disappeared, taking with him a list of wealthy individuals who supposedly bankrolled an alleged coup attempt in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.","headline":"Thatcher case twist as list of alleged coup backers vanishes"} {"label":3,"text":"Oracle Corp. President Charles Phillips on Monday said PeopleSoft Inc. customers have become more comfortable with the prospect of a merger between the two software firms even as the proposed transaction awaits a critical ruling from a Delaware court.","headline":"PeopleSoft customers reassured"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS -- America #39;s gold-medal soccer players don #39;t just say goodbye; they say hello. quot;The thing I love, quot; retiring captain Julie Foudy said, quot;is that Tarpley and Wambach scored.","headline":"Torch passed on winning goal"} {"label":3,"text":"New Delhi, August 26: The sixth day of the truckers strike on Thursday saw 12 more truckers being arrested under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)in the Capital.","headline":"Union leaders held under ESMA on Day 6 of strike"} {"label":3,"text":"DreamWorks SKG, the studio that created the quot;Shrek #39; #39; films, said yesterday that Helene Hahn would step down as chief operating officer.","headline":"DreamWorks Officer Quits"} {"label":1,"text":"Get ready for the primary with the Herald-Tribunes special news section profiling all the federal, state and local candidates in races in Tuesdays election.","headline":"Vote 2004 - a guide to the primary"} {"label":2,"text":"The New York Jets and quarterback Chad Pennington are looking to finalize a contract extension by next Wednesday.","headline":"Jets, Pennington Talk"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - Erubiel Durazo's three-run homer in\\the second inning helped the Oakland Athletics remain top of\\the American League (AL) West with a 9-4 win over the reeling\\Baltimore Orioles Thursday.","headline":"AL Wrap: Oakland's Durazo Piles on Misery for Baltimore (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Erubiel Durazo's three-run homer in the second inning helped the Oakland Athletics remain top of the American League (AL) West with a 9-4 win over the reeling Baltimore Orioles Thursday.","headline":"AL Wrap: Oakland's Durazo Piles on Misery for Baltimore"} {"label":2,"text":"ATLANTA Mike Hampton hit an RBI single and Atlanta stretched its lead in the NL East by winning its fourth in a row 6-to-4 over Colorado.","headline":"Sports: Braves 6 Rockies 4"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - A group calling itself the Secret Islamic Army (SIA) will release seven hostages it has been holding for more than a month as soon as their Kuwaiti company says it will no longer operate in Iraq, the SIA announced.","headline":"Islamic group holding lorry drivers demands firm quit Iraq (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":" NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - Rebel Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Friday ordered his men inside Najaf's Imam Ali mosque to lay down their weapons and join thousands of Shi'ite pilgrims outside the shrine.","headline":"Iraq's Sadr Orders Fighters to Lay Down Weapons"} {"label":2,"text":"China #39;s Guo Jingjing easily won the women #39;s 3-meter springboard last night, and Wu Minxia made it a 1-2 finish for the world #39;s diving superpower, taking the silver.","headline":"Guo tucks away gold for China"} {"label":1,"text":" TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan rescue workers dug out seven bodies from mud and rock in a mountain village that was hit by a devastating landslide triggered by Typhoon Aere, but eight still remained buried, officials said on Friday.","headline":"Taiwan Rescuers Dig Out 7 Bodies Buried in Landslide"} {"label":2,"text":"SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Aug. 26 -- Alan Camarillo #39;s first homer of the series came at a perfect time for Mexico. Camarillo hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning on Thursday to propel Guadalupe, Mexico, into ","headline":"Camarillo #39;s Homer Lifts Mexico"} {"label":1,"text":"JERUSALEM -- Israeli forces blocked main roads in Gaza yesterday after rockets were fired at an Israeli town, and troops tore down houses in a refugee camp on the Egyptian border, foreshadowing more unrest after Israel #39;s announced planned pullout next year ","headline":"Troops close Gaza roads after rockets fired at Israel"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman Charles Munger and his wife Nancy Munger on Thursday donated \\$43.5 million to Stanford University and its law school.","headline":"Exec, wife give Stanford \\$43.5 million"} {"label":2,"text":"THE world sighed with relief when Greeks kept their promise to deliver some of the world #39;s finest sport venues in time for the Athens Olympics.","headline":"Athens - a \\$12bn bill"} {"label":4,"text":"PC World - First TVs, new printers, long-lasting inks, and projectors are targeted\\ at living room and office.","headline":"HP Unveils Cavalcade of Consumer Products (PC World)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - President Bush charges into the final runup to the Republican National Convention with a heavy campaign schedule in key states he needs to carry in November.","headline":"Bush Faces Heavy Pre-RNC Travel Schedule (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"LINCOLN, Neb. -- Carly Simon got it right a generation ago.AN-TI-CI-PA-TION. She wasn't singing about college football, but out here in the heartland of America, as Husker Nation prepares for a new season, the sense of anticipation is enormous.","headline":"Anticipation nation"} {"label":2,"text":"How does he like lobster? Boiled, steamed, broiled, baked, grilled? Newburg? Bahar Uttam prefers his with a capital L -- Lobsters -- and sees them frolicking on a tennis court rather than laid out on a plate. In Uttam's mind lurks a tasty dish for the town's sporting crowd, one that could satisfy the five-year hunger of tennis junkies, a ...","headline":"A great catch? Lobsters"} {"label":4,"text":"The da Vinci Project, a Toronto group planning to launch a homemade, manned spacecraft in October, is having trouble getting its paperwork off the ground. Canadian regulators are leery of approving the launch. And then there's the matter of finding insurance. By Dan Brekke.","headline":"Bureaucracy Pins Rocket to Earth"} {"label":3,"text":"SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- When Sandro Batista smashed his banana truck into a tree in April, leaving him with two hideously shattered legs and a broken arm, his orthopedic surgeon sent his sister shopping.","headline":"Dominicans' Swift Step Into Crisis"} {"label":4,"text":"Personal computer giant Hewlett-Packard Co. is stepping deeper than ever into the consumer electronics arena with its fall product lineup - so don't be surprised if you hear about ","headline":"HP Moves Deeper Into Consumer Electronics"} {"label":4,"text":"Customers of Sprint Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. will be able to use both companies' wireless Internet connections with less hassle under a reciprocal deal announced Friday.","headline":"Sprint, SBC Announce Wi-Fi Roaming Pact"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures were nearly unchanged on Friday as investors awaited key data on the economy that could determine the market's early direction.","headline":"Stock Futures Flat Before GDP, Fed Speech"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON, August 27 (New Ratings) - Belgian brewing giant, Interbrew SA (ITK.ETR), has received the approval of its shareholders for its proposed acquisition of the Brazilian brewer, AmBev.","headline":"Interbrew wins shareholder vote to buy AmBev"} {"label":3,"text":"Thai Airways has agreed to buy six Airbus A380s, becoming the 13th airline to order the new quot;superjumbo, quot; the European aircraft maker said Friday.","headline":"Update 1: Thai Airways Orders 6 Airbus Superjumbos"} {"label":2,"text":" MUNICH (Reuters) - Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson made his bid for a last-gasp Ryder Cup spot with a spectacular seven-under-par 65 in the BMW International Open second round on Friday.","headline":"Jacobson Lifts Ryder Cup Hopes with Sparkling 65"} {"label":2,"text":"RUSSIAN oil giant Sibneft today rejected any suggestion of a conflict of interest existing between Chelsea and CSKA Moscow who are due to meet in the Champions League.","headline":"CSKA sponsor rejects criticism"} {"label":4,"text":"By SARA LEITCH BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) -- Astronauts spend years training before they can lift off into space. They learn to operate shuttles, perform experiments in zero-gravity, and eat bugs if they must...","headline":"Astronaut Candidates Practice Survival Skills"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - RealNetworks Inc. survived the dot-com collapse and an assault from Microsoft Corp. Now it's trying to remake itself into a provider of paid Internet content.","headline":"RealNetworks Gets in Content Business (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Frustrated by fouls, turnovers and a feisty opponent, the United States desperately looked for help. Then along came Sheryl Swoopes to set things right.","headline":"United States 66, Russia 62"} {"label":2,"text":"PAULA RADCLIFFE has decided she WILL run in tonight #39;s 10,000m race at the Athens Olympics. Today #39;s dramatic decision comes just days after Britain #39;s star long-distance runner was left weeping at the roadside after pulling up in the Olympic marathon.","headline":"Paula #39;s going for gold"} {"label":1,"text":"Annual US economic growth fell to 2.8 in the second quarter of 2004, marking a slowdown from the 3 estimated a month ago.","headline":"US economic growth slips to 2.8"} {"label":1,"text":"One of two Russian airliners that crashed nearly simultaneously was brought down by a terrorist act, officials said Friday, after finding traces of explosives in the plane's wreckage. A Web site connected to Islamic militants claimed the action was connected to Russia's fight against Chechen separatists.","headline":"Explosive Remnants Found in Russian Jet Wreckage"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The question of whether presidential candidate John Kerry was a coward or a leader during the Vietnam War might be raging in the United States, but on the streets of Hanoi people hope for just one result from the American election -- the exit of George W. Bush.","headline":"Who cares about Kerry? It's Bush we can't stand, say Vietnamese (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Movie director Spike Lee has won his\\cybersquatting case against a Philippines-based operator who\\misused the domain name to redirect surfers to a pornographic\\Web Site, arbitrators ruled Friday.","headline":"Spike Lee Wins Cybersquatting Case Against Porn Site"} {"label":3,"text":"Don't be too impressed -- great returns don't always mean much.","headline":"Socially Responsible Funds on a Tear"} {"label":1,"text":"NAJAF, Iraq : At least 25 charred and bloated bodies were discovered in the basement of a religious court set up by rebel cleric Moqtada Sadr in Najaf #39;s Old City, police said.","headline":"At least 25 bodies at Sadr #39;s religious court"} {"label":1,"text":"Nepalese Prime Minister has rejected the UN offer of mediating in talks with Maoist rebels. But Sher Bahadur Deuba has not ruled out an expanded role for India to resolve the conflict in the Himalayan kingdom.","headline":"Nepal rejects UN mediation"} {"label":2,"text":"I write in response to your letter of August 26, 2004, which you asked the United States Olympic Committee to forward to Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm of the United States of America.","headline":"USOC letter to FIG"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Electric Power Development Co., a former state-run utility, said Friday it is planning an initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in October, a deal that could be the country's biggest new stock listing in six years.","headline":"Japanese Utility Plans IPO in October (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy slowed more sharply in the second quarter than first thought as oil prices rose and the trade gap swelled, the government said on Friday in a report that confirmed momentum faltered in the spring.","headline":"Now It's Official: Economy Shrunk"} {"label":3,"text":"The US economy slowed more sharply in the second quarter than first thought as oil prices rose and the trade gap swelled, the government said on Friday in a report that confirmed momentum faltered in the spring.","headline":"Now It #39;s Official: Economy Shrunk"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy slowed more sharply in the second quarter than first thought as oil prices rose and the trade gap swelled, the government said on Friday in a report that confirmed momentum faltered in the spring.","headline":"Now It's Official: U.S. Growth Slowed"} {"label":4,"text":"With SP2 out the door, Microsoft turns sights to Longhorn--which won't look quite as expected.","headline":"Microsoft corrals changes for Longhorn"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - A new study shows mountain goats are taking hold in Yellowstone National Park, but park officials aren't sure how to handle the presence of the nonnative animals.","headline":"Nonnative Goats Bunking at Yellowstone (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson and his US counterpart, Robert Zoellick, aim for a truce in the latest transatlantic row over government aid for aviation rivals Boeing and Airbus.","headline":"Less Turbulence Ahead for Airbus, Boeing"} {"label":3,"text":"The transition atop the department store company looks like a pleasant non-story.","headline":"Bon-Ton's Succession Success"} {"label":2,"text":"Rain is forecast for Saturday in Spa. Here's what the team will do to cope...","headline":"Friday Focus: Running in the rain"} {"label":3,"text":"By Davis Dyer, Frederick Dalzell. By Robert Slater. In the 1830s, William Procter, a storekeeper and candle maker, and James Gamble, a soap maker, happened to marry two sisters in Cincinnati, Olivia and Elizabeth Ann Norris.","headline":"Procter amp; Gamble: A soap opera success"} {"label":1,"text":"Northern Ireland #39;s politicians have an anxious wait as the Reverend Ian Paisley decides whether to endorse an historic deal with Sinn Fein.","headline":"Paisley #39;s decision over disarmament awaited"} {"label":4,"text":" quot;VeriSign #39;s contentions are deficient, quot; Judge Howard Matz wrote in the 16-page decision setting aside the antitrust claims against ICANN.","headline":"VeriSign #39;s Antitrust Claim Against ICANN Dismissed"} {"label":2,"text":"England striker on his way. Or is he? Will it be St James #39; Park or Old Trafford? Or will he remain at Goodison? Although Wayne Rooney today handed in a transfer request, and set in motion his seemingly inevitable ","headline":"Rooney going nowhere unless price is right: Moyes"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW ZEALAND scored an unprecedented Olympic double in the men #39;s triathlon yesterday when Hamish Carter no cigar for guessing his roots beat his compatriot, reigning world champion Bevan Docherty, by 7.87 seconds, writes Doug Gillon.","headline":"Triathlon: Double for Kiwis in toughest of events"} {"label":4,"text":"NASA said Thursday it had corrected flaws that caused the destruction of the space shuttle Columbia in February 2003 and that a modified shuttle would be ready to resume flights sometime next Spring.","headline":"Modified US space shuttle ready to fly next spring"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - An explosion rocked a police building in the restive Dagestan region adjacent to Chechnya on Friday, and initial reports indicated two people were killed, the Interfax news agency said.","headline":"Report: Explosion Kills 2 Near Chechyna (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - It's a frustrated commuter's escapist fantasy: literally lifting your car out of a clogged highway and soaring through the skies, landing just in time to motor into your driveway.","headline":"Flying Cars Reportedly Still Decades Away (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The computer-hardware giant, best known for products such as PCs and printers, on Friday laid out its plan to become a brand-name in consumer electronics products such as flat-screen TVs, music players and the devices that move content between them.","headline":"HP to tempt holiday shoppers with sights and sounds"} {"label":3,"text":"Thai Airways International plans to buy six Airbus A380 double-decker aircraft that will be delivered in 2008 and 2009. The airline is also ordering two additional A340 aircraft.","headline":"Thai Airways orders six Airbus superjumbos"} {"label":3,"text":" BRUSSELS\/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Shareholders gave their blessing on Friday for Belgium's Interbrew <A HREF=","headline":"Shareholders Toast Brewers' Merger"} {"label":1,"text":"Argentina defeated the United States team of National Basketball Association stars 89-81 here Friday in the Olympic semi-finals, dethroning the three-time defending champions.","headline":"Argentina Beats U.S. Men's Basketball Team"} {"label":4,"text":"The US space agency, NASA, continues work on improving the safety of the space shuttle, before the fleet of orbiters resumes its visits to the international space station next year.","headline":"US Space Agency Improves Shuttle Safety, Management"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - The U.S. men's basketball team was beaten by Argentina Friday, denying it an Olympic gold medal for the first time since 1992 when NBA players started competing.","headline":"'Dream Team' Out of Gold Race After Loss to Argentina"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Nervous Republicans are urging President Bush to unveil a robust second-term agenda at his convention next week to shift voters' focus from the unpopular war in Iraq and other issues that are a distraction to his re-election drive. Some contend the party should ditch the GOP-fueled controversy over rival John Kerry's combat record in Vietnam.","headline":"GOP Urge Bush to Turn Attention From Iraq (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"A few weeks ago, in a story on Nortel (NYSE: NT), I asked people to submit a Canadian joke to me. This is as good a place as any to reveal the winner.","headline":"A Canadian Invasion"} {"label":2,"text":"American champion Tim Mack won the Olympic pole vault title on Friday with a Games record 5.95 meters after an engrossing duel with teammate Toby Stevenson.","headline":"American Champion Tim Mack Wins Pole Vault Gold"} {"label":2,"text":"British boxing sensation Amir Khan is being urged to shun a big-money move to the professional ranks, whether he wins or loses his shot at Olympic gold on Sunday.","headline":"Khan urged to stay amateur"} {"label":1,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI believes there is an Israeli spy at the very highest level of the Pentagon, CBS News reported on Friday.","headline":"FBI Suspects Israel Has Spy in Pentagon -- CBS News"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM will put a collection of its On Demand-related products and technologies to this test next week at the U.S. Open tennis championships, implementing a grid-based infrastructure capable of running multiple workloads including two not associated with the tournament.","headline":"IBM puts grids to work at U.S. Open"} {"label":1,"text":"BRITAIN has warned Sudan that it still has a lot of work to do to satisfy the international community that it is tackling what the United Nations has described as the worlds worst humanitarian crisis.","headline":"Sudan remains defiant as time starts to run out"} {"label":1,"text":"The stage is Beirut and the actors are Lebanese; but the audience knows the drama surrounding selection of the countrys president is being produced in Lebanons powerful neighbour Syria.","headline":"Lebanon political drama plays out Syrian scipt"} {"label":4,"text":"The company splashes a new name on the inks to be used in its photo printers.","headline":"HP brand to inject new life into ink"} {"label":2,"text":"Rookie Zach Johnson produced the day #39;s joint best score, a five-under-par 65, to join Fred Funk at the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the \\$4.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Rookie Johnson shares Buick lead with Funk"} {"label":3,"text":"Britain #39;s economy accelerated to the fastest annual pace in nearly four years in the second quarter as manufacturing emerged from a slump and consumers ratcheted up spending, the government said Friday.","headline":"UK growth at fastest pace in nearly 4 years"} {"label":4,"text":"To meet its timetable, Microsoft has scaled back its technological ambitions for the product, code-named Longhorn.","headline":"Next Version of Windows for PC's to Ship in 2006"} {"label":3,"text":"Siemens, the world #39;s fourth-largest maker of mobile phones, said Friday that a software flaw that can create a piercing ring in its newest phone models might hurt earnings in its handset division.","headline":"Siemens Says Cellphone Flaw May Hurt Users and Its Profit"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft says it plans to broadly release the long-awaited update to its flagship Windows operating system, dubbed #39;Longhorn #39;, in 2006.","headline":"Microsoft promises new OS for 2006"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Abdullah Saleh al-Ashtal, who served as Yemen's ambassador to the United Nations for nearly 30 years, died in New York on Thursday after a long illness, Yemen's Foreign Ministry and its U.N. Mission said Friday. He was 66.","headline":"Yemeni Ambassador to United Nations Dies (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"MICHAEL Schumacher doesn #39;t need to win the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to nail his unprecedented seventh Formula One drivers title.","headline":"Schumacher in uncharted territory"} {"label":2,"text":"When the Illinois men #39;s basketball team moved to No. 1 in The Associated Press and ESPN\/USA Today Top 25 polls on Monday afternoon, it was a special moment for the program and the players.","headline":"Top-ranked Illinois flyin #39; high"} {"label":2,"text":"John Daly provided a nice surprise for local golf fans yesterday when he committed to play in next week #39;s Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC of Boston in Norton.","headline":"Daly penciled in for Deutsche Bank"} {"label":1,"text":"children overboard","headline":"Revelations on "} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS, Greece - For Marion Jones, Sydney must seem far more than half a world away. Those Olympics were some dreamland where she ruled track and field with a golden touch and a sweet smile, winning five medals ","headline":"Short Jump, Bad Handoff End Jones #39; Games"} {"label":3,"text":"HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Hong Kong #39;s export expansion slowed a touch in July, as expected, but still continued at double-digit rates thanks to high trade volume with mainland China.","headline":"DATA VIEW: HK Exports Slow In July, But Momentum Intact"} {"label":2,"text":"Australia #39;s Nathan Baggaley was over the moon after winning the silver medal in the Olympic kayaking K1 500 event today. Double world champion Baggaley fired from the start and took an early lead but faded ","headline":"Fired-up Baggaley takes silver"} {"label":1,"text":"Shaukat Aziz, taking over as Pakistan #39;s 23rd prime minister on Saturday, is a former private banker credited with infusing new life into an almost bankrupt economy.","headline":"Profiling Shaukat Aziz: economic reformist-turned-PM"} {"label":2,"text":"Top-ranked and defending co-national champion USC opens its season tonight against Virginia Tech. Tampa #39;s Mike Williams, the best football player not in the NFL - now officially the best college football player ","headline":"NCAA Wrong To Close Book On Williams"} {"label":2,"text":"One day after National Hockey League executive vice president and chief legal officer Bill Daly accused the NHL Players Association of engaging quot;in a charade quot; with regards to negotiating a collective bargaining agreement -- and believes the start of the 2004-05 season is in jeopardy because the union wants to keep status quo -- Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs said there's ...","headline":"Change on the money"} {"label":1,"text":"KHARTOUM, Sudan -- Armed with knives, Eritrean deportees hijacked a plane that left Libya carrying about 80 fellow Eritreans and forced it to land yesterday in the Sudanese capital before surrendering to security forces, officials said.","headline":"Eritreans deported by Libya hijack a plane"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK In a striking shift in the way the Bush administration has portrayed the science of climate change, a new report to Congress focuses on federal research indicating that emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases are the only likely ","headline":"Bush administration shifts stance on the cause of warming"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS, Greece -- Look at it this way: At least the US basketball team won #39;t be asked to give back its gold medal. On a day that was Olympic in scope both for its shock value and its intrinsic weirdness, the ","headline":"Hamm flap, Dream Team just wrong"} {"label":4,"text":"For the past few years, viruses have attacked Microsoft #39;s operating system, Web browser or e-mail programs seemingly on a weekly basis.","headline":"Microsoft #39;s big fix: Security patch now on the market"} {"label":2,"text":"The French Open runner-up, who had progressed to the last four with ease, was completely out of sorts as seventh seed Bovina wrapped up victory in only 56 minutes.","headline":"Second seed Dementieva hammered in New Haven"} {"label":1,"text":"A Yemeni court jailed five al Qaeda supporters for 10 years Saturday for the bombing of the French supertanker Limburg and sentenced to death another militant who plotted to kill the US ambassador to the Arab state.","headline":"Yemen Jails 5 Over Limburg, US Envoy Murder Plot"} {"label":1,"text":"BHOPAL (PTI) - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti has been forced out of office after four days of political drama as the issue of tainted ministers came back to haunt the Bharatiya Janata Party.","headline":"Facing Arrest, Uma Bharti Quits as Madhya Pradesh Chief"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS, Greece -- So other than your anemic, fifth-place finish in the long jump and the missed baton pass in the 400-meter relay for a big fat quot;Did Not Finish, #39; #39; how did your day go, Marion Jones?","headline":"Far from fun and Games for Jones"} {"label":4,"text":"An asteroid the size of a large storage shed came within 4,100 miles of Earth this spring, making it the closest near miss ever recorded, US astronomers said this week.","headline":"Swing and a Miss for Asteroid"} {"label":2,"text":"Marion Jones, the queen of Sydney who finished those 2000 Olympics with a record five track-and-field medals, ended her next Olympics much differently Friday -- out of medals and in tears.","headline":"US team stumbles"} {"label":1,"text":"A court in Yemen has sentenced one man to death and 14 others to prison terms for a series of attacks and terrorist plots in 2002, including the bombing of a French oil tanker.","headline":"Yemen Sentences 15 Militants on Terror Charges"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD: Newly-elected known as finance wizard Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has secured vote of confidence form the national assembly.","headline":"Shaukat Aziz gets vote of confidence"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS, Aug 27: Australia won the Olympic men #39;s hockey tournament for the first time in history on Friday, beating the Netherlands 2-1 with a golden goal.","headline":"Australia win Olympic hockey gold"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fasten your seatbelts. The Republicans are coming to town. If things go smoothly at the Republican National Convention, the stock market could get a brief boost next week, experts say.","headline":"GOP Jamboree Could Briefly Lift Stocks"} {"label":4,"text":"Bea Arthur sparked a security scare at Logan Airport in Boston this week when she tried to board a Cape Air flight with a pocketknife in her handbag. The ","headline":"Bea Arthur for President"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A bus, truck and taxi collided in a mountainous region of western Morocco Saturday, killing 24 people and injuring about 20 others, the official MAP news agency reported.","headline":"At Least 24 Killed Morocco Bush Crash (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"If my car died tomorrow, I'd have a lot less angst picking its successor than I would if my TV conked out. <FONT face=","headline":"The Digital Transition"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Sudanese rebels walked away from African Union peace talks to hold a 24-hour boycott in protest at alleged government attacks on civilians in the war-torn western province of Darfur.","headline":"Sudanese rebels squabble with government over ceasefire violations (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS (Reuters) - The U.S. women's basketball team showed their men how to win gold Saturday as around 70,000 spectators flocked to the Olympic stadium for a hectic athletics program on the penultimate night of the Athens Games.","headline":"Olympics-U.S. Women Show Men How to Win Gold"} {"label":4,"text":"Don #39;t have Windows XP? Listen up anyway, because there #39;s a lesson to learn, not to mention sly put downs you can use to annoy your Windows-XP-using-friends so they #39;ll finally break down and admit ","headline":"Hard Drive: SP Your XP, RSN"} {"label":1,"text":"Falluja and Ramadi, and much of Anbar Province, are now controlled by militias, with U.S. troops confined to outside bases.","headline":"In Western Iraq, Fundamentalists Hold U.S. Forces at Bay"} {"label":3,"text":"The Aug. 23 front-page article on the Toyota Prius vs. the Honda Civic implied that the main reason people prefer the Prius was its quot;geek-chic look quot; and the image buyers want.","headline":"The Hunt for a Hybrid"} {"label":1,"text":"US forces and radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr #39;s militia battled Saturday in Baghdad even as the truce that ended the bloody fighting between US-Iraqi troops and the militia forces in Najaf held for a second day.","headline":"Al-Sadr #39;s militia keeps fighting in Baghdad"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Stymied by a sloppy handoff in the middle of the race, the United States lost to Great Britain by a hundredth of a second Saturday night in the 400-meter relay #151; a race the American men usually dominate.","headline":"Britain Edges U.S. for 400M Relay Gold (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The United States suspended flights of CH-53D military helicopters in Japan, bowing to protests over a crash in an Okinawa university campus.","headline":"US suspends helicopter flights after Japan crash (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Elena Bovina of Russia outlasted Nathalie Dechy of France 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 and won the Pilot Pen tennis tournament Saturday. Bovina, seeded seventh, won her third WTA title.","headline":"Bovina wins Pilot Pen tournament"} {"label":2,"text":"Commack, NY (Sports Network) - Second-seeded Lleyton Hewitt reached Sunday #39;s final at the \\$380,000 TD Waterhouse Cup -- a final US Open tune-up.","headline":"Hewitt reaches final on Long Island"} {"label":1,"text":"COLUMBIA, S.C. - A hurricane watch was issued for the South Carolina coast Saturday as forecasters predicted Tropical Storm Gaston would make landfall near Charleston on Sunday night...","headline":"Hurricane Watch Issued for Gaston Off S.C."} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Democratic Sen. John Kerry said Saturday he's in ","headline":"Kerry Says He's in a 'Fighting Mood' (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"After one of the most embarrassing weeks in British Airways #39; history, the recriminations begin tomorrow. Rod Eddington, the airline #39;s gregarious Australian chief executive, says he will mount a full investigation ","headline":" #39;We walk a fine line, #39; says the boss whose airline tripped up"} {"label":4,"text":"joestar writes quot;Mandrakesoft amp; LaCie have just launched quot;GlobeTrotter quot;, a ultra-compact 40 GB bootable USB hard-drive pre-loaded with Mandrakelinux 10.","headline":"GlobeTrotter: Mandrake-based 40GB Linux Mobile Desktop"} {"label":3,"text":"A new drug that fights a form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the elderly, won applause if not approval from a panel of advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration.","headline":"Health Highlights: Aug. 28, 2004"} {"label":2,"text":"Lleyton Hewitt is one match away from winning his second consecutive ATP title, with the Australian reaching the final of the TD Waterhouse Cup at Long Island.","headline":"Hewitt advances to Long Island final"} {"label":1,"text":"Fifteen armed men in blue uniforms guard the metal stairs leading to the Sudanese court. Among the people massed at the bottom, only those who look official and scream loud ","headline":"Soldiers face death after refusing to bomb Darfur"} {"label":2,"text":"Seventh-seeded Russian Elena Bovina won her first title in two years by beating France #39;s Nathalie Dechy 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the final of the Pilot Pen tournament.","headline":"Bovina ends two-year wait"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - AL-FASHER, Sudan (AP) - Security has improved inside camps in Sudan's violence-torn Darfur region, but displaced villagers still face attacks and abuse when leave the camps, a United Nations team said Saturday, wrapping up a mission that could determine whether Sudan is hit with international sanctions.","headline":"UN, ending mission, says some human rights improvement Sudan's Darfur region (Canadian Press)"} {"label":4,"text":"President Bush likes to project the swashbuckling image, but this week it was the folks over at the Justice Department who formed the posse to go after the evildoers -- the ones on the Internet.","headline":"File-Sharers, the Eyes of Justice Are Upon You"} {"label":4,"text":"p2pnet.net News:- Defects in Siemens 65 series mobile phones could cause deafness, says the company. quot;In extreme cases, this volume could lead to hearing damage.","headline":"Mobile phone #39;deafness #39; risk"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistani Prime Minister- elect Shaukat Aziz Saturday secured vote of confidence in the National Assembly (NA), the powerful lower house of the parliament,a requirement under the country #39;s constitution.","headline":"Pakistani PM-elect takes parliament confidence vote"} {"label":2,"text":"Great Britain #39;s Amir Khan, who looked so impressive in winning the 132-pound championship at the Junior International Invitational Boxing Championships here last summer, has a chance for an Olympic gold medal in the lightweight division today.","headline":"TOMPKINS: Young Brit who fought here has shot at gold"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Cinemas are barred from hoisting movie bill-boards and shopkeepers are afraid to display posters featuring women in the historic northern Pakistani city of Peshawar.","headline":"Pakistan province focuses on prayers, curbing vice (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"In a move almost unheard of in its industry, Norwegian Cruise Line has apologized for service problems during the Pride of Aloha #39;s first two months of sailing around Hawaii, and is refunding a portion of the service charge to everyone who has cruised on ","headline":"Apology, refund from cruise line"} {"label":2,"text":"LONDON, Aug. 28. - Alan Smith scored a late equaliser for Manchester United today as the side tied 1-1 at Blackburn. Sir Alex Fergusons side looked headed for their second Premier League defeat of the ","headline":"Smith saves United"} {"label":1,"text":"Tuesday: A Shiite insurgency appeared to be weakening as Iraqi forces moved to within 200 yards of the Imam Ali Shrine. Wednesday: Iraq #39;s top Shiite cleric returned home with a peace initiative demanding an end to the fighting in Najaf.","headline":"Sunday: A fierce battle between US forces and Shiite militants <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"It took 2 days for Russia #39;s security service to announce what virtually everyone else believed from the moment two domestic passenger airlines plunged to earth simultaneously ","headline":"Terror is below radar in Russia"} {"label":1,"text":"Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Sunday announced that the next federal election will be held on October 9. He told a press conference here that voters will decide ","headline":"Australian PM calls election on Oct. 9"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS -- The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad -- the great disaster that wasn #39;t -- come to an emotional end this afternoon and, really, the world owes Athens an apology.","headline":"We owe Athens an apology"} {"label":2,"text":"In a historic 5,000-meter race, Hicham El Guerrouj of Morocco, who won gold at 1,500 meters last week, outkicked Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia in ","headline":"Legendary double for El Guerrouj"} {"label":2,"text":"Controversial Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm is back in the United States and ready to move on. Hamm, in Worcester for the Rock amp; Roll ","headline":"Hamm not looking back"} {"label":3,"text":"The airline said it will begin paying only \\$5 of the \\$12.50 cost of booking a Northwest ticket through a global distribution system such as Sabre or Galileo starting Wednesday.","headline":"Northwest fee increase has agents crying foul"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS -- Cael Sanderson didn't look too comfortable on the medal stand last night. As the national anthem was played, he went from taking the winners' wreath off his head to putting it back on, to taking it off again and holding it across his chest.","headline":"Sanderson doesn't let gold out of his grasp"} {"label":1,"text":" ZNAMENSKOYE, Russia (Reuters) - Chechens voted Sunday for a new president in a tense election, but many doubted the Moscow-backed police officer who was set to win would manage to stamp out rebellion in the turbulent region.","headline":"Chechens Vote for New Leader, 'Bomber' Kills Self"} {"label":2,"text":"Less than two hours before the Olympic men #39;s 400-meter relay semifinal on Friday, the United States Coach George Williams pulled John Capel from the race after being told by ","headline":"US Sprinter Pulled From Relay for Marijuana Violation"} {"label":1,"text":"- The French parliament passed the law in March to ban quot;conspicuous symbols quot; of faith from its state school system. Guidelines for applying the law identified Muslim headscarves, Jewish skullcaps and large ","headline":"Five facts about France #39;s Muslim headscarf ban"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Saboteurs blew up a pipeline in southern Iraq on Sunday in the latest attack targeting the country's crucial oil industry, a senior oil official said.","headline":"Saboteurs Blow Up Oil Pipeline in Iraq (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Even as Saudi Arabia struggles internally with violent extremists and externally with its image as the country that produced most of the attackers of Sept. 11, 2001, the desert kingdom's rulers are moving on multiple fronts to modernize and moderate their nation.","headline":"Vote near, Saudis push to modernize"} {"label":1,"text":" PARIS (Reuters) - France's government and leaders of its Muslim minority urged Iraqi militants Sunday to free two French journalists they were holding hostage in a bid to force Paris to revoke its ban on Muslim headscarves in schools.","headline":"French Govt., Muslims Appeal for Reporters' Release"} {"label":1,"text":" BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) - Oil and gas spilled during recent sabotage attacks on Iraq's southern oil pipelines ignited Sunday and firefighters battled to douse the flames.","headline":"Spilled Oil, Gas Ignite in Iraq's South Rumaila Field"} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON - A retired Connecticut pilot has become the oldest person to swim the English Channel. George Brunstad, 70, left Dover, England, Saturday morning heading for the French Coast...","headline":"Conn. Man, 70, Oldest to Swim Channel"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Michael Schumacher clinched an unprecedented seventh Formula One drivers' title at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, despite not winning for just the second time in 14 races this season.","headline":"Schumacher Clinches Seventh Season Title (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The three largest US local telephone corporations made a splash this summer with plans to sell video services on their voice and data lines in a few years.","headline":"US Bells Do Video on Path Blazed by Small Telcos"} {"label":3,"text":"After last week #39;s settlement with San Francisco investment adviser Garrett Van Wagoner, you have to wonder how serious the Securities and Exchange Commission is about protecting mutual fund shareholders.","headline":"SEC gives a slap on the wrist"} {"label":2,"text":"And the two-and-a-half back somersaults with one and a half twists in a pike position turned out to be his ticket to a silver medal.","headline":"Helm #39;s perfect 10"} {"label":1,"text":"CHARLESTON, S.C. - Tropical Storm Gaston blasted the South Carolina coast with rain and near-hurricane strength wind early Sunday, flooding roads and knocking out power to at least 75,000 homes...","headline":"Tropical Storm Slams Into Coastal S.C."} {"label":4,"text":"TELSTRA chief financial officer John Stanhope has admitted Telstra #39;s margins in its \\$4.5 billion a year mobile phone business will shrink this year in the face of increased price competition and the growing cost of acquiring new customers.","headline":"Our mobile margins will fall: Telstra"} {"label":2,"text":"Scottish champions Celtic secured a record seventh successive win over Glasgow rivals Rangers on Sunday with a 1-0 victory courtesy of midfielder Alan Thompson #39;s venomous late strike.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Thompson earns Celtic a record win over Rangers"} {"label":1,"text":"A Pakistani Foreign Office spokesman Sunday said Islamabad does not favor an open-ended arms race in South Asia, according to the official Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).","headline":"Pakistan not for open-ended arms race: spokesman"} {"label":2,"text":"European Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer named Britons Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald as his wildcard picks on Sunday for next month #39;s match against the United States.","headline":"Montgomerie, Donald named as Ryder Cup wildcards"} {"label":2,"text":"Legendary Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough said last week that losing Forest #39;s 42-game unbeaten record to Arsenal stuck in the craw quot;because nobody likes them quot;, but surely that is not true.","headline":"Arsenal #39;s winning ways a joy"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched past the Madison Square Garden site of the Republican National Convention on Sunday, chanting, blowing whistles and carrying anti-war banners as delegates gathered to nominate President Bush for a second term. On the eve of the convention, the demonstrators packed the street from sidewalk to sidewalk for 20 blocks as they slowly filed past...","headline":"Thousands Hit NYC Streets; Cheney Arrives"} {"label":4,"text":"If you always forget to scan for viruses, update virus protection, run Disk Defragmenter, or run any other system tool, look to the Task Scheduler for help.","headline":"Windows Tip: Scheduled Tasks written by Greg Melton on Monday <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Peace talks between Darfur rebels and the Sudanese Government have resumed after a 24-hour boycott by rebels who accused Khartoum of violating a ceasefire by killing 75 civilians in six villages.","headline":"Sudan peace talks resume"} {"label":1,"text":"Former BBC chief Greg Dyke has reopened the row over Tony Blair #39;s decision to go to war with Iraq. Dyke was forced to resign from his post, along with former BBC chairman Gavyn Davies, last January after Lord ","headline":"Dyke reopens WMD row"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A group of moderate Republicans, many long out of office, called on President Bush and the Republican party to ","headline":"Moderate Republicans Criticize Bush (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Host city Athens bid a final farewell to the athletes and guests of the 2004 Summer Games with a spectacular party under a full moon.","headline":"Closing Ceremonies"} {"label":4,"text":"China launched an experimental satellite into orbit Sunday, atop a Long March 2C carrier rocket; reported Xinhua, China #39;s government-run news agency.","headline":"China launches science satellite"} {"label":2,"text":"New York Yankees right fielder Gary Sheffield missed Sunday #39;s against the Toronto Blue Jays with a sprained left ankle. Sheffield is listed as day to day.","headline":"Sheffield day to day with sprained left ankle"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW DELHI, AUG 29: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday congratulated the scientists and engineers for the successful launch of the Agni II missile.","headline":"PM Hails Successful Launch Of Agni II"} {"label":2,"text":"Italian Stefano Baldini has won the men #39;s marathon in a time of 2:10:54. Naturalized American Meb Keflezighi was a surprise runnerup with Brazil #39;s Vanderlei Lima finishing third.","headline":"Italian Wins Marathon... US Finishes Second"} {"label":2,"text":"Eli Manning remains the New York Giants' quarterback of the future. For now, the job belongs to Kurt Warner.","headline":"Warner Will Start for Giants in Opener"} {"label":2,"text":"As Greeks get a boost, it remains unclear if success will mean higher stature in Europe. By Peter Ford Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.","headline":"A #39;new Greece #39; beams after success of Games"} {"label":2,"text":"Spain #39;s Miguel Angel Jimenez won the BMW Open, his fourth title on the European tour this season, and Colin Montgomerie was one of six golfers to claim Ryder Cup berths Sunday.","headline":"Jimenez wins BMW Open with final-round 66"} {"label":2,"text":"Contrary to popular belief, the power never really snapped back at SkyDome on Sunday. The lights came on after an hour delay, but it took some extra time for the batting orders to provide some extra wattage.","headline":"Jays power up to take finale"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Lleyton Hewitt and Lindsay Davenport could earn up to #36;500,000 extra at the U.S. Open because they finished atop the inaugural US Open Series standings.","headline":"Hewitt, Davenport Top US Open Standings (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft is shaking up its plans for the next version of Windows to get the software off the drawing board and into PCs by the end of 2006.","headline":"Microsoft revamps its plans for Longhorn"} {"label":1,"text":"At least seven people have been killed in a bomb blast in central Kabul - the second deadly explosion in Afghanistan over the weekend.","headline":"SEVEN KILLED IN KABUL BLOODSHED"} {"label":3,"text":"Canada and the United States have failed to reach an agreement on resuming US imports of Canadian live cattle, local press reported Sunday.","headline":"Canada, US fail to resolve beef trade dispute"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Troy Glaus was activated from the 60-day disabled list Sunday by the Anaheim Angels and was back in the lineup against the Minnesota Twins.","headline":"Angels' Glaus Activated From DL (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"More that three years since he threw his last pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals, Ankiel gave up one unearned run and one hit in six innings Sunday for Triple-A Memphis in what could be his final start in the minors.","headline":"Ankiel solid in rehab start, unsure about future"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fasten your seatbelts. The Republicans are in town. If things go smoothly at the Republican National Convention, the stock market could get a brief boost this week, experts say.","headline":"GOP Jamboree May Give Stocks Brief Lift"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese stocks were flat in mid-morning trade on Monday with confidence in the domestic economic outlook failing to offset profit-taking that hit recent gainers such as insurers and real estate stocks.","headline":"Tokyo Stocks Flat, Focus on Data"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - China on Sunday launched a satellite that will carry out land surveying and other scientific projects for several days and return to Earth, government media reported.","headline":"China Launches Mapping Satellite (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Federal-Mogul Corp., the bankrupt US engineering company, may sell its UK-based Turner amp; Newall Plc after the UK division #39;s independent pension trustee rejected a \\$130 million cash offer ","headline":"Federal-Mogul May Sell Turner amp; Newall Assets, Independent Says"} {"label":1,"text":"The American military met for five hours on Sunday with representatives of the rebellious cleric Moktada al-Sadr in the volatile Baghdad Shiite neighborhood of Sadr ","headline":"GI #39;s in Talks With Rebels of Sadr Stronghold in Baghdad"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraq's interim prime minister said that he had held private meetings with representatives of insurgent groups from Fallujah, Ramadi and Samarra to persuade them to accept a government amnesty offer.","headline":"Allawi Meets Militants, Pushes Amnesty"} {"label":2,"text":"Britain #39;s Kelly Holmes and Morocco #39;s Hicham El Guerrouj earned their places among Olympic athletic legends here on Saturday as they won their second golds of the Games.","headline":"El Guerrouj, Holmes book spots in Olympic Pantheon"} {"label":2,"text":"Although the Beijing Olympics is still four years away, the Chinese capital is already gearing up to host the event. The city of over 12 million is refurbishing ancient landmarks in ","headline":"Beijing gears up for 2008"} {"label":2,"text":"The first pick in the NFL draft last April will be the first QB off the bench for the Giants as Eli Manning lost the competition for the starting job to veteran Kurt Warner.","headline":"Warner Gets the Nod"} {"label":2,"text":"If you read the recent excerpt of ","headline":"New Namath Book Is Fact, Not Fiction"} {"label":2,"text":"Halfway around the world, standing virtually in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the incomparable Timmy Chang is just days away from throwing his first pass of the season. From my tattered sofa, I will be watching him. I want you to watch him, too.","headline":"Mr. Chang, Strike a Pose"} {"label":2,"text":"Roger Federer says he #39;s ready to erase the image as being too soft to win in New York. The world #39;s No. 1 player from Switzerland has played three US Opens and lost in the fourth round each time.","headline":"ROGER #39;S READY"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK, (Aug. 30, 2004) - Cattle farmers and haulers finally looking for a quick end to a 15-month ban on live cattle exports to the US are out of luck after Canadian Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell ","headline":"Still no beef resolution after latest talks"} {"label":3,"text":"In October, most major cellphone carriers plan to start compiling a publicly accessible listing of wireless phone numbers.","headline":"For Now, Unwired Means Unlisted. That May Change."} {"label":2,"text":"The medal ceremony had ended. Van Chancellor had already shed a few tears, but he had held his emotions together through all the hugs and dancing, even through the victory ","headline":"Women #39;s basketball team finds special place in Chancellor #39;s heart"} {"label":1,"text":"Islamabad, :A new Cabinet in Pakistan is likely to be sworn in on Monday, two days after Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz was made the country #39;s 23rd Prime Minister.","headline":"New Pakistan cabinet may be sworn in today"} {"label":4,"text":"This article discusses Network Access Quarantine Control in Windows Server 2003, which allows administrators to quarantine mobile users and verify their security posture before giving them full access to the network. Part 2 of 2.","headline":"Infocus: Deploying Network Access Quarantine Control, Part 2"} {"label":3,"text":"One of the men who survived Friday #39;s fatal scaffold collapse is in guarded condition at Detroit Receiving Hospital and the two other survivors were released on Sunday, a hospital spokeswoman said.","headline":"Scaffold collapse survivors improving"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Opinion polls give Australia's opposition Labor Party a big lead over Prime Minister John Howard's conservative government as campaigning begins for October 9 elections, but analysts say the real race is still too close to call.","headline":"Pollsters refuse to write off Australian PM despite lag in polls (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Santander says it aims to complete its takeover of UK mortgage lender Abbey one month sooner than originally planned.","headline":"Santander accelerates Abbey bid"} {"label":2,"text":"Greece tried to pass the Olympics baton off to Beijing on Sunday night, but it was a tough job. The Chinese are way ahead of the curve already.","headline":"A blazing start for Beijing"} {"label":2,"text":"When it comes to giving up long balls, Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield has a short memory. Just three weeks after he surrendered a club-record six home ","headline":"Wakefield goes deep this time"} {"label":2,"text":"Times like these make grown men talk to televisions. quot;C'mon, guys, get the darn out, quot; Pedro Martinez shouted at a big screen in the Red Sox clubhouse yesterday as he watched the Blue Jays try to finish off the Yankees with two outs and the potential winning run at the plate in the ninth inning in Toronto.","headline":"Hot pursuit"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN MATEO, Calif. -- The promise of Internet-based video has long been hamstrung by copyright and piracy worries, slow dial-up connections, technical challenges, and consumer disdain for watching blotchy videos on their home computers.","headline":"On TV -- from the Internet "} {"label":2,"text":"The sensation of the Olympic boxing tournament learned yesterday that there #39;s no substitute for experience. At least not in the ring.","headline":"Youngster Khan taken to school"} {"label":3,"text":"The Kerry Packer-backed Challenger Financial Services Group has reported its first net loss since incorporating, impacted by a massive writedown of goodwill.","headline":"Challenger disappoints with writedown"} {"label":3,"text":"Description: A flurry of corporate bankruptcies in the past few years leaves a public agency strapped for cash: the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.","headline":"Corporate Failures Hurt Pension Guaranty Group"} {"label":2,"text":"Second baseman Mark Bellhorn stats, news issued the closing statement in the Red Sox stats, schedule #39; four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers yesterday at Fenway Park.","headline":"Bellhorn makes plenty of noise: Big"} {"label":3,"text":"Intel creates a more powerful memory chip without increasing its size, confounding the firm's critics.","headline":"Intel in new chip breakthrough"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW DELHI: Indias quest to develop a solid missile defence took a step forward today when it successfully test-fired the surface-to-surface Agni-II missile, which can cover targets in the 2000-2500 kms-range, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at ","headline":"Going ballistic: Agni-II test fired"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - A 155-strong company of Nigerian infantry flew out of Abuja, heading for the war-torn western Sudanese region of Darfur to join an African Union force protecting ceasefire monitors.","headline":"Nigerian troops set off on AU peace mission to Darfur (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"PERTH (Dow Jones)--Sons of Gwalia Ltd. (SGW.AU), Australia #39;s second-biggest gold producer, has fallen into administration over aA\\$348 million hedge book liability.","headline":"UPDATE: Sons Of Gwalia In Administration On Hedging Debt"} {"label":1,"text":"As the Notting Hill Carnival enters its final day, police say they are pleased with how it has gone so far. About 250,000 people took to the streets on Sunday - more than double the first day last year - to celebrate 40 years of the west London event.","headline":"Carnival crowds likely to top 1m"} {"label":1,"text":"Powerful Typhoon Chaba has plowed into southern Japan, sweeping at least four people to their deaths and injuring more than 30 as it knocked out power to thousands.","headline":"Typhoon Chaba Kills Four in Japan"} {"label":1,"text":" HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam has released nearly 9,000 prisoners, including 10 inmates whose cases it says had drawn international attention, as part of traditional pardons granted ahead of independence celebrations on September 2.","headline":"Vietnam Marks Independence with Pardons for Prisoners"} {"label":3,"text":"SYDNEY Sons of Gwalia, the world #39;s leading supplier of tantalum, appointed outside managers on Monday after failing to reach agreement with creditors.","headline":"Mining concern names outside managers"} {"label":3,"text":"Deputy Prime Minister and Finance-Economy Minister Lee Hun-jai said Monday the nation #39;s current economic lethargy is due to unsubstantiated uncertainty #39; #39; about the future, which in turn weakens the confidence of market players.","headline":"Minister Lee Says Uncertainty Deepens Economic Lethargy"} {"label":2,"text":"Departing Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson has spoken of his regret at not being able to complete his mission after being relieved of his duties today.","headline":"Robson #39; Massively Disappointed #39; at Newcastle Exit"} {"label":3,"text":"Swedish engineering company Atlas Copco said Monday it will sell its electric tool business to Hong Kong-based Techtronic Industries Co.","headline":"Atlas Copco to Sell Electric Tool Business"} {"label":1,"text":"A top aide to Iraq #39;s rebel Shi #39;ite leader Muqtada al-Sadr Monday called on the Mehdi Army militia to cease fire across Iraq and said Sadr was preparing to announce plans for a major political program.","headline":"Sadr Aide Tells Iraq Militia to Cease Fire -TV"} {"label":4,"text":"Roland Piquepaille writes quot;A small Santa Clara-based company, Orion Multisystems, today unveils a new concept in computing, #39;cluster workstations.","headline":"96 Processors Under Your Desktop"} {"label":2,"text":"A defrocked Irish priest who attacked the leader during yesterdays Olympic marathon was given a one year suspended sentence in Athens today.","headline":"Defrocked Priest Gets Suspended Sentence for Marathon Attack"} {"label":3,"text":"HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Petroleum amp; Chemical Corp. (SNP), the country #39;s second-largest oil and gas producer, Monday reported a 51 jump in first-half earnings and said it plans to boost its refining capacity by about one-fifth over three years.","headline":"UPDATE:Sinopec 1H Pft Up 51; To Raise Refining Capacity"} {"label":3,"text":"US consumer spending rebounded in July, a sign the economy may be emerging from an early summer decline. Consumer spending rose 0.8 last month, boosted by car and retail sales.","headline":"Rebound in US consumer spending"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A senior Israeli diplomat in Washington has met with a Pentagon analyst being investigated by the FBI on suspicion he passed classified information to Israel, Israeli officials confirmed Monday.","headline":"Israeli Held Meetings With U.S. Analyst (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing industry economists on Monday cautioned that rapid house price gains in some areas of the country may not be sustainable.","headline":"Regional House Price Declines Possible"} {"label":4,"text":"pinkUZI writes quot;Intel will announce that it has crammed 500 million transistors on to a single memory chip, shrinking them in size by 30.","headline":"Intel Shrinks Transistor Size By 30"} {"label":3,"text":"US Airways #39; (UAIR:Nasdaq - news - research) shares jumped almost 20 on news that management and pilots were back at the table, trying to hammer out an agreement on work concessions to save the company.","headline":"US Airways Up on Labor Talks"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - NBA star Kobe Bryant arrived at his sexual assault trial Monday as attorneys in the case who spent the weekend poring over questionnaires prepared to question potential jurors individually.","headline":"Bryant Makes First Appearance at Trial (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"England striker Michael Owen said his lack of Spanish and Ronaldo #39;s lack of English did not hinder celebrations of the Brazilian #39;s matchwinner for Real Madrid in Sunday #39;s 1-0 win at Mallorca.","headline":"Language of goals what counts for tongue-tied Ronnie and Michael"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. oil prices fell more than \\$1 on Monday on continued profit-taking as producer-group OPEC eyed increases in the coming months in its tight spare capacity, countering worries over stumbling Iraqi oil exports.","headline":"Oil Drops Below \\$42 a Barrel"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for his followers across Iraq to end fighting against U.S. and Iraqi forces and is planning to join the political process in the coming days, an al-Sadr aide said Monday...","headline":"Al-Sadr Calls on Militia to Stop Fighting"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing industry economists on Monday cautioned that rapid house price gains in some areas of the country may not be sustainable.","headline":"Regional Home Price Drop Possible"} {"label":2,"text":"Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United #39;s struggle continued on Monday when they failed to score in a 0-0 tie with Everton at Old Trafford.","headline":"Man U. and Everton play to scoreless draw"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK (AP) -- Sen. John McCain said Monday it was fair game to criticize Democrat John Kerry's anti-war protests three decades ago, firing an opening salvo as Republicans at their national convention sought to portray President Bush as a strong wartime leader.","headline":"GOP Sharpens Attacks As Convention Opens"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL (Masnet amp; News Agencies) - At least eleven people, including two US citizens, were killed when a truck bomb exploded in downtown Kabul in the second deadly blast to strike Afghanistan over the weekend.","headline":"11 Dead in a Car Bomb in Kabul"} {"label":4,"text":"The growing threat of hackers and viruses has prompted Microsoft to roll out a billion- dollar upgrade of its Windows computer operating system to strengthen security.","headline":"Microsoft spends 1bn to keep out the hackers"} {"label":4,"text":"Juniper Networks (Quote, Chart) has launched a new initiative designed to improve interoperability of popular third-party antivirus and firewall measures with its own Secure Socket Layer (define) Virtual Private Network (define) appliances.","headline":"Juniper Takes Security to Endpoints"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - An unsettling report on consumer incomes set off a spate of profit-taking on Wall Street Monday as investors worried that a tepid economy would erode companies' third-quarter earnings. Another drop in oil prices failed to shake the gloom from the market.","headline":"Stocks Dip on Consumer Income Report News (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators are investigating United Rentals Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"SEC Probes United Rentals, Shares Drop"} {"label":1,"text":" GROZNY, Russia (Reuters) - Chechnya's new leader vowed on Monday to rebuild the shattered region and crush extremists, after winning an election condemned by rights groups as a stage-managed show and by Washington as seriously flawed.","headline":"New Chechen Leader Vows Peace, Poll Criticized"} {"label":1,"text":"The arrest of Margaret Thatcher's son last week is the latest example of a crackdown on overthrows.","headline":"Africa takes tough stand on coups"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - The Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal could effectively end the careers of four Army generals who are linked indirectly to the misconduct but face no criminal charges. The four are singled out for varying degrees of criticism - mixed with instances of praise - in two comprehensive investigative reports released last week...","headline":"Generals May Pay a Price for Iraq Abuse"} {"label":4,"text":"CIO confidence is up in third quarter, according to Forrester poll.","headline":"Survey: IT spending to grow modestly next year"} {"label":4,"text":"Linspire CEO points out that recent TV ads serve as indication of acceptance in mainstream populace.","headline":"Coming to a TV near you: Ads for desktop Linux"} {"label":2,"text":"ALEX RAE was in hospital yesterday for a scan on his injured knee after playing through the pain barrier in Sunday #39;s Old Firm clash.","headline":"FOOTBALL: RAE KNEE SCAN HAS MCLEISH IN A SWEAT"} {"label":1,"text":"NEAR daily attacks on pipelines and pumping stations had pushed down Iraq #39;s oil exports to their lowest point in nearly a year, Britain #39;s Financial Times newspaper reported today.","headline":"Iraqi oil exports slump: report"} {"label":3,"text":"SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Australian television broadcaster Seven Network Ltd. (SEV) said Tuesday net profit jumped 59 to A\\$93.3 million for the fiscal year ended June 26, boosted by profit proceeds from the sell down of its stake in B Digital.","headline":"Australia #39;s Seven FY Net Jumps 59 To A\\$93.3M -2-"} {"label":3,"text":"Workers at the Ford plant in Hapeville are getting a second unexpected day off during the dog days of summer. The company has stopped assembly-line production at the plant today because of a continued parts shortage, a Ford official said.","headline":"Parts pinch shuts down Ford plant"} {"label":4,"text":"Orion Multisystems, a new company founded by former Transmeta (Quote, Chart) executives, debuted a family of workstations Monday that think and act like a cluster of servers.","headline":"Orion Debuts Cluster Workstation"} {"label":4,"text":"AT amp;T is attracted to Voice over IP because Internet telephony is cheaper to offer to businesses and consumers and requires less upfront investment than the old copper wire and traditional switching networks.","headline":"AT amp;T Embraces Voice-over-Internet Telephony"} {"label":2,"text":"After another disappointing road trip - the White Sox were 3-4 on a swing through Detroit and Cleveland - a day off sure would look enticing.","headline":"Off-day would have been welcomed by Sox"} {"label":3,"text":"KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 30 -- Twinkie maker Interstate Bakeries Corp. on Monday delayed filing its annual report for the second time, a move that dragged shares lower by more than 42 percent on speculation about the company #39;s ongoing viability.","headline":"Maker of Twinkies Delays Filing Annual Report, Hires Turnaround <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"The Ministry of Defense confirmed yesterday that China #39;s military had withdrawn most of its troops from Dongshan Island where it was to hold an annual war game, but would not say if the action indicated Beijing was calling off the maneuvers that simulate ","headline":"MND confirms China pulling troops from drill"} {"label":1,"text":"The hysterical tone of Daniel Seidemann #39;s plea to the next US administration to save Israel from itself serves no useful purpose op-ed, Aug. 26.","headline":"A Better Solution for Israel"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Even with a big lead in the NL East, the Atlanta Braves aren't taking anything for granted.","headline":"Braves Rally to Defeat Giants 7-6 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Prospective jurors in the Kobe Bryant rape case were asked their feelings on racial prejudice, interracial relationships, marital infidelity and justice for the rich and famous in an 82-item questionnaire released Monday.","headline":"Bryant Jury Selection Behind Closed Doors (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Tech companies waiting for a big resurgence in spending on computer hardware, software, networks and staff better plan to wait about four more years, Forrester Research projected yesterday.","headline":"IT seeing steady but slow growth: Forrester projects 7 percent <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"The Japanese information services industry clocked up sales of 13,703.9 billion yen in fiscal 2001, according to a report on selected service industries for 2001 released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).","headline":"Japan should outsource more"} {"label":2,"text":"Joe Borchard wows the crowd with the longest homer in the 14-year history of U.S. Cellular Field as the White Sox edge the Phillies 9-8.","headline":"White Sox Edge Phillies"} {"label":4,"text":"Many studies have linked the consumption of nondiet soda and fruit juices with added sugars to obesity and attendant risks of diabetes.","headline":"ANOTHER VOICE Sugary drinks bad for you"} {"label":2,"text":"Who would have thought that the Dallas Cowboys #39; offense would be the least of coach Bill Parcells problems? After cutting their starting quarterback in training camp, signing a controversial ","headline":"Testaverde accepts Parcells #39; nomination"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Australian police acting as part of an\\international ","headline":"Australia Police to Trap Cyberspace Pedophiles (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Mets #39; objective, Fred Wilpon said last winter and into the spring, was to play meaningful games late into the season. The owner was confident his revamped team could compete for first place ","headline":"Marlins keep pace in wild-card race"} {"label":1,"text":"Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic opened his long-delayed defense at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Tuesday, describing the battles of his Serbian people as self defense against internal rebellions and external attacks by Islamic warriors.","headline":"Milosevic opens his defense case, starting second half of his <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Troy Brown didn't play any defense against Carolina in Saturday night's exhibition game. Thing is, he didn't play much offense or special teams, either.","headline":"Injury brings Brown down"} {"label":3,"text":"Every year, public companies put a number of questions before their stockholders for a vote. Investors weigh in on whether to reelect company directors, reappoint auditors, and approve or kill plans to give big stock option packages to senior executives.","headline":"Starting today, funds' stances on proxies are matter of record"} {"label":4,"text":"We spotlight people and products that pester us...and the heroes saving us from annoyances.","headline":"Hall of Shame Hall of Fame"} {"label":2,"text":"NBC and its family of cable networks flooded American households with nearly nonstop coverage of the Athens Olympics, and the strategy - along with strong performances by the US teams in swimming and gymnastics -roduced not only a ratings increase ","headline":"Athens coverage a winner for NBC"} {"label":3,"text":"A top Italian labor leader says his union could consider job cuts at Alitalia to prevent the airline #39;s collapse, as workers at the flag carrier clamored for details of its cost-cutting rescue plan.","headline":"Alitalia union may accept job cuts"} {"label":4,"text":"USATODAY.com - The federal government is challenging an appeals court ruling that, officials fear, would stifle the expansion of cable broadband services by burdening the providers with new regulations.","headline":"FCC asks high court to rule on broadband (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - Swiss banking group UBS said that it had paid 265 million dollars (219 million euros) to buy SoundView, the capital markets division of online broker Charles Schwab to strengthen its position on the US Nasdaq market.","headline":"UBS pays 265 million dollars for Schwab capital markets business (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"While developers are naturally curious over tweaks to the Longhorn road map, many IT administrators barely take notice. Enterprise IT customers typically lag at least ","headline":"Longhorn announcements barely a blimp on IT radar"} {"label":4,"text":"Novell is reorganising its business to focus on two key areas - Linux and identity management. The networking software firm #39;s Nterprise and Linux operations will be folded into a Platform and Application Services group CRN reports.","headline":"Novell reshuffles biz for Linux focus"} {"label":1,"text":"The British government has announced plans to send a top Foreign Office representative to North Korea in September. Junior Minister for East Asia Bill Rammell will become the first British minister to visit ","headline":"British Minister to Visit North Korea in September"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Denver Broncos running back Mike Anderson will miss the entire season because of a groin injury sustained last weekend in an exhibition game against Houston.","headline":"Broncos Running Back Out for Entire Season (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - Apple Computers launched the newest version of its iMac model, which at two inches thick, is the world's thinnest desktop computer, the company said.","headline":"Apple unveils super thin iMac in Paris (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Conditions for 1.2 million Sudanese\\displaced in Darfur continue to worsen amid violent attacks,\\spreading disease, and heavy rains which wreak havoc with aid\\convoys, United Nations agencies said on Tuesday.","headline":"Conditions Worsen in Darfur, U.N. 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Two giant pandas were born this week, and mothers and cubs were doing fine, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday.","headline":"China Reports Births of Two Giant Pandas (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Football Association has handed referee Andy D #39;Urso a 28-day suspension following his failure to give Barry Ferguson his marching orders against Southampton on August 21.","headline":"D #39;Urso suspended by FA"} {"label":1,"text":"The Israeli army sealed off Gaza Strip Wednesday by shutting down Erez Crossing and the Industrial Zone and prevented Palestinians from leaving.","headline":"Israel seals off Gaza Strip"} {"label":4,"text":"Climate scientists tell a conference that greater efforts should be made to pull CO2 from the atmosphere.","headline":"Need for carbon sink technologies"} {"label":3,"text":"MOVIE studio Metro-Goldwyn Meyer has reportedly banned some of its staff from buying or selling its shares, stoking speculation that a multibillion-dollar takeover of the group could be days away, with Time Warner the favoured candidate.","headline":"Share-deal ban signals MGM deal"} {"label":4,"text":"Three new models are designed for businesses and home office users.","headline":"Dell Debuts Color Laser Printers"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil futures surged Wednesday as the US Energy Department reported US oil supplies fell more than expected. 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Dwayne Smith is suffering from a shoulder problem and has been replaced by Ryan Hinds.","headline":"Smith setback for Windies"} {"label":4,"text":"European carrier Orange is rolling out its own Push To Talk service ahead of efforts to create a standardized PTT system. European mobile carrier Orange has announced ","headline":"Orange tells customers to Talk Now"} {"label":4,"text":"Cue the music: Microsoft has officially thrown its headphones into the ring in the contest to bring legal music downloads to the masses. <FONT face=","headline":"Microsoft's Tune Like Many Others"} {"label":4,"text":"Multiple reports of provocateurs setting trash fires in midtown, read one text message sent to 400-plus mobile phones this week through a service called Ruckus RNC 2004 Text Alerts.","headline":"RNC Protesters Using Text Messages to Plan"} {"label":4,"text":"Charles Peters Jr. is taking over as the company deals with the aftereffects of restating its earnings for the past three fiscal years.","headline":"Red Hat replaces CFO"} {"label":4,"text":"Judges send case back to lower court to sort out allegations of improper bookkeeping and ","headline":"Appeals court faults Oracle in shareholder suit"} {"label":4,"text":"TOKYO -- Microsoft Corp.'s Japanese arm will begin giving away more than a million CD-ROMs of the company's latest security update, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) from 27,500 locations during September and October, the company said on Thursday.","headline":"Microsoft Japan to give away over one million XP SP2 CDs"} {"label":4,"text":"Sun Microsystems Inc. plans later this month to unveil its first ever content switch: a load-balancing and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) acceleration switch based on the Nauticus N2000 products that the Santa Clara, California, company acquired in January of this year.","headline":"Sun to enter content switch market"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of US Airways Group Inc. rose more than 9 Thursday morning after the airline #39;s pilots union said it may agree on a plan to cut wages and benefits.","headline":"US Airways shares up on possible pilots pact"} {"label":4,"text":"SiliconValley.com - Microsoft makes its long-anticipated entry into the online music market today, marking the first serious challenge to Apple Computer's popular iTunes service.","headline":"Microsoft to make foray into online music (SiliconValley.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"The Motley Fool - If you've ever had the entrepreneurial bug dig its teeth into you, odds are that you might take heart anytime a company's founder steps down and moves on. Granted, sometimes you have instances like Gateway's (NYSE: GTW - News) Ted Waitt and Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL - News) Steve Jobs in which the originators come back to lead their companies, but that's rarely the case.","headline":"LeapFrog's Greener Pastures (The Motley Fool)"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Lindsay Davenport's summer of success stayed on course Thursday when the fifth-seeded former U.S. Open champion defeated Arantxa Parra Santonja 6-4, 6-2 and advanced to the third round of the season's final Grand Slam event...","headline":"Davenport Advances at U.S. Open"} {"label":2,"text":"With Sir Clive Woodward seemingly on his way to soccer, England #39;s rugby team is looking for a new coach to follow up last year #39;s World Cup triumph.","headline":"Media speculate on successor as England coach prepares to step <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Miguel Angel Jimenez and Sergio Garcia warmed up for this month #39;s Ryder Cup with sparkling starts at the European Masters on Thursday.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Jimenez, Garcia, Donald make Langer a happy man"} {"label":3,"text":"OSCOW, Sept. 2- World oil prices rose on Thursday after Russia #39;s largest oil producer, Yukos, said a court ruling quot;paralyzes #39; #39; the company #39;s operations.","headline":"Some Dire Talk From Yukos Lifts Oil Prices"} {"label":3,"text":"JAKARTA (Agencies): President Megawati Soekarnoputri opened high-level economic talks between members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday with a warning to ASEAN leaders that they must stay the course on their agreed ","headline":"Megawati kicks off 36th ASEAN economic meeting"} {"label":4,"text":"SOFTWARE FIRM Microsoft seems to have agreed to bend to the will of the open source community on its anti-spam technology sender ID.","headline":"Microsoft bends on Sender ID"} {"label":4,"text":" quot;Dating the beginnings of bipedalism is very important in the human story because, for many experts, it would mark a clear divergence from the ancestral\/ape pattern and show that the human lineage had really begun, quot; said Chris Stringer, director of the ","headline":"Fossil Pushes Upright Walking Back 2 Million Years, Study Says"} {"label":4,"text":"Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., China #39;s biggest supplier of made-to-order chips, said its factory capacity will rise by more than half in the second half as the company brings more plants on line.","headline":"Semiconductor Manufacturing to Boost Capacity by Half (Update2)"} {"label":4,"text":"PC World - Though digital music has come a long way, today's online music stores still have significant problems. Here's my fix-it wish list.","headline":"The Playlist: What's Wrong With Digital Music Stores? (PC World)"} {"label":4,"text":"Forbes.com - Like Network Appliance, many top tech firms are snapping up Linux programmers, hoping to influence the way the operating system evolves. The trick is to hire programmers closest to Linux creator Linus Torvalds. Torvalds oversees Linux development, but he delegates pieces of the system to the 25 or so code maintainers,like Trond Myklebust at NetApp.Maintainers in turn break their projects into smaller pieces, overseen by submaintainers.","headline":"Counting the Hops (Forbes.com)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A group of congressional Democrats is asking President Bush to dismiss a senior military intelligence officer who made church speeches that included inflammatory religious remarks while discussing the war on terrorism.","headline":"Congress Members Seek Officer's Dismissal (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" PARIS (Reuters) - Hopes of a swift end to the French hostage crisis rose early Friday, after the Le Figaro newspaper that employs one of the two captives said the men were now being held by Iraqi guerrillas willing to negotiate their release.","headline":"French Hostage Transfer Sparks Release Hopes"} {"label":1,"text":" SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said on Friday it did not expect a shock declaration that government scientists enriched uranium four years ago to upset international efforts to end North Korea's nuclear ambitions.","headline":"South Korea Seeks to Play Down Nuclear Disclosure"} {"label":3,"text":"The freefall in oil prices ended Monday on a spate of ominous developments, including a deadly attack on a US consulate in Saudi Arabia and reports that OPEC might cut production this week.","headline":"After Steep Drop, Price of Oil Rises"} {"label":3,"text":"A former part-time teller and Mexican immigrant won more than \\$100,000 after the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination determined Citizens Bank discriminated against her when it bypassed her for a full-time job in favor of a less experienced white co-worker.","headline":"Ex-teller wins bias case against Citizens"} {"label":1,"text":"South Korea's key allies play down a shock admission its scientists experimented to enrich uranium.","headline":"Seoul allies calm on nuclear shock"} {"label":1,"text":"Three Indian truck drivers held hostage in Iraq arrive back in Delhi, where large crowds greet them.","headline":"Freed trio get warm Delhi welcome"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil prices briefly bolted above \\$45 a barrel yesterday, then retreated toward \\$44, in a volatile day of trading after Russian oil giant Yukos said its output could suffer because of a court ruling that froze some of its assets.","headline":"Oil prices rise on fears about Yukos production"} {"label":4,"text":"A different way of calculating the medal standings brings some interesting results.","headline":"The Bahamas - the real medal winner of the Athens Olympics"} {"label":3,"text":"The August start of the back-to-school shopping season was a disappointment for major retailers.","headline":"Third Month of Slow Sales for Retailers"} {"label":1,"text":"South Korea admitted that a group of its nuclear scientists secretly produced a small amount of near-weapons grade uranium.","headline":"South Koreans Say Secret Work Refined Uranium"} {"label":3,"text":"The leading private and branded food and pet products marketer is spending to revamp its image.","headline":"Del Monte Needs 9Lives"} {"label":2,"text":"Alex Smith throws for three touchdowns, rushes for two more and finishes with 435 yards of offense, and No. 20 Utah backs up its first preseason ranking with a 41-21 win over Texas A M.","headline":"Utes Pile It On"} {"label":3,"text":"The Supreme Court is considering whether Michigan and other states may bar people from buying wine directly from out-of-state suppliers, a big-money question that could lead to sweeping changes in how alcoholic beverages are regulated ","headline":"High court hears dispute over Michigan interstate wine sales"} {"label":4,"text":"<strong>Opinion<\/strong> Impotent with iPod pride","headline":"Apple faithful's apathy to blame for Napsterized schools"} {"label":1,"text":"A shoot-on-sight curfew imposed to prevent riots and violent protests over the killing of 12 Nepalese workers in Iraq entered its third day Friday, while officials said they were trying to recover the bodies of the slain hostages.","headline":"Nepal capital under curfew for 3rd day; violators ordered to be <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Republican-dominated election board met behind closed doors in deliberations that Democrats feared were aimed at ousting Elections Administrator Linda H. Lamone.<BR>\\<FONT face=","headline":"Md. Board Meeting Worries Democrats"} {"label":4,"text":"With today's expected announcement, hardware vendors will get access to the BladeCenter specifications by signing a seven-page licensing agreement, which grants users the right to license the specifications for certain types of products.","headline":"IBM and Intel to open up blade specifications"} {"label":4,"text":"Simple to code does not always mean simple for the user. And simple for the user is often not easy to code.","headline":"Columnists: Simple and Secure isn't so Simple"} {"label":1,"text":"One Saudi policeman was killed and three others were wounded in clashes with militants in a town northeast of Riyadh. A number of suspects were arrested in the battles, officials said.","headline":"Policeman Shot Dead in Saudi Battle"} {"label":3,"text":"The European Union said Friday it quot;hoped to reach a conclusion quot; at a meeting of foreign ministers on the participation of military-ruled Myanmar in an upcoming summit of Asian and European nations.","headline":"EU foreign ministers hope to break deadlock over ASEM summit"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- First Albany lowered its stock price target for Intel (INTC) to \\$24 from \\$30 following the chip sector bellwether #39;s lowered third-quarter revenue and margin outlook.","headline":"First Albany cuts target for Intel, keeps #39;buy #39; rating"} {"label":2,"text":"Fergal Lynch had a good win at Redcar as he returned to action yesterday along with champion jockey Kieren Fallon, fellow rider Darren Williams and trainer Karl Burke, after their shock ","headline":"Lynch triumphs at Redcar"} {"label":2,"text":"The Red Sox take control of the American League wild-card race with a 4-3 win over the Angels. It was Boston #39;s ninth straight win -- a season high.","headline":"9 in a row! Red Sox sweep Angels"} {"label":2,"text":"St. Paul, Minn.Outclassed and completely humiliated by the Russians here last night, the reeling and desperate Americans are planning wholesale lineup changes to get back on track in the World Cup.","headline":"The Russians are back"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - The US economy generated 144,000 jobs in August, the Labour Department said, in a sign that the labour market was improving slightly after two sluggish months.","headline":"US economy generated 144,000 jobs in August (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"MOSCOW: Russias tax ministry said on Friday that it had raised its back tax claims against oil major Yukos by a fifth for 01, to 119.","headline":"Yukos faces tax arrears of \\$4bn"} {"label":1,"text":"An Argentine court acquitted five suspects in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center that killed 85 people, La Nacion newspaper reported Friday.","headline":"Argentine court acquits bombing suspects"} {"label":4,"text":"The adapters can overheat and cause damage to the circuit board, according to a safety agency. WASHINGTON: IBM will recall about 225,000 AC power adapters for several models of its laptop computer because ","headline":"IBM recalls 225,000 laptop adapters"} {"label":4,"text":"EMC has hired a former IBM veteran to be its chief technology officer, in what appears to be the latest step in EMC #39;s evolution from a data storage hardware specialist to a more comprehensive computing company.","headline":"Big Blue veteran heads to EMC"} {"label":2,"text":"That miracle, of course, took place in Lake Placid, NY, during the 1980 Winter Olympics. Thanks to the likes of Jim Craig, Mike Eruzione, Ken Morrow and the rest of the US hockey team, the mighty Soviet Union ","headline":"No miracle this time"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Democrat John Kerry on Friday\\dismissed the Republican convention as ","headline":"Kerry Vows to Tell Truth as President (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Intel Corp's <A HREF=","headline":"Intel Outlook May Portend PC Weakness"} {"label":3,"text":"Indian inflation hits its highest level in more than three years, boosted by increasing energy and food costs.","headline":"Indian inflation peaks on imports"} {"label":3,"text":"A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a trademark infringement suit filed by the Government Employees Insurance Co. (GEICO) against Internet search giants Google Inc. and Overture Services Inc. can proceed.","headline":"Judge: Geico can sue Google, Overture over ads"} {"label":4,"text":"Update: A partnership may be crucial for long-term success, one industry insider says.","headline":"Did Apple Offer Sony an ITunes Deal?"} {"label":3,"text":"The US textile industry officials would plead for blocking Chinese imports to the Bush administration this month. Earlier this year, the White House had rejected a similar request made by 130 Republican and Democratic members of Congress.","headline":"USA : Textile industry to renew request to place embargo on <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Thousands of automobiles clogged Florida #39;s highways during the largest evacuation in state history as residents anticipated the arrival of Hurricane Frances.","headline":"NASA braces for Frances"} {"label":2,"text":"Louisiana State beat Oklahoma in the Bowl Championship Series title game in the Sugar Bowl last January. Both teams play their openers on Saturday in the first full weekend of the college football season.","headline":"LSU, Oklahoma play openers on Saturday"} {"label":2,"text":"VIENNA - England midfielder Steven Gerrard is a major doubt to face Austria in today #39;s opening 2006 World Cup qualifier. 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One - Manchester United #39;s signing of Wayne Rooney - exciting if rather predictable; another - Southampton #39;s apparent intent to hire England rugby union coach Sir Clive Woodward - surprising and, to many, baffling.","headline":"A different ball game"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Sep 04 (PID) - President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz attended a meeting on Friday to review the progress of the composite dialogue between India and Pakistan delineates a strategy to carry the process ","headline":"President, PM Review Dialogue Process With India"} {"label":2,"text":"Carlos Beltran went two for four with a homer and scored three times Friday night as Houston downed Pittsburgh, 8-6. Craig Biggio, Jose Vizcaino and Jeff Bagwell also homered for ","headline":"MLB: Houston 8, Pittsburgh 6"} {"label":1,"text":"KANDAHAR, Afghanistan : An Afghan man died and five people were hurt in a bomb attack on a UN vehicle in Afghanistan, officials said, in the second deadly blast in a week as the country prepares for next month #39;s polls.","headline":"Attack on UN vehicle kills one in southern Afghanistan"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK No. 2 women #39;s seed Amelie Mauresmo of France advanced to the fourth round of the US Open, defeating No. 31 seed Maria Vento-Kabchi 6-2, 6-0 Friday.","headline":"Mauresmo cruises to straight-set victory"} {"label":2,"text":"Jose Lima bounced back in grand style Friday night from one of his worst outings of the season and an eight-day layoff, limiting the National League #39;s most feared lineup to two ","headline":"It #39;s not in the cards"} {"label":1,"text":"Tensions between Taiwan and China landed on Seattle #39;s doorstep last night when Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian visited Seattle under tight security, greeted by demonstrators both for and against Taiwan independence.","headline":"Protesters greet Taiwan president during brief visit"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Take 15 million armchair athletes,\\add a steady stream of statistics and mix in a healthy dollop\\of trash talk. Post it all on the Internet and you've got a #36;3\\billion industry built around imaginary sports teams.","headline":"Livewire: Fantasy Sports Leagues Thrive Online (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"Kevin Brown's frustrating season finally reached a boiling point, and now his hot temper could cost the New York Yankees at the most important time. Brown broke his non-pitching hand when he punched a wall in the clubhouse last night during a 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles that cut New York's lead in the AL East ...","headline":"Yankees, Brown go down swinging"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - Medicare premiums for doctor visits are going up a record \\$11.60 a month next year. The Bush administration says the increase reflects a strengthened Medicare, while Democrats complain that seniors are being unfairly socked...","headline":"Medicare Premiums to Rise Record 17 Pct."} {"label":3,"text":"T amp;T Wireless Services Inc., the third-largest United States mobile phone company, reached an agreement yesterday with Rogers Communications Inc.","headline":"AT amp;T Wireless Moves to Sell Canada Asset"} {"label":2,"text":"LONDON, England -- Andrew Symonds rode his luck to score the second one-day century of his career as Australia scored 269-6 from their 50 overs against Pakistan at Lord #39;s.","headline":"Symonds century lifts Australia"} {"label":2,"text":"For most tennis players, having about the same number of clean winners as unforced errors translates into a pretty good performance.","headline":"Federer back in Open #39;s fourth round with masterful performance"} {"label":1,"text":"Israeli military helicopters yesterday evening bombarded by missiles a building in one of the refugee camps in the downtown of Gaza, while two Palestinians were killed and other three injured in the sector by the Israeli bullets.","headline":"Two Palestinians kiled in a night raid against a warehouse in Gaza"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - It was the surest sign that the Kobe Bryant case was leaving town for good after a 14-month occupation: A rancher obtained permission to tear down CNN's 15-by-20-foot camera platform near the courthouse.","headline":"Colo. Town Relieved by Bryant Decision (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - An Islamic militant group that claimed to have kidnapped two French journalists said it would soon decide their fate, according to a message posted on a Web site Friday, and an Iraqi negotiator called the chance for their release quot;excellent ","headline":"French captives #39; fate mulled"} {"label":1,"text":"Parts of Los Angeles international airport are temporarily closed down amid reports of a security breach.","headline":"Alert shuts Los Angeles airport"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Facing a issue that once tripped up his father, US President George W. Bush told adoring supporters that he likes broccoli. Part of it, anyway.","headline":"Bush cuts down the middle on broccoli question (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON - Employers stepped up hiring in August, expanding payrolls by 144,000 and lowering the unemployment rate to 5.4 percent.","headline":"Job numbers give candidates room to debate"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Drew Tate threw two touchdowns in his first start and No. 19 Iowa turned in a dominating defensive performance to beat Kent State 39-7 in the season opener Saturday.","headline":"No. 19 Iowa Dominates Kent St., 39-7 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Brian Kerr took his Ireland squad to the dogs last Wednesday, but the evening spent watching greyhounds race was not solely about relaxation.","headline":"Quick Duff puts Kerr #39;s men into fast lane"} {"label":4,"text":"Never content with the simple things in life, Microsoft is apparently on a mobile media crusade with the deceptively unassuming announcement of the companies MSN Music service.","headline":"Email this to a friend Print this story"} {"label":3,"text":"STOCKS in the United States fell - led by technology shares - after the world #39;s biggest semiconductor maker Intel cut its revenue forecast because of slowing demand for personal computers and mobile phones.","headline":"Stocks dip after Intel cuts forecast"} {"label":1,"text":"The leader of militant Lebanese group Hezbollah rejects a UN call for the organisation to be disbanded.","headline":"Hezbollah rejects abolition call"} {"label":2,"text":"Maria Sharapova, the 17-year-old Wimbledon champion, was eliminated in the third round at the US Open yesterday by the 27th seed, Mary Pierce, who used to be known as quot;The ","headline":"Pierce hunts down Sharapova"} {"label":2,"text":" NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Fiji's Vijay Singh fashioned an eight-under par 63 Saturday to take a two-shot second-round lead on 131 in the Deutsche Bank Championship.","headline":"Singh Takes Two-Shot Lead, Woods Tied for Second"} {"label":2,"text":"Greg Biffle wins a nearly race-long duel with Casey Mears, pulling away over the last two laps to win the NASCAR Busch Series race Saturday at California Speedway.","headline":"Biffle Bests Mears"} {"label":3,"text":"The world #39;s largest software company has teamed with the world #39;s largest retailer to help kick off the latest version of Windows Media Player.","headline":"Wal-Mart Anchors Windows Media Mall"} {"label":2,"text":"Cristie Kerr carded a nine-under-par 63 to take a four-stroke lead after the third round of the State Farm Classic in Illinois. Kerr entered the day four shots behind Christina Kim but showed the youngster that Tour veterans must never be underestimated.","headline":"KERR CRUISES INTO LEAD"} {"label":4,"text":"Skype is the easiest, fastest and cheapest way for individual customers to use their computers with broadband connections as telephones.","headline":"In Internet Calling, Skype Is Living Up to the Hype"} {"label":3,"text":"The American economic ship, which has weathered the recent run-up in crude oil prices, may be more vulnerable to sudden surges in the price of money.","headline":"The Next Shock: Not Oil, but Debt"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - Americans appear to be getting used to paying more to drive #151; even if it means they have less money to buy other things. For example, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, blamed disappointing sales in August on the fact that shoppers spent more just getting to and from its stores.","headline":"Motorists Submitting to High Gas Prices (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"A Canadian judge has ordered that a court-appointed inspector be assigned to take a close look at the business dealings of Hollinger Inc, the Conrad Black-controlled company said on Friday.","headline":"Judge orders inspector to look at Hollinger dealings"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (DowJonesAP) - Pfizer (PFE) said Friday it has agreed to pay \\$430 million to settle all lawsuits against it alleging injury from insulation products made by a subsidiary.","headline":"Pfizer to settle asbestos claims"} {"label":4,"text":"com. The Apache Software Foundation, developers of the popular open-source Apache web server, said on Thursday that it wouldn #39;t support the proposed anti-spam standard Sender ID, because the licensing terms set by Microsoft Corp.","headline":"Apache Balks At Microsoft #39;s Licensing Demands For Anti-Spam <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"JAKARTA : ASEAN finance ministers ended a meeting which saw Southeast Asia edge closer to a Europe-style single market, laying out a quot;road map quot; for integration and opening doors to wider global trade.","headline":"ASEAN moves closer to single market with #39;road map #39;, global trade <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Martin Brodeur made 27 saves, and Brad Richards, Kris Draper, and Joe Sakic scored to help Canada beat Russia, 3-1, last night in Toronto, giving the Canadians a 3-0 record in round-robin play of the World Cup of Hockey.","headline":"Canada, Finland rule pools"} {"label":2,"text":"COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Brad Smith threw for 233 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 63 yards and another score to help No. 18 Missouri rout Arkansas State, 52-20, last night in the season opener for both teams.","headline":"Smith lifts Missouri with all-around effort"} {"label":2,"text":"Dan Orlovsky threw for 382 yards and tied his school record with five touchdown passes to lead Connecticut to a 52-14 win over Murray State yesterday in East Hartford.","headline":"UConn passes first test"} {"label":2,"text":"Freshman Alexis Serna is down on the field kneeling, pounding the Tiger Stadium turf. He wanted to hide. But couldn #39;t find a place.","headline":"Tigers celebrating after Beavers don #39;t get their kicks"} {"label":1,"text":"The death toll in the Russian schoolhouse siege soared to more than 340 yesterday, and the horrifying human cost is likely to keep climbing.","headline":"Russian school death toll tops 340"} {"label":2,"text":"They were 78 feet and a generation apart. On one end of the Arthur Ashe Stadium court stood Maria Sharapova, the 17-year-old Wimbledon champion with a future as bright as her usual smile.","headline":"Sharapova ousted"} {"label":2,"text":"Tom Ridge set an all-age record of 1 minute 50.2 seconds in winning the \\$530,000 World Trotting Derby at the DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fair yesterday.","headline":"Tom Ridge sets all-age record in winning World Trotting Derby"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK -- Olivier Rochus didn't know quite how to react. First the arms went hesitantly up in the air. Then there was a little half-fist pump, a triumphant bellow, and a smile that could have lit a path through the darkest storm. Then Rochus, a 23-year-old Belgian who prior to this year had never won a match at the ...","headline":"Little guy earns big victory at Open"} {"label":3,"text":"Toward the end of the month if resources are a little tight, there are times when Krista Bergstrom admits she writes a check or two for more than is left in her account.","headline":"Checking changes"} {"label":3,"text":"Retailers in Michigan delighted when students returned to the classroom, but the back-to-school sales haven #39;t generated the kind of dollars many projected.","headline":"Sales aren #39;t making the grade"} {"label":2,"text":"Valentino Rossi, who on Thursday pledged his future to Yamaha, entered the final qualifying session with the fastest time to date, but with the morning rain having washed the circuit clean, the Italian was unable to challenge Makoto Tamada for the pole.","headline":"Rossi: #39;I #39;m fairly happy #39;"} {"label":1,"text":" LORETO, Italy (Reuters) - Pope John Paul prayed for the victims of the ","headline":"Pope Prays for Beslan School Dead at Italy Mass"} {"label":2,"text":"Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr said he was delighted with the 3-0 win over Cyprus after so many players had pulled out of his squad.","headline":"Kerr happy with Irish win"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. is facing growing pressure from open-source software across every segment of its businessa competitive threat that could have significant consequences for its financial future going forward ","headline":"Microsoft Sees Open-Source Threat Looming Ever Larger"} {"label":4,"text":"PARIS Global cellphone sales rose to record levels in the second quarter as Nokia clawed back some of its lost market share, according to figures released Thursday.","headline":"Global sales of mobile phones hit record levels"} {"label":2,"text":"TORONTO -- All the early miscues belonged to the Oakland Athletics but the ones that mattered the most, in the eighth and ninth innings, were made by the Toronto Blue Jays.","headline":"In the end, goofs sink Jays"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - France remained hopeful on Sunday that\\two French hostages in Iraq would be freed and a religious\\fatwa issued in Iraq demanded their release.","headline":"France Hopeful for Hostages, Fatwa Demands Release (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraq #39;s toppled leader Saddam Hussein and his top aides will go on trial within weeks, Iraqi Minister of State Kasim Daoud said on Sunday.","headline":"Saddam, Aides to Go on Trial Within Weeks - Daoud"} {"label":4,"text":"The digital music space is changing, with more songs and a growing number of places to download music legally. Realizing that the time was ripe to see how we were doing, I took some song recommendations and sat down to see what I could download.","headline":"The Lowdown on Downloading Music"} {"label":3,"text":"Johnson amp; Johnson is in advanced negotiations to acquire Guidant, an Indianapolis-based medical device maker, for more than \\$24 billion, executives close to the talks said Monday.","headline":"Guidant, J amp;J reportedly are in merger talks"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's government was scrambling on Sunday to confirm whether the most wanted Saddam Hussein aide still on the run had been captured, as confident statements that he had been seized gave way to doubt and confusion.","headline":"Iraq Govt. Seeks to Confirm if Saddam Aide Held"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Along with their destructive force, hurricanes can have beneficial effects as part of the rhythm of nature. Storms that erode beaches, uproot trees and flatten wildlife habitats may also refresh waterways, revive dry areas and bulk up barrier islands with redistributed sand.","headline":"Hurricanes Bring Environmental Renewal (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - George W. Bush took a double-digit lead in what had been a neck-and-neck presidential election contest, prompting Democratic challenger John Kerry to refocus his campaign on bread-and-butter economic issues, where the Republican incumbent president is considered vulnerable.","headline":"Bush takes a double-digit lead as Kerry campaign struggles to regroup (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"India bowled England all out for 181 to win the third one-day international of the NatWest Challenge at Lord #39;s by 23 runs. England would have gone into the second innings confident.","headline":"Lord #39;s smiles on India once more"} {"label":2,"text":"LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Veteran defensive lineman Bryan Robinson (pictured) was among 21 players cut Sunday as the Chicago Bears pared their roster to 53.","headline":"Chicago Bears Cut Bryan Robinson"} {"label":2,"text":"MADRID : Alessandro Petacchi showed why he is considered one of the world #39;s top sprinters when coming out on top in a mass dash to the line in the second stage of the Tour of Spain.","headline":"Cycling: Petacchi wins second stage in Spain"} {"label":1,"text":"Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Mark Latham will target key marginal seats around Sydney as the election campaign hits its second week.","headline":"PM and Latham target Sydney"} {"label":1,"text":"FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Hurricane Frances' wind and water whacked swaths of southern Florida with fire-hose force Sunday, submerging entire roadways and tearing off rooftops even as the storm weakened and crawled inland with heavy rain in its wake...","headline":"Frances Knocks Out Power, Floods Florida"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON - A man wielding a machete and a knife attacked two security guards at the building housing the headquarters of the British domestic intelligence service MI5 on Friday, police said.","headline":"World briefs"} {"label":2,"text":"Kevin Brown had successful surgery on his broken left hand Sunday and vowed to pitch again for the Yankees this season.","headline":"Yankees' Brown Has Successful Surgery"} {"label":1,"text":"South Africa has canceled a meeting with prosecutors from Equatorial Guinea who had hoped to interview Mark Thatcher on his suspected links to a coup plot in the oil-rich country, officials said on Sunday.","headline":"S.Africa Cancels Thatcher Meeting with Eq. Guinea"} {"label":1,"text":"Bangladesh is willing to sign a protocol with the United States to set up a joint working group like India and Pakistan did to enhance Dhaka #39;s capability to effectively deal with future terrorist acts in the country.","headline":"Bangladesh seeks US intelligence cooperation"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Tennessee Titans released Jason Gesser, their third quarterback, on Sunday and plan to replace him with a veteran.","headline":"Titans Release No. 3 QB Jason Gesser (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Though coach Herman Edwards ruled defensive end John Abraham out for only this Sunday #39;s game against the Steelers with a sprained lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, he #39;ll be ","headline":"Jets: Abraham is likely to miss 3 games"} {"label":2,"text":"HOUSTON Mike Lamb went four-for-five with a homer and four RB-Is to lead the Houston Astros to their ninth straight win with a 10-to-five victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates today.","headline":"Astros 10, Pirates 5"} {"label":3,"text":"For a moment last week, President Bush escaped the White House spin chamber and was the plainspoken man much of the nation came to like four years ago.","headline":"Labor situation deserves honest talk"} {"label":1,"text":"File photo taken on March 1, 2003 shows Izzat Ibrahim at the Arab Summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. Ibrahim, the second most powerful man of the former Iraqi regime, was captured on Sept.","headline":"Saddam #39;s top aide al-Douri arrested"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Veteran offensive lineman Mike Compton and rookie defensive tackle Anthony Maddox were among the 12 players cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.","headline":"Jags Cut Compton, Maddox (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Iraqi authorities claimed on Sunday to have captured Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, the most wanted member of Saddam Hussein's ousted dictatorship, but there was confusion over the report, as the Iraqi defense minister said word of his arrest was ","headline":"Former Saddam Deputy Arrested in Iraq (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Tim Couch's stay in Green Bay was short and unproductive.","headline":"Couch, Gildon, Levens Among NFL Cuts (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo stocks rose by mid-morning on Monday with a broad range of issues getting a lift from a key survey that boosted optimism on Japan's economic outlook, with expectations rising that growth figures will be revised up.","headline":"Tokyo Stocks Higher, Lifted by Survey"} {"label":3,"text":"Manufacturing industry is enjoying its strongest performance for almost 10 years, according to a survey by the Engineering Employers Federation.","headline":"British industry at best in 10 years"} {"label":4,"text":"Those who are engaged in the profit-oriented production and dissemination of pornographic materials through the Internet, mobile communication terminals and quot;phone-sex quot; services in China are subject to punishment as severe as life imprisonment, according ","headline":"Porn producers face severe punishment"} {"label":2,"text":"MICHAEL Kasprowicz has put national selectors into a difficult situation with a five-wicket burst that has enhanced Australia #39;s hopes of snatching a maiden Champions Trophy in London this month.","headline":"CRICKET: Kaspa has selectors in a bind"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Tokyo stocks rose moderately Monday morning on bargain hunting following Friday's losses. The U.S. dollar was up against the Japanese yen.","headline":"Tokyo Stocks Higher at Late Morning (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Richard N. Perle, a director at the media company Hollinger International who was criticized in an internal report, says he was duped by its former chief, Conrad M. Black.","headline":"Under Attack, Director Says Hollinger's Black Misled Him"} {"label":1,"text":"Leaving behind two French reporters still held hostage in Iraq, France #39;s foreign minister headed home from the Middle East but said they were still believed to be alive and that efforts to free them would continue.","headline":"French minister returns empty handed"} {"label":2,"text":"If the playoffs opened right now, instead of next month, the A #39;s would face the Red Sox in the first round -- again. Boston bounced Oakland out of the postseason in five games last year, coming back from a 2-0 deficit to do so.","headline":"Possible playoff preview A #39;s take a hit in Toronto but come home <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Freshman Brent Schaeffer threw for one touchdown and ran for another Sunday as the 14th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers defeated the UNLV Rebels, 42-17.","headline":"COL FB: Tennessee 42, UNLV 17"} {"label":2,"text":"SALINAS, Calif. -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said in meetings Monday that he would accept government intervention on steroid testing if the players #39; association refuses to change the current rules, which run for two more years.","headline":"Is It Time For Steroid Testing In High Schools?"} {"label":3,"text":"Tokyo share prices fell steeply Friday, led by technology stocks after a disappointing report from US chip giant Intel. The US dollar was up against the Japanese yen.","headline":"Update 4: Tokyo Stocks Fall, US Dollar Climbs"} {"label":1,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Residents of western Japan were warned of possible aftershocks on Monday after two strong earthquakes the previous day but authorities said the tremors were not directly linked to a cycle of major seismic activity that hits the region every century or so.","headline":"West Japan on Guard for Aftershocks After Quakes"} {"label":3,"text":"European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti has given the green light to the UK8.75bn takeover bid by Spain #39;s Santander for the UK #39;s Abbey National.","headline":"Monti gives Abbey takeover green light"} {"label":1,"text":"Lawyers for Anwar Ibrahim, the former deputy prime minister of Malaysia, have launched a bid to clear his name. Mr Anwar was freed from jail on Thursday, after a conviction for sodomy was quashed by a Malaysian court.","headline":"Anwar launches bid to clear name"} {"label":3,"text":"TOKYO - Japan #39;s benchmark Nikkei stock index hit a five-week closing high Monday on upbeat capital spending figures for the April-June quarter by Japanese companies.","headline":"Nikkei hits 5-week closing high on upbeat capital spending data"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan held a closing round of talks amid reports of progress on peripheral issues, but the nuclear rivals remained deadlocked on Kashmir.","headline":"India and Pakistan wind up talks, deadlock on Kashmir (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The discovery of 10 letter bombs has prompted a police warning to the public to exercise caution. Bedfordshire Police said none of the improvised devices - containing lighter fluid - had ignited, despite the fact that some had been opened.","headline":"Public warning over letter bombs"} {"label":4,"text":"China is stepping up its hard line against internet pornography by threatening life imprisonment for anyoner caught peddling porn.","headline":"Pornsters face life in China smut crackdown"} {"label":1,"text":" BESLAN, Russia (Reuters) - Russia on Monday mourned the deaths of hundreds of children and adults in its worst hostage drama as criticism mounted over the way President Vladimir Putin and his security forces handled the crisis.","headline":"Russia Mourns Hostage Deaths, Putin Criticized"} {"label":2,"text":"An impressive first-half display from Brazil saw the Selecao defeat Bolivia 3-1 to move back to the top of the South American World Cup qualifying group.","headline":"South American World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil Ease Past Bolivia"} {"label":3,"text":"Japan carmaker Toyota enters a joint venture to produce saloon cars in southern China.","headline":"Toyota to open south China plant"} {"label":4,"text":"\\\\","headline":"So Long XMLHack!"} {"label":4,"text":"Making games for the future consoles is going to take a lot of time and money, a games conference is told.","headline":"Next gen games prove a challenge"} {"label":2,"text":"Ever since they met in fourth grade, Brett Johnson Harman and Kevin McCann were as close as brothers. quot;They had the same mannerisms, the same kind of humor, and they even looked alike, quot; said McCann #39;s father, Dennis McCann.","headline":"2 charged after Chicago area pals are slain in NC tragedy"} {"label":3,"text":" BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A proposed settlement between Coca-Cola Co. and the European Commission to end a long-running antitrust case over fizzy drinks is not yet set in stone, the European Union's executive said on Monday.","headline":"EU: Coke Anti-Trust Deal Not Set in Stone"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - The French Internet provider Wanadoo will construct its own broadband network in the Netherlands and hopes to reach 55 percent of Dutch homes, a spokesman told the Financieele Dagblad.","headline":"French Internet provider Wanadoo will build Dutch broadband network (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Confidence in service firms has been hit by rising oil prices and interest rates but manufacturers have seen the best rate of orders for nine years, two surveys show.","headline":"Service Sector Hit By High Oil Costs"} {"label":4,"text":"Falling costs, new technology, and competition, with a nudge from regulatory changes, are bringing fiber closer to homes in the US just a few years after the idea seemed all but written off.","headline":"Has Your Broadband Had Its Fiber?"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - The clock is running out on a\\highly publicized prediction that a major earthquake will rip\\through Southern California by Sunday.","headline":"No Sign Yet of Predicted Big California Earthquake (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"Luke Donald says his win in the European Masters on Sunday bodes well for his upcoming Ryder Cup debut. Donald was one of European captain Bernhard Langer #39;s two picks for the match, which takes place at Oakland Hills, Michigan from 17-19 September.","headline":"Donald runs into Ryder form"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A US military official in Iraq said seven American marines have been killed Monday in a car-bomb explosion. Several other Marines have been wounded in the attack.","headline":"US Marines Die In Fallujah Car Bombing"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - (Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds\\for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr.\\Willis.)","headline":"Funds: What Makes a Fund a Winner? (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK, September 3 (New Ratings) - The European Union has reportedly made significant progress in settling its prolonged antitrust case against The Coca-Cola Co (KO.","headline":"Coca-Cola closer to settling EU antitrust case"} {"label":4,"text":"FT.com - Softbank's hopes of starting a mobile phone service were dealt a blow on Monday after the Japanese telecoms regulator decided not to allocate bandwidth to new entrants for the time being.","headline":"Softbank's hopes on mobile services dashed (FT.com)"} {"label":3,"text":"Coca-Cola Co. moved closer to settling a five-year European Commission antitrust probe after regulators said an offer from the world #39;s biggest soft-drink maker to revamp its sales practices is very good.","headline":"Coca-Cola Makes Very Good #39; Bid to End Probe, EU Says (Update2)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Felix Diaz who struggled mightily for most of the time he has spent at the major league level this season was nowhere to be found Sunday afternoon, and that was a most pleasant development as far as the White Sox were concerned.","headline":"Sox rookie Diaz dials it up against Ichiro, Mariners"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A statement posted on a Web site\\purportedly by an Iraqi group which said it was holding two\\French hostages set a #36;5 million ransom on Monday and issued a\\48-hour deadline for its demands to be met.","headline":"Iraq Group Sets Ransom, Deadline for French Release (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"After spending the first 29 starts of his career mostly confined to the East Coast, Supah Blitz found out what everyone eventually does - it #39;s much better at Del Mar. In his ","headline":"Supah Blitz captures Del Mar BC Handicap"} {"label":2,"text":"Japanese baseball players will strike for the first time if owners proceed with a proposed merger of two teams, the players #39; union said Monday.","headline":"Japanese baseball players set to strike"} {"label":3,"text":"Labor Day is one of those terms, like driveway and parkway, that means the opposite of what it seems to mean. Honoring the nation #39;s workers, Labor Day is not for working but for picnics.","headline":"From overtime rules to job losses from outsourcing overseas to <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"BUOYED by ever-increasing crowd figures and television ratings, rugby union yesterday announced a significant expansion of the southern hemisphere season which includes an assault on the traditional September AFL and NRL finals series.","headline":"Super powers make move on September"} {"label":2,"text":"BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox put themselves in great position for a run at the AL East-leading New York Yankees with a great homestand.","headline":"Red Sox, Schilling roll on"} {"label":1,"text":"JOHN Howard #39;s plea for voters to trust him with the economy is paying early dividends, an exclusive Herald Sun poll shows. The Coalition has moved ahead of Labor by 52 per cent to 48 per cent as the Prime Minister #39;s interest rates campaign takes hold.","headline":"PM edges ahead in latest poll"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - Hanging stockings by the chimney with care? Retailers hope that St. Nicholas soon will be there #151; to hang a 42-inch plasma-screen TV.","headline":"Retailers Looking to Move Plasma TV's (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Cazenove, the Queen #39;s broker, will tomorrow be under pressure to divulge the state of merger talks at its annual shareholder meeting, with US giants circling the firm.","headline":"Cazenove faces scrutiny over merger talks"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - U.S. oil prices edged higher for the\\second day in a row on Tuesday amid calls within OPEC to crack\\down on excess output at this week's meeting.","headline":"Oil Tip-Toes Higher, Watches Stocks, OPEC (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The Iraq war and concerns about\\terrorism may determine the outcome of the upcoming election,\\and they appear to have bolstered support for President Bush in\\at least one Republican bastion in the swing state of\\Wisconsin.","headline":"Bush Backers in Wisconsin Say He Is Decisive in War (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"The Iraqi kidnappers of two French reporters who have been missing since Aug. 20 today demanded a \\$5 million ransom as a condition for their release, according to a statement posted on an Islamic Web site.","headline":"Iraqi Kidnappers of French Reporters Demand Ransom (Update1)"} {"label":4,"text":"A space capsule set to plunge into Earth #39;s atmosphere with a piece of the Sun this Wednesday has spawned additional projects ranging from spacecraft design to the detection of dangerous asteroids.","headline":"Capsule to bring the Sun down to Earth"} {"label":3,"text":"The Slovak and Czech governments Monday rejected a proposal by French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy to axe structural funds for new EU members whose taxes were lower than the European average.","headline":"Slovaks and Czechs reject French minister #39;s suggestion over EU <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Britain #39;s Jenson Button has justified his decision to leave BAR for Williams as the dispute over his future moves towards a conclusion.","headline":"Button defends F1 decision"} {"label":2,"text":"Reds general manager Dan O #39;Brien said Sunday what he has hinted at for the last month or so: Dave Miley and his staff will be back for 2005.","headline":"Reds pick up Miley #39;s option for 2005"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Astros pitcher Brandon Backe hit his first career homer, a two-run shot, and allowed one run in seven innings to keep Houston in the thick of the NL wild-card chase with an 11-5 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.","headline":"Streaking Astros Clock Reds 11-5 (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"p2pnet.net News- James Jackson, vp of legal affairs for Sony Pictures Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy protection just days before a lawsuit accusing him and his wife of involuntary servitude, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, negligence and ","headline":"Maid sues Sony Pictures exec"} {"label":1,"text":"A massive car bomb exploded on the outskirts of the Iraqi city of Fallujah, killing seven United States Marines and wounding several others, a US military official said.","headline":"Blast kills seven US Marines in Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Bill Clinton underwent a successful quadruple heart bypass operation Monday to relieve severely clogged arteries that doctors said put the former president at grave risk of suffering a heart attack. Clinton is expected to make a full recovery, but doctors said he was fortunate to have checked himself into the hospital when he did...","headline":"Clinton Has Successful Quadruple Bypass"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft last week warned Windows XP users to scour their systems for spyware before downloading Service Pack 2. An Associated Press report quoted Microsoft executives saying some spyware could cause computers to freeze upon installation.","headline":"Microsoft: scan for spyware before downloading SP2"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW DELHI, 7 September 2004 - India and Pakistan stuck to their guns on the Kashmir issue as the foreign ministers of the two countries concluded their talks yesterday on what was described as a positive note.","headline":"No Kashmir Breakthrough"} {"label":2,"text":"Tiger Woods's reign as the world's top player ends at 264 weeks as Vijay Singh has seized the No. 1 spot after beating Woods to win the Deutsche Bank on Monday.","headline":"Golf's New No. 1"} {"label":4,"text":"Contradicting fears that the semiconductor industry #39;s pace of development is slowing, Intel Corp has announced that it has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of transistors that will power its next-generation chips.","headline":"Intel lauds milestone in shrinking chips"} {"label":4,"text":"The Philippines Saturday expressed quot;deepest sympathy quot; to the families of the dead in the Russian school siege on Friday, in which 322 people were killed when Russian troops stormed ","headline":"Philippines mourns dead in Russian school siege"} {"label":3,"text":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) said yesterday it was in talks with the Jinan City Commercial Bank (JNCCB) about buying a stake in the regional lender.","headline":"CBA to purchase local lender #39;s share"} {"label":2,"text":"For it to happen on Labor Day became a perfectly fitting reward for Vijay Singh, golf #39;s most noted laborer. The man from Fiji who closes practices ranges for a living opened a new door in world golf Monday.","headline":"Singh knocks Woods from No. 1 with victory at TPC of Boston"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Islanders scrambled to put up storm shutters and stock up on supplies as the fourth major hurricane of the season churned closer to the Caribbean, packing sustained winds of 105 mph.","headline":"Caribbean Braces for Another Hurricane (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"In a summer when many of the studios' biggest bets failed to pay off, it was familiarity in the form of sequels and low-budget comedies that resonated with movie audiences.","headline":"Summer Box Office Hits a High, Despite Lows"} {"label":3,"text":"Pump prices have been climbing in advance of Labor Day, as they often do before the last major drive-away weekend of the summer. The average price for self-serve regular ","headline":"Pump prices may dip after Labor Day"} {"label":3,"text":"DUBLIN (Dow Jones)--Ireland #39;s banking union said Monday it #39;ll write to the Irish Competition Authority and European Commission expressing concern over the prospective sell-off of National Australia Bank Ltd.","headline":"Irish Union Airs Fears Over Natl Australia Bank Units"} {"label":2,"text":"year ago, the Mets were going nowhere when they swept the first-place Atlanta Braves in a three-game series at Shea Stadium on the first three days of September.","headline":"Once Again, Mets Sputter Toward End of a Season"} {"label":3,"text":"Petroliam Nasional Bhd., or Petronas, Malaysias national oil and gas firm, is in discussions with Chinas State-owned oil and gas firms for potential liquefied natural ","headline":"Petronas pursues China LNG supply opportunities"} {"label":1,"text":"The guerrillas who took over a school in southern Russia argued heatedly over whether to abandon the siege in the moments leading up to the firestorm of explosions and shooting that killed hundreds, Russian officials said Monday.","headline":"Russia Says Attack Was To Ignite Regional War"} {"label":3,"text":"SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Seeking to cut costs and encouraged by UK regulatory changes, Australia #39;s QBE Insurance group Ltd. (QBE.AU) Tuesday said it will merge its Lloyd #39;s division with other European operations.","headline":"INTERVIEW: Australia #39;s QBE Consolidates European Units"} {"label":4,"text":"Dell on Monday said it had cut prices by as much as fifth for a range of products aimed at US corporate customers, as the computer maker passed along savings from cheaper components.","headline":"Dell cuts prices on many corporate products"} {"label":2,"text":"Brandon Backe pitched seven innings and clubbed a two-run homer, the first of his major league career, to earn the Houston Astros an 11-5 triumph over the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Monday.","headline":"NL Wrap: Backe Pitches, Hits Astros to Win Over Reds"} {"label":2,"text":"The University of Texas football team is coming off a 65-0 victory over the North Texas Eagles. Texas dominated every facet of the game against the Eagles.","headline":"Longhorns face steeper competition against Razorbacks"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs and Orlando Hernandez pitched seven strong innings to guide the New York Yankees past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-4 in the American League Monday.","headline":"Yankees Win Controversial Game Against Devil Rays"} {"label":2,"text":"The sun was setting when Vijay Singh, Fijian golfer of Indian origin, birdied the 18th here, and it seemed like a sign that Tiger Woods days as the worlds number one player may be fading.","headline":"Vijay around, Tiger not yet out of woods"} {"label":4,"text":"Intel is expected to kick off its semi-annual developer forum Tuesday by demonstrating a new dual-core processor, something rival AMD showed off last week.","headline":"Intel To Start Tech Forum with New Chips"} {"label":3,"text":"Airbus plans to challenge Boeing Co. by offering a new aircraft as early as year-end, its chief executive says. The Toulouse, France-based plane maker is quot;reflecting quot; on whether to introduce an all-new plane ","headline":"Jet could go on market soon to battle Boeing 7E7"} {"label":2,"text":"The British and Irish Lions have accepted an extra match on their tour of New Zealand next year. The Lions will now play the traditionally strong Auckland provincial ","headline":"Rugby-Lions accept extra match on 2005 New Zealand tour"} {"label":2,"text":"com. The San Diego Chargers announced on Monday that Drew Brees will start the 2004 opener against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium.","headline":"Chargers to start Brees in Houston, beyond"} {"label":3,"text":"Hurricane Frances could cause \\$3-6bn in insured losses in the US, less than experts first predicted.","headline":"Hurricane loss 'less than feared'"} {"label":1,"text":"Over 100,000 people are expected to attend an anti-terrorism rally in Moscow following the Beslan school massacre. The rally, being held outside the Kremlin, is taking place on the second day of official morning ","headline":"Thousands to attend Moscow anti-terror rally"} {"label":3,"text":"Big pharmaceutical companies are testing new tracking technology they hope will help them spot counterfeit drugs before they reach consumers' medicine cabinets.","headline":"Drug makers target counterfeits"} {"label":4,"text":"Companies across the country are offering yoga and meditation classes to help employees relax, reduce stress and recharge.","headline":"Working Long Hours? Take a Massage Break, Courtesy of Your Boss"} {"label":3,"text":"British oil and gas firm Cairn Energy has seen profits drop 40, but reports strong reserves in its Indian oil fields.","headline":"Cairn Energy sees profits slide"} {"label":4,"text":"New research from NOP, shows that more of the UK Internet population are progressing to broadband - with usage at 41 per cent up from 27 per cent just six months ago, and an increase in females using the internet.","headline":"UK broadband usage doubles in past six months"} {"label":3,"text":"Factory output fell unexpectedly in July for the second month in a row -- the first back-to-back decline in nearly two years -- as the production of beer and pharmaceuticals plummeted.","headline":"Beer and drugs hit manufacturing output"} {"label":3,"text":"Israel would start liquidating the Erez industrial zone in the northern Gaza Strip before launching the first stage of the disengagement plan in March 2005,local newspaper Ha #39;aretz reported on Tuesday.","headline":"Israel to close Erez industrial zone before March"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Prices of computer screens are expected\\to fall by less than 5 percent in the fourth quarter as the\\market stabilizes on hopes of a pick-up in demand during the\\Christmas season, a U.S.-based research firm said on Tuesday.","headline":"PC Screen Price-Fall to Slow in Fourth Quarter (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi fighters battled U.S. troops in a Baghdad slum district Tuesday, raising the death toll to 22 Iraqis and one U.S. soldier and threatening to wreck a cease-fire called by rebel Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.","headline":"Clashes in Baghdad Slum Kill 22 Iraqis, U.S. Soldier"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. forces battled insurgents loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday, in clashes that left at least 34 people dead, including one American soldier, and 193 people injured, U.S...","headline":"Fierce Clashes in Iraq Kill 34 People"} {"label":1,"text":"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Sept. 7, 2004 - Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training camp early Tuesday, killing at least 14 militants and wounding 30 others in one of the deadliest airstrikes since fighting broke out four years ago.","headline":"14 Palestinian Militants Killed in Gaza"} {"label":4,"text":"Meteors are unpredictable. You never know, not exactly, when one will streak across the sky. Not so on Wednesday, September 8th. At precisely 8:52:46 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), northwest of Bend, Oregon, a fireball will appear: a white-hot dot of light, brighter than the planet Venus, gliding across the blue morning sky.","headline":"Genesis Set for Return to Earth"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK The rivalry match at the United States Open fizzled, but the mismatch sizzled. After Lindsay Davenport defeated Venus Williams, 7-5, 6-4, in a match that was ho-hum until the last game, Nadia Petrova ","headline":"US Open Tennis: Henin-Hardenne falls to Petrova and blunders"} {"label":1,"text":"A British soldier has been charged with the murder of a civilian in Iraq, police said. Trooper Kevin Lee Williams, 21, from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, is due to appear at Bow Street Magistrates Court.","headline":"Soldier charged with murder"} {"label":2,"text":"The No. 1 golfer in the world is on his way to Glen Abbey for this week #39;s Canadian Open. No, Tiger Woods hasn #39;t changed his plans.","headline":"King Singh ... at last!"} {"label":3,"text":"Challenger survey finds most job cuts in 6 months; seasonal hiring by retailers lifts new jobs. NEW YORK (CNN\/Money) - Employers increased both hiring and layoff plans in August, according to a survey released Tuesday by an outplacement firm.","headline":"Survey: Surge in layoffs, hiring"} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON President Vladimir Putin of Russia has ruled out a public inquiry into the Beslan school siege and snarled at those who think he should do business with Chechen militants, two British newspapers said Tuesday.","headline":"Kremlin rules out public inquiry on Beslan"} {"label":4,"text":"Some of the earliest settlers of America may have been from Australia, southern Asia, and the Pacific, not northern Asia, research suggests.","headline":"Tribe challenges American origins"} {"label":1,"text":"Islanders scrambled to put up storm shutters and buy water as hurricane Ivan churned toward Barbados just days after hurricane Frances tore across the Caribbean and through Florida.","headline":"Hurricane Ivan again growing in strength, Caribbean islands <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- A late rally gave the San Diego Padres a rare win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Ryan Klesko delivered a go-ahead RBI single to start a four-run outburst in the bottom of the eighth inning as San Diego posted a 7-3 victory over St.","headline":"SI.com"} {"label":3,"text":"Drug makers Pfizer Inc. and Sanofi-Aventis on Tuesday posted positive results from mid-stage trials of an inhaled insulin product for diabetics.","headline":"Pfizer: Exubera Does Well in Trials"} {"label":3,"text":"City Public Service (CPS) has reached an agreement with American Electric Power #39;s Texas subsidiary to buy an additional 12 percent equity stake in the South Texas Project for \\$160 million.","headline":"CPS to buy additional \\$160 million stake in nuclear plant"} {"label":3,"text":"As sunshine state licks its wounds from Hurricane Frances, Gan Shmuel could reap the benefits. The most important news for Florida #39;s 2.8 million residents this week has not been from the Republican ","headline":"Florida weather may help Israeli citrus industry"} {"label":1,"text":"TEHRAN (IRNA) -- Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani stressed that Iran #39;s recent test of the Shahab-3 missile was successful, saying his ministry is ready to test it again #39;in the presence of observers #39;.","headline":"Iran ready to test Shahab-3 missile again: defense minister"} {"label":4,"text":"SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - As part of an ongoing upgrade of its E-Business Suite 11i business applications, Oracle Corp.","headline":"Sidebar: Oracle Adds Software for Managing Supplier Contracts"} {"label":4,"text":"roundup Plus: Samsung to put hard drives in phones...IDC says external disk storage up...Lawmakers to vote on spyware, piracy bills.","headline":"Briefly: Top McAfee exec to step down"} {"label":1,"text":"US troops battled Shiite militiamen loyal to rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday in fierce fighting that killed 36 people, including ","headline":"Fierce Clashes in Iraq Kill 36; 203 Hurt"} {"label":2,"text":"State and local officials Tuesday said nine people have died in Florida because of Hurricane Frances. The following describes those deaths: - A 15-year-old grandson and a former son ","headline":"Florida deaths blamed on Hurricane Frances"} {"label":3,"text":"US Airways Group Inc. (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) issued a general appeal on Tuesday to the carrier #39;s 3,000 pilots after their union #39;s leaders rejected ","headline":"UPDATE 4-US Airways appeals directly to pilots on givebacks"} {"label":3,"text":"US Airways is seeking \\$800 million in concessions from employee unions as it attempts to avoid filing Chapter 11. The Air Line Pilots Association will present its proposal on the evening of ","headline":"US Airways, Pilots Union Near Agreement"} {"label":2,"text":"Forget about No. 1 rankings. Another number will be tested this week when USC plays Colorado State. It #39;s a triple digit that bothered USC coach Pete Carroll each time he heard it last season.","headline":"Pass defense lags behind"} {"label":3,"text":"US Representative John Spratt of South Carolina said the Federal Reserve should go lightly #39; #39; on raising the benchmark interest rate because of the economy.","headline":"Congressman Spratt wants Fed to"} {"label":2,"text":"The Chicago Cubs and Florida Marlins will play two doubleheaders to make up the three-game series that was wiped out last weekend in Miami by Hurricane Frances.","headline":"Cubs, Marlins to make up Frances series with two doubleheaders"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The director of the hurricane-ravaged Kennedy Space Center refused to speculate Tuesday whether the damage will thwart plans to resume shuttle flights next spring, but his words offered little hope of an on-time launch.","headline":"Spaceport Mum on Frances Shuttle Delays (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Lesser-known French retailer turns in a strong first half. Investors, take notice.","headline":"Bienvenue, Carrefour"} {"label":4,"text":"Discovers virtualisation just as everyone else is trying to forget it","headline":"HDS aims virtual Lightning at EMC, IBM"} {"label":4,"text":"Lexmark International Inc. recalled 39,431 printers from the market on Tuesday, according to a statement by Consumer Product Safety Commission.","headline":"Lexmark recalls 40,000 printers"} {"label":2,"text":"Andy Robinson, currently the caretaker of England #39;s only World Cup holding major sports team, is the future, barring a particularly bleak autumn.","headline":"ROBBO USHERS IN NEW ERA"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Milan Hejduk scored two goals as the Czech Republic routed Sweden 6-1 Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the World Cup of Hockey.","headline":"Czech Republic Crushes Sweden 6-1 (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Afghanistan's historic election campaign got under way Tuesday, pitting 17 hopefuls against interim leader Hamid Karzai in the race to become the impoverished country's first popularly elected president.","headline":"Campaigning Begins for Afghan Election (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"A decline in the price of oil helped lift US stocks to their highest level in two-months on Tuesday. The dollar declined against its major rivals as investors took profits ","headline":"US Stocks Rise; Oil, Gold Fall"} {"label":4,"text":" 2004-09-07 Samsung Electronics, the world #39;s third-largest handset maker, recently announced its plans to launch the first mobile phone with a stamp-sized hard disc drive that would expand the memory capacity by 15 times.","headline":"Samsung plans to launch mobile phone with stamp-sized hard disc"} {"label":4,"text":"Home entertainment trendsetters Netflix Inc. (NFLX) and TiVo Inc. (TIVO) hope to link up on a service that will use high-speed Internet connections to pipe DVD-quality movies into the homes of their mutual subscribers.","headline":"Netflix and TiVo Joining Forces Online"} {"label":4,"text":"By RACHEL KONRAD CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- In what could become a model for other states, Nevada voters on Tuesday became the first in the nation to cast ballots in a statewide election on computers that printed paper records of electronic ballots...","headline":"Nevada Implements 1st Touch-Screen Voting Machines With Paper-Trail"} {"label":3,"text":"The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which supplies a third of the world #39;s crude oil, can raise production capacity by 1 million barrels a day by year-end, OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said.","headline":"OPEC Can Raise Output Capacity by 1 Mln Barrels\/Day (Update1)"} {"label":3,"text":"eslie Moonves, the co-president of Viacom, yesterday realigned the management of the company #39;s CBS entertainment division and Paramount television production studio, promising smoother and greater interaction between the two.","headline":"CBS Realigns Entertainment Divisions"} {"label":3,"text":" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday as profit taking set in after two days of gains and the dollar firmed ahead of comments from Fed chief Alan Greenspan that are expected to cement the case for further U.S. rate rises.","headline":"Asian Stocks Lower, Greenspan Awaited"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frank Quattrone, a former star investment banker who once earned \\$120 million in a year, will be sentenced on Wednesday for obstructing a federal investigation into some of the most popular stock offerings of the 1990s.","headline":"Former Banker Quattrone Faces Sentencing"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are using Iraq to advance their negative campaign tactics as the U.S. military death toll in Iraq tops 1,000. War, it seems, is just another excuse to call the other guy names.","headline":"For Bush, Kerry, Iraq Is More Than a War (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Vice President Dick Cheney said Tuesday that the nation faces the threat of another terrorist attack if voters make the ","headline":"Cheney: Kerry 'Wrong Choice' for President (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Success in big-time sports has little, if any, effect on a college #39;s alumni donations or the academic quality of its applicants, according to a study made under the direction of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics.","headline":"Study: Athletic success doesn #39;t pay off in donations"} {"label":3,"text":"F.A.O. Schwarz may be shuttered and dark, but its catalog is somersaulting back in the direction of well-heeled children and the adults who indulge them.","headline":"The Discreet Charm of the Very Bourgeois Toy Store?"} {"label":2,"text":"A four-day layoff fails to cool off the Marlins, who extend their winning streak to eight games by beating the Mets, 7-3.","headline":"Marlins Streak By Mets"} {"label":4,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Panasonic brand products maker Matsushita Electric Industrial unveiled five new DVD recorders on Wednesday and said it was aiming to boost its share of the domestic market to over 40 percent from around 35 percent.","headline":"Matsushita Unveils DVD Recorders, Eyes Higher Share"} {"label":3,"text":"Viacom co-president and CBS Chairman Leslie Moonves officially whacked the head of the media conglom #39;s television studio yesterday, and divvied up the job among loyal CBS staffers.","headline":"CBS #39;s Moonves Gives Loyalists a Piece of the Eye #39;s Pie"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Nokia, the world's biggest handset\\maker, unveiled on Wednesday a miniature version of its\\equivalent of the Swiss Army knife it hopes will lure women and\\less-techie business people.","headline":"Nokia Shrinks 'Brick' Handset to Tap New Markets (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"A space capsule holding atoms collected from solar wind was en route to a tricky rendezvous with Earth, offering scientists the first material NASA has brought back from space in nearly three decades.","headline":"Space Capsule Heading Back to Earth"} {"label":3,"text":"Florida insurance companies can cover the losses of Hurricanes Charley and Frances, even if a few small insurers fail, the state #39;s chief financial officer said Tuesday.","headline":"Insurance firms can take hit"} {"label":2,"text":"Tiger Woods has put himself in some peculiar positions this year. He has struggled just to make the cut. Tee shots have ricocheted off corporate tents and small children.","headline":"Vijay follows in Tiger #39;s footsteps"} {"label":4,"text":"The gigantic hangar where the space shuttle is prepared for its missions sustained much more damage from Hurricane Frances than initially believed.","headline":"NASA's Shuttle Hangar Badly Damaged by Storm"} {"label":4,"text":"Bob O. Evans led the development of a new class of mainframe computers - the famous 360's - helping turn I.B.M. into a data-processing power.","headline":"Bob Evans, Who Helped I.B.M. Transform Data Processing, Dies at 77"} {"label":2,"text":"It was just about a year ago that Jennifer Capriati had this very same feeling. There she was, in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the lights glaring, more than 20,000 fans screaming. Only the opponent was different, as Capriati faced Justine Henin-Hardenne, serving for what would become one of the most important matches of her career. But that night, ...","headline":"Capriati unnerves Serena"} {"label":1,"text":"Baghdad, Sept. 8 (NNN): Bloody clashes on Tuesday between US forces and Shia militiamen left more than 46 persons, including six US soldiers, dead across Iraq during the past 24 hours, officials said here on Wednesday.","headline":"46 Killed, 270 Injured In Iraqi Violence"} {"label":2,"text":"For all their rejuvenation, the Tigers have lost the season series to the Kansas City Royals, who own the American League #39;s worst record and don #39;t have a winning mark against another AL club.","headline":"Royals pain for Tigers; KC wins season series"} {"label":4,"text":"A San Francisco startup plans to boldly go where no game developer has gone before with an online game based on the cult TV series quot;Star Trek.","headline":"The servers cannot take the strain, captain!"} {"label":3,"text":" AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch brewer Heineken posted a 4.5 percent fall in core profit for the first half on Wednesday, at the low end of expectations as a weak dollar and sluggish markets hurt business.","headline":"Heineken Profit Dips But Repeats Outlook"} {"label":2,"text":"Soon after Joe Gibbs ended his 11-year retirement from football and reunited his distinguished offensive coaching staff this winter, a call went out to the NFL offices in New York.","headline":"Gibbs Won #39;t Take a Pass on This"} {"label":3,"text":" GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization (WTO) has again declared some European Union sugar exports illegal, dealing a new blow to the bloc's lavish system of farm subsidies, a trade source close to the case said Wednesday.","headline":"WTO Hits EU Again Over Sugar Sales"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil fell as OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the group may raise its spare production capacity to as much as 2.5 million barrels a day by the end of this year, reducing concern about shortages.","headline":"Crude Oil Falls as Purmono Says OPEC Can Boost Output Capacity"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Cash America International (PWN) said it #39;s reached a deal to acquire privately owned SuperPawn, operator of a 41-store chain of pawn shops in the US including 21 locations in Las Vegas.","headline":"Cash America shuffles assets, sets special dividend"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel Corp. on Tuesday provided a few more details about future plans for its enterprise server processors, but the company maintained its silence on its plans for an upcoming dual-core Xeon processor, which it has promised as the next major follow-up to the Nocona chip it launched in August.","headline":"Intel silent on Jayhawk replacement"} {"label":3,"text":"Bee Staff Writer. The high-tech ground is shifting underfoot again, amid rumblings of a new Silicon Valley alliance that would let owners of TiVo Inc.","headline":"Movies in a snap: Netflix and TiVo discuss downloads"} {"label":2,"text":"Unfairly, unbelievably, Serena Williams was robbed of a point by an umpire #39;s mistake at the US Open, just like her sister was at Wimbledon.","headline":"Serena falls to Capriati after chair ump #39;s miscue"} {"label":4,"text":"The Genesis space capsule, which had orbited the sun for more than three years in an attempt to find clues to the origin of the solar system, crashed to Earth on Wednesday after its parachute failed to deploy.","headline":"NASA space capsule crashes into desert"} {"label":4,"text":"Hyundai Motor Co. said yesterday that it has signed an agreement with a Chinese company, Jianghuai Automobile Corp., to build a commercial vehicle and engine plant in China #39;s Anhui province.","headline":"Hyundai signs deal for China truck plant"} {"label":1,"text":" DUBAI\/PARIS (Reuters) - The French government held crisis talks on the fate of two French journalists held hostage in Iraq Wednesday amid growing uncertainty over whether their kidnappers had demanded a ransom and two-day deadline.","headline":"France Mulls Hostage Crisis, Confusion Over Ransom"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were flat on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said the economy had recovered from its soft patch and a number of companies warned about their earnings.","headline":"Stocks Flat After Greenspan Testimony"} {"label":3,"text":" The federal agency that protects private sector pension plans announced yesterday that the maximum annual benefit for plans taken over in 2005 will be \\$45,614 for workers who wait until age 65 to retire.","headline":"Pension Agency Raises Top Annual Benefit 2.8"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel Corp.'s decision to begin shipping versions of x86 processors that are capable of 64-bit computing has slowed down the adoption of the company's high-end Itanium processors, a senior executive acknowledged Tuesday during a question and answer session at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco.","headline":"Intel executive: EM64T has set back Itanium"} {"label":3,"text":"On Friday, the former Disney directors who led a shareholder rebellion aimed at the ouster of Disney's chief executive and other directors this year said they had dropped plans to run a slate of directors at next year's shareholders meeting.","headline":"Attacks on Disney's Eisner Abate"} {"label":4,"text":"In a bid to expand the customer base for its database software, Sybase Inc. released on Tuesday a free, limited version of its software for deployment on Linux systems.","headline":"Sybase releases free Express database for Linux"} {"label":2,"text":"In recent years, Penn State critics have pointed to its offensive game plan as the source of the team #39;s problems. It was too rigid at times, they said, too reckless at others.","headline":"Hall had Penn State executing well against Akron, but BC will be <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is pulling out of its recent soft patch and appears to be picking up steam, Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan said on Wednesday in remarks economists saw as cementing a September rate rise.","headline":"Greenspan: Economy Regaining Traction"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Investors were unmoved by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's improved assessment of the economy, with stocks falling narrowly Wednesday in light trading. While Greenspan said the economy has ","headline":"Stocks Drop After Greenspan Testimony"} {"label":3,"text":"The Federal Government has hailed a World Trade Organisation ruling that European subsidies for sugar producers are in breach of international trade rules.","headline":"Subsidy ruling a sweet victory for sugar producers"} {"label":4,"text":"In a 26th-floor office suite overlooking Lake Michigan, some 40 industrial designers, mechanical engineers and specialists in fields ranging from anthropology to musicology ","headline":"Motorola Aims to Sharpen Design Edge"} {"label":2,"text":"water running over a rock, wind ripping across a sand dune, the ocean washing up against the shore. Whatever the image, for the last three years Vijay Singh has been the ","headline":"The Week: No. 1 at Last"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Some in Michigan who roll up their sleeves to donate blood will get a racetrack T-shirt, hat and pin. Sponsors in San Diego have given away whale-watching trips. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Regional Transit Authority handed out vouchers for a pint of any beverage, including beer, in exchange for a pint of blood.","headline":"Groups Offers Beer for Blood Donations (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"<strong>IDF Fall '04<\/strong> Malhotra rejoins St. Fister","headline":"Cadence poaches another Intel server staffer"} {"label":1,"text":"Bandar Seri Begawan - Bruneis Royal Wedding between His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Haji Al-Mutahdee Billah and Yang Mulia Dayangku Sarah binti Pengiran Salleh Ab Rahaman has attracted some 170 foreign journalists to the Sultanate.","headline":"Royal Wedding Lures International Media To Brunei"} {"label":3,"text":"The chairman of Amvescap said Wednesday that the company planned to wrap its US mutual fund businesses into one following a \\$450 million settlement with regulators over improper trading.","headline":"Amvescap reorganizes after settling"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Atlanta left-hander Mike Hampton was not able to pitch for the Braves on Wednesday, still bothered by a stiff neck that kept him out of his scheduled start Monday.","headline":"Hampton Start Is Pushed Back Again (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"England #39;s soccer team refused to face the media after their 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory in Poland on Wednesday in protest at negative publicity they received after Saturday #39;s 2-2 tie with Austria.","headline":"England stars refuse to face media despite World Cup soccer <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"One morning 20 years ago, Alec Jeffreys stumbled upon DNA fingerprinting, identifying the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual. The discovery revolutionized everything from criminal investigations to family law.","headline":"Discoverer of DNA Fingerprinting Has Concerns About Technology"} {"label":2,"text":"Germany and Brazil fought out a 1-1 friendly international draw in their first meeting since the 2002 World Cup final. The visitors opened the scoring on nine minutes thanks to a Ronaldinho free kick, but ","headline":"Germany, Brazil draw"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - KELOWNA, B.C. (CP) - The federal government will seek a flexible medicare-reform agreement that could include individual deals with provinces, Prime Minister Paul Martin said Wednesday.","headline":"Martin signals new flexibility to reach health deal with provinces (Canadian Press)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Israeli forces thrust into the outskirts\\of the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on\\Thursday in what the military said was an effort to stop\\Palestinians firing rockets into Israel.","headline":"Israeli Forces Thrust Into Northern Gaza (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"elta Air Lines announced yesterday that it would cut 12 percent of its work force over the next 18 months and said a bankruptcy filing would be quot;a real possibility quot; as soon as the end ","headline":"Delta Aims to Cut Jobs 12, Drop a Hub and Reduce Pay"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Lawyers for former WorldCom Chief\\Executive Bernard Ebbers are seeking immunity for two witnesses\\who they believe could clear their client of fraud charges\\related to the company's #36;11 billion accounting scandal,\\according to court papers filed on Wednesday.","headline":"Ex-WorldCom CEO Wants Witness Immunity (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"Indianapolis' loss to New England in the A.F.C. championship game in January will have an impact on officiating as the N.F.L. begins the 2004 season Thursday night.","headline":"New Rules for Rematch of Colts and Patriots"} {"label":4,"text":"While popular among financial-industry types, the BlackBerry is practically unknown to everyone else. RIM hopes to change that with its new model.","headline":"For BlackBerry Users, a New Way to Write"} {"label":4,"text":"As Intel pursues a new path with improved multi-core chips, AMD says its already one step ahead. Intel told the world this week that there is no race to market the next generation of microchips.","headline":"Intel conference: Power shift"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft announced on Wednesday five new mice and keyboards: Wireless Optical Desktop, which comes with a wireless mouse and keyboard; Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse; Digital Media Pro Keyboard; and Standard Wireless Optical Mouse.","headline":"Microsoft intros new mice, keyboards"} {"label":2,"text":"he weather played havoc with the United States Open schedule yesterday, but it did not affect Lindsay Davenport #39;s game. In front of a sparse crowd of no more than several hundred people at ","headline":"After Waiting a Long Time, Davenport Keeps It Short"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Two Britons were shot dead by unknown gunmen near the famous Bridge over the River Kwai in western Thailand, police said.","headline":"Two Britons shot dead near death railway bridge (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"londonBritish Airways Plc, Europe #39;s second-biggest airline, will sell its 18 per cent stake in Qantas Airways Ltd. worth 427 million or about \\$980 million (Canadian) to cut debt ahead of possible acquisitions in Europe.","headline":"British Airways to shed Qantas"} {"label":3,"text":"The CEO of Molson Inc. raised doubts about his company #39;s deal with Adolph Coors Co., telling a Canadian newspaper he doesn #39;t know whether his shareholders will OK the merger, even though it #39;s quot;the best deal.","headline":"Molson chief airs doubts"} {"label":2,"text":"Barry Bonds's ignorance of the substances obtained by his trainer from Balco is more childish than a youngster's excuse that ","headline":"Bonds's Excuse Has the Scent of Snake Oil, Not Arthritis Balm"} {"label":3,"text":"WILMINGTON, Del. -- A Delaware corporate law judge Wednesday heard a plea from attorneys for former Walt Disney Co. president Michael Ovitz that asks to remove Ovitz from the list of defendants in a shareholder ","headline":"Court hears Ovitz bid to escape suit"} {"label":1,"text":"Egypt took a step back from plans to help the Palestinians prepare for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza on Wednesday, saying it could not play its role in full as long as Israeli attacks on Palestinians continue.","headline":"Egypt steps back on Gaza plan over Israeli attacks"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The rainy remnants of Hurricane Frances forced Pittsburgh to practice inside in advance of its delayed season opener.","headline":"Wind-Aided Delay May Be Plus for Pitt (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The machine has a 400GB hard disk drive, is capable of zapping video elsewhere in a home, and is designed to let consumers program recording remotely over the Internet--including via cell phones.","headline":"Honey, did you remember to call the DVD recorder?"} {"label":1,"text":"BEIJING -- China's Sichuan province faced the threat of epidemics yesterday after the worst flooding in a century killed at least 172 people and left scores missing, while water levels at the huge Three Gorges Dam swelled.","headline":"China's worst floods in a century kill at least 172, injure thousands"} {"label":1,"text":"TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Two devastating hurricanes have given President Bush something his political advisers couldn't dream up: the chance to play comforter in chief in a battleground state he is determined to win again...","headline":"Hurricanes May Affect Florida Politics"} {"label":2,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - France's Olivier Panis will retire from Formula One at the end of the 2004 season, his team Toyota said on Thursday.","headline":"Panis to Retire from Formula One at End of 2004"} {"label":2,"text":"In March, when his free agency tour stopped here, five-time Pro Bowl safety John Lynch got a glimpse of the formula that has the New England Patriots poised to establish an NFL record for consecutive victories and become just the second team to win three Super Bowls in four years. Lynch ultimately signed a few days later with ...","headline":"Dream team"} {"label":2,"text":"With two Super Bowl wins in the last three years, the Patriots have enjoyed the greatest stretch in franchise history, and they've been lauded for doing it with team play. Here are examples of when the other sports franchises in town distinguished themselves in similar fashion.","headline":"Trying to recapture glory days"} {"label":2,"text":"NO LONG GAME: It had figured to be a whirlwind tour for John Daly -- from Germany to the Deutsche Bank Championship in our neck of the woods, then onward to the other side of the world to defend his Korean Open title. But his late commitment to the Deutsche Bank and the unusual Monday finish apparently wore him out. ...","headline":"Chip shots"} {"label":2,"text":"BASEBALL Atlanta (NL): Recalled P Roman Colon from Greenville (Southern League). Cincinnati (NL): Announced INF Brandon Larson accepted his outright assignment to Louisville (IL). Tampa Bay (AL): Released 1B-DH Randall Simon; recalled OF Midre Cummings from Durham (IL).","headline":"Transactions"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON, September 9 (New Ratings) - Santander Central Hispano (BSD2.FSE) has indicated that it is selling a 2.51 stake in Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, in an attempt to seek regulatory approval to acquire UKs Abbey National Plc.","headline":"Santander sells stake in Royal Bank of Scotland"} {"label":3,"text":"Philippine shares finished higher for the seventh straight session Thursday on follow-through buying anchored by improved investor sentiment, traders said.","headline":"Update 1: Philippine Shares End Up 0.7 Percent"} {"label":3,"text":"A sharp drop in initial unemployment claims and bullish forecasts from Nokia and Texas Instruments sent stocks slightly higher in early trading Thursday.","headline":"Stocks Higher on Drop in Jobless Claims"} {"label":4,"text":"It may eat flies and stink to high heaven, but if this robot works, it will be an important step towards making robots fully autonomous.","headline":"Self-sustaining killer robot creates a stink"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO--Windows makes it easy to quickly download files to iPods and other portable storage devices--a little too easy in the minds of many IT managers.","headline":"Longhorn to put squeeze on gadgets"} {"label":2,"text":"On Monday, the newly crowned No. 1 walked into a room to face the world #39;s golfing media, having just shot down Tiger Woods in the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship near Boston.","headline":"Singh rules world that is yet to embrace him"} {"label":3,"text":"US Treasury debt prices cut early gains but remained narrowly higher after the government said that new claims for jobless insurance fell in the latest week.","headline":"US Treasuries cut early gains on jobless drop"} {"label":3,"text":"A sharp drop in initial unemployment claims and bullish forecasts from Nokia and Texas Instruments sent stocks higher in early trading Thursday.","headline":"Stocks Higher on Drop in Jobless Claims"} {"label":2,"text":"LONDON: After a mixed bag of results in the weekend #39;s soccer qualifiers, Europe #39;s major countries asserted their authority this morning with France, England and Italy all winning away.","headline":"Major teams bounce back in World Cup soccer qualifiers"} {"label":2,"text":"AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi is fit for the start of the Serie A season after recovering from an ankle injury, the club said on Thursday.","headline":"Inzaghi fit for start of season"} {"label":3,"text":"Frank Quattrone, who rose to investment banking stardom during the dot.com boom, was sentenced to 18 months in a federal prison camp in Lompoc, Calif.","headline":"Quattrone gets 18 months in prison"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Procter Gamble Co. on Thursday\\backed its quarterly profit outlook, helped by sales of new\\products and continued gains in developing markets.","headline":"P G Backs Profit Forecast, Shares Down (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A group of industry, farm and labor groups, seeking to put pressure on the Bush administration before the presidential election, petitioned the government on Thursday to file an unfair trade practices case against China.","headline":"Groups Petition U.S. on China Policies (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"CHICAGO (Ticker) -- Two teams heading in opposite directions meet Monday at the United Center when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Chicago Bulls.","headline":"San Antonio (15-3) at Chicago (2-12) 8:30 pm EST"} {"label":1,"text":" ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Police have found explosives, detonators and a gun in a cinema in Russia's second city St Petersburg which was closed for renovation, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.","headline":"Explosives Found Hidden in Closed Russian Cinema"} {"label":1,"text":"A large explosion was set off early Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta's financial district, killing at least eight people and wounding more than 150, officials said. Police said the blast appeared to have been a suicide attack using a car bomb.","headline":"Blast Hits Australian Embassy in Jakarta"} {"label":4,"text":"Big Blue will use AMD's chip in a high-performance server but isn't yet planning a general-purpose Opteron system.","headline":"IBM to use dual-core Opteron"} {"label":4,"text":"Prosecutors in Verden, Germany, indicted an 18-year-old student on Wednesday for allegedly creating the Sasser worm that crashed hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide after spreading at lighting speed over the Internet.","headline":"German teenager indicted over Sasser worm"} {"label":4,"text":"Informants, seeking a reward from Microsoft, led police to the German student.","headline":"Teenager Charged With Creating Sasser"} {"label":4,"text":"Google Toolbar Using Keywords Function\\\\Looks like Google is trying to assure placement within the browser one step at a time. The latest update of the Google toolbar includes ","headline":"Google Toolbar Using Browser Keywords Function"} {"label":4,"text":"German student, Sven Jaschan, has been formally charged with computer sabotage, data manipulation and disruption of public systems by German prosecutors.","headline":"German teenager charged with creating Sasser virus"} {"label":3,"text":"Mortgage rates around the country went up this week, although 30-year mortgages still were below 6 percent for a sixth straight week.","headline":"Mortgage Rates Across the US Climb"} {"label":3,"text":"Company sees doubling of units to at least 3,000; predicts 17 earnings rise over next 3 to 5 years. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Restaurant chain Applebee #39;s International Inc.","headline":"Applebee #39;s predicts earnings, units rise"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Health insurance premiums rose five\\times faster than U.S. workers' salaries this year, according\\to a survey released on Thursday that also showed slippage in\\the percentage of American workers covered by employer health\\plans.","headline":"Health Insurance Costs Soar, Workers Hit (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"RealNetworks Inc. has sold about 3 million songs online during a three- week, half-price sale designed to promote an alternative to Apple Computer Inc.","headline":"DAILY DIGEST"} {"label":4,"text":"A ROBOT that will generate its own power by eating flies is being developed by British scientists. The idea is to produce electricity by catching flies and digesting them in special fuel cells that will break ","headline":"Robot eats flies to make power"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Built in the days of Mao Zedong's 1966-76 Cultural Revolution, Shanghai's rundown city gymnasium is getting the full NBA treatment for next month's exhibition game between the Sacramento Kings and the Houston Rockets.","headline":"Shanghai Readies for Rockets-Kings Game (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"IT is a special honour for me to be speaking before such a distinguished gathering, including my illustrious predecessor and his colleagues from Korea and Japan who are all well-known for their visionary ideas and as proponents of East Asian cooperation.","headline":"Charting East Asias milestones"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Dinosaurs may not all have been the\\terrifying creatures portrayed in blockbuster films but could\\have had a more caring, loving nature.","headline":"Dinosaurs May Have Been Doting Parents -Report (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" SEATTLE (Reuters) - RealNetworks Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"RealNetworks Ends Download 49-Cent Promo"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM (Quote, Chart) announced its first major database refresh in almost two years with new features from the company #39;s autonomic computing vault.","headline":"IBM Aims New DB2 at Rivals"} {"label":2,"text":"----- NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) - The Nashville Predators signed defenseman Ryan Suter, their first-round pick in the 2003 draft, on Thursday.","headline":"Predators sign 2003 first-round pick"} {"label":3,"text":"Strong international sales growth and solid U.S. comps propel the company's stock to its highest price ever.","headline":"A Taste of Yum! Wins the World Over"} {"label":1,"text":"The Russian president puts some blame on his international critics -- and supports president Bush","headline":"Putin Responds to Terror"} {"label":4,"text":"The Net needs a new layer of abilities that will deal with imminent problems of capacity, security and reliability, Intel's CTO says.","headline":"Intel calls for Internet overhaul"} {"label":4,"text":"BOSTON - Computer viruses and worms will have to share the stage with a new challenger for the attention of attendees at a conference of antivirus researchers: spam e-mail.","headline":"Spam on the menu at annual virus conference"} {"label":1,"text":"JAKARTA, Indonesia - Suspected Muslim militants detonated a car bomb Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, killing nine people and wounding 173 in a bloody strike at a key U.S. ally in the war in Iraq...","headline":"Jakarta Embassy Blast Kills 9, Hurts 173"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM (Quote, Chart) is looking to get a leg up on the competition with the October 15 launch of eServer 326, a rack-mounted server that supports AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) upcoming dual-core 64-bit processor.","headline":"IBM #39;s New eServer Supports AMD Dual-Core"} {"label":4,"text":"President Bush will travel to Florida Wednesday to survey damage from Hurricane Frances. He sent a letter to Congress asking for \\$2 billion to help with recovery efforts.","headline":"Florida Starts To Recover in the Wake of Hurricane Frances"} {"label":1,"text":"A Thai policeman was today being hunted after being accused of killing a British couple near a popular tourist destination last night.","headline":"British couple shot dead in Thailand"} {"label":4,"text":"Problems during the rollout of a PeopleSoft financial aid software module at the Indiana University system caused problems for about 3,000 students just as classes were set to start.","headline":"Indiana University suffers during PeopleSoft rollout"} {"label":3,"text":"By Malcolm Moore, Economics Correspondent (Filed: 10\/09\/2004). The Bank of England held interest rates at 4.75pc yesterday after a series of recent surveys showed the housing market was slowing down.","headline":"Bank sits tight on rates as house price inflation eases off"} {"label":3,"text":"Foreign drug stocks were in the spotlight Thursday with Food and Drug Administration news pulling the sector down. AstraZeneca PLC took a drubbing on the eve of its FDA advisory panel meeting for its orally ","headline":"Update 1: Foreign Drug Stocks in Spotlight"} {"label":4,"text":"The global extinction crisis is worse than thought, because thousands of quot;affiliated quot; species also at risk do not figure in calculations.","headline":"Dependent species risk extinction"} {"label":1,"text":"US army generals tell a Senate committee that dozens of detainees may have been held in secret in Iraq.","headline":"CIA accused over Iraq detainees"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK -- Tim Henman #39;s quarterfinal victory at the US Open was a microcosm of his career - long and brilliant in spurts, with an expected disappointment on the horizon.","headline":"Quincy Carter being released by the Cowboys"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The United States declared on\\Thursday that the violence in Sudan's Darfur region amounted to\\genocide and urged the world to back an expanded African\\peacekeeping force to halt the bloodshed.","headline":"Bush Declares Genocide in Sudan's Darfur (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Alcoa Inc. , the world's largest\\aluminum producer, on Thursday warned that third-quarter\\results would fall far short of Wall Street expectations, hurt\\by plant shutdowns, restructuring costs and weakness in some\\markets.","headline":"Alcoa Warns Earnings to Miss Forecasts (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Investor's Business Daily - With Philadelphia's recent proposal to install a citywide broadband wireless network, will there be brotherly love between the city and its broadband service providers?","headline":"Broadband Providers Monitor Philly's Plans To Offer Citywide Wi-Fi (Investor's Business Daily)"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig had surgery Monday to remove a cancerous lesion from his forehead. The lesion was detected last month during Selig #39;s annual physical, and a biopsy confirmed that it contained melanoma, a form of skin cancer.","headline":"Bud Selig Has Skin Cancer Surgery"} {"label":1,"text":"Ayman al- Zawahiri, second in command of al-Qaida, said last night that the US faced defeat in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a videotape broadcast by the Arab satellite television station al-Jazeera, he said: quot;The ","headline":"Pakistan bombs suspected al-Qaida camp"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Thousands of croakers have washed ashore at beaches along the Atlantic coast in recent days, the latest mass deaths of the popular sport fish.","headline":"Scientists Stumped by Dead Croakers (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Osama bin Laden's chief deputy proclaimed the United States will ultimately be defeated in Iraq and Afghanistan in a videotape broadcast Thursday that appeared to be a rallying call for al-Qaida ahead of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.","headline":"Bin Laden Deputy: U.S. Will Be Defeated (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"US broadband deployment is accelerating as underserved rural and inner city areas gain greater access to new services, according to a government report.","headline":"FCC Finds US Broadband Deployment Is Accelerating"} {"label":1,"text":"ST. GEORGE #39;S, Grenada - Hurricane Ivan took aim yesterday at Jamaica after killing 23 people in five countries and devastating Grenada.","headline":"Ivan devastates Grenada"} {"label":1,"text":"JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 9 -- A German man and his colleague appeared in court Thursday on charges of violating South Africa #39;s ban against nuclear proliferation, according to news reports.","headline":"Two Charged in S. African Nuclear Trafficking Case"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - It's taken four years and then some. Through injuries, timid play, occasional doubts and flashes of brilliance, everyone at Georgia has waited for Fred Gibson and Reggie Brown to fulfill their enormous potential.","headline":"Georgia Receivers Try to Make Their Mark (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"FOXBORO, Mass. - Peyton Manning reached the 25,000-yard passing mark faster than anyone but Dan Marino, and the Indianapolis Colts shredded the New England Patriots for a 17-13 halftime lead Thursday night...","headline":"Colts Lead Pats Early in Third Quarter"} {"label":2,"text":"Bobby Madritsch pitched eight shutout innings and the Seattle Mariners ended a seven-game losing streak Thursday night with a 7-1 victory over Boston, dropping the Red Sox 3 games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East.","headline":"GAME DAY RECAP Thursday, September 09"} {"label":2,"text":"RICHMOND, Va. - Its the 26th race of the Nextel Cup season, and for the first time in the sports history, a season will end before, well, the season.","headline":"There #39;s a lot on the line for drivers at Richmond this weekend"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil prices held firm on Friday after leaping almost \\$2 a day earlier on news US crude stocks sank to a five-month low last week and distillate fuels barely grew ahead of winter.","headline":"Oil Firm After 4 Percent Jump"} {"label":2,"text":"The New England Patriots began their quest for successive Super Bowl titles with a tight 27-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the opening game of the NFL season in Foxboro Thursday.","headline":"Patriots Begin Title Defense with Narrow Win Over Colts"} {"label":4,"text":"Software allows users of personal digital assistants to make free calls using Wi-Fi networks.","headline":"Skype releases Pocket PC software"} {"label":1,"text":"GAZA CITY -- Palestinian gunmen and Israeli troops fought pitched battles Thursday on the outskirts of the largest refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, with schoolchildren scampering through sandy alleyways just yards from the fighting.","headline":"Skirmish outside Gaza camp kills 5"} {"label":2,"text":"Andy Roddick of the United States ran into a bold, bigger version of himself at the US Open, and 6-foot-6 Joachim Johansson of Sweden sent the defending champion home.","headline":"Roddick bounced"} {"label":4,"text":"The main oxygen generator for the International Space Station has failed, and the two astronauts on board will tap into an attached cargo ship's air supply this weekend.","headline":"Oxygen Generator on Space Station Fails"} {"label":1,"text":"The Indonesian police asserted Friday it would intensify the hunt of two Malaysian fugitives Azahari and Noordin Moh Top believed to be responsible for the Thursday #39;s bombing at the Australian embassy.","headline":"Jakarta bombing blamed on Malaysian fugitives"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CNN\/Money) - Wall Street took a wait-and-see approach to the final day of the trading week, looking for more information on inflation, trade, oil and a report of Michael Eisner #39;s 2006 departure from Disney.","headline":"Stocks on the edge"} {"label":1,"text":"DESPAIR is setting in among the 80 000 homeless Grenadians who, ravaged and traumatised by the damage done to them by Hurricane Ivan, exist each day with no food, no water and no hope.","headline":"Grenada In Crisis - Friday 10, September-2004"} {"label":2,"text":"Chances are the state of Massachusetts will never crown a high school football state champion. But for those who might covet such an idea, the 2004 season kicks off tonight with about as close as you'll ever get to such a matchup when two of the top squads in Central Mass. meet two of the top-ranked squads in Eastern Mass.","headline":"For openers, a great weekend"} {"label":1,"text":"The Nigerian senate passes a bill to curb the power of the trade unions, but amends the no-strike clause.","headline":"Changes to Nigeria union bill"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Eisner plans to step down as Walt Disney Co.'s chief executive when his contract expires in September 2006, the Wall Street Journal said on Friday.","headline":"CEO Eisner to Step Down in Sept 2006 -WSJ"} {"label":3,"text":"WordsWorth Books, a Harvard Square institution for 29 years, yesterday filed for bankruptcy protection, as its owners seek a buyer or investor to help the independent bookseller compete with giant rivals like Amazon.com.","headline":"WordsWorth Books files Chapter 11"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - The yen fell against other major currencies on Friday on a surprising downward revision to Japanese growth, while the dollar hit three-week lows against the euro on worries about the U.S. trade deficit.","headline":"Japan GDP Hurts Yen, U.S. Trade Data Eyed"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Alcoa Inc., the world #39;s biggest aluminum producer, fell the most in almost five months in Europe after the company said third-quarter profit from continuing operations will be below analysts #39; estimates.","headline":"Alcoa Shares Fall Most Since April in Europe After Forecast"} {"label":2,"text":"This is what #39;s known as lucking into it. Jim Mora gets his first head coaching job at any level, with the Atlanta Falcons, and finds Michael Vick waiting for him.","headline":"Jim Mora #39;s lucky star Falcons need a healthy Michael Vick"} {"label":4,"text":"The internet will have to be changed to stop it reaching breaking point, according to chip giant Intel..","headline":"Intel sees big changes to the net"} {"label":4,"text":"The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is being given a taste of its own medicine by peer-to-peer (P2P) company Altnet, which has launched a civil suit against the trade body alleging patent infringement.","headline":"P2P company wants RIAA to face the music"} {"label":2,"text":"It will be a long way from West Lakes when Lleyton Hewitt takes on his younger sister #39;s boyfriend. Robert Lusetich reports. IT is a US Open semi-final that has been previewed many times before -- in Adelaide.","headline":"US Open keeps it in the family"} {"label":2,"text":"ATLANTA - Atlanta Braves shortsop Rafael Furcal has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence. Jail officials say Furcal was booked into the Atlanta city jail at 6:25 am on charges of DUI, speeding and reckless driving.","headline":"Atlanta police arrest Braves player on DUI charge"} {"label":2,"text":"(Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals host the opener of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays tonight, just one day after playing a very strange doubleheader.","headline":"SportsNetwork Game Preview"} {"label":1,"text":"Rebel leaders from Sudan #39;s Darfur region called on Thursday on Nigeria to intervene and kickstart African Union-sponsored talks on the crisis in the west of Sudan ","headline":"Darfur Rebels Urge Nigeria To Intervene, Kickstart Sudan Peace <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"EU farm commissioner Franz Fischler on Friday became the latest Brussels critic to raise doubts over Turkey #39;s hopes of joining the bloc, as wrangling over Ankara #39;s EU bid heats up.","headline":"New Brussels blow for Turkey #39;s EU hopes"} {"label":1,"text":"The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan have concluded another round of peace talks. The talks in Indias capital, New Delhi, set the stage for an expected meeting at the United Nations later this month ","headline":"9\/10\/04 - INDIA-PAKISTAN DIALOGUE"} {"label":2,"text":"ATLANTA - An Atlanta Braves player is in the Atlanta Jail today after being arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. Members of the DUI Task Force arrested shortstop Rafael Furcal about 4:20 am ","headline":"Atlanta police arrest Braves player on DUI charge"} {"label":1,"text":"The first direct image of a planet circling another star may have been obtained by a US-European team of astronomers.","headline":"Telescope snaps distant 'planet'"} {"label":3,"text":"How will companies and investors fare if the storm spawns moderate damage?","headline":"Insurers Eye Ivan the Terrible"} {"label":2,"text":"Felix Magath #39;s rigorous new training regime at Bayern Munich has been praised by club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Magath #39;s approach had been criticised by some of his players, and Bayern have made a slow ","headline":"Rummenigge - parise for Bayern coach. (Getty Images)"} {"label":4,"text":"As a Washington journalist during the 90s, I made frequent treks to the Federal Election Commission to inspect cabinets full of campaign-finance reports to find out who was giving to whom.","headline":"Web Sites Keep Tabs on Campaign Giving"} {"label":4,"text":"By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter HealthDayNews -- Could electric light pose a cancer threat? It might seem like the wildest of paranoid beliefs, but a growing number of scientists suspect it might be true. The reason: Turning on the lights after dark may affect a small number of ","headline":"Light at Night Might Be a Cancer Risk"} {"label":4,"text":"By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) -- Could that ancient practice of bleeding patients really have done some good? A scientist says new research on how germs thrive in the body suggests it just may have - for some people. Bacteria need iron to cause infections...","headline":"Study Suggests Bloodletting May Actually Work"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Prices of US wholesale goods and services fell 0.1 percent in August, the Labor Department said Friday. The core producer price index -- adjusted to exclude food and energy goods -- also fell 0.1 percent.","headline":"Core intermediate goods prices #39; rise fastest in nine years"} {"label":4,"text":"washingtonpost.com - Oracle is one step closer to taking over rival PeopleSoft now that a federal judge has ruled against the federal government's effort to thwart the #36;7.7 billion hostile bid over antitrust concerns, a decision that could spark a rash of tech-sector acquisition attempts.","headline":"Oracle's Wish Comes True (washingtonpost.com)"} {"label":2,"text":"England welcomed back the world #39;s best one-day player on Friday as they began their challenge for the ICC Champions Trophy by naming key all-rounder Andrew Flintoff in their line-up to face Zimbabwe at Edgbaston.","headline":"England v Zimbabwe"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Decaying pig corpses deposited\\in secret locations around London are providing scientists with\\forensic information that may help them solve crimes.","headline":"Decaying Pig Corpses Reveal Forensic Secrets (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" HARARE (Reuters) - A Zimbabwe court jailed British former special services officer Simon Mann for seven years on Friday in a case prosecutors had linked to a foiled coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.","headline":"Zimbabwe Jails Briton for 7 Years in Mercenary Case"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Thousands of Italians marched silently\\through Rome in a candlelit procession on Friday to demand the\\release of two female aid workers seized in Baghdad.","headline":"Thousands Demonstrate in Rome for Italian Hostages (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Turkey is unlikely to join the European Union before 2015, EU enlargement commissioner Guenter Verheugen said in an interview.","headline":"Turkey unlikely to join EU before 2015: commissioner Verheugen (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Some material has been found still intact inside the crashed Genesis space capsule, say Nasa scientists.","headline":"Genesis data 'retrieved intact'"} {"label":4,"text":" SAN FRANCISCO (Billboard) - With a possible billion-dollar windfall at stake, U.S. music companies are eagerly awaiting the full-blown development of the stateside ringtone market.","headline":"U.S. Ringtones Market Slow to Connect"} {"label":4,"text":"The European Commission is studying the U.S. court decision favoring Oracle's PeopleSoft buyout and deciding whether to pursue its own objections.","headline":"Oracle case bounces to Europe"} {"label":4,"text":"This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. NDS, STMicroelectronics and Thomson said Friday that they will develop new encryption technology ","headline":"Firms announce video antipiracy technology"} {"label":3,"text":"An appeals court ruled Thursday that federal energy regulators shirked their duty when they declined to order power companies to refund consumers for overcharges during ","headline":"Calif. Energy Panel Criticized for Crisis"} {"label":4,"text":"A Pennsylvania law requiring Internet service providers to block Web sites deemed by the state's prosecuting attorneys to be child pornography has been reversed by a U.S. federal court on free-speech grounds.","headline":"Court rules against state Web-blocking law"} {"label":4,"text":"A California-based privacy advocacy group is suing supermarket giant Albertson's over alleged privacy violations involving its pharmacy customers.","headline":"California group sues Albertson's over privacy concerns"} {"label":3,"text":"US BLUE-chips recovered from an early fall to end higher as a drop in oil prices offset a profit warning from aluminium maker Alcoa, while a rise in Oracle fuelled a rally in technology stocks after a judge rejected a government attempt to block a ","headline":"Late rally sees Wall Street end week on a positive note"} {"label":2,"text":"CARSON, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Galaxy signed forward Alan Gordon on loan from the Portland Timbers of the A-League on Friday. A Galaxy selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft, the club will have the option ","headline":"ESPN Soccernet.com news services"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCOSun Microsystems Inc. next week will roll out two new servers featuring its UltraSPARC IV processors, a Sun executive said Friday.","headline":"Sun To Refresh UltraSPARC Servers"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - U.S. troops handed over medical supplies to Iraqi relief workers Friday amid a siege of a northeastern ethnic Turkish city where Iraqi and American forces are trying to root out hundreds of militants.","headline":"U.S. Troops Lay Siege to Iraqi City (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"While Rafael Furcal #39;s DUI arrest on Friday could serve as a distraction for the remainder of the season, the Braves are looking to put the matter behind them, and at the ","headline":"Braves hope Furcal #39;s situation doesn #39;t tarnish race"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Accused U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins left his Tokyo hospital for an American military base to surrender to military authorities Saturday, nearly 40 years after he allegedly defected to North Korea.","headline":"Alleged U.S. Deserter Set to Surrender (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The astronauts aboard the international space station got their broken oxygen generator running after three tries Friday, but the machine shut down again after barely an hour of operation.","headline":"Astronauts Briefly Fix Oxygen Generator (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"TOKYO - Accused U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins left his Tokyo hospital for an American military base to surrender to military authorities Saturday, nearly 40 years after he allegedly defected to North Korea...","headline":"Alleged U.S. Deserter Set to Surrender"} {"label":2,"text":"The grip on the steering wheel will be a little tighter, aggressions will run a little higher and emotions will be flowing stronger than ever.","headline":"Drivers set for mad dash at Richmond"} {"label":1,"text":"THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The two lawyers representing Slobodan Milosevic filed papers Thursday (9 September), asking for permission to appeal their appointment by the UN tribunal.","headline":"Milosevic #39;s Lawyers to Appeal Own Appointment"} {"label":3,"text":"A federal judge in Dallas yesterday rejected a \\$6 million settlement in a shareholder suit that alleged Halliburton Co. engaged in accounting fraud, saying the lead plaintiffs #39; lawyer mishandled the case and may have settled for too little money.","headline":"Judge Finds Halliburton Settlement Unacceptable"} {"label":1,"text":"As Hurricane Ivan began to lash Jamaica with wind and rain, officials in Florida stepped up their evacuation efforts.","headline":"Flight From Keys Begins as Gusts Whip Jamaica"} {"label":4,"text":"The earliest editions of Shakespeare #39;s plays provide a fascinating insight into how the playwright reworked his masterpieces over time, but until now, due to their age and ","headline":"All the world #39;s a web page as the Bard goes online"} {"label":3,"text":"The state #39;s East Coast hadn #39;t been hit by a hurricane since 1999. That, and the fact that Florida hasn #39;t had its historic share of such storms in recent decades, has led to some complacency about their effects.","headline":"Storms Seem to Cure Floridians of Hurricane Amnesia"} {"label":1,"text":"JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Police released yesterday a grainy photo taken by a security camera of a white delivery truck just before it blew up outside the Australian Embassy and said they suspect two suicide bombers in the vehicle set off the explosion, killing seven other people.","headline":"Suicide bombers suspected in attack"} {"label":1,"text":"The British leader of a group of 67 alleged mercenaries accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea has been sentenced to seven years in jail.","headline":"World News: Zimbabwe jails UK #39;coup plotter #39;"} {"label":3,"text":"Here #39;s where some of the largest US and Canadian airlines stand in terms of restructuring their operations: - Air Canada: Will emerge from bankruptcy protection by end of September, with a smaller workforce, a reduced fleet, a focus on the no-frills ","headline":"How airlines stand"} {"label":3,"text":"According to the FTSE World Index Japan has been best performer of the major markets with a 6 per cent rise in dollar terms while Germany, down 7.7 per cent, was the worst.","headline":"Stocks in a rut"} {"label":1,"text":"Indonesian police have released video footage of the explosion outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta. At the same time they say there is no evidence to support the Australian Foreign Minister #39;s claim that ","headline":"Indonesian police release video tape of embassy blast"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Paul Collingwood's unbeaten 80 took England to 299 for seven against Zimbabwe in their opening Champions Trophy Pool D match at Edgbaston here.","headline":"Collingwood anchors England (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Intel racked up some serious karmic debt when it schemed to run AMD out of the PC processor business. Xeon now languishes in Opterons shadow, which strikes me as just desserts for some nasty business.","headline":"Itanium is Intels future"} {"label":1,"text":"An accused US Army deserter has surrendered at a US military base near Tokyo to face charges filed in 1965, the Kyodo news service reported.","headline":"Accused deserter surrenders in Japan"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Jeff Garcia's girlfriend, Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Year, was charged with assault in a bar fight last month with a woman the Cleveland Browns quarterback once dated.","headline":"Garcia's Girlfriend Charged With Assault (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The United\\States piled pressure on Sudan Wednesday to accept a more\\powerful monitoring force in Darfur with a new U.N. draft\\resolution threatening sanctions on its oil industry.","headline":"U.S. Piles Pressure on Sudan with New U.N. Measure (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" KRYNICA, Poland (Reuters) - Polish leader Marek Belka tried to head off a controversy with Berlin over World War II reparations after Poland's parliament caused anger in Germany by declaring Poles were still owed for wartime losses.","headline":"Polish PM Tries to Head Off Dispute Over WW2 Claims"} {"label":3,"text":"Chancellor Gordon Brown has expressed his determination to retain the British rebate on its contributions to the European Union #39;s annual budget.","headline":"Brown seeks to retain EU rebate"} {"label":2,"text":"BIRMINGHAM, Sep 11: England got their Champions Trophy campaign off to a successful start with a record 152-run win against Zimbabwe at Edgbaston here Saturday.","headline":"Champions Trophy: England rout Zimbabwe"} {"label":4,"text":"this season #39;s busy season of landfalling Atlantic hurricanes has seen a few less-than-perfect calls by tropical ","headline":"Tough to predict a hurricane landfall"} {"label":4,"text":"Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and Intel are pushing the development of an interface technology that they hope will smooth the adoption of compact hard drives into mobile phones, PDAs, and digital music players, the companies say.","headline":"Will Your Next Cell Phone Have a Hard Drive?"} {"label":1,"text":"charge Iran vehemently denies. The IAEA has found many previously concealed nuclear activities in Iran. but no quot;smoking gun quot; backing the US view.","headline":"Europe compromises with US on Iran nuke deadline"} {"label":1,"text":"A US military intelligence soldier in Iraq has been sentenced to 8 months in prison for taking part in torturing detainees in Abu Ghraib prison.","headline":"US soldier convicted of torture in Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"At least two protesters were killed when supporters of a sacked Afghan governor clashed with US and Afghan security forces in the western city of Herat.","headline":"Karzai sacks regional governor"} {"label":1,"text":"SAPPORO -- A fairly strong earthquake hit eastern Hokkaido, northern Japan, late Monday night, and several people suffered minor injuries, officials said.","headline":"Strong quake hits Hokkaido"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Paul Pinegar threw two touchdown passes to Matt Rivera and ran for another score, and Fresno State upset No. 13 Kansas State 45-21 on Saturday.","headline":"Fresno St. Blows Out No. 13 Kansas State (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - Squeezed by a swelling public deficit and debt following last month's costly Athens Olympics, the Greek government said it would cut defence spending and boost revenue by 1.5 billion euros (1.84 billion dollars) in privatisation receipts.","headline":"Post-Olympic Greece tightens purse, sells family silver to fill budget holes (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Sealing ratification of an EU constitution and the question of terrorism will top the agenda when Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero welcomes French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to a summit meeting Monday.","headline":"Spanish PM to host French, German allies in Madrid summit (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., better known for its Panasonic brand, will soon start international sales of a high-end DVD recorder that offers network connectivity, the company said Wednesday.","headline":"Panasonic unleashes new DVD recorder line"} {"label":2,"text":"LONDON -Nathan Astle #39;s 145 helped give New Zealand a record-setting 210-run victory over cricket rookie United States in the ICC Champions Trophy Pool A match at the Oval yesterday.","headline":"Kiwis trample USrookies"} {"label":3,"text":"At Charles Schwab, executives plan a return to the firm's original mission of serving mom-and-pop, buy-and-hold investors.","headline":"Restoring an Original"} {"label":2,"text":"COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Mike Nugent #39;s 55-yard field goal as time expired lifted the ninth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes to a dramatic 24-21 win over the pesky Marshall Thundering Herd in the first-ever meeting between the teams.","headline":"No. 9 Ohio State Edges Marshall on Last-Second FG"} {"label":2,"text":"California Bears head coach Jeff Tedford agrees to a five-year contract extension through 2009 on Monday.","headline":"Cal Extends Tedford"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK Sept. 11, 2004 - Pounding ferocious forehands and covering the baseline with the muscular legs of a Tour de France rider, Svetlana Kuznetsova overwhelmed Elena Dementieva 6-3, 7-5 Saturday night in the US Open #39;s first all-Russian final.","headline":"Kuznetsova Tops Dementieva for Open Title"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON : The Federal Reserve #39;s policy of gradual interest rate hikes is a sign the US economy does not need the stimulus that low rates supply, according to Cleveland Fed president Sandra Pianalto.","headline":"Fed #39;s Pianalto upbeat on growth, inflation"} {"label":2,"text":"Vincent Lecavalier #39;s goal 3:45 into overtime earned Canada a nail-biting 4-3 victory over the Czech Republic on Saturday and a place in the final of the World Cup of Hockey.","headline":"Overtime Goal Puts Canada in World Cup Hockey Final"} {"label":2,"text":"Detroit, MI -- Jacque Jones #39; single in the seventh scored Pat Borders with the go-ahead run and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.","headline":"American League Game Summary - Minnesota At Detroit"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - In an election year when just a few thousand votes in a few states could decide the winner, the growing number of voters who cast ballots weeks before Election Day is transforming the landscape for political campaigns.","headline":"Early Voters Transform Campaign Landscape (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Tigers lost both of their All-Stars, shortstop Carlos Guillen and catcher Ivan Rodriguez, to knee injuries on separate plays in Saturday #39;s game against the Twins.","headline":"Pudge, Guillen leave with injuries"} {"label":3,"text":"BOSTON (CBS.MW) -- A lot of people got excited when Fidelity Investments announced recently that it was cutting fees on five index mutual funds.","headline":"CHUCK JAFFE"} {"label":1,"text":"ATHENSEgypt #39;s Patriarch of Alexandria, whose post traces its lineage to one of Christ #39;s disciples, was killed with his Greek Orthodox retinue yesterday in a helicopter crash, Greek authorities confirmed.","headline":"Orthodox patriarch killed in Greek air crash"} {"label":2,"text":"Unbeaten Orlando Hernandez pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to win his eighth straight decision, and the New York Yankees beat Sidney Ponson and the Orioles, 5-2, yesterday in Baltimore.","headline":"Yankees stay in tune"} {"label":2,"text":"When the attacks came on Sept. 11, 2001, Tom O'Brien, if only for a moment, stopped being Boston College's coach. On that day, as the World Trade Center and Pentagon smoldered and the world stood still, O'Brien was a Navy man.","headline":"Anniversary remembered on game day"} {"label":2,"text":"MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Paul Pinegar threw two touchdown passes to Matt Rivera and ran for another score, and Fresno State upset No. 13 Kansas State, 45-21, yesterday.","headline":"Bulldogs shock K-State"} {"label":2,"text":"Frustration set in quickly for Andre Callender. He had already waited a whole year, and now he had to wait another game to play college football.","headline":"Callender wins job as starter"} {"label":1,"text":"The full force of Hurricane Ivan has hit the Cayman Islands, ripping up homes and causing extensive flooding. Up to 40,000 residents - including a large British expat community - hid in homes and shelters to try and escape Ivan #39;s ferocious 155mph winds.","headline":"Cayman Islands hit by hurricane"} {"label":1,"text":" SEOUL (Reuters) - A huge explosion rocked North Korea last week but U.S. and South Korean officials said on Sunday it was unlikely to have been a nuclear weapons test despite the appearance of a ","headline":"U.S. Says N.Korea Blast Probably Not Nuclear"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Dave Wannstedt wasn't happy with Jay Fiedler on Saturday, and the feeling was mutual. Wannstedt benched Fiedler at halftime of the Miami Dolphins' 17-7 loss to the Tennessee Titans, and the quarterback said he was disappointed about the quick hook.","headline":"Dolphins' Fiedler Not Happy About Benching (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Hopes of another European Tour victory on the US PGA Tour remained high as Jesper Parnevik and Vijay Singh enjoyed a share of second place after the third round of the Bell Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey course in Ontario.","headline":"European Tour hopes still high in Canada"} {"label":2,"text":"Senegal striker Henri Camara scored his first two goals for champions Celtic in their 3-0 win against Dundee in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday.","headline":"Senegal #39;s Camara scores first goals for Celtic in 3-0 win"} {"label":1,"text":"Everything seemed to be in place for a powerful run by John Kerry in Ohio after Labor Day. Yet polls suggest that Mr. Kerry has actually lost ground.","headline":"Conditions in Ohio Point to Kerry, but Bush Runs Strong"} {"label":4,"text":"By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) -- A little-known Food and Drug program is testing the latest medical technology to determine how safe and useful it can be. One cutting-edge experiment is designed to see if injecting certain drugs directly into diseased arteries works better than commonly used stents in keeping arteries clear...","headline":"FDA Scientists Testing Limits of Medical Technology"} {"label":2,"text":"ARSENAL pulled clear at the top of the English Premiership for the first time this season after producing a devastating change of gear to sink London rivals Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage.","headline":"Gunners step up gear to top table"} {"label":3,"text":"Qwest Communications International, the US telecommunications group, is understood to have agreed to pay \\$250 million to end a two-year federal probe of alleged fraudulent accounting practices employed by former management.","headline":"Qwest to pay \\$250 mn to settle with SEC"} {"label":1,"text":"US surgical strikes continue in Fallujah, Samarra, and Tal Afar. But US says Iraqi forces are not ready to launch major attacks. By Howard LaFranchi.","headline":"Coalition holds off efforts to take rebel-run cities"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Germany declined the chance to play in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup, with the host nation ceding the honor to Brazil, the 2002 champion.","headline":"Germany Cedes 2006 Cup Honor to Brazil (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" HONG KONG (Reuters) - Pro-democracy candidates won limited gains in Hong Kong's Legislative Council election on Sunday and the pro-Beijing camp achieved a better-than-expected showing, exit polls showed.","headline":"Exit Polls: Hong Kong Democrats Win Limited Gains"} {"label":4,"text":"Hewlett-Packard has signed a deal to sell network adapters from start-up S2io that the companies say can transfer data 10 times faster than today #39;s widespread standard.","headline":"HP signs on high-speed networking start-up"} {"label":1,"text":"The spate of terrorist attacks in Russia illustrates that President Vladimir V. Putin #39;s hard-line policy in Chechnya is failing to resolve that conflict or to make Russians safer.","headline":"Putin #39;s policies at fault"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan - Protesters angered at President Hamid Karzai's sacking of a warlord governor in the west of the country ransacked U.N. compounds and clashed with security forces Sunday, leaving as many as three people dead and dozens wounded, including three U.S...","headline":"Three Said Killed in Afghanistan Protests"} {"label":1,"text":"GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Hurricane Ivan battered the Cayman Islands with ferocious 150-mph winds Sunday, threatening a direct hit as it flooded homes and ripped up roofs and trees three stories high. Ivan has killed at least 60 people as it has torn a path of destruction across the Caribbean and was headed next for western Cuba, where it was expected to hit Monday, and could brush the Florida Keys and parts of Florida's Gulf Coast...","headline":"Hurricane Ivan Batters Grand Cayman"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The upsets have begun and the little guys are moving into The Associated Press poll. After ranked teams started the season 21-0, five fell to unranked opponents this weekend, shaking up media poll released Sunday.","headline":"Upsets Shake Up College Football Poll (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"LARRY Ellison, the chief executive of software maker Oracle, earned \\$US3.85 million (\\$5.53 million) in salary and bonus for the financial year that ended May 31.","headline":"Oracle #39;s Ellison happy as \\$5.5m Larry"} {"label":2,"text":"Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers will likely miss the remainder of the 2004 campaign after breaking his clavicle in the first quarter of the team #39;s 20-16 season-opening victory over the Chicago Bears.","headline":"Lions #39; Rogers could miss season"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD - Insurgents hammered central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar and rocket barrages ever in the heart of the capital, heralding a day of violence that left nearly 60 dead nationwide as security appeared to spiral out of ","headline":"Insurgents hammer central Baghdad"} {"label":1,"text":"Democrats have tightened their grip on Hong Kong #39;s legislature, but still have no mandate to push their agenda of universal suffrage in the southern Chinese enclave.","headline":"Hong Kong democrats win more seats"} {"label":2,"text":"The New York Yankees took advantage of 14 walks, then capped their latest comeback victory with a couple of strolls around the bases.","headline":"Ten Orioles pitchers issue 14 BBs as Yanks rally for 9-7 victory"} {"label":1,"text":"SEOUL, South Korea - A huge mushroom cloud that reportedly billowed up from North Korea was not caused by a nuclear explosion, South Korean and U.S. officials said Sunday, but they said the cause was a mystery...","headline":"U.S.: Korea Cloud Not From Nuclear Blast"} {"label":3,"text":" VIENNA (Reuters) - OPEC may resist calls to raise oil output quotas much, if at all, when it meets this week for fear of turning a decline from record prices into a rout.","headline":"OPEC Eyes Caution, Supply Weighs on Price"} {"label":3,"text":"Jarvis admitted yesterday it was in a race against time to raise enough cash from asset sales to satisfy lenders and keep trading beyond January.","headline":"Jarvis teeters on the brink"} {"label":2,"text":"Cleveland holds Jamal Lewis to just 57 yards on 20 carries and Jeff Garcia accounts for two touchdowns to lead the Browns to a 20-3 victory over the Ravens on Sunday.","headline":"Ravens Stumble to Loss"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least 110 people were killed across Iraq on Sunday in a sharp escalation of violence that saw gun battles, car bombs and bombardments rock the capital.","headline":"New Spasm of Violence Sweeps Iraq, Killing 110"} {"label":2,"text":"MONTEREY, Calif. -- As Patrick Carpentier cruised toward his second straight dominating victory at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, he let his mind wander.","headline":"Carpentier regains focus for win"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A huge mushroom cloud that reportedly billowed up from North Korea was not caused by a nuclear explosion, South Korean and U.S. officials said Sunday, but they said the cause was a mystery.","headline":"U.S.: Korea Cloud Not From Nuclear Blast (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"com. Cordero notched his 44th save of the season Sunday to establish a Rangers record previously held by current Rangers roving pitching instructor John Wetteland.","headline":"Cordero sets new club mark"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON, England -- UK-based advertising giant WPP Group says it has won the bidding to acquire US agency Grey Global. WPP, the world #39;s second-largest advertising company, said Sunday it had reached agreement ","headline":"WPP claims Grey Global prize"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Sept 12: At least 45 people died in a wave of bombings and battles between US troops and militants on Sunday, as Iraq #39;s US-installed prime minister said over 3,000 had perished in the #39;terrorism #39; washing over the country.","headline":"Fierce fighting in Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"Two Spanish men were gored to death by fighting bulls yesterday during the bull-run at the local fiestas in Ampuero, a town 30 miles east of the northern port city of Santander.","headline":"Two gored to death in Spanish bull-run"} {"label":4,"text":"Researchers at the University of California find that the right and left human ears process sound differently: The right ear is better at picking up speech-like sounds and the left is more attuned to music.","headline":"Speak to my right ear, sing to my left"} {"label":2,"text":"Annika Sorenstam won her fifth LPGA Tour event of the year, closing with a 1-under 70 Sunday for a four-shot victory at the John Q. Hammons Classic.","headline":"Sorenstam wins Hammons Classic"} {"label":3,"text":" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. oil prices climbed above \\$43 on Monday as energy companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico braced for possible widespread output disruptions from a powerful hurricane and Iraq saw some of the bloodiest violence in weeks.","headline":"US Oil Up Above \\$43, Watches Ivan, OPEC"} {"label":3,"text":"In recent years, hundreds of multinational companies have set up research laboratories in China.","headline":"Let a Thousand Ideas Flower: China Is a New Hotbed of Research"} {"label":2,"text":"Byron Leftwich caps an 80-yard touchdown drive with a 7-yard toss to rookie Ernest Wilford as time ran out, lifting the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 13-10 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.","headline":"Leftwich Snares Stunner"} {"label":1,"text":"THE UNSPEAKABLE tragedy in Beslan, the town in Southern Russia where terrorists seized a school on the first day of class and where more than 300 people ","headline":"Will Putin misuse Beslan terrorism?"} {"label":4,"text":"THE WRITERS of the MyDoom viruses are encoding job applications into the latest variants of the bug. According to Sophos the plea for work was found when its boffins were stripping the code of the MyDoom-U and MyDoom-V variants.","headline":"Virus writers look for work"} {"label":3,"text":"Major Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp. said Monday it has decided to set up a vehicle assembly plant and a new diesel engine factory in India to boost production in the country #39;s growing market.","headline":"Japanese automaker to boost production capacity in India"} {"label":1,"text":"In an address to the countrys top officials on Monday Russian President Vladimir Putin announced initiatives that would further strengthen the federal centers control over political life.","headline":"Putin Seeks More Control Over Regions, Governors"} {"label":4,"text":"Singapore - More complaints of cyberbullying are emerging from youngsters in Singapore than any other country except the United States, an international safety group said in a report on Monday.","headline":"Bullies move online"} {"label":4,"text":"Ziff Davis - Commtouch's anti-spam software update halts spam by tracking e-mail server sending patterns.","headline":"Spam Stopper Detects Sender Patterns (Ziff Davis)"} {"label":3,"text":"US Airways Group Inc., the nation #39;s seventh-largest airline, filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday for the second time in two years.","headline":"US Airways files for bankruptcy for 2nd time"} {"label":3,"text":"The legal battle between UK phone manufacturer Sendo and Microsoft has been settled, the companies announced on Monday morning. Sendo had been suing Microsoft for the alleged theft of trade secrets, fraud ","headline":"Microsoft vs Sendo: It #39;s over"} {"label":3,"text":"Hadley Weinzierl used Craigslist to furnish her Jamaica Plain apartment, and when she bought a Maltese puppy, she sought advice from fellow Craigslisters on a good vet, a cheap dog-walker, and a park where she could let the dog run without a leash.","headline":"For Craigslist, city was just the ticket"} {"label":2,"text":"College soccer: MEN -- Curry at Emerson, 4 p.m.; WOMEN -- Mount Ida at Curry, 3:30 p.m.","headline":"Today's schedule"} {"label":3,"text":"Schering-Plough Corporation has announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Bayer designed to maximize the companies #39; pharmaceutical resources while maintaining each company #39;s own strategic interests.","headline":"Schering-Plough and Bayer form strategic alliance"} {"label":1,"text":"A terror suspect escaped from court in Bahrain Monday after a judge renewed the detention order and three fellow detainees for 30 days.","headline":"Terror Suspect Escapes From Bahrain Court"} {"label":1,"text":"The Detroit Lions went three full seasons without winning an away game, setting an NFL record for road futility. They ended that ignominious streak Sunday in their first opportunity of the season, beating the Chicago Bears 20-16 at Soldier Field...","headline":"At Last, Success on the Road for Lions"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM will push its Power5 line of servers down into the low end of the market, taking Linux with it, when it unwraps an aggressively priced series of Linux-only systems on Monday that will go up against the offerings of Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard ","headline":"IBM delivers Power-based servers with Linux"} {"label":4,"text":"Italian researchers have achieved 13 human births using previously frozen eggs. It's encouraging for women who want to preserve their fertility, but efficiency is still low. By Kristen Philipkoski.","headline":"Frozen Eggs Showing Promise"} {"label":4,"text":"Did the famous screensaver, SETIhome, uncover the first strong evidence for an extraterrestrial signal? The SETI Institute's Seth Shostak discusses how hyperbole can misrepresent the last addition to a list of stellar candidates.","headline":"Headshake to the SETI Headfake"} {"label":4,"text":"A key patent holder wants royalties. If that starts a trend, adoption of radio frequency identification technology could suffer.","headline":"Static over RFID"} {"label":3,"text":"Finance minister tells FT that asset sales to pay off tax debt will be market-oriented. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin has promised that asset sales to pay off the tax debts of troubled ","headline":"Russia official gives Yukos assurance"} {"label":1,"text":"DAVE Norman, the Sydney police constable who rushed to Jakarta to be with his critically injured daughter Manny Musu, underwent a DNA test to prove he is her biological father.","headline":"Two Manny dads"} {"label":2,"text":"Tim Cahill could escape suspension for his controversial celebration of Evertons winner at Manchester City when he was sent off for pulling his shirt over his head.","headline":"Cahill Could Be in the Clear"} {"label":4,"text":"While Hewlett-Packard, Dell and IBM are the recognized leaders of the X86 server market, one player has surprisingly begun to gain ground.","headline":"CRN INTERVIEW: JOHN FOWLER, SUN Sun #39;s Fowler: Rising Sales"} {"label":4,"text":"USATODAY.com - Video game pioneer Trip Hawkins is going mobile. His latest act, a Silicon Valley company called Digital Chocolate, is developing games and ","headline":"Video game pioneer shoots for next level with cell phones (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":2,"text":"USATODAY.com - In the 10 years since major league baseball's lights were dimmed and the World Series canceled, players and owners have cashed in.","headline":"Baseball still learning lessons from '94 strike (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":3,"text":"European Union finance ministers considered the ever-strengthening euro against the dollar Monday amid appeals for Washington to rein in its budget and current account deficits to stop the slide of the US currency.","headline":"EU weighs euro #39;s rise against dollar"} {"label":4,"text":"Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro discusses his latest column on Windows Media Player 10 and answer your personal tech questions.","headline":"Personal Tech"} {"label":4,"text":"A panel of judges on Thursday is scheduled to hear Microsoft's appeal in a case where a jury ordered the software maker to pay \\$520.6 million in damages after finding that Internet Explorer (IE) infringed on a patent.","headline":"Court to hear Microsoft appeal to \\$521M Eolas ruling"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals said on Monday it received U.S. regulatory approval for a kit designed to help patients with the blood disorder hemophilia get regular treatments more quickly and safely.","headline":"FDA OKs Kit Used with Hemophilia Therapy"} {"label":4,"text":"By ALEX DOMINGUEZ BALTIMORE (AP) -- Dalia Isicoff knows pain. A lifelong sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis, she has had seven hip replacement surgeries...","headline":"Meditation Practice Helping Arthritis Patients"} {"label":4,"text":"By DANIEL YEE ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) -- Because defibrillators are more affordable than ever, they are quickly becoming commonplace in schools, businesses and other public places such as airports...","headline":"Training is the Key to Defibrillator Success"} {"label":4,"text":"CEO asserts the future of software development will not be found in the open-source or proprietary models.","headline":"Novell sees a 'both-source' future"} {"label":3,"text":"Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday maintained its September sales forecast and said back-to-school demand picked up for key categories including electronics and clothing after a sluggish start.","headline":"Wal-Mart Keeps Its September Sales View"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai #39;s government Saturday replaced two governors, including a strongman in the west, in a bold step to establish control ahead of landmark presidential elections.","headline":"Afghan president replaces 2 governors"} {"label":1,"text":"A sailor from a sunken ship belonging to Oliver Cromwell's navy had the upper body of a trapeze artist but bowed legs, his recovered skeleton shows.","headline":"Dive recovers Cromwell's sailor"} {"label":3,"text":"Rogers Communications Inc. (RCIb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) confirmed on Monday it would buy AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. #39;s (AWE.","headline":"Rogers confirms deal to buy AT amp;T Wireless stake"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The therapeutic power of flowers takes on new meaning with a Japanese gadget that turns plants into audio speakers, making the petals and leaves tremble with good vibrations.","headline":"Japan Gadget Turns Plants Into Speakers (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"If you #39;ve been using the new Windows Media Player 10 for Windows XP, you may have noticed that Microsoft shifted from some of the more formal language that it used in Windows Media Player 9 -- quot;Copy from CD quot; and quot;Copy to CD quot; -- to the more casual terms ","headline":"Copy, rip, or import?"} {"label":4,"text":"SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Cisco Systems Inc. tomorrow plans to announce an all-new line of branch-office routers that integrate basic routing capabilities with IP voice support, security tools and other functionality.","headline":"Cisco Melds Add-on Features Into Branch-Office Routers"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Seeking to be more competitive with Microsoft Corp., Linux backers have agreed on a standard version of the operating system so that programs written for one Linux distribution will work with others.","headline":"Linux Promoters Challenge Microsoft (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Browns started the season on a good note for the first time since 1994, and the win buoys the teams hopes for the near future.","headline":"Browns day after: Week one"} {"label":1,"text":"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has received a surprise challenge to his plan to expedite a pullout from Gaza after Benjamin Netanyahu, his main rival in the Likud party, called for a referendum on the issue.","headline":"Sharon faces Netanyahu challenge"} {"label":3,"text":" VIENNA (Reuters) - OPEC may resist calls to raise oil output quotas much, if at all, when it meets this week for fear of turning a decline from record prices into a rout.","headline":"OPEC Seen Wary on Increase in Oil Quotas"} {"label":2,"text":"Fernando spun out of third position while Jarno finished tenth in this afternoon's Italian Grand Prix","headline":"Italian GP, Race"} {"label":4,"text":"CEO Jack Messman tells conference crowd that Microsoft's licence fees have hobbled the IT industry.","headline":"Novell: Microsoft 'sucked \\$60 billion' out of IT"} {"label":1,"text":"Vatican, Sep. 13 (CWNews.com) - The Greek Orthodox Patriarch Petros VII of Alexandria was killed in a helicopter crash on September 11, along with several other Orthodox prelates, as he traveled to Mount Athos.","headline":"Greek Orthodox patriarch is accident victim"} {"label":1,"text":"VIENNA (MNA) - A United States official confirmed to AFP news agency on Friday that Washington fails to take Irans nuclear issue to the United Nations Security Council for possible sanctions against Tehran.","headline":"Washington admits failure to get Iran to UN Security Council"} {"label":2,"text":"So the last major of 2004 is in the books. Herewith 50 random ruminations on the US Open that was. ... 1. Imagine how good Roger Federer will be once he learns to move around the court a little.","headline":"My 50 random musings on the final major championship of the year"} {"label":2,"text":"Bucharest, Romania (Sports Network) - Defending champion David Sanchez advanced, but former French Open titlist Albert Costa was not as fortunate Monday at the \\$460,000 Romanian Open.","headline":"Sanchez wins; Costa bows out in Bucharest"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN DIEGO - San Diego County #39;s unemployment rate was 3.7 percent in August, down from a revised 4.4 percent in July and 4.3 percent a year ago, the California Employment Development Department reported today.","headline":"County unemployment drops to 3.7 percent"} {"label":4,"text":"SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Symantec Corp. is fishing for dollars with a new service designed to help companies combat the ongoing epidemic of online identity theft, or quot;phishing, quot; scams.","headline":"Symantec launches antiphishing service"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON With its agreement to buy Grey Global Group, Sir Martin Sorrell has placed his London-based WPP Group in position to rival Omnicom Group as the world #39;s largest advertising company.","headline":"Sorrell and WPP rise ever closer to the top"} {"label":4,"text":"The image of a blurry red ball near a failed star just might be the first picture ever snapped of a planet outside our solar system, an astronomer who helped find the object said on Monday.","headline":"Blurry Image Might Be First Picture of Exoplanet"} {"label":2,"text":"IN AN unpleasant repeat of the Athens Games marathon fiasco, Mike Weir was grabbed by a fan as he walked to the 11th tee during the final round of the Canadian Open on Sunday.","headline":"Crazy fan disrupts Weir #39;s round"} {"label":3,"text":"Disgruntled former Disney directors Roy Disney and Stanley Gold told Disney #39;s board Monday that CEO Michael Eisner should hit the road by early 2005 at the latest.","headline":"Disney Foes Want Eisner Out Now"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - There's a new option for people who suffer from extreme nearsightedness, whose world loses its crisp edge just a few inches from their noses. The first implantable lens for nearsightedness was approved Monday by the Food and Drug Administration...","headline":"FDA Approves Lens Implant to Sharpen Sight"} {"label":4,"text":"2005 Standard Edition targets developers working in small organizations.","headline":"Microsoft adds to Visual Studio tools line"} {"label":4,"text":"The move is designed to spur development in the speech recognition field and outflank rivals by making IBM's free technology the industry standard.","headline":"IBM open-sources speech-recognition development tools"} {"label":3,"text":" HOUSTON (Reuters) - Enron Corp. will pay \\$321 million from the proceeds of its sale of its pipeline arm to fund pension plans for thousands of former employees, a government pension agency said on Monday.","headline":"Enron to Pay \\$321 Million in Pensions"} {"label":3,"text":"LOS ANGELES Sept. 13, 2004 - A consortium led by Sony Corp. has agreed in principle to acquire famed Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.","headline":"Sony-Led Group to Acquire MGM for \\$3B"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Three New York Giants have filed complaints with the NFL Players Association after being fined by coach Tom Coughlin for not being ","headline":"3 Giants Contest Fines Over Team Meetings (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - U.S. troops barred anguished crowds from returning to their homes in the besieged city of Tal Afar on Monday as residents described corpses scattered across orchards and the collapse of essential services such as water and electricity.","headline":"Iraqis Plead With U.S. to Return to City (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei share average was up 0.56 percent in early morning trade on Tuesday as another jump in U.S. technology shares encouraged investors to step up buying in local counterparts such as Advantest Corp.","headline":"Nikkei Opens Higher Led by Tech Stocks"} {"label":4,"text":"ORLANDO, Fla.Microsoft Corp. announced another edition of its upcoming development tools family, releasing information on Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition at the VSLive!","headline":"Microsoft Targets Solo Programmers with New Visual Studio Version"} {"label":4,"text":"Virus writers have created a piece of malware that #39;talks #39; to victims. The Amus email worm uses Windows Speech Engine (which is built-in to Windows XP) to deliver a curious message to infected users.","headline":"Virus #39;talks #39; to victims"} {"label":3,"text":"EU foreign ministers agreed Monday to tighten sanctions against Myanmar if it does not improve its human rights record by Oct. 8, when an EU meeting with Asian countries starts in Vietnam.","headline":"EU increases pressure for rights in Myanmar"} {"label":4,"text":"Though the release is technically a preview, the 1.0 version is a significant milestone for the open-source browser software, which has already won an enthusiastic following as an alternative to Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer.","headline":"Firefox browser to hit 1.0 milestone"} {"label":3,"text":"Revenues in key sectors of the US services industry grew in the second quarter, the government said on Monday in a new survey aimed at measuring growth in the giant tranche of the economy.","headline":"Service-Sector Revenues Rise in Q2"} {"label":1,"text":"TOKYO - Mamoru Takuma, convicted for murdering eight children at an Osaka elementary school in 2001, has been executed, informed sources said Tuesday.","headline":"Osaka school killer of 8, yakuza boss executed"} {"label":1,"text":"Japan has hanged a man convicted of stabbing to death eight elementary school children in a rampage that shocked the nation and severely shook its sense of security, local media have said.","headline":"Japan executes child killer"} {"label":3,"text":"n the not-so-distant past, the names Burdines, Rich #39;s, Goldsmith #39;s, Bon March and Lazarus had a local glory as the emporiums where customers bought their back-to-school clothes and discovered their Mother #39;s Day presents.","headline":"Dropping Hyphen, Some Great Old Stores Become Just Macy #39;s"} {"label":2,"text":"COLORADO (7) VS ARIZONA (1) - MID 6TH - IN PROGRESS COLORADO ab rh rbi bb so lob avg A Miles 2b 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .302 R Clayton ss 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 .","headline":"Major League Baseball Box Score"} {"label":1,"text":"Hurricane Ivan skirted the western tip of Cuba on Monday and arced into the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 160 mph, bearing down toward landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast later this week.","headline":"Ivan Roars Into Gulf of Mexico"} {"label":4,"text":"Internet hardware giant Cisco Systems is said to be preparing to launch a new family of routers that can manage both voice and data applications.","headline":"Cisco to debut new router family"} {"label":2,"text":"Wayne Gretzky found himself talking about Mario Lemieux possibly playing in the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin when ... whoa! quot;Are you suggesting that you #39;re holding ","headline":"Pros in Olympics still in question"} {"label":3,"text":"A consortium led by Sony Corp. has agreed in principle to acquire famed Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. for nearly \\$3 billion, MGM said late yesterday.","headline":"Sony group to buy MGM"} {"label":2,"text":"Kelvim Escobar pitched seven strong innings and Garret Anderson hit a three-run homer, leading the Anaheim Angels to a 5-1 win over the Mariners last night in Seattle.","headline":"Escobar, Anderson lift Angels"} {"label":1,"text":"Turkey #39;s plan to make adultery a crime may hinder its bid to join the European Union by showing the dominance of conservative forces #39; #39; in Turkish society, European officials said.","headline":"Turkey #39;s Adultery Ban Would Hinder EU Bid, Aides Say (Update1)"} {"label":3,"text":"US Airways said yesterday it can emerge from bankruptcy a stronger airline, but acknowledged it needs deeper wage concessions from its pilots - something it has failed to get after two years of trying.","headline":"Carrier #39;s uphill climb"} {"label":2,"text":"Gretzky, executive director of Team Canada, says each player should treat tonight #39;s World Cup of Hockey championship game against Finland as quot;one of the greatest nights of their life.","headline":"CREDIT: Canadian Press, Reuters"} {"label":4,"text":"The eServer OpenPower 720 is aimed at the entry-level market for 64-bit Linux-based servers and runs various configurations of what IBM calls the Power5 at 1.5 and 1.65GHz.","headline":"IBM puts G5 in Linux server"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger accused Real Madrid of ignoring the rules when it wants to sign a new player. Wenger said the Spanish powerhouse has sometimes made its interest known to the ","headline":"Wenger attacks Madrid for transfer rule-bending"} {"label":1,"text":"Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a series of measures to strengthen central state powers following the hostage-taking at Beslan when more than 300 people died.","headline":"The reforms that Putin announced"} {"label":4,"text":"Description: Siemens Westinghouse announces the winners of its annual competition for high school students in math, science and technology.","headline":"Science Students Win \\$100,000 Prize"} {"label":3,"text":"All regional Federated Department Stores will change their names to Macy #39;s in January, the company said yesterday. The decision affects regional department stores that operate as Burdines-Macy #39;s in Florida ","headline":"Federated Will Rename Stores as Macy #39;s"} {"label":4,"text":"The growing services industry is hiring, but tech workers looking for a job may need to do more than brush up on their coding.","headline":"Help wanted by IT services firms"} {"label":4,"text":"Sun Microsystems Inc. trimmed its fourth quarter and full-year 2004 results this week, to account for final accounting of asset retirement obligations and its settlement with Microsoft Corp.","headline":"Sun trims fourth-quarter earnings by \\$12 million"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. and Polycom Inc. have struck a multi-year agreement to link Microsoft's Office Live Communications Server with Polycom's conferencing products, the companies plan to announce Tuesday.","headline":"Microsoft, Polycom team on collaboration products"} {"label":1,"text":"BERLIN - German investor confidence dropped sharply in September, a key economic indicator released Tuesday showed amid concerns about the impact of high oil prices on consumer demand and the outlook for the global economy.","headline":"German investor confidence slumped in September"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Office Depot Sees Profit Below Views"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - U.S. retail sales dipped in August\\and the U.S. gap with its international trade partners widened\\to a record level in the second quarter of the year, government\\reports released on Tuesday showed.","headline":"Retail Sales Down; Trade Gap Larger (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kroger Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Kroger Profit Falls, Warns on Sales"} {"label":4,"text":"Novell is putting open source and identity management centre stage at its European user conference this week. The networking firm announced that Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES), which includes Novell #39;s ","headline":"Novell reaffirms open source strategy"} {"label":4,"text":"China #39;s second-largest mobile phone company says it plans to open up to 3,000 Internet cafes by the end of this year. State-controlled China Unicom, which already operates 400 Internet cafes across the country ","headline":"Chinese Mobile Phone Giant to Open Up to 3000 Internet Cafes"} {"label":1,"text":"An election campaign parades the political divide in the community. Yesterday, amid the extraordinary uncertainty about whether Australians had been taken hostage in Iraq, we saw the glue that unites the two sides of politics.","headline":"A target for terrorists"} {"label":2,"text":"Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Canadians try to take back what was once theirs tonight when they face Finland in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey final at Air Canada Centre.","headline":"Canada, Finland set for WCH final"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kroger Co. on Tuesday posted a 25 percent drop in quarterly profit and warned it may not reach its sales target for the year, sending shares of the top U.S. grocer down as it grapples with lingering fallout from a strike in Southern California.","headline":"Kroger Profit Falls, Warns on Sales"} {"label":1,"text":"The head of the UN #39;s nuclear watchdog says he has seen no firm evidence Iran is secretly developing nuclear weapons. But International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed El-Baradei said he could not yet give ","headline":"Iranian nuclear plans #39;unclear #39;"} {"label":2,"text":"Rafael Benitez embarks on his first European campaign as Liverpool boss tomorrow with a warning to his players that the continents finest have got wise to English tactics.","headline":"Benitez Plans Tactical Overhaul"} {"label":4,"text":"What's New With Google News\\\\Google News has added a whole bunch of features while we weren't lookin'. First off there's a new pull-down menu at the top of the page which easily allows you access to the top stories across all the Google News properties. If you look at that ...","headline":"Whats New With Google News"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - US computer networking giant Cisco's Indian subsidiary announced the launch of a leasing arm to grab a slice of the growing domestic IT market.","headline":"Cisco launches equipment leasing arm in India as it eyes booming IT market (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"A Japanese company has come up with a way of turning flowers into loudspeakers.","headline":"Flower power turns up the volume"} {"label":3,"text":"Fourth quarter hiring in the Buffalo Niagara Falls market is expected to be on the rise according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.","headline":"Manpower forecasts positive 4Q hiring pattern"} {"label":2,"text":"Zurich has decided to quit the bid for the 2014 Winter Olympics, according to a statement released bythe Swiss Olympic Association on Tuesday.","headline":"Zurich abandons bid for 2014 Winter Olympics"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Titans guard Zach Piller might miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair his ruptured left biceps.","headline":"Piller Out for Months After Arm Surgery (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Entertainment companies had been vying for MGM to get their hands on its library of more than 4,000 titles. Time Warner initially was seen as the front-runner in the race.","headline":"Sony Leads MGM Acquisition"} {"label":4,"text":"Novell Inc. has completed its conversion to Linux by launching an attack on Microsoft Corp., claiming that the company has stifled software innovation and that the market will abandon Microsoft Windows at some point in the future.","headline":"Novell #39;s Microsoft attack completes Linux conversion"} {"label":4,"text":"Despite pulling out of the US and European markets, Sony #39;s CLIE line is still kicking in Japan, and is now kicking with an OLED display.","headline":"Sony goes OLED with Japanese CLIE PEG-VZ90"} {"label":4,"text":"In case you have not heard, Microsoft just upped the ante in the digital music war when it launched its Windows Media Player 10 and its beta online music store this month.","headline":"Microsoft going for BIG BITE of Apple"} {"label":2,"text":"Of the votes received by proxy and from shareholders in the room at a stormy extraordinary general meeting last night, 62.5 were in favour of the resolution.","headline":"Tyncastle sale gets official go ahead"} {"label":3,"text":"International Business Machines Corp. and LG Electronics Inc. will end an eight-year alliance that helped expand the US computer maker #39;s presence in the booming South Korean PC market.","headline":"IBM, LG Electronics to End Joint Venture"} {"label":3,"text":"McDonald #39;s (MCD) Tuesday raised its annual dividend by 38, a move the world #39;s largest restaurant chain said is another sign of its revitalization.","headline":"McDonald #39;s boosts annual dividend 38"} {"label":2,"text":"INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis 500 will return to four days of qualifying for next year #39;s race, but with a new format of bumping on each day.","headline":"Indy 500 qualifying changes aimed at regaining interest"} {"label":1,"text":"North Korea is waiting out the American presidential election in order to bargain with the winner over its nuclear weapons program, according to analysts here and a British diplomat who left Pyongyang today.","headline":"North Korea Seen as Tying Nuclear Talks to US Election"} {"label":4,"text":"Sony Japan has released a new Clie for the Japanese market only. The Clie PEG-VZ90 is a Palm OS multimedia Clie handheld, that features a large OLED screen, slider hidden buttons, plentiful memory and WiFi.","headline":"Sony Announces the Clie VZ90 Handheld For Japan"} {"label":3,"text":"Worries that Hurricane Ivan will hurt oil production in the Gulf of Mexico boosted oil prices Tuesday. In mid-morning New York trading, oil for future delivery hit \\$44.","headline":"Hurricane Worries Boost Oil Prices"} {"label":3,"text":"Retail sales slid in August as people steered away from buying cars and shoppers kept a close eye on their spending after splurging in July.","headline":"Retail Sales Fall 0.3 Percent in August"} {"label":3,"text":" SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. on Tuesday reported a higher quarterly profit as the world's second largest software company benefited from steady demand for its flagship database software.","headline":"Oracle Profit Rises on Software Demand"} {"label":4,"text":"Software giant teams with Polycom to boost sales of Live Communications Server.","headline":"Microsoft Eyes Video for Business IM"} {"label":2,"text":"Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve is on the verge of a shock return to Formula One with Renault. The Canadian has been out of Formula One since leaving BAR one race before the end of last season but ","headline":"VILLENEUVE ON VERGE OF F1 RETURN"} {"label":1,"text":"A security officer stands by as father #39;s rights campaigner Jason Hatch (R), dressed as Batman, protests on a balcony at Buckingham Palace in London, September 13, 2004.","headline":"Batman visits Buckingham Palace"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. has made fingerprint biometric technology an integral part of its keyboard and mouse peripherals with new products that mark the company #39;s first foray into biometric devices.","headline":"Microsoft mice get biometric"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Business software giant Oracle Corp. said Tuesday that first-quarter earnings rose 16 percent driven by new database license sales that rose 19 percent.","headline":"Oracle 1Q Earnings Rise 16 Percent (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"AUSTIN - The stock of Allied Waste Industries Inc. fell Tuesday after the waste hauler cut its 2004 profit outlook for the second time in as many months.","headline":"Allied Waste shares fall as company again lowers outlook"} {"label":2,"text":"PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Offensive lineman Shawn Andrews, Philadelphia #39;s No. 1 draft pick this year, suffered a fractured right leg in Sunday #39;s game against the New York Giants.","headline":"Eagles Lose OL Andrews"} {"label":4,"text":"To expand the capabilities of SD memory cards in mobile devices, the SD Card Association has recently formed a Mobile Phone Task Force.","headline":"Nokia Adopts SD Card Tech into Storage Portfolio"} {"label":1,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Dalai Lama's special envoy has arrived in China for talks on the exiled spiritual leader's aspirations for Tibetan autonomy, the third such visit in three years, officials in Washington said on Tuesday.","headline":"Dalai Lama Envoy Visits China for Autonomy Talks"} {"label":3,"text":"Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported a 16 percent rise in quarterly net income as the world #39;s second largest software company benefited ","headline":"Oracle Quarterly Net Income Rises 16 Pct"} {"label":2,"text":"In their opening match of the Champions #39; Trophy, Sri Lanka did little to suggest they have the wherewithal to knock England out of the tournament at the Rose Bowl on Friday.","headline":"Sri Lanka raise England #39;s spirits"} {"label":2,"text":"Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was delighted with his side #39;s performance in the 3-0 win in the Champions League against Paris Saint Germain.","headline":"Mourinho happy after 3-0 win"} {"label":2,"text":"The Gooners take their first step into European football this season tonight by welcoming Dutch league runners-up, PSV Eindhoven, to Highbury.","headline":"CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Expect a comfortable night for the Highbury boys"} {"label":2,"text":"Zimbabwe have been English cricket #39;s bte noir over the past year but here yesterday, they did them a huge favour in the Champions Trophy, despite losing to Sri Lanka by four ","headline":"Zimbabwe do England a favour"} {"label":3,"text":"INFLATION fell again in August, slipping further below the governments 2 per cent target, driven down by clothing and footwear retailers failing to raise prices after a poor summer.","headline":"Inflation fall eases rates pressure"} {"label":2,"text":"Alan Curbishley admits Charltons summer signings have yet to settle at The Valley and blames the loss of virtually an entire side for the clubs stuttering start to the season.","headline":"Valley Stars Struggle to Settle"} {"label":2,"text":"St. Paul, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Wild and defenseman Nick Schultz agreed to terms on a one-year contract Tuesday. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.","headline":"Schultz re-ups with Wild"} {"label":2,"text":"Czech captain Pavel Nedved will return to the national soccer team once his knee is completely healed, he said in a statement which his manager Zdenek Nehoda provided Tuesday.","headline":"Nedved to rejoin Czech national team after injury healed"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistani forces have been battling al Qaeda fighters in an ongoing operation to rout terrorists in a tribal area near the border with Afghanistan, Pakistani intelligence sources said.","headline":"Pakistan turns up heat on al Qaeda"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal benefited from an own-goal in a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven in its opening Champions League match at Highbury on Tuesday. The Gunners largely dominated the Group E match, with Jose Antonio ","headline":"Champions League: Arsenal 1, PSV Eindhoven 0"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - The Philadelphia Eagles\\made several roster moves on Tuesday, including bringing back\\Dorsey Levens and placing Shawn Andrews on injured reserve.","headline":"Eagles Bring Back Levens; Place Andrews on IR (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"The release of a major movie about Hitler is, by definition, a remarkable event in Germany, especially if it portrays one of history #39;s great monsters as a human being, given ","headline":"LETTER FROM EUROPE The All-Too-Human Hitler, on Your Big Screen"} {"label":4,"text":"As the leader of the group that plans to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sony is poised to gain considerable power in its fight to set the format for the next generation of digital video discs.","headline":"Sony Set to Exert Influence on Discs"} {"label":1,"text":"U.S. forces have controlled Tall Afar since Sunday, after deadly battles last week. On Tuesday, soldiers, led by an Iraqi known as ","headline":"In Retaken Iraqi City, Perils Lurk"} {"label":1,"text":"The avian influenza virus that swept across East Asia early this year has reemerged in at least four countries in the region despite optimism among health and agriculture officials that the disease had been eradicated through the mass slaughter of chickens.","headline":"Lethal Bird Flu Reemerges In Four East Asian Countries"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Delta Air Lines Inc.'s pilots union on\\Tuesday directed its negotiators to work out an agreement to\\address the early retirement of a large number of pilots, which\\threatens to push the No. 3 U.S. airline into a Chapter 11\\bankruptcy filing.","headline":"Delta Pilots Tell Negotiators to Get Pact (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"THE Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has read the writing on the wall and is out to shore up its moral right to keep ruling the country.","headline":"Communist Party seeks to win back people #39;s support"} {"label":3,"text":"CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Higher operating costs are canceling out expense reductions and cutting into Chiquita Brands #39; profit expectations for the third quarter, the company said Tuesday.","headline":"Chiquita slips on higher Q3 costs"} {"label":2,"text":"Second seed Mardy Fish brushed aside the challenge of qualifier Andres Pedroso with a 6-1 6-2 win in the International Tennis Championships.","headline":"Fish coasts through"} {"label":4,"text":"<a href=","headline":"Nokia To Expand On-Device Storage Options"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Fresh from their triumph in the House, labor allies want the Senate to derail new Bush administration overtime rules that critics say would prevent 6 million American workers from getting the bonus pay.","headline":"Labor Allies Want Senate to Block OT Rules (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"MORE than 5000 building workers and asbestos victims have rallied outside a general meeting for embattled building products company James Hardie in central Sydney today.","headline":"5000 rally against James Hardie"} {"label":2,"text":"Jason Giambi went 0 for 3 with a walk and a long drive to the right-field warning track in his first start for the Yankees since July 23 after recovering from a benign tumor, intestinal parasite, strained groin, and respiratory infection. He is hitless in his last 24 at-bats.","headline":"AL notables"} {"label":4,"text":"\\\\This little OQO machine is certainly pretty cool. The biggest problem\\though is that it doesn't run Linux.\\\\This leaves you with a device heavier than your PDA and all the insecurity and\\bloat of Windows and with a price tag of only sub \\$2000.\\\\People don't care what OS their PDA\/Handtop runs. It can run an alternative OS\\and for the most part consumers don't care. WinCE hasn't exactly been a stellar\\market success. While Microsoft does have significant market share PalmOS,\\Symbian, and Linux are doing just fine. Also most of the WinCE devices never\\have the fit and finish of their Palm and Symbian counterparts.\\\\I don't know where OQO thinks they are going to fit in. If they were to ...\\\\","headline":"The OQO Should Run Linux"} {"label":1,"text":"Now that an Ontario couple has been given Canada #39;s first same-sex divorce, experts are divided over just how easy it will be for gays and lesbians in other provinces to end their marriages.","headline":"Same-sex divorce rules still hazy"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - In a move that could further chill ties\\between the two Asian powers, an advisory panel to Japan's\\prime minister will say China should be described as a military\\threat in a defense review, the Nihon Keizai newspaper reported\\on Wednesday.","headline":"Report: Japan PM Advisers See China Military Threat (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"SABMiller, the world #39;s second largest brewer #39;s Chinese joint-venture, China Resources Breweries Limited (CRB) has acquired the Chinese brewing interests of Lion Nathan for an equity value of \\$71-million and estimated assumed debt of \\$83-million, CRM ","headline":"SABMiller #39;s China JV in \\$154m deal"} {"label":2,"text":"Tiger Woods has not won a major in two years and lost his world number one ranking but US Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton says reports of his demise will prove badly exaggerated this week.","headline":"Ryder-You can bank on Tiger, says Sutton"} {"label":2,"text":"With Jacques Villeneuve testing for Renault today at Silverstone there has been the perhaps inevitable speculation that this could change things for next season when Giancarlo Fisichella is due to join Fernando Alonso at Renault F1.","headline":"Villeneuve and Sauber"} {"label":1,"text":"At least 69 people have been killed and scores wounded during a day of carnage in Iraq. In Baghdad, 47 Iraqis died and over 120 were injured in a massive explosion near a police station.","headline":"Iraqi attacks kill at least 69"} {"label":2,"text":"Rafael Benitez has admitted Liverpool can finally end speculation over Steven Gerrard #39;s future with a good Champions League campaign.","headline":"We need to do well - Benitez"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - The launch of a Russian rocket scheduled\\to blast off to the International Space Station next month has\\been postponed because of problems with the docking system,\\Russia's space agency said on Wednesday.","headline":"Technical Hitch Delays Russia Space Station Launch (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" VIENNA (Reuters) - OPEC's core Gulf producers will recommend the cartel raise supply quotas by one million barrels a day, four percent, Kuwaiti Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahd al-Sabah said on Wednesday.","headline":"OPEC Aims for 4 Pct Boost in Oil Quotas"} {"label":1,"text":" JAKARTA (Reuters) - An earthquake rocked Indonesia's premier tourist island of Bali on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring at least two, El Shinta radio reported, quoting hospital officials.","headline":"Earthquake Rocks Indonesia's Bali, One Dead-Radio"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - Colorado terminated the contract\\of pitcher Denny Neagle on Monday, three days after he was\\ticketed for soliciting a women for oral sex.","headline":"Rockies Terminate Neagle's Contract (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"A mutual fund manager long regarded by many as an advocate for the interests of fund shareholders is expected to pay \\$5 million to settle charges he overcharged his own investors by nearly that amount, the Wall Street Journal ","headline":"Bridgeway CEO to settle SEC fund charges - WSJ"} {"label":2,"text":"Bloomfield Township, Mich. -- The Ryder Cup is upon us, and you know what that means: Time to dress up as Mrs. Doubtfire and taunt Colin Montgomerie from behind the ropes?","headline":"THE 35TH RYDER CUP Tiger #39;s Cup doesn #39;t run over with success"} {"label":1,"text":" BALI, Indonesia (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake rocked Indonesia's premier tourist island of Bali Wednesday, killing one person, injuring at least two and triggering some panic, officials said.","headline":"Earthquake Rocks Indonesia's Bali, One Dead"} {"label":3,"text":"The Chicago Board Options Exchange said Tuesday its directors approved steps to reduce its financial ties to two other exchanges in town.","headline":"CBOE to sell stake in National exchange, buy CBOT rights"} {"label":3,"text":"The US information tech sector lost 403,300 jobs between March 2001 and this past April, and the market for tech workers remains bleak, according to a new report.","headline":"Study: 400K Fewer Tech Jobs Since 2001"} {"label":3,"text":"British unemployment fell by 16,000 to 1.41 million between May and July, the lowest level since comparable records began in 1984, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday.","headline":"Britain #39;s unemployment falls to 20 year low"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - All-party talks to kickstart Northern Ireland's peace process, in limbo for nearly two years, get underway at Leeds Castle with acrimony already in the air.","headline":"Acrimony in the air on eve of Northern Ireland talks (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple Computer Corp. is charging its British iTunes customers 17 percent more per download than its European customers, a consumer watchdog group said on Wednesday.","headline":"Consumer Group Calls for Probe of #39;Rip-Off #39; ITunes"} {"label":4,"text":"Rich countries are giving only half the amount they promised to help to slow world population growth, the UN says.","headline":"Slowing population 'lacks funds'"} {"label":3,"text":" HOUSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard shut five ports on Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico coast states of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi as Hurricane Ivan churned nearer.","headline":"Coast Guard Shuts Gulf of Mexico Ports"} {"label":2,"text":"The message board in Canada #39;s dressing room spoke volumes: quot;Practice canceled tomorrow, quot; it read. quot;No one else to beat.","headline":"As hockey clock strikes 12, Canada reclaims World Cup"} {"label":2,"text":"(Sports Network) - Tim Wakefield tries for his first win in three starts this evening when the Boston Red Sox continue their three-game series with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Fenway Park.","headline":"SportsNetwork Game Preview"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW ORLEANS - Stragglers streamed toward higher ground Wednesday on highways turned into one-way evacuation routes and surf started eroding beaches as Hurricane Ivan roared toward the Gulf Coast with 140 mph wind. 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Apple-B claims Apple-J infringes its trade mark and the latter, quot;is likely to be forced into a multimillion ","headline":"Jobs #39; Apple vs Beatles #39; Apple"} {"label":2,"text":"Beijing, China (Sports Network) - For the second time in as many days, rain was a major factor at the inaugural \\$500,000 China Open.","headline":"Ferrero advances; Moya stunned in rainy Beijing"} {"label":2,"text":"The Football Association of Wales have given national boss Mark Hughes permission to speak to Blackburn over their vacant managerial post.","headline":"Hughes allowed to speak to Rovers"} {"label":2,"text":"Celtic have been boosted by the news that Jackie McNamara should be back in action within six weeks. The Hoops skipper was clearly in agony when he was stretchered off during Tuesday nights 3-1 defeat at the hands of Barcelona.","headline":"MCNAMARA RECEIVES GOOD NEWS"} {"label":3,"text":"Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer (EMBR4.SA: Quote, Profile, Research) (ERJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said it had suspended aircraft deliveries to US Airways (UAIR.","headline":"Brazil Embraer says suspends US Airways deliveries"} {"label":2,"text":"Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq praised his spinners after Pakistan knocked Kenya out of the Champions Trophy with a seven-wicket win at Edgbaston.","headline":"Inzamam happy with win"} {"label":3,"text":"HP (Quote, Chart) was awarded a \\$290 million, 10-year outsourcing contract with the Defense Logistics Agency #39;s (DLA) Enterprise Data Center (EDC) program, officials announced Wednesday.","headline":"HP Wins Defense Contract"} {"label":1,"text":"Although world families are getting smaller in many regions, the 50 poorest countries are expected to triple in size to 1.7 billion people by 2050, posing many challenges for world countries.","headline":"World Population to Rise to 8.9 Billion"} {"label":3,"text":"Oracle Corp. handed the software industry some positive earnings news after the bell on Tuesday, but investors pulled cash from the sector on concerns that information technology spending has become anemic.","headline":"Oracle Fails to Inspire Tech Rally"} {"label":2,"text":"Former world driving champion Jacques Villeneuve of Canada has signed a deal to drive for the Swiss-based Sauber Petronas Formula One team next season.","headline":"Canadian Driving Champion Jacques Villeneuve to Join Swiss Team"} {"label":2,"text":"According to a report on the MSG Network website, New York Mets manager Art Howe will not return as the team #39;s manager for the 2005 season.","headline":"Howe won #39;t be back in 2005"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft, which recommended immediate updates, said the newly discovered vulnerability could allow remote code execution of code thanks to a buffer-overrun vulnerability in the processing of JPEG image formats.","headline":"Microsoft Warns of JPEG Security Hole"} {"label":3,"text":"24-hour commission-free trading, 100-to-1 leverage of your capital, and Dealbook Fx 2 - our free advanced trading software. Sign up for our free 30-day trial and receive one-on-one training.","headline":"ADV: Try Currency Trading Risk-Free 30 Days"} {"label":4,"text":"The Associated Press By Robert Wielaard","headline":"News: Governments slow off the mark to combat growing threats of cybercrime"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - General Motors Corp. is thrilled that Tiger Woods will promote Buick for the next five years, but GM chairman Rick Wagoner says the automaker could make better use of the world's best-known golfer.","headline":"GM Plans to Use Woods More Creatively (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has agreed to increase output by one million barrels a day in a move to lower oil prices.","headline":"OPEC Increases Oil Output"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will stay on as chief of the army staff beyond the date he promised to give up the post, the information minister said on Wednesday.","headline":"Pakistan's Musharraf to Retain Army Post"} {"label":2,"text":"Celtic captain Jackie McNamara will be sidelined for at least a month after sustaining ankle ligament damage in Tuesday #39;s 3-1 Champions League defeat to Barcelona.","headline":"Celtic captain McNamara out for a month"} {"label":4,"text":"Two high-tech communications players have completed the first phase in a series of tests to show how a next-generation IP data and communications infrastructure works.","headline":"Nokia, NEC Test New IP Multimedia Subsystem"} {"label":2,"text":"Blackburn tonight installed Wales boss Mark Hughes as their new manager to take over from Graeme Souness. The identity of the appointment was not a surprise but the speed in which it was announced certainly was.","headline":"Hughes Seals Rovers Return"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK Sept. 15, 2004 - Millionaire executive Martha Stewart announced Wednesday that she had decided to begin her prison sentence for lying about a stock trade as soon as possible.","headline":"Stewart Asks to Serve Sentence Soon"} {"label":2,"text":"Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Florida Marlins starting pitcher AJ Burnett is hampered with inflammation in his right elbow and will miss his scheduled start on Friday against the Atlanta Braves.","headline":"Marlins righthander Burnett to miss Friday #39;s start"} {"label":4,"text":"The networking giant formally signs on to the wireless broadband group as the organization's ranks increase.","headline":"Cisco joins WiMax Forum"} {"label":2,"text":"at Fenway Park Records: Boston is 86-56 (second in the AL East); Tampa Bay is 61-80 (fourth in AL East). Tonight (7:05, NESN, WEEI): LHP Scott Kazmir (1-1, 5.62) vs.","headline":"Devil Rays thumbnails"} {"label":1,"text":"Three suspected Muslim militants gunned down a Briton in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday, security sources and diplomats said.","headline":"Chronology of attacks on Westerners in Saudi Arabia"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - Green Bay Packers\\cornerback Mike McKenzie ended his lengthy holdout Wednesday\\afternoon and joined his teammates in preparation for Week 2.","headline":"McKenzie Ends Holdout and Returns to Green Bay (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"LOS ANGELES - Henry Bibby was fired as Southern California #39;s basketball coach Monday, just four games into his ninth season. The Trojans, beset by some player dissension, are 2-2.","headline":"USC Fires Basketball Coach Henry Bibby"} {"label":4,"text":"The door is open for Oracle to win its bid for PeopleSoft, and for midmarket ERP vendors to increase their business. By Elena Malykhina.","headline":"Midtier ERP Vendors Can Capitalize On Oracle Antitrust Verdict"} {"label":2,"text":"Hal Sutton anticipated the question. He had formulated an answer, too, long before he arrived in that Milwaukee hotel ballroom to announce his captain #39;s picks and finalize the US Ryder Cup team.","headline":"USA searches for winning formula"} {"label":1,"text":"Sudan on Wednesday rejected a US-sponsored UN Security Council draft resolution to punish it over a conflict in its western Darfur region, saying the measure was unfair and lacked balance.","headline":"Sudan Rejects US-Sponsored Darfur Resolution"} {"label":4,"text":"BTG, a London-based firm that focuses on intellectual property and technology commercialization, filed suit against Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and two other Internet companies for infringing on patents related to the tracking of users online.","headline":"BTG hits Amazon, Netflix and others with patent suit"} {"label":2,"text":"Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestones control over the sport may be on the decline after a court ruled against him in a dispute with three banks.","headline":"F1 BOSS LOSES COURT CASE"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - President Bush on Wednesday urged\\Russian President Vladimir Putin to ","headline":"Bush Urges Putin Uphold Russian Democracy (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" ABUJA (Reuters) - Peace talks between Sudan's government and Darfur rebels struggled for survival after one of the two rebel groups said on Wednesday the negotiations had collapsed but left open the chance of resumption.","headline":"Darfur Peace Talks Struggle for Survival"} {"label":1,"text":"DETROIT - Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush on Wednesday of presiding over an ","headline":"Kerry Challenges Bush Record on Issues"} {"label":3,"text":"Global financial markets are stronger and more resilient than at any time since the stock market bubble burst in the late 1990s, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday.","headline":"IMF: Global financial markets stronger, more resilient"} {"label":4,"text":"HONG KONG - There #39;s a new service for men seeking true love. A software company has created an artificial girlfriend that lonely men can download to a mobile phone.","headline":"Lonely men targeted by cell-phone based relationship"} {"label":2,"text":" EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sports Network) - The New York Giants placed defensive back Omar Stoutmire on injured reserve Wednesday after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's season-opening 31-17 loss in Philadelphia.","headline":"Giants' Stoutmire Tears ACL; Lost for Season"} {"label":1,"text":"Jamaican military forces searched on Wednesday for dozens of fishermen feared missing after Hurricane Ivan #39;s strike on the Caribbean island last weekend, officials said.","headline":"Jamaica Searches for Dozens of Fishermen After Ivan"} {"label":3,"text":"Federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday that they had cracked a global cartel that had illegally fixed prices of memory chips in personal computers and servers for ","headline":"Infineon to Pay a Fine in the Fixing Of Chip Prices"} {"label":2,"text":"LOS ANGELES Khalil (kuh-LEEL #39;) Greene has a broken right index finger and will miss the rest of the regular season. 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The ruling family's goal, political analysts and diplomats say, is to determine whether a more open government might help defuse a rising armed threat by Muslim militants in the kingdom.","headline":"Saudis Take a Small Dose of Democracy"} {"label":2,"text":"New York -- If the Braves #39; 13th consecutive division title seemed like a foregone conclusion before Wednesday, well then it seems doubly so today.","headline":"magic number down to 10"} {"label":2,"text":"The Connecticut Sun clinched a playoff spot for the second straight year behind Nykesha Sales #39; 28 points in an 81-67 win over the Charlotte Sting on Wednesday night.","headline":"Sales #39; 28 points help Sun beat Sting, clinch playoff spot"} {"label":4,"text":"Shareholders approved Aether Systems Inc.'s sale of one of its two remaining operating divisions Wednesday, a deal that will take the Owings Mills company out of the wireless business and nearly complete its transformation into a mortgage investment fund.<BR>\\<FONT face=","headline":"Shareholders Approve Aether Changeover"} {"label":2,"text":"Tim Howard was quot;horribly at fault quot; and quot;had another bad night, his dreadful error leading to Lyon #39;s first goal quot; in Champions League action.","headline":"More Troubles For Howard"} {"label":4,"text":"New PCs will ship with a chip designed to thwart hackers--a hardware approach that's said to be safer than software.","headline":"IBM protects passwords with PC chip"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Three British nationals, believed to be\\civilians, were snatched by gunmen from a house in central\\Baghdad early on Thursday, Iraq's Interior Ministry said.","headline":"Gunmen Seize Three Britons in Baghdad (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Migrant smugglers are skirting heightened security along the border by using small boats to shuttle people from the under-supervised Baja coast into Southern California marinas and harbors, already jammed with legal commercial ships and pleasure boat traffic.","headline":"Mexico Migrant Smugglers Turning to Sea (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - The National Intelligence Council presented President Bush this summer with several pessimistic scenarios regarding the security situation in Iraq, including the possibility of a civil war there before the end of 2005. In a highly classified National Intelligence Estimate, the council looked at the political, economic and security situation in the war-torn country and determined that - at best - stability in Iraq would be tenuous, a U.S...","headline":"Intel Officials Have Bleak View for Iraq"} {"label":2,"text":"Real Madrid began yesterday #39;s match at Bayer Leverkusen as the bookmakers #39; favorite to win the Champions League. The record nine-time European champion finished with its worst defeat in the competition in more than four years.","headline":"Real Madrid Ponders Biggest Champions League Loss in Four Years"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - European shares opened steady on\\Thursday, with French advertising group Havas falling after\\news of a capital increase along with its first-half results\\but Richemont rallied after reporting strong luxury goods\\sales.","headline":"European Stocks Open Flat, Havas Falls (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A Briton who was shot dead outside a Saudi shopping center has been identified as an employee of the communications company Marconi.","headline":"Briton Shot Dead by Saudi Shopping Center (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Out of money, out of patience, out of time, and for the foreseeable future, out of business.","headline":"Icing call"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistan's national assembly is due to debate whether President Musharraf should step down as army leader.","headline":"Assembly debates Musharraf role"} {"label":3,"text":"A Senate committee voted yesterday to scuttle new rules that critics say would deny overtime pay to millions of workers, as Democrats won the latest round in their election-year bout with President Bush over the issue.","headline":"Senate panel opposes overtime rules "} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan -- Three Americans -- led by a former Green Beret who boasted he had Pentagon support -- were found guilty yesterday of torturing Afghans in a private jail and were sentenced to prison.","headline":"Afghan court convicts US trio of torture"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - President Vladimir Putin took over once again as head of the CIS ex-Soviet bloc at a summit in the Kazakh capital Astana, the Interfax news agency reported.","headline":"Russia's Putin once again heads ex-Soviet bloc (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"GIANT MEMORY company Infineon will plead guilty to price fixing of DRAM chips and will pay \\$160 million in fines to the US government.","headline":"Infineon admits conspiracy in DRAM cartel"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Two Americans and a Briton were abducted from their home in a plush Baghdad district at dawn, in the latest blow in Iraq's five-month-old foreign hostage crisis, the interior ministry said.","headline":"Briton, two Americans kidnapped in Baghdad (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Coca-Cola #39;s top executive said Wednesday the beverage maker needs to work harder, better execute its business strategy and improve its culture as he warned that third-quarter per-share income will drop at least 24 percent from a year ago.","headline":"Coke CEO gives pep talk as company lowers outlook"} {"label":1,"text":"The army is in a very advanced stage of preparations for a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and four small West Bank settlements in 2005, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff, Lieutenant ","headline":"Ya #39;alon: IDF is in advanced stages of preparation for Gaza pullout"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Barry Bonds was beaten by Randy Johnson in the race for baseball's latest milestone moment.","headline":"Big Unit, Not Bonds, Reaches Milestone (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":": An Indonesian court sentenced a Muslim militant to 12 years in jail on Thursday after finding him guilty of involvement in last year #39;s JW Marriott hotel bombing in Jakarta.","headline":"Indonesian militant sentenced to 12 years in Marriott hotel <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Netopia Inc. a maker of\\networking gear, on Thursday said its auditor KPMG LLP\\resigned, and said it will restate two years of results and\\revise the results in its most recent fiscal quarter.","headline":"Netopia to Restate Results (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Key allies in the US-led war in Iraq reject UN chief Kofi Annan's assertion that the invasion was illegal.","headline":"Iraq war allies lash out at Annan"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar kept close to the previous session's one-week highs against the euro on Thursday, holding steady as investors awaited U.S. data to confirm fresh signs of strength in U.S. manufacturing.","headline":"Dollar Idles vs. Euro Before U.S. Data"} {"label":4,"text":"Iomega Corp. is soon expected to ship its first network-attached storage (NAS) device based on wireless networking technology.","headline":"Iomega readies wireless NAS device"} {"label":4,"text":"Close watchers of the online music business no doubt noted yesterday #39;s announcement of Yahoo! #39;s (Nasdaq: YHOO) purchase of Musicmatch with interest.","headline":"Yahoo! 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The unit boasts the world #39;s largest 480x320 pixels organic electroluminescent (EL) display, which many regard as a next-generation technology capable ","headline":"New handheld computer from SONY with electroluminescent display"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Ford Motor Co. agreed to return about 300 Norwegian-built electric cars to the Nordic country after protests about plans to scrap them, the country's transport minister said Thursday.","headline":"Ford to Return Electric Cars to Norway (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The IRS is gunning for your inherited IRA. Follow these steps to avoid costly penalties.","headline":"Keep It in the Family"} {"label":2,"text":"Toyota confirmed Thursday that Jarno Trulli will drive for the Formula One team starting next season. The Italian signed a two-year contract two days ago and will partner German driver ","headline":"Toyota confirms signing of Italian driver Jarni Trulli from Sauber"} {"label":1,"text":"Russia will launch a second parliamentary inquiry into the Beslan school hostage massacre, Duma speaker Boris Gryzlov said on Thursday, marking a further climbdown by authorities who initially ruled out a probe.","headline":"Russian Duma to launch new school massacre probe"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - All three cell phone operators in the Czech Republic were fined a total of #36;1.7 million for breaching competition rules, officials said Thursday.","headline":"Czech Republic's Cell Operators Fined (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The latest Blackberry mobile device packs a traditional Qwerty keyboard into 20 keys.","headline":"Blackberry shrinks phone keyboard"} {"label":3,"text":"US consumer prices inched up just 0.1 percent last month as gasoline and car prices tumbled, the government said on Thursday in a report suggesting an inflation spike earlier this year was an aberration.","headline":"US August Inflation Mild, Job Claims Rise"} {"label":2,"text":"Australian cricket chiefs fear a battle over television rights could cause next month #39;s Test series in India to be cancelled, and last night were seeking clarification from Indian board president ","headline":"TV war puts tour of India in doubt"} {"label":1,"text":"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon acknowledged that Israel was not following the moribund Mideast peace plan, and said an Israeli pullout from the Gaza Strip was unlikely to revive it, according ","headline":"Sharon acknowledges ignoring road map"} {"label":4,"text":"A9 Offers Search Results From Five Sources\\\\A9, the search engine from Amazon.com, has relaunched its search engine. 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","headline":"A9 Offers Search Results From Five Sources"} {"label":2,"text":" SOFIA (Reuters) - UEFA will enforce a new anti-doping program at all levels in and out of competition, a meeting of the European soccer body's executive committee decided Thursday.","headline":"UEFA Introduces Anti-Doping Program"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - President Bush said on\\Thursday freedom was on the march in Iraq even as a U.S.\\intelligence report depicted a bleak outlook for the country's\\future.","headline":"Freedom on the March in Iraq, Bush Tells Voters (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Hurricane Ivan roared into the Gulf Coast near Mobile, Alabama, early this morning with peak winds exceeding 125 miles an hour (200 kilometers an hour).","headline":"Hurricane Ivan Slams U.S. Gulf Coast"} {"label":2,"text":"BEIJING, China (Ticker) -- One day after top-seeded Carlos Moya of Spain lost in straight sets, his second-seeded compatriot followed suit.","headline":"Ferrero upset in second round at China Open"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - With CRM projects costing millions, even in some mid-size companies, it is no surprise CFOs are leading the charge to be sure the most important projects are first, that they are justified, and that they actually deliver on their forecast benefits.","headline":"CRM Best Practices: TCO and ROI (NewsFactor)"} {"label":4,"text":"Nortel said it expects revenue for the third quarter to fall short of expectations.","headline":"Nortel lowers expectations"} {"label":4,"text":"Demand for flat-panel devices means that the time is ripe for factories to churn out more glass.","headline":"Corning begins work on Taiwan LCD facility"} {"label":1,"text":"A group of foreign diplomats has left Pyongyang on Thursday to visit the scene of a mysterious explosion in North Korea. quot;They went today.","headline":"Envoys off to inspect NK blast site"} {"label":1,"text":" VIENNA (Reuters) - A senior U.S. official said on Thursday that satellite photographs of a suspected nuclear industrial site in Iran demonstrated its intention to develop atomic weapons, an allegation Tehran dismissed as ","headline":"U.S. Says New Images Show Iran Plans Nuclear Bomb"} {"label":4,"text":"The first new face after a company shake-up says BEA products will use the advanced research left by departed technology gurus.","headline":"BEA's new product chief regroups"} {"label":4,"text":"Revamped keyboard is key feature of the 7100v, which is headed for European and Asian shores.\\","headline":"RIM takes new BlackBerry design overseas"} {"label":4,"text":"com September 16, 2004, 1:15 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.","headline":"AOL drops Microsoft antispam technology"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The European Union on Thursday demanded Washington explain more clearly how it subsidizes Boeing Co. and warned it would counter any U.S. challenge targeting EU rival Airbus SAS before the World Trade Organization.","headline":"EU Wants U.S. Aid to Boeing Clarified (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"US and EU negotiators traded arguments on Thursday over state aid for aircraft rivals Airbus and Boeing, but wound up no closer on a sensitive issue that has gathered steam in the run up to the US presidential election.","headline":"EU, US Talks On Aircraft Aid Grounded"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Texas Instruments Inc., the\\largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Thursday said it\\plans to buy back #36;1 billion in stock and boost its quarterly\\dividend by more than 17 percent, becoming the latest\\technology company to return extra cash to investors.","headline":"Texas Instruments Plans Buyback (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Britain is awaiting the findings from a technical analysis of what a group of diplomats saw at the site of a huge explosion in North Korea last week, Britain's minister for East Asia said.","headline":"Britain awaits results of N.Korea blast fact-finding trip (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Eastman Kodak Co. and International Business Machines Corp. Thursday said they have agreed to develop and make image sensors for digital still cameras and camera phones.","headline":"Kodak, IBM to Make Digital Camera Sensors (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"US and EU negotiators disagreed on Thursday about state aid for aircraft rivals Airbus and Boeing, winding up no closer on a sensitive issue that has gathered steam before the US presidential election.","headline":"EU, US Talks on Aircraft Aid Grounded"} {"label":3,"text":"Aircraft maker Airbus insisted on Thursday it had no intention of taking sides in a Microsoft antitrust case, even though it filed a brief in an EU court on the software giant #39;s side.","headline":"Airbus denies backing Microsoft in EU case"} {"label":4,"text":"Add America Online Inc. to the growing list of companies and organizations shunning a spam-fighting proposal from Microsoft Corp. AOL cited quot;tepid support quot; for Microsoft #39;s so-called Sender ID technology, which ","headline":"AOL Shuns Microsoft Anti-Spam Technology"} {"label":4,"text":"In what seems to be one of the more bizarre and confusing aspects of the unholy alliance between Sun and Microsoft, Sun #39;s recent 10k filingincludes previously unseen legalese from the settlement agreement.","headline":"-Posted by dave.rosenberg 1:51 pm (PDT)"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) rose after the market close on Thursday, after the chip maker said it plans to buy back \\$1 billion in stock ","headline":"After the Bell-Texas instruments up after sets share buyback"} {"label":4,"text":"If you #39;re up for some light reading, see the links below for the underlying documents that formed Microsoft #39;s April settlement with Sun Microsystems.","headline":"Microsoft\/Sun documents"} {"label":2,"text":"It was a sight the Greeks had never seen: Beneath the ancient temples of the Acropolis, dozens of international visitors maneuvered ","headline":"In Athens, the other Olympics"} {"label":1,"text":"The 1.784 million voters that participated in Hong Kong #39;s 2004 Legislative Council Election gave a clear signal that they want democracy sooner rather than later.","headline":"Hong Kong #39;s LegCo Elections: Overcoming the System"} {"label":1,"text":"Russian security forces were facing further criticism last night after it was revealed that the two female Chechen suicide bombers who destroyed two planes in August with the loss ","headline":"Russians admit airliner bombing blunder"} {"label":4,"text":"Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) may have saved itself from years of costly litigation when it settled with Microsoft over their long-running Java dispute, but a clause in the landmark deal has open source supporters parsing its potential impact.","headline":"Sun, Microsoft Clause Singles Out Openoffice"} {"label":2,"text":"Canadian Jacques Villeneuve hopes to take his revenge on former team BAR by helping Renault take second place in the Formula One championship.","headline":"Villeneuve back in driver #39;s seat and with a point to prove"} {"label":3,"text":"Corus, the Anglo-Dutch steel maker, celebrated its first ever profit yesterday and said its UK plants had contributed to the turnaround.","headline":"Corus makes first profit as UK steel plants return to the black"} {"label":2,"text":"Patrick Kluivert struck twice as Graeme Souness began his reign at St James Park with a 2-0 win over Israeli Arab side Bnei Sakhnin in the UEFA Cup first round, first leg at Newcastle United this morning.","headline":"Kluivert gives Souness stuttering start at Newcastle"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Silver buckled shoes, stockings and a ceremonial sword? Time, some say, for Parliament's archaic security measures to be dragged into the 21st century after what was called the worst security breach at the House of Commons since 1642.","headline":"Parliament Invasion Spurs Security Concern (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Art Howe will fulfill a wish of the retiring Todd Zeile on Friday night: Zeile will catch Tom Glavine in Pittsburgh, his first time behind the plate in 14 years.","headline":"Zeile to catch one last time"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - As Hurricane Ivan and its powerful\\winds churned through the Gulf of Mexico, scientists told\\Congress on Wednesday that global warming could produce\\stronger and more destructive hurricanes in the future.","headline":"Global Warming May Spur Fiercer Hurricanes - Experts (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"LOS ANGELES - Toxicology and other tests determined that funk singer Rick James died last month from a heart attack due to an enlarged heart, with numerous drugs including methamphetamine and cocaine contributing factors, the county coroner announced Thursday. The death was declared an accident, said coroner's spokesman David Campbell, who emphasized that none of the drugs were found to be at life-threatening levels...","headline":"Tests Show James Died of Heart Attack"} {"label":3,"text":"Knight Ridder Inc. expects third-quarter earnings to exceed expectations, largely due to a per-share gain of 9 cents related to the finalization of certain tax matters.","headline":"Knight Ridder Says It Will Miss Targets"} {"label":4,"text":"The battering that the hurricanes of the last month has inflicted on NASA centers could strain an already tight schedule for resuming shuttle flights, but it is too early to tell how badly, experts said Thursday.","headline":"Delay in Shuttle Flights"} {"label":2,"text":"On Saturday, Virginia Tech finally walks into the football room of that exclusive athletic club known as the Atlantic Coast Conference.","headline":"Hokies to Open ACC Play"} {"label":4,"text":"BEIJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhaunet) -- European plane maker Airbus has reported progress in plans to allow passengers to use mobile phones while in flight with a target date of 2006.","headline":"Airbus sees mobile phone use on planes by 2006"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Eric Munson and Omar Infante each hit two-run homers and Detroit's bullpen stayed busy all night Thursday, leading the Tigers to a 6-4 win over the Cleveland Indians.","headline":"Tigers Clip Indians 6-4 (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Encouraged by the demand for LCDs, glass maker Corning on Thursday said it has broken ground for a second manufacturing facility in Taiwan.","headline":"Corning begins work on Taiwan LCD facility"} {"label":4,"text":"Ivan, Frances and Charley delivered three staggering blows to the Gulf Coast and Florida, as well as Caribbean island nations, all in just five weeks.","headline":"Forecasters: More Hurricanes May Be on Way"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - Consumer prices barely budged in August, suggesting that inflation isn't currently a problem for the economy and Federal Reserve policy-makers can stick with a gradual approach to raising interest rates.","headline":"Consumer Prices Climb; Jobless Claims Up (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Goldman Sachs Group Inc. may be in talks with the founding family of top Japanese consumer finance firm Takefuji Corp. for a stake of over \\$2.","headline":"Goldman Sachs Enters Fray for Takefuji"} {"label":4,"text":"Russia may have to delay October #39;s planned launch of the next International Space Station crew by up to 10 days to fix a problem on the spacecraft that is to carry them into orbit, Russian news agencies reported.","headline":"Report: Russia may have to delay October space launch to <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"The FTC gave limited endorsement to the notion of cash rewards for people who help track down e-mail spammers, but suggested that the measure might work in fewer circumstances than had been pushed by some anti-spam activists. <br><FONT face=","headline":"Bounties For Spammers Win Limited FTC Backing"} {"label":3,"text":"Labor experts say Unite Here, the newly merged union that is representing the DC hotel workers in their current contract dispute, is one of the most outspoken and toughest unions under the AFL-CIO umbrella.","headline":"Old Labor Tactics Resurface in New Union"} {"label":1,"text":"The Bush administration reached a tentative deal yesterday with three European nations at the UN nuclear watchdog agency on the next step in confronting Iran over its suspected nuclear weapons program.","headline":"US, #39;EU-three #39; agree on demand"} {"label":3,"text":"Many homeowners in the Orlando area suffered a double blow when hurricanes Charley and Frances struck in quick succession. Now, they #39;re smarting from a financial one-two punch - two insurance deductibles.","headline":"Two hurricanes = two deductibles"} {"label":3,"text":"California lawyers who reached a \\$1.1 billion class-action settlement with Microsoft will get less than half the legal fees they requested.","headline":"California slashes legal fees in settlement of Microsoft case"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average fell for a third straight session to hit a two-week closing low on Friday as renewed earnings concerns prompted selling in Tokyo Electron Ltd., Sony Corp. and other high-tech stocks.","headline":"Nikkei Hits 2-Week Closing Low"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON - Consumer prices barely budged last month, suggesting that inflation isn #39;t currently a problem for the economy and Federal Reserve policymakers can stick with a gradual approach to raising interest rates.","headline":"Consumer prices up only slightly"} {"label":2,"text":"The New York Yankees hold the Curse of the Bambino, the Boston Massacre and their acquisition of Alex Rodriguez in their longstanding dominance over the Red Sox, but recent history suggests changes are coming.","headline":"Red Sox ready to end jinx"} {"label":2,"text":"National Hockey League players began scattering across the globe yesterday in search of work on Day 1 of the lockout, with no negotiations scheduled between union and management.","headline":"Many NHL players head for Europe"} {"label":2,"text":"For three days, it had been about dinners, galas, black-tie affairs, and enough social engagements to please Paris Hilton.","headline":"Woods, Mickelson form dynamic US duo"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD -- Kidnappers seized two Americans and a Briton from their central Baghdad villa at dawn yesterday, in a bold raid that could further limit the mobility of foreigners in the Iraqi capital.","headline":"2 US workers seized in Baghdad "} {"label":1,"text":"SAMANA, Dominican Republic - Threatening to regain hurricane strength, Tropical Storm Jeanne headed for the Bahamas on a track for the southeastern United States after killing three people and causing extensive damage in the Caribbean. The storm forced the evacuation of thousands on Thursday as it slammed into the Dominican Republic after punishing Puerto Rico with flash floods and deadly winds...","headline":"Jeanne Heads for Bahamas After Killing 3"} {"label":4,"text":"<strong>Letters<\/strong> The postbag, and your miscellaneous musings","headline":"FSB FUD over FOI, you cry"} {"label":1,"text":"Cameroonian politician John Fru Ndi stands as presidential candidate in next month's election, splitting the opposition coalition.","headline":"Cameroon leader's 'divide and rule'"} {"label":4,"text":"Wired News introduces a new column by Regina Lynn Preciado. It's about sex. And technology. You'll dig it.","headline":"Sex Drive With Gina Lynn"} {"label":4,"text":"Consumer group complains of higher prices in U.K. than elsewhere in Europe.","headline":"British Music Fans Decry ITunes Pricing"} {"label":1,"text":"A Chechen rebel commander has claimed responsibility for the school hostage siege in southern Russia earlier this month, during which more than 320 hostages were killed, half of them children.","headline":"Basayev Claims Responsibility for Beslan School Hostage Siege"} {"label":4,"text":"For the first time, an international team of astronomers led by Guy Perrin from the Paris Observatory\/LESIA, (Meudon, France) and Stephen Ridgway from the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (Tucson, Arizona, USA) has observed the close environment of ","headline":"Foreseeing the Suns fate: Astronomical interferometry reveals <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"It was a Holy Grail looming on the personal electronics horizon: a pocket-sized device with a workhorse battery and the capacity to hold hours of audio and video.","headline":"New Media Players Too Small"} {"label":2,"text":"Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt is facing up to the possibility of a three-match European ban for his moment of UEFA Cup madness. The 29-year-old England international lost his cool with Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin ","headline":"Butt facing ban"} {"label":1,"text":"Indonesian police said on Friday they had made their first arrest directly linked to last week #39;s deadly embassy bombing in Jakarta, detaining a man who delivered explosives to those blamed for the attack.","headline":"One held in Jakarta embassy blast probe"} {"label":2,"text":"One match into the Italian league season and (Emperor) Adriano already has Inter Milan under his rule. The Brazilian striker has scored six goals in Inter #39;s first four matches this season, including ","headline":" #39;Emperor #39; Adriano has Inter under his rule"} {"label":2,"text":" BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Colin Montgomerie inspired an early charge by holders Europe as they led the United States in three of the four opening fourball matches at the 35th Ryder Cup on Friday.","headline":"Europe Take Charge at Oakland Hills"} {"label":1,"text":"Many of Johnny Cash's possessions were sold at Sotheby's, collecting \\$3,984,260 for the Cash family, more than double the pre-auction estimate.","headline":"\\$78,000 for a Cane That Helped a Legend Walk the Line"} {"label":2,"text":"Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt is facing up to the possibility of a European three-match ban. The 29-year-old was sent off during Newcastle #39;s 2-0 Uefa Cup win against Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin for grabbing Abas Suan by the throat.","headline":"Butt waits on Uefa ruling"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Henry Bibby was fired as Southern California's basketball coach Monday, just four games into his ninth season. The Trojans, beset by some player dissension, are 2-2.","headline":"USC Fires Basketball Coach Henry Bibby (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Qualcomm Inc. on Friday raised its quarterly profit forecast due to strong demand for its mobile phone technology. The San Diego company said it expects earnings per ","headline":"Qualcomm Raises Earnings Forecast"} {"label":2,"text":"Newcastle, England (Sports Network) - Central defender Ronny Johnsen signed a deal with Newcastle United until the next transfer window in January.","headline":"Veteran defender signs with Newcastle; Dyer out with injury"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The powerful may wage war, but it is the powerless who suffer its consequences -- that is the message drummed home by quot;Stray Dogs, quot; an Iranian film on Afghanistan's pain after years under the control of warlords and foreign masters.","headline":"Movie casts Afghans as 'Stray Dogs' struggling after hell of war (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":" BEIJING (Reuters) - Resurgent Finn Jarkko Nieminen overpowered David Nalbandian 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 at the China Open on Friday as the seeds continued to tumble in Beijing.","headline":"Nalbandian Is Stunned at the Chica Open"} {"label":4,"text":"On the eve of a grid-computing conference, Big Blue says five companies and the EPA have plans to build grids.","headline":"IBM embraces grid converts"} {"label":4,"text":"The Web console -- to be made available specifically to corporate and enterprise licensees of Norton AntiVirus software -- will allow administrators to distribute virus definitions and product updates on demand.","headline":"Symantec to offer Web-based Norton AntiVirus console"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM is using a microcontroller from National Semiconductor that stores passwords, digital certificates and encryption keys.","headline":"IBM fits PCs with new hardware-based security chip"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - And the race is off! Only 29 days and some odd hours left to place your bid on eBay to buy the Sandia Motor Speedway.","headline":"Sandia Motor Speedway for Sale on eBay (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - A golfer plunked in the face by an errant ball was unable to convince a jury that the man who hit him was negligent for failing to yell ","headline":"Pa. Golfer Cleared of Not Yelling 'Fore' (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue chips advanced on Friday after Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=","headline":"US Stocks Up, Ford Forecast Gives a Lift"} {"label":3,"text":"Knight Ridder Inc., publisher of the Miami Herald and the Philadelphia Inquirer, said third-quarter earnings will miss Wall Street estimates due to the impact of three recent hurricanes on its Florida newspapers.","headline":"Hurricanes soak Knight Ridder #39;s 3Q"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal target Hatem Trabelsi has settled his differences with Ajax after several months of wrangling. The Tunisian international defender was furious after it emerged a clause in his contract prevented him from completing a move to the Gunners.","headline":"Trabelsi back on board with Ajax"} {"label":3,"text":"Members of California's congressional team make one last effort to look good for the tech industry back home.","headline":"Boxer Begs Bush to Back Bum Bill"} {"label":3,"text":"United Airlines, in a bankruptcy court filing in advance of a status hearing Friday, has revealed it needs to cut \\$500 million more in costs than previously stated.","headline":"Update 1: United Needs to Cut \\$500M More in Costs"} {"label":2,"text":"Inspired by a brilliant putting display, holders Europe secured the first two points in the opening fourball matches against the United States at the 35th Ryder Cup Friday.","headline":"Stellar Putting Gives Europe a 2 - 0 Ryder Cup Lead"} {"label":4,"text":"The Beaverton-based Open Source Development Labs announced this week it is combining some efforts with another open source group to further the adoption of Linux.","headline":"OSDL teams with another open source group"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraqi health officials said American airstrikes that demolished homes late today in a village south of the volatile city of Falluja killed at least 44 people and wounded 27, including women and children.","headline":"US Airstrikes Said to Kill at Least 44 in Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - An American jet fired a missile at a house where about 10 members of an al-Qaida-linked group were believed to be meeting in the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Friday, police and the U.S. military said. At least three people were killed.","headline":"U.S. Jet Fires at House in Fallujah (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - Questions regarding potential patent issues and skepticism from the \\open source community relating to Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) SenderID have prompted global Internet service provider AOL (NYSE: AOL) to drop the anti-spam technology.","headline":"AOL Rejects SenderID (NewsFactor)"} {"label":4,"text":"ATI Technologies announced a technology that reduces the need for dedicated graphics memory, which could lead to lower PC system costs.","headline":"ATI Announces HyperMemory"} {"label":2,"text":"Nearly 4,000 disabled athletes are in Athens, Greece, for Friday night #39;s opening ceremony of the largest Paralympics in the games #39; 44-year history.","headline":"Paralympics Open in Athens"} {"label":2,"text":"Finn Jarkko Nieminen overpowered David Nalbandian 6-2 2-6 6-2 at the China Open on Friday as the seeds continued to tumble in Beijing.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Nalbandian suffers Beijing shock"} {"label":1,"text":"SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The mother of the boy accusing Michael Jackson of molestation testified Friday she does not remember a private investigator telling her that he was working for one of the pop star's attorneys, but believed he worked directly for the singer...","headline":"Mother of Jackson Accuser Testifies"} {"label":3,"text":"LOS ANGELES -- The labor dispute between workers at nine Los Angeles County hotels and their employers has intensified, with one of the hotels locking out its laundry workers and replacing them.","headline":"Hotel Locks Out Employees Over Impending Strike"} {"label":4,"text":"The flat-panel Atigo T\/HB, designed for use in bright outdoor lighting, works as a wearable computer or as a wireless display.","headline":"Xybernaut sews up bright-light mobile PC"} {"label":3,"text":"That U-shaped bike lock that you thought was so secure may be easy pickings for thieves who have nothing more sophisticated than a Bic pen.","headline":"Pen can pick some bike U-locks"} {"label":1,"text":"International and domestic observers lambasted on Thursday the guilty verdict against Tempo magazine #39;s chief editor Bambang Harymurti and called it a setback for the country #39;s press freedom and democracy.","headline":"INDONESIA: #39;Blow to democracy #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"The XII Paralympics begins in Athens, after a spectacular opening ceremony.","headline":"Show lights up Paralympics"} {"label":1,"text":"A Burundian rebel movement was responsible for the August 13 slaughter of more than 150 civilians at Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi, and not the combined forces of Hutu and Mai-Mai fighters who have been blamed for the attack, Human Rights Watch said in ","headline":"Burundi: Hold Rebels Responsible for Attack"} {"label":4,"text":"Graphics chipmaker ATI (Quote, Chart) unveiled a new technology it said lets its visual chips share system memory for graphics processing.","headline":"ATI Shares Resources with HyperMemory"} {"label":1,"text":"United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan said this week that the US war in Iraq is illegal and questioned whether the country could hold credible ","headline":"UN #39;s Kofe Annan Calls Iraq War Illegal"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD : At least six people were killed in two suicide car bombings in Baghdad while another 47 people died in a series of US air strikes around the Iraqi insurgent bastion of Fallujah.","headline":"US jets hammer Iraqi insurgents as deadly bombings rock Baghdad"} {"label":1,"text":" ABUJA (Reuters) - Sudan blamed the United States for the failure of three weeks of peace talks between Khartoum and Darfur rebels on Friday, but African Union mediators said negotiations would resume in October.","headline":"Sudan Accuses U.S. Over Darfur Talks Breakdown"} {"label":2,"text":"Sol Campbell is expected to play for Arsenal #39;s reserves on Monday and could be back in the first team for next weekend #39;s visit to Manchester City.","headline":"Campbell targets City date for Arsenal return"} {"label":4,"text":"Company says it paid for the code that was contributed, against contract, to free Mambo publishing software.","headline":"Open-source spat triggers legal threat"} {"label":4,"text":" #147;The single most effective way to avoid viruses and spyware is to simply chuck Windows altogether and buy an Apple Macintosh, #148; writes Walt Mossberg in the Wall Street Journal. #147;There has never been a successful virus written for Mac OS X, and there is almost no spyware that targets the Mac. 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Not only is it more secure, but the Mac operating system is more capable, more modern and more attractive than Windows XP, and just as stable. #148; Sep 17","headline":"Virus-Free Macs"} {"label":2,"text":"ATHENS : Some 70,000 spectators filled the Athens Olympic stadium to watch the densely choreographed and emotionally-charged opening ceremony of the 12th Paralympics, the world #39;s premier competition for disabled athletes.","headline":"Olympics: Athens opens Paralympics with ceremonial extravaganza"} {"label":4,"text":"Record labels and Microsoft are in discussions about ways that the next generation of the Windows operating system, code-named Longhorn, can support copy-protected CD technology.","headline":"Labels, Microsoft in talks on CD copying"} {"label":1,"text":"Cherie Blair cast aside her treasured privacy this week, touring newspapers offices and television studios to promote The Goldfish Bowl, her new book, which focuses on Downing Street spouses.","headline":"What they said about ... ... Cherie Blair"} {"label":4,"text":"The US Federal Trade Commission has given its endorsement to a plan that would reward insiders for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people or companies that produce spam.","headline":"FTC Endorses Bounty for Spammers"} {"label":3,"text":"Although the three hurricanes that have hit Florida led to a broad economic slowdown, the glimmerings of a miniboom are already apparent.","headline":"After Being Bounced Around Florida Is Bouncing Back"} {"label":4,"text":"If you can #39;t beat Google, make it better--that seems to be the lesson of A9.com, Amazon #39;s intriguing new search site. For Web searches, A9 simply gives you Google #39;s results, but it does a lot more--for instance ","headline":"Enter your e-mail:"} {"label":3,"text":"11 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.","headline":"MCI Creditors Are Target Of SEC Subpoenas"} {"label":2,"text":"Charlton manager Alan Curbishley believes Dennis Rommedahl #39;s sparkling winner will provide the platform for the Dane to recapture the form that made him one of Europe #39;s most feared wingers.","headline":"Crystal Palace 0, Charlton Athletic 1"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK - Consumers #39; assessment of the economy held largely steady this month, according to a university research report released Friday.","headline":"Consumers #39; view of economy unchanged"} {"label":1,"text":"Violence raged on in Iraq on Friday, with five Iraqis killed in a suicide car bombing in Baghdad and three more Turkish drivers reportedly kidnapped.","headline":"Five killed in suicide car bombing, three taken hostage in Iraq"} {"label":3,"text":"S Airways plans to ask a federal bankruptcy judge on Oct. 7 to impose temporary pay cuts on its workers unless it can reach agreement with its unions before then, people who have been briefed on the company #39;s strategy said yesterday.","headline":"US Airways Said to Plan to Ask Court for Pay Cuts"} {"label":4,"text":"A new generation of smaller, sleeker and cheaper MP3 players from the likes of Sony, Rio, Creative and Rave MP are hitting the market this fall, and they all have Apple Computer #39;s white-hot digital music player in their sights.","headline":"IPod Rivals Square Off Against Apple"} {"label":3,"text":"Business software maker PeopleSoft Friday said it was boosting compensation packages for all employees except its chief executive in a move that would raise the ","headline":"PeopleSoft sweetens employee compensation"} {"label":1,"text":"At least nine people - seven of them children - have died in flooding in the capital of Panama. The authorities say at least 13 people are still missing after heavy rainfall caused rivers to break their banks.","headline":"Panama flooding kills nine people"} {"label":2,"text":"Rusty Pierce has received lessons in pragmatism since joining the Revolution four years ago. Pierce has performed for teams that have inevitably turned to a direct, linear game, with little emphasis on creativity or imagination. The style paid off the last two seasons, but the Revolution might have overly relied on direct play in spending most of this ...","headline":"Pierce longs for old days"} {"label":2,"text":"Thunder and lightning loomed all day, but never clapped or struck on West Roxbury turf. Charlestown, however, was the more destructive force, pulling out a 22-18 overtime win over the Raiders in a Boston North contest.","headline":"Charlestown opens up in OT"} {"label":2,"text":"What #39;s up? I see the whole world has their eyes on the Oscar vs. Bernard fight. My thought is Oscar is coming off with an upset.","headline":"** For the latest news, please refresh this page regularly **"} {"label":2,"text":"Petter Solberg demonstrated his winning potential aboard his Subaru Impreza WRC2004 today to take three stage wins and end Leg one in second position overall.","headline":"Subaru World Rally Team - Rally GB, Leg 1 Report"} {"label":2,"text":"With the four minnows out of contention, the eight title contenders chase semifinal places in One-Day crickets mini World Cup with Australia first to get there by beating New Zealand by seven wickets yesterday in the first group showdown at the ","headline":"Mini World Cup heats up"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraqi Airways resumed international flights Saturday when a plane took off from neighboring Jordan, the airline #39;s first such flight since UN sanctions were imposed on Saddam Hussein in 1990.","headline":"Iraqi Airways resumes international flights after 14 years"} {"label":3,"text":"Bad weather has been very good for business at Weather.com and other popular forecasting sites. They are posting record traffic in the wake of Hurricane Ivan's arrival on the mainland. By Joanna Glasner.","headline":"Thanks for the Pageviews, Ivan"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple's latest Form 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission offers a look at how the company did this past year, how it thinks it's doing and what's to come.","headline":"Apple offers 2004 financial details"} {"label":4,"text":"Industry observers say Linux's similarity to Unix, its lower cost and ability to run on Intel hardware make the Unix market ripe for open-source conquest.","headline":"Linux puts another financial feather in its cap"} {"label":2,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One, already struggling to shape its future and put on a show, is staring into the abyss after Ford's decision to pull out and sell its Jaguar team.","headline":"Jaguar Exit Throws F1 Deeper Into Turmoil"} {"label":4,"text":"Berlin - A German teenager accused of creating the Sasser worm that infected millions of computers around the world is being taught to become a security software programmer, the company that hired him said on Friday.","headline":"Security firm eyes Sasser teen"} {"label":3,"text":"Coca-Cola Co. (KO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , 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.","headline":"Coke to Pay New CEO Same as Predecessor"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that third-party presidential hopeful Ralph Nader can appear on ballots in the decisive state, increasing the chance the maverick contender will again influence the outcome of the presidential election.","headline":"Florida Supreme Court puts Nader on state ballot (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"MOSCOW Sept. 17, 2004 - Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev purportedly took responsibility Friday for a bloody school siege and other recent terrorist attacks that have killed more than 430 people, but ","headline":"Leader Says Rebels Responsible for Siege"} {"label":1,"text":"Terrorism in Russia took on horrifying proportions in August and early September when more than 400 people were killed in four separate incidents in a span of less than two weeks.","headline":"Russia: the losing battle against terrorism and insurgency"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - President Bush, who holds\\a sizable lead in some polls, still appears to be vulnerable to\\Democrat John Kerry among independent voters whose shifting\\loyalties could determine the winner of the November election,\\pollsters say.","headline":"Bush Seen Vulnerable to Kerry Among Independent Voters (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"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 ","headline":"Macaulay Culkin Released After Drug Arrest"} {"label":1,"text":"The International Atomic Energy's 35-nation board of governors passed a resolution calling for the country to suspend all uranium enrichment activities that could contribute to producing fuel for a nuclear bomb.","headline":"Iran Is Criticized for Its Lack of Candor on Nuclear Program"} {"label":3,"text":"People in Florida and Alabama have started to clean up after hurricane Ivan - the third such pummelling for Florida alone in just five weeks.","headline":"Florida, Alabama pick up the pieces after Ivan"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Talk about testing a defense: The Indianapolis Colts opened the season against Tom Brady, face Steve McNair this week and then Brett Favre. They're lucky Peyton Manning plays for their side.","headline":"Colts' Tough Schedule Continues With Tenn. (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"CARDIFF -- Championship leader Sebastien Loeb took two stage wins to boost his lead over Norwegian Petter Solberg as the Rally of Britain entered its second leg on Saturday.","headline":"Loeb extends lead over Solberg"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Pakistani troops have hemmed in Al-Qaeda-linked foreign fighters and their local allies hiding in tribal border regions with a series of military assaults, a top Pakistani general said.","headline":"Pakistan tightens noose around Al-Qaeda militants near Afghan border: army (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":" UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States and China held last-minute talks on Saturday before the U.N. Security Council was to vote on a resolution that would consider oil sanctions against Sudan if it did not stop atrocities in the Darfur region.","headline":"UN Council Poised to Vote on Darfur Resolution"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Turkey's parliament adjourned Saturday without passing a key reform package because of divisions over the government's proposal to make adultery a crime, bringing warnings from the European Union that delays could hurt Turkey's chances of membership.","headline":"Turkish Parliament Fails to Pass Reforms (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":" BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The U.S. Ryder Cup team, wounded after a first day mauling, were facing a fight for survival on Saturday.","headline":"U.S. Forced to Battle for Ryder Cup Survival"} {"label":1,"text":"Prime Minister Tony Blair has his government is doing all in its power to help a kidnapped Briton -- but he has avoided a public response to insurgents threatening to kill the man.","headline":"Britain doing quot;all we can quot; for hostage in Iraq"} {"label":4,"text":"How spyware, a program that creeps onto a computers hard drive unannounced, is wrecking the Internet.","headline":"Barbarians at the Digital Gate"} {"label":2,"text":"Basketball Hall of Fame member Calvin Murphy, left, sits in a courtroom as he waits for the start of closing arguments in his trial Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in Houston.","headline":"Murphy Acquitted of Sexual Abuse Charges"} {"label":1,"text":" KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan said Saturday that U.N. sanctions, threatened over atrocities in the Darfur region, would lead ","headline":"Sudan Says U.N. Sanctions Would Destroy Society"} {"label":1,"text":"Another good day at Oakland Hills sees Europe move 11-5 clear of the USA going into Sunday's Ryder Cup singles.","headline":"Ryder Cup: Europe close on victory"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Two million people massed in the streets of Rome and in its monuments and museums overnight, celebrating the Italian capital's second annual all-night cultural extravaganza, the mayor said.","headline":"Two million take part in all-night cultural festival in Rome (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"TONY Blair was facing a new Iraq crisis last night after explosive evidence emerged from within his own government that he was warned the country would be plunged into chaos after the fall of Saddam Hussein.","headline":"Leaked secrets reveal chaos at heart of Blair #39;s Iraq plans"} {"label":2,"text":"Three days after Hurricane Ivan ravaged the state, in a game that almost did not take place, 14th-ranked Auburn rallied Saturday for dramatic 10-9 victory over No.","headline":"Auburn Converts Second Chance to Stun LSU"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Backed by the clutch performance from its English rookies and reliable play from Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood, Europe put the United States in another huge hole Saturday by taking an 11-5 lead at the Ryder Cup and making victory Sunday seem like a mere formality.","headline":"Europe Puts U.S. in Big Hole at Ryder Cup (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Airways lost the financing for nearly 100 regional jets that were to be a key part of the bankrupt airline's restructuring plan, The Washington Post reported on Saturday.","headline":"Paper:US Airways Loses Loans for 100 Jets"} {"label":4,"text":"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.","headline":"Man Held in England in Cisco Code Theft (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The triumph last week of the Bic pen over expensive, state-of-the-art steel locks has panicked the bicycling community, and churned Internet rumor mills about how much the lock manufacturer knew and when the company knew it.","headline":"SAN FRANCISCO Mission District cyclist blew whistle on flawed lock"} {"label":2,"text":"This is a mirage or a sight to behold. This is something you can #39;t trust with your own eyes, or maybe what you #39;re watching is real.","headline":"Pitchers finally getting job done? At least it #39;s a start"} {"label":1,"text":"A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb near a crowd of people waiting to apply for jobs with the Iraqi National Guard in the northern city of Kirkuk on yesterday, killing at least 20 people and wounding 16, officials said.","headline":"At least 20 dead in Kurkik bombing"} {"label":3,"text":"Are you used to getting a fat envelope from your bank with all your canceled checks? Well, soon those checks may not be in the mail.","headline":"A Check on Bad Banking Habits"} {"label":2,"text":"Leon Washington ran for 104 yards and a touchdown and Florida State sacked Alabama-Birmingham #39;s Darrell Hackney eight times Saturday night to rebound from a disappointing loss to Miami with a 34-7 victory.","headline":" #39;Noles Rebound"} {"label":2,"text":"The distraction of another milestone is gone, and Bonds is preparing himself to play every game for the rest of the season.","headline":"Bonds Takes Stock"} {"label":4,"text":"A sudden influx of freshwater from North America's ancient Lake Agassiz to the North Atlantic 8,200 years ago triggered a precipitous cooling of the region, scientists believe. Now they are trying to predict if and when a similar scenario might happen again.","headline":"Sea-Level Rise Gives Clue to Big Chill"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Japan's army has worked out a secret plan to deal with possible large-scale terror attacks by North Korea, a press report said.","headline":"Japan's army works out plan to cope with North Korean terror attack (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"In a hearing room on the 11th floor of the High Court of Riyadh, two professors and a poet have been standing trial, sometimes drawing overflow crowds of people eager to monitor a case that could alter the pace of political reform in the kingdom.","headline":"Saudi Trial Could Alter Pace of Reform"} {"label":2,"text":"Every Baltimore starter reached base at least twice. Orioles' Brian Roberts set the AL record for doubles in a season by a switch hitter with 47 -- also tying Cal Ripken Jr.'s team record from 1983.","headline":"Notables"} {"label":2,"text":"TUCSON -- Booker Stanley ran for a career-high 135 yards on 30 carries, including a 7-yard run for Wisconsin's only touchdown, and the 20th-ranked Badgers rallied for a stormy 9-7 victory over Arizona yesterday.","headline":"Sloppy win suits Badgers"} {"label":3,"text":"COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It's 10 on a Friday night, and all 15-year-old Sylvia Fallon wants is to hang out with her friends at the mall.","headline":"Malls setting curfews for unchaperoned teens"} {"label":1,"text":"BEIJING -- Step back, Confucius. Move over, Mao. Dr. Freud is making the rounds. Once vilified by the communists as a remnant of bourgeois imperialism, the practice of psychology -- and especially the Western ritual of going to a therapist -- is gaining popularity in this country of budding capitalists.","headline":"In China's changing society, psychotherapy gains acceptance"} {"label":2,"text":"LOUDEN, NH -- Right now, things are going Jeff Gordon #39;s way. That should enhance his chances of winning a fifth NASCAR championship.","headline":"Gordon favored in #39;chase #39;"} {"label":3,"text":"The Canadian government is getting out of the oil-and-gas business by selling off its stake in Petro-Canada for about \\$3.1 billion.","headline":"Government to sell stake in oil business"} {"label":2,"text":"Michael Owen admitted Real Madrid are still looking for the right balance after they lost 1-0 at Espanyol in a bad-tempered game on Saturday.","headline":"Owen starts as Real lose"} {"label":2,"text":" ATHENS, Ga. (Sports Network) - Michael Cooper ran for the only touchdown of the game, as third-ranked Georgia rode its defense to a 13-3 victory over Marshall at Sanford Stadium.","headline":"Georgia Rides Its Defense to Victory Over Marshall"} {"label":2,"text":"Valeri Bojinov - Bulgarias answer to Wayne Rooney -etted twice as Lecce took a conditional Serie A lead with a 4-1 cruise past Brescia.","headline":"Bojinov Drives Lecce Into First"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - EU transport and energy commissioner Loyola de Palacio hailed the accord reached between Alitalia management and staff on a major restructuring plan aimed at keeping the struggling airline in the air.","headline":"EU transport chief hails Alitalia accord (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Sudan has condemned as quot;unfair quot; a new UN resolution calling on Khartoum to restore security to the crisis-wracked Darfur region or face possible sanctions, but said it would abide by the UN's demands.","headline":"Sudan says it will abide by 'unfair' UN resolution on Darfur (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb Sunday near a joint US-Iraqi checkpoint, killing three people and wounding seven, including four US soldiers in the northern city of Samarra, the military said.","headline":"Suicide car bombing kills three, wounds seven in northern Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"KHARTOUM, Sudan Sept. 19, 2004 - A US-backed United Nations resolution threatening oil sanctions for the violence in Sudan #39;s Darfur region will only make it harder for the government to calm the insurrection there, a Sudanese official said Sunday.","headline":"Sudan: UN Ruling Won #39;t Help Stop Crisis"} {"label":1,"text":"German far-right parties surged in eastern state elections Sunday, riding public anger against government welfare cuts and fanning fears among mainstream parties that the country #39;s image could suffer.","headline":"German Far-Right Profits from Anger Over Reforms"} {"label":2,"text":"Berlin, Germany (Sports Network) - Life without star striker Kevin Kuranyi began with a scoreless draw for Stuttgart against Hertha Berlin.","headline":"Stuttgart struggles to draw"} {"label":1,"text":"Only about 100 French Muslim girls are breaking the new ban on headscarves at school, the education minister says.","headline":"Girls 'observe' French scarf ban"} {"label":1,"text":"Indonesia #39;s presidential favorite Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono spent part of a three-day break between the campaign and Monday #39;s historic election not resting, but writing.","headline":"Democracy thrives in largest Muslim state"} {"label":4,"text":"Cisco Systems and Microsoft are headed for a collision over network security, with customers caught in the middle. The two companies have each proposed competing quot;end to end quot; security architectures, marking ","headline":"Cisco, Microsoft in security showdown"} {"label":3,"text":"Jackson is one of the first to take advantage of Time Warner Cable #39;s new venture into Voice over Internet Provider (VoIP) telephone service here and she says it works great.","headline":"VoIP becomes new option"} {"label":1,"text":"Polls have opened for Indonesia #39;s first direct presidential election. Election observers say they are impressed with the six-month electoral process, which also chose members of the national assembly and local councils.","headline":"Polls Open for Indonesia #39;s First Direct Presidential Elections"} {"label":2,"text":"Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho has resigned after the club #39;s poor start to the season, according to reports in Spain. Cadena Ser radio said Camacho had told Real chairman Florentino Perez he was quitting ","headline":"Camacho #39;quits Bernabeu #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia discovered new cases of bird flu on Sunday within a quarantine area in northern Malaysia where workers have struggled for a month to eradicate the virus.","headline":"Malaysia discovers new bird flu case"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co-MVP Steve McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 31-17 in National Football League play at Nashville on Sunday.","headline":"NFL Wrap: Manning Wins MVP Battle as Colts Overcome Titans"} {"label":3,"text":"Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways have lost their bid to get their proposed alliance approved in New Zealand. New Zealand #39;s High Court declined the airlines #39; appeal against a NZ Commerce Commission decision to block the alliance.","headline":"Air NZ, Qantas alliance appeal"} {"label":3,"text":"New Zealand #39;s High Court rejected a proposed alliance between Air New Zealand Ltd., the nation #39;s largest airline, and Australia #39;s Qantas Airways Ltd.","headline":"New Zealand Court Rejects Air NZ-Qantas Alliance (Update1)"} {"label":2,"text":"HEE-Won Han sank a five-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole to beat Lorie Kane and claim the LPGA Safeway Classic crown won by Annika Sorenstam for the past two years.","headline":"Han wins Safeway Classic"} {"label":4,"text":"washingtonpost.com - RFID tags, the dime-sized devices that can track inventory from the factory to the store, are being embraced as one of the hottest of new technologies. But Patrick J. Sweeney II likens most available applications of RFID, or radio frequency identification, to the user-unfriendly personal computers of the 1980s: a blank screen and a command prompt.","headline":"Odin Technologies Aims to Be the Chief of RFID (washingtonpost.com)"} {"label":1,"text":"Britain is embroiled in a fresh conflict with Iraq as it battles to quash global terrorism for ever, Tony Blair declared in a stark relabelling of the situation yesterday.","headline":"we must win this new conflict"} {"label":2,"text":"Kurt Busch dominates Sunday's Sylvania 300 and comes away tied with Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the lead after the first race of the new 10-race championship showdown.","headline":"Busch Takes Over"} {"label":1,"text":"Sudan said Sunday that the UN Security Council #39;s resolution threatening oil sanctions if it failed to end violence in the country #39;s western region of Darfur was unfair ","headline":"Sudanese Decry UN Threat of Sanctions"} {"label":1,"text":"Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams recommends his party accept proposals to revive power-sharing.","headline":"Adams backs power-sharing plan"} {"label":2,"text":"Marat Safin won the China Open yestereday, beating fellow Russian Mikhail Youzhny, 7-6 (4), 7-5, to claim his first title in two years.","headline":"Safin stops Youzhny for China Open title"} {"label":1,"text":"GONAIVES, Haiti - Tropical Storm Jeanne brought raging floodwaters to Haiti, killing at least 90 people and leaving dozens of families huddled on rooftops as the storm pushed further out into the open seas on Sunday, officials said. Floods tore through the northwestern coastal town of Gonaives and surrounding areas, covering crops and turning roads into rivers...","headline":"Tropical Storm Kills at Least 90 in Haiti"} {"label":2,"text":"GREEN BAY, Wis. - Thanks to Lovie Smiths ambitious words and his teams resolve to uphold them, the long dormant rivalry between Chicago and Green Bay might be back on track.","headline":"Bears back their coach with win"} {"label":2,"text":"Bart Bryant clinched his first PGA Tour title with a three-shot victory in the Texas Open in San Antonio. The 41-year-old, who shot a 60 in his third round to move into a three-stroke lead, hit a final-round 67 to hold off Patrick Sheehan.","headline":"Bryant clinches maiden win"} {"label":2,"text":"LONDON, England, Monday, Sept. 20: The West Indies Cricket squad has secured a place in Wednesdays semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy; thanks in large part to Guyanese-born cricketers, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul.","headline":"Guyanese Batsmen Lead Windies Into Semis Of ICC Champions Trophy"} {"label":3,"text":"General Motors Corp. won #39;t offer its top advanced vehicle development job to former Chrysler Group Chief Operating Officer Wolfgang Bernhard but likely will divvy it up instead ","headline":"Bernhard is off the list for key GM post"} {"label":4,"text":"Following his arrest in May, the teenage computer wizard admitted to police he wrote the code for Sasser and more than two dozen Netsky viruses that wreaked havoc across the Internet during the first few months of 2004.","headline":"Sci\/Tech - Virus gang wars on the Web"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. will allow governments around the world that use its software to have controlled access to the source code for its pervasive Microsoft Office 2003 desktop offerings for the first time.","headline":"Microsoft Opens Office Source Code to Governments"} {"label":1,"text":"The family of a Briton held hostage in Iraq have issued an emotional plea for his release as the deadline approaches. Philip Bigley said his brother Ken regarded the Arab world as his quot;home from home quot; and ","headline":"Family make plea for Iraq Briton"} {"label":3,"text":"Unilever, the world #39;s largest maker of food and soap, cut its full-year earnings forecast after sales of ice cream and cold drinks slumped in Europe and demand for beauty and laundry products slowed.","headline":"Unilever Cuts Profit Forecasts on Sluggish Sales (Update3)"} {"label":4,"text":"PROSECUTORS HAVE named those charged in one of the biggest pirate software seizures in US history. The two-year investigation, dubbed Operation Digital Marauder, resulted in quot;one of the largest seizures of ","headline":"Pirates named"} {"label":3,"text":"Hynix Semiconductor, formerly Hyundai Electronics, was engaged in accounting fraud totaling 2 trillion won in 1999, financial regulators reported Monday.","headline":"Hynix, Samil Face Sanctions for Bookrigging"} {"label":1,"text":" JAKARTA (Reuters) - Early returns in Indonesia's presidential elections Monday gave a lead to ex-general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who has vowed firmer leadership to fight terror and boost the economy, over incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri.","headline":"Ex-General Has Early Lead Over Megawati in Indonesia"} {"label":1,"text":"Artist Jeremy Deller wins this year's Turner Prize for a film about US President George Bush's home town.","headline":"Bush video awarded Turner Prize"} {"label":4,"text":"Internet-ready schools do little to protect kids from seemingly safe sites whose only reason to exist is invasive marketing aimed directly at young web surfers. These corporate-sponsored 'advergames' look interactive but the endgame is 'buy.'","headline":"Back to School and Gaming Kids"} {"label":2,"text":"Hee-Won Han made a 4-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Lorie Kane and win the Safeway Classic on Sunday at Portland, Ore.","headline":"Han earns a hand with playoff triumph"} {"label":3,"text":"Opinion I thought it was a joke when Oracle first announced that it was going to try to buy PeopleSoft; or, at best, a spoiling tactic over PeopleSoft #39;s acquisition of JD Edwards.","headline":"Oracle v. Peoplesoft: the joke is on..."} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Iran may resume uranium enrichment ","headline":"Iran May Soon Resume Uranium Enrichment (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple #39;s splashy digital music player has emboldened Microsoft and other technology titans to move quickly to the next frontier in portable entertainment: the video iPod, so to speak.","headline":"Media center at your fingertips"} {"label":4,"text":"As donors pledge \\$40m to save DR Congo's wildlife, life in Virunga Park remains a battle ground.","headline":"The battle for DR Congo's wildlife"} {"label":4,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A pornography bill-processing company has agreed to forego \\$17 million that it billed computer users in order to settle deceptive-business charges, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Monday.","headline":"Porn Processor Settles Deceptive-Billing Charges"} {"label":2,"text":"BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Oh, how Match No. 2 in yesterday's singles proved a fitting contrast in emotions in the final act of the 35th Ryder Cup Matches.","headline":"Momentum shifted on Garcia's stellar play"} {"label":2,"text":"Names Ethiopian distance runner Kenenisa Bekele and Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva were named male and female athletes of the year by the world track and field federation. Isinbayeva set eight world records in 2004, including one while winning the gold medal at the Olympics. Bekele won the 10,000 meters in Athens and finished second to Hicham El Guerrouj in ...","headline":"Bekele, Isinbayeva top track athletes"} {"label":3,"text":"DUBAI Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world #39;s largest shipbuilder, has won a Saudi order for two large oil tankers as OPEC pumps near capacity, lifting supertanker prices.","headline":"Order for Saudi tankers goes to Hyundai Heavy"} {"label":2,"text":"Hee-Won Han stumbled her way into a playoff last month, then stumbled in the playoff and lost. On Sunday at Columbia Edgewater Country Club, she did the opposite, making a clutch birdie on the final hole of ","headline":"Han wins Safeway in playoff"} {"label":4,"text":"They show greatest increase in smoking, obesity and poor eating, study says HealthDayNews -- Smoking, obesity and poor eating habits increased among young people in the United States in the 1990s, a trend that may lead to higher future rates of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and lung disease as that generation ages. That warning comes from a study in the September\/October issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion...","headline":"Young People Practicing Unhealthy Habits"} {"label":4,"text":"At a time when more people are cured of cancer than ever before, fewer doctors seem willing to say so. They call the cancer undetectable, or in remission. They tell patients they can quit seeing cancer specialists. They quote statistics and say chances are slim that the disease will come back.","headline":"'Cure' a 4-Letter Word for Cancer Doctors"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - Indian information technology firm Aztec announced it would acquire software testing company Disha Technologies for 12.1 million dollars.","headline":"India's Aztec acquires software testing company for 12.1 mln dlrs (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Verity this week will unwrap a software add-on to its search system, designed to make unstructured content more usable in corporate applications. The announcement follows activity from ClearForest, which last month introduced Version 6.0 of its Text Analytics platform for systematically structuring unstructured data so it can be processed with enterprise data in business intelligence systems.","headline":"Verity, ClearForest add structure to data"} {"label":4,"text":"Sun Microsystems will hold its quarterly product launch this week, unleashing a raft of new hardware offerings spanning servers to storage.","headline":"Sun looks for props with new server, storage hardware"} {"label":1,"text":"By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Malaysia Correspondent Melissa Goh. KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia expects to resume export of poultry and eggs from two states to Singapore by the end of this month but only after meeting conditions set by the island.","headline":"Malaysia expects to resume poultry exports to Singapore soon"} {"label":4,"text":"<p>\\<\/p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The number of new viruses and\\worms aimed at Microsoft Corp.'s <MSFT.O> ubiquitous Windows\\operating system rose 400 percent between January and June from\\the same year-earlier period, leading computer security company\\Symantec said on Sunday.<\/p>","headline":"Viruses Aimed at Microsoft Rise Sharply-Symantec"} {"label":4,"text":"Yahoo Launching Music Download Service This Year\\\\After its \\$160 million aquisition of MusicMatch, Yahoo is expected to be releasing its own music download service at the end of the year. According to ZDNet, Yahoo has been in the development phase of its music download service since last year, working with ...","headline":"Yahoo Launching Music Download Service This Year"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A car bomb exploded in the northern Iraq city of Mosul on Monday, killing three people, hospital police said.","headline":"Car Bomb Kills Three in Mosul (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Scotland #39;s Colin Montgomerie sank the winning putt at the 35th Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills in Detroit to ensure the trophy remained in European hands and maintain his unbeaten record in singles matches in the competition.","headline":"HOW DOES MONTGOMERIE RANK AMONG THE GREATS?"} {"label":2,"text":"Manchester United have been forced to issue an embarrassing apology to Liverpool for an ill-advised attack on the Anfield outfit on its own website.","headline":"United Apology over Website Abuse"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices hit \\$46 on Monday after Russia's YUKOS suspended some oil exports to China and concern lingered over storm-related supply disruptions into the United States.","headline":"Oil Hits \\$46 as YUKOS Cuts China Supply"} {"label":4,"text":"WebEx Communications is expanding its Web conferencing service with an offering designed for sales professionals, the company plans to announce this week.","headline":"WebEx Launches Sales Center"} {"label":4,"text":"Cisco, IBM, Microsoft and SAP have the most loyal customers in IT, according to a report released today. The fact that they are some of the biggest, most successful IT vendors in ","headline":"IT companies put to the loyalty test"} {"label":2,"text":"Monte-Carlo - Olympic champions Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia and Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia have been announced as the 2004 Athletes of the Year on stage tonight at the climax to the spectacular 2004 World Athletics Gala at the Grimaldi Forum, Monte-Carlo ","headline":"Bekele and Isinbayeva win Athletes of the Year titles in Monaco"} {"label":4,"text":"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies.","headline":"Viruses keep on growing"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Times Co. on Monday forecast third-quarter and full-year earnings below Wall Street's average targets on weak revenue so far in September, sending its shares to two-year lows.","headline":"New York Times Co. Cuts 2004 Profit Targets"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - The United States should cuts its fiscal and trade deficits, while Europe and Japan should take steps to boost economic growth, IMF managing director Rodrigo Rato revealed.","headline":"IMF's Rato says US should cut budget deficit (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Attackers overran a sleeping village in east Congo's lawless Ituri province Monday and slaughtered 14 residents, including seven children who were burned alive, a UN spokeswoman said.","headline":"Attackers shoot, burn villagers in east Congo, killing 14, UN says (Canadian Press)"} {"label":2,"text":"The New England Patriots Struggled to put the pesky Arizona Cardinals away in what should have been an easy victory of mismatched teams.","headline":"Patriots Down Cardinals 23 - 12 Game Stats"} {"label":3,"text":"Its official. Microcell Telecommunications Fido wireless service will be the new dog in Rogers Wireless Communications Canadian kennel, and that puppy wasnt cheap.","headline":"Rogers Wireless Whistles and Fido Responds"} {"label":3,"text":"THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) is closing down its Harare representative office at the end of this month, virtually terminating threadbare relations with the crisis-racked southern African nation.","headline":"IMF to Close Harare Office"} {"label":4,"text":"New Essbase 7X is intended to draw customers beyond Hyperion's usual corporate-finance crowd.","headline":"Hyperion targets broader base"} {"label":3,"text":"The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise the federal funds rate at its policy meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21, despite recent mixed economic news.","headline":"FACTBOX-US Fed policymakers #39; recent comments"} {"label":3,"text":"Looking for new ways to boost its revenue, America Online is launching an online shopping service that won #39;t require an AOL account to access.","headline":"AOL pushes into Internet shopping"} {"label":1,"text":"Tropical Storm Jeanne killed at least 250 people and injured at least 380 in northern Haiti, the United Nations said. UN spokeswoman Denise Cook said the bodies of 250 people were in ","headline":"Tropical Storm Jeanne Kills 250 in Northern Haiti, UN Reports"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - President Bush on Monday formally\\ended the U.S. trade embargo on Libya to reward it for giving\\up weapons of mass destruction but left in place U.S.\\terrorism-related sanctions.","headline":"Bush Scraps Most U.S. Sanctions on Libya (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"BOSTON (CBS.MW) - Pharmaceutical powerhouse Pfizer is buying a 5 percent stake in biotechnology researcher Medarex under their newly signed collaboration deal, according to Medarex Chief Executive Donald Drakeman.","headline":"Pfizer buys 5 percent stake in Medarex"} {"label":4,"text":"MOSCOW (AP) -- The replacement crew for the International Space Station started two days of preflight exams Monday, part of final preparations to relieve the two-man Russian-American crew finishing a six-month mission. Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and U.S...","headline":"International Space Station Crew Begins Preflight Exams"} {"label":4,"text":"What kind of things do you want to be truly portable? That #39;s become an interesting question now that so much is digital in our lives.","headline":"Video: Taking It with You"} {"label":4,"text":"Many technologies may be a waste of time and money, researcher says.","headline":"Avoid Security Tools You Don't Need"} {"label":4,"text":"Authorities in the US are considering a \\$250,000 bounty on spammers in an attempt to close them down. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has suggested rewards of anything from \\$100,000 to \\$250,000 for information.","headline":"US ponders \\$250,000 bounty on spammers"} {"label":2,"text":"AUSTRALIA could again use a four-strong pace attack in tomorrow #39;s Champions Trophy semifinal as it bids to stretch its winning streak against England in one-day internationals to 15 matches.","headline":"Aussies ponder pace quartet"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - After years of battling Microsoft Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc. has set its sights on Linux vendors, seeking to jump into a low-end but high-volume market it's been accused of ignoring.","headline":"Sun Sets Sights on Linux Vendors (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"UNITED NATIONS : The presidents of Brazil and France called for new efforts to fight poverty and hunger in the developing world, including the controversial creation of an international tax, to combat the negative effects of globalization.","headline":"France, Brazil lead charge for new global anti-poverty campaign"} {"label":1,"text":"When Kenneth Banya heard the voices of his former rebel colleagues on the radio calling for an end to Uganda #39;s 18-year civil war, he knew it was time to surrender.","headline":"The power of radio helps to end Uganda #39;s long war"} {"label":2,"text":"The Baltimore Ravens could be without one of their main offensive weapons for up to a month. Ravens coach Brian Billick said on Monday that two-time Pro Bowl tight end Todd Heap could miss two to four weeks with a severely sprained right ankle.","headline":"HEAP OF TROUBLE FOR RAVENS"} {"label":1,"text":"A deputy to Afghanistan #39;s president, Hamid Karzai, escaped a roadside bombing in northern Afghanistan on Monday, just four days after a rocket was fired at Karzai #39;s helicopter as he was heading to a campaign event for the Oct. 9 elections.","headline":"Karzai deputy escapes a roadside bombing"} {"label":4,"text":"Fatal traffic accidents increase sharply in Israel on the third day after a terrorist attack, and researchers are searching for an explanation why.","headline":"Study: Wrecks Jump 3 Days After Terrorism"} {"label":4,"text":"The chipmaker announces a chip that combines VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) and Wi-Fi into a single chip.","headline":"TI touts combo chip with VoIP, Wi-Fi"} {"label":1,"text":"US troops fought a gunbattle with insurgents along a busy street in Baghdad today, sending passers-by scurrying for cover, witnesses said, Five US troops were reported killed in separate clashes in a volatile western province as ","headline":"Scores of Iraqis die in 3 days of attacks"} {"label":4,"text":"New standard uses Web-based protocols to let televisions control other devices in a home.","headline":"TV aims for prime time in digital home"} {"label":4,"text":"BOSTON - Information security services companies TruSecure Corp. and Betrusted plan to announce on Tuesday that they have merged, forming a new company called Cybertrust.","headline":"TruSecure merges with Betrusted"} {"label":4,"text":"JBoss, the self-proclaimed Professional Open Source company, released JBoss Application Server 4.0 today. The announcement follows closely behind the announcements of JBossCache 1.1 and the company #39;s new partnership with Sleepycat Software.","headline":"JBoss 4.0 Released"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - At the very least, Rick Ankiel is laying the groundwork for a run at the St. Louis Cardinals' rotation next season.","headline":"Ankiel Impressing Cardinals in September (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"com September 20, 2004, 6:13 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.","headline":"A #39;Plan B #39; for PeopleSoft customers"} {"label":2,"text":"Silvestre became Man. United #39;s hero as he scored twice to lift a 2-1 victory over Liverpool for home side when all eyes were on Rio Ferdinand as he returned after an eight-match ban on Monday.","headline":"Silvestre #39;s double goals help Man. United beat Liverpool"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The rookie season of Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. may have ended after just two games.","headline":"Winslow, McAllister, Maddox Among Injured (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"AIR New Zealand and Qantas Airways face the prospect of intensifying competition on its trans-Tasman route from other airlines now that a proposed alliance between the pair has been blocked, according to analysts.","headline":"Trans-Tasman war hots up"} {"label":4,"text":"Water vapour and methane gas have been found in the same places on Mars, strengthening speculation that the Red Planet could be a haven for microbial life, space scientists say.","headline":"Mars gases reveal enticing clues for life"} {"label":1,"text":"China #39;s new leader is forging ahead with policies set by Jiang, but trouble with Taiwan looms. BEIJING--Having taken over Sunday as chairman of the ruling Communist Party #39;s ","headline":"Hu top dog, but more of same for now"} {"label":4,"text":"The European Space Agency says data collected by its probe, Mars Express, has provided new evidence in the search for life on Mars.","headline":"Europeans hail latest data from Mars"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Opening arguments in the first criminal\\case against former Enron Corp. employees are set to begin\\after a federal court spent Monday whittling down a panel of\\Houston-area residents to find an impartial jury in the city\\still stinging from the company's downfall.","headline":"Jury Nearly Set for Enron Criminal Trial (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"In the end, the Europeans took their shoes off and threw them into the gallery at Oakland Hills. By Amy Sancetta, AP. Did this mean they were shoo-ins to beat the USA in the Ryder Cup?","headline":"Garcia a key player in Europeans #39; success"} {"label":1,"text":"U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan will tell the 191-member U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that the rule of law in the post-Sept. 11 world has been eroded both by the United States and by other nations as they battle terrorism, and by Islamic extremists and their horrific acts of violence, according to senior U.N. officials.","headline":"Annan Faults Both Sides of Terror War for Eroding Rule of Law"} {"label":2,"text":"MIAMI GARDENS - Monday was supposed to be moving day for the Florida Marlins, a playoff contender already marked extremely fragile.","headline":"George: Loss evicts Marlins #39; playoff hopes"} {"label":3,"text":"Federal Reserve policy-makers were expected to raise US interest rates on Tuesday for a third time this year, continuing to lift borrowing costs from rock ","headline":"US rates seen headed up despite soft-spot worries"} {"label":3,"text":"Nike Inc. (NKE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported a 25 percent rise in quarterly profit, topping Wall Street estimates, on strong sales of Converse sneakers ","headline":"Nike Profit Up 25 Pct. on Converse Boost"} {"label":1,"text":"(CBS\/AP) A video posted on an Islamic Web site Monday shows the apparent beheading of a man identified in the tape as American construction contractor Eugene Armstrong.","headline":"US Hostage Apparently Beheaded"} {"label":1,"text":"A top leader of Colombia #39;s right-wing paramilitaries has been assassinated, throwing into further doubt the ongoing peace process with the government.","headline":"Colombia militant gunned down"} {"label":2,"text":"En route to Las Vegas for the world heavyweight title fight between Vitali Klitschko and Britain #39;s Danny Williams, there is, inevitably, an old stirring of that anticipation which is familiar to almost anyone who has attended a big fight.","headline":"James Lawton: In mourning for big fights of Las Vegas"} {"label":1,"text":"Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived on Tuesday for the first major diplomatic foray that includes talks with US President George W Bush, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and address to the UN General Assembly.","headline":"PM to discuss strategic partnership"} {"label":4,"text":"WINDOWS IS #39;free #39; in Iran, but even there is an increasing move towards Linux, according to an AFP report. Apparently, because Iran refuses to abide by international copyright laws, pirated copies of Windows make the product free and everyone uses it.","headline":"Free Windows doesn #39;t stop Linux rush"} {"label":3,"text":"Nestle confirmed its 2004 guidance on Tuesday, a day after competitors Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive cast doubts over the consumer goods industry #39;s outlook by issuing profit warnings.","headline":"Nestle Confirms Targets After Rivals Warn"} {"label":1,"text":"(09\/21\/04)-- The death toll keeps rising in Haiti. Officials say at least 622 people have been killed by Hurricane Jeanne. Jeanne was downgraded to a tropical ","headline":"Jeanne death toll over 600 in Haiti"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple Computer #39;s rack-mounted storage system received a vote of confidence Monday, with database giant Oracle endorsing the Xserve RAID as part of an initiative to cut storage costs.","headline":"Oracle uses Apple storage gear"} {"label":4,"text":"Fujitsu has joined the networking parade by agreeing to sell Cisco #39;s high-end routers and switches in Japan. It should come as no surprise as the market for high-end routers heats up.","headline":"Cisco, Fujitsu team on high-end networking"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli unions began a nationwide strike on Tuesday expected to affect about 400,000 public sector workers and severely hamper international travel.","headline":"Israel Unions Start Nationwide Strike"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- PeopleSoft Inc. is trying to create a party-like atmosphere at its annual customer conference, but this week's gathering may feel more like a wake with rival Oracle Corp.'s \\$7.7 billion takeover bid looming larger than ever.","headline":"Clouds darken PeopleSoft conference"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- Hoping to emerge from the shadow of its more popular rivals, Ask Jeeves Inc. is adding new tools for visitors to save and organize links to Web pages they find through the company's online search engine.","headline":"Ask Jeeves retools search engine in bid to catch Google, Yahoo"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Sony Corp. on Tuesday showed a smaller book-size PlayStation 2 going on sale worldwide next month that will help the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant cut costs as video-game consoles continue to drop in price.","headline":"Sony Shows Smaller PlayStation 2 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Joe Gibbs had seen it before, although he didn't remember: On Dec. 7, 1986, his Washington Redskins turned the ball over seven times and lost to the New York Giants.","headline":"Winning NFL Turnover Battle Does Count (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - President George W. Bush has rewritten US foreign policy during four years at the White House, with the war on terror now taking priority and doubt cast on some traditional alliances.","headline":"Bush enforces new US diplomacy (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The Indian Board re-opens the bidding for TV rights after Australian threaten to cancel their tour.","headline":"India seeks new TV bids"} {"label":1,"text":"Defying a key demand set by 35 nations, Iran announced Tuesday that it has started converting raw uranium into the gas needed for enrichment, a process that can be used to make nuclear weapons.","headline":"Iran Announces Uranium Conversion Tests"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude hovers around \\$46 a barrel amid demand from most populous country, damage reports from Ivan. 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It's the first study to show a direct link between a wide range of childhood problems and ischemic heart disease -- blockage of the arteries that leads to heart attacks and other major problems, said Maxia Dong, a medical epidemiologist at the U.S...","headline":"Child Abuse Leads to Adult Heart Disease"} {"label":4,"text":"Paychecks stay the same for the top two, but compensation changes for other Microsoft workers as stock grants replace options.","headline":"Gates, Ballmer pay holds at about \\$900,000"} {"label":4,"text":"Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer each received total compensation of \\$901,667 in Microsoft Corp.'s 2004 fiscal year, up 4.4 percent from \\$863,447 one year ago.","headline":"Gates and Ballmer get pay raises"} {"label":4,"text":"PC World - Despite Intel's support of the emerging wireless technology, some doubt its potential.","headline":"Will WiMax Replace DSL? (PC World)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged up on Tuesday as investors expected the Federal Reserve to stay on a course of ","headline":"Stocks Edge Up, Goldman Earns Give Lift"} {"label":1,"text":"U.S. News World Report - Michael Cadigan's day job is practicing commercial law in Albuquerque. But over eggs at the trendy Gold Street Caffe in the heart of downtown, he and a dozen other lawyers are immersing themselves in the intricacies of election law. On Election Day, they plan to be out in force for Democrat John Kerry at polling places across New Mexico, where Al Gore won in 2000 by just 366 votes. quot;We know there was a lot of monkey business with counting ballots before, quot; says Cadigan. quot;We want to make sure that doesn't happen again. ...","headline":"Election chaos? (U.S. News World Report)"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - A Senate panel on Tuesday approved the nomination of Rep. 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Adler, deputy managing editor of The Wall Street Journal, has been named editor of Business Week magazine, succeeding Stephen B. Shepard, who announced last week that he would retire from the magazine to become the first dean of a new ","headline":"Business Week Names Adler Its New Editor"} {"label":4,"text":"In April a Christian activist announced a summer 2004 expedition to search for Noah's ark. The quest didn't happen, and now critics are questioning the project's credibility.","headline":"Noah's Ark Quest Dead in Water -- Was It a Stunt?"} {"label":2,"text":"MICHIGAN - Tiger Woods finished the 35th Ryder Cup on a personal winning note in the last-day singles, but the enigma of his relationship with the biennial team competition remains.","headline":"Golf: Woods #39; bitter sip from cup"} {"label":4,"text":"Unified support for passwords, smart cards and tokens means better network security, the company says.","headline":"VeriSign bundles authentication tools"} {"label":4,"text":"IDC says there's tough competition ahead for the iPod as manufacturers launch rival portable jukeboxes.","headline":"Study: MP3 player market to explode"} {"label":1,"text":"The killing of two Sunni clerics earlier this week could be part of a slide toward sectarian civil war, analysts say. By Howard LaFranchi Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.","headline":"Iraq #39;s Sunni-Shiite tension rising"} {"label":4,"text":"Ask Jeeves Search Engine Gets Slim and Personal\\\\Ask Jeeves has introduced new changes which have totally made over the search engine which hopes to give Yahoo, MSN and Google a run for their money. The new changes at Ask.com include MyJeeves personal search, a revamped local search, and an update ...","headline":"Ask Jeeves Search Engine Gets Slim and Personal"} {"label":4,"text":"Frustrated employees are taking IT into their own hands by installing DIY Wi-Fi access points (APs) in their offices while their IT departments don't even notice, according to Gartner.\\","headline":"News: WLANs go feral in corporate undergrowth"} {"label":3,"text":"Silverstein had hoped the 11-member jury would determine that the language of the insurance policy treated the attacks as two occurrences.","headline":"Jury calls WTC attack two events"} {"label":4,"text":"Repairs to the oxygen generator onboard the International Space Station seemed to work, but then failed the following day. Astronauts are again limited to backup oxygen supplies. By Amit Asaravala.","headline":"Space O2 Generator Fails Again"} {"label":4,"text":"The ArtBots show in New York this past weekend proved that robots can wax artistic, too -- or at least carry out the instructions of their artistic creators. Cyrus Farivar reports from New York.","headline":"Nothing Robotic About Robo-Art"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane was charged with assault and criminal damage Tuesday over an alleged confrontation with a 16-year-old boy.","headline":"Man United Midfielder Roy Keane Charged (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"From the 1950 #39;s until the present, one of the dominant companies in the world #39;s computer industry. Offers a variety of data processing hardware systems, system and application software, and information technology services.","headline":"Boeing, IBM Strategic Alliance Boosts Net-Centric Technology"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A Senate panel on Tuesday approved the nomination of Rep. Porter Goss, R-Fla., to head the CIA, overcoming Democrats' objections that Goss was too political for the job.","headline":"Goss Gets Senate Panel's OK for CIA Post (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Contract electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuit Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Jabil Circuit Posts Higher Profit"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Stocks dashed higher Tuesday as investors welcomed strong earnings from financial services companies, upbeat economic data and some reassuring news from the Federal Reserve. The Fed's decision to raise short-term interest rates by another quarter-percentage point to 1.75 percent did not come as a surprise to the market...","headline":"Stocks Close Higher on Brokerage Earnings"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil prices hurdled \\$47 a barrel Tuesday, with further declines in the nation #39;s supply expected in the short-term as petroleum producers disrupted by Hurricane Ivan continue to regroup.","headline":"Oil prices rise above \\$47 per barrel"} {"label":3,"text":"SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - With 15,000 attendees at PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s Connect 2004 user show waiting to hear how the company would handle Oracle Corp.","headline":"PeopleSoft CEO Conway maintains defiant tone"} {"label":4,"text":"Google results with links to books at Amazon.com, the Internet Movie Database, Google Images, and GuruNet.com, plus site information, including similar links that others have followed.","headline":"Amazon #39;s A9 Search Evens Out"} {"label":4,"text":"When outsourcing IT operations offshore, companies often focus on lower costs and more productivity -- and fail to keep in mind the cultural differences that could affect their security, said experts at the Gartner IT Security Summit.","headline":"When outsourcing, don't forget security, experts say"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft may seek to become a more distributed company as it eyes future large acquisitions, CFO John Connors said yesterday.","headline":"Microsoft CFO: Expect more acquisitions"} {"label":4,"text":"Put RSS Feeds On Your Web Page\\\\If you're interested in putting RSS feeds on your Web page but you don't have a lot of server\/programming expertise, you might want to try the RSS Digest tool at http:\/\/www.bigbold.com\/rssdigest\/ . This tools has some nice extras on it, though at the moment ...","headline":"Put RSS Feeds On Your Web Page"} {"label":3,"text":"FRANKFURT Joseph Ackermann, the Deutsche Bank chief executive, announced a much-anticipated personnel shake-up Tuesday aimed at solidifying leadership in its profitable investment banking business and restoring confidence in its commitment to Germany, the ","headline":"Ackermann refocuses Deutsche"} {"label":3,"text":"Growth in the US economy this year is likely to be 4.3, the OECD forecast today, lowering an earlier forecast of 4.7. But the Japanese economy was set to grow by 4.4 instead of 3 forecast earlier and the euro zone by 2 instead of 1.6.","headline":"OECD ups EU\/Japanese growth forecasts"} {"label":3,"text":"State regulators unanimously voted Tuesday to allow SBC Communications Inc. to charge competitors more to use its network, but it was unclear when, or if, that increase would be felt ","headline":"Michigan regulators allow SBC to charge more for use of its <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"When it came, the statement broadcast by the al-Jazeera Arabic news channel from Qatar was as chilling as it was ghoulish: A second American captive, Jack Hensley, 48, had ","headline":"No negotiation and no retreat, vows Bush"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Chicago Bears placed Mike Brown on injured reserve Tuesday, one day after announcing the safety would miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles' tendon.","headline":"Bears Place Brown on Injured Reserve (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"National Science Foundation grants \\$12.6 million to university scientists to study worms, viruses and the Net's ecology.","headline":"Academics get NSF grant for Net security centers"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A Turkish construction company announced Tuesday that it was halting operations in neighboring Iraq in a bid to save the lives of 10 employees kidnapped by militants.","headline":"Turkish Company Freezes Operations in Iraq (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - NASA would get #36;16.4 billion next year under a bill a Senate committee approved Tuesday, reversing a decision by House lawmakers to cut the space agency's budget below this year's levels.","headline":"Senate Panel Gives NASA Extra Money (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona finally departed for Cuba Monday where he will resume his treatment for cocaine addiction. Maradona boarded a plane bound for Havana, telling fans he would return in a month #39;s time.","headline":"Maradona finalmente le dice quot;adis quot; a la Argentina"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Barry Bonds will have two more seasons to break Hank Aaron's career home run record with the San Francisco Giants, who decided Tuesday to drop their right to void the final year of his contract.","headline":"Giants Give Up Right to Void Bonds' Deal (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON - Representatives of wireless telephone carriers planning a telephone directory service told a U.S. Senate committee Tuesday that legislation to protect their customers' privacy isn't needed, because their plan already does.","headline":"Wireless carriers: Privacy bill not needed"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple will be getting some stiff competition in the coming year. A slew of manufacturers will soon offer players utilizing small 1 quot; hard drives that help propel the iPod and allow them to compete more favorably in the market.","headline":"MP3 Portable Market to Hit \\$52B by 2008"} {"label":1,"text":"A Malaysian woman has broken the world record for time spent living in a scorpion-filled box. Nur Malena Hassan, 27, has so far endured 32 days in a glass case with 6,069 scorpions; she ","headline":"How Deadly Are Scorpions?"} {"label":4,"text":"Cisco Systems unveiled two SAN products that it says will help companies evade or recover quickly from disasters affecting corporate data.","headline":"Cisco Unveils SAN Products Targeted At Disaster Recovery"} {"label":1,"text":"President Bush went before a skeptical hall of world leaders Tuesday to mount a vigorous defense of the war in Iraq, telling the United Nations that the Iraqi people are ","headline":"At UN, Bush defends decision to invade Iraq"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK - US internet ad revenue jumped to a record US\\$2.37 billion (\\$3.5 billion) in the second quarter, surpassing the highest levels of the dotcom era.","headline":"Online advertising up 43pc in US"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Former General Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono took a seemingly unassailable lead Wednesday in Indonesia's presidential election, cheering investors amid hopes he will introduce much-needed economic reforms and provide firm leadership in the war on terror.","headline":"Yudhoyono's Apparent Win Boosts Markets (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Now that Barry Bonds is assured of staying with the San Francisco Giants for two more seasons, he already is looking beyond. 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US officials said the body of Eugene Armstrong had been found.","headline":"US hostage killed by Iraqi captors"} {"label":2,"text":"Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton, the stoic Marblehead cyclist whose name has become synonymous with resilience and grit, could lose his gold medal and be banned ","headline":"Lab test puts Hamilton #39;s gold at risk"} {"label":2,"text":"What would happen when two of the worlds most talented and unpredictable sides rub shoulders and that too in an ICC Champions Trophy semi-final?","headline":"Clash of the unpredictables: WI-Pak tie"} {"label":4,"text":"Sony on Tuesday showed a smaller, book-sized PlayStation 2 that will go on sale worldwide next month and help the Japanese electronics giant cut costs as video-game consoles continue to drop in price.","headline":"Sony shows off new, smaller PlayStation"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW DELHI: The ordinances to repeal the stringent anti-terror law, Pota, and amend an existing law to provide teeth to it to tackle terror received Presidential assent on Tuesday night.","headline":"Pota #39;s dead, terror teeth remain"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Developing Asia is set to outperform this year with higher-than-expected growth of 7.0 percent despite high oil prices but it will slow in 2005 in tandem with the developed world, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.","headline":"Asia to outperform this year, lower growth seen in 2005: ADB (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"NISQUALLY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, Wash. - A 15-year plan would restore salt marshes and mudflats for migrating salmon at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, more than 100 years after the farmland was drained and diked.","headline":"Plan Would Turn Restore Wash. 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The team said contractual difficulties were behind the split, and confirmed German Glock would race in Sunday #39;s inaugural Chinese Grand Prix.","headline":"Pantano replaced by Glock"} {"label":4,"text":"'Most Significant Enterprise Applications Alliance in History,'it sez here...","headline":"PeopleSoft goes a bundle on IBM"} {"label":4,"text":"SiliconValley.com - There's been a lot of innovation in online publishing lately, but regular Internet users might be scratching their heads at some of the lingo. Social software, blogs and RSS technology? What does it all mean?","headline":"Bloglines aims for simplicity (SiliconValley.com)"} {"label":3,"text":"Vodafone has unveiled plans for 10 new third-generation handsets for Christmas to help shore up its struggling Japanese unit. Vodafone VOD.","headline":"Vodafone targets Japan with 3G offensive"} {"label":1,"text":"An Iraqi group linked to al-Qaeda killed a second US hostage, Jack Hensley, and threatened to kill a British hostage unless Iraqi women detainees are freed, the group said on its Web site.","headline":"Al-Qaeda Group Kills a Second US Hostage in Iraq (Update3)"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK (AP) -- The number of children taking antidepressants has dropped dramatically since the Food and Drug Administration cautioned that the drugs can provoke suicidal behavior, according to a study. Pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions found that the number of children taking antidepressants fell 18 percent in the first quarter and an additional 5 percent in the second quarter...","headline":"Number of Kids on Antidepressants Drops Dramatically"} {"label":4,"text":"PeopleSoft Inc. is deepening its ties with IBM Corp., announcing on Tuesday a sales and development partnership it called the most significant enterprise applications alliance in the companies' history.","headline":"PeopleSoft, IBM strike middleware alliance"} {"label":3,"text":"The world's top air-express shipper said earnings soared on strong revenue growth in its international, ground and freight services.","headline":"FedEx Quarterly Earnings More Than Double"} {"label":3,"text":"As the threat of a hostile takeover by Oracle rumbles on, PeopleSoft has announced a \\$1bn partnership with IBM. 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But Russian lesbians now say they are facing growing pressure from authorities to return to the closet.","headline":"Lesbians fight to retain post-Soviet freedom (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"NetManage (Quote, Chart) agreed to acquire privately held Librados for an undisclosed sum. 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This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.","headline":"Yahoo: Internet withdrawal anguishing"} {"label":1,"text":": With time running out to save a British hostage in Iraq, US officials said today they were not about to free female Iraqi prisoners as demanded by an al Qaida ally whose group has already beheaded two Americans.","headline":"US not to free female scientists"} {"label":4,"text":"A new GAO report indicates that offshore outsourcing could hurt IT employment growth over the next decade, but the study released today is sprinkled with caveats and qualifiers and shows more study is needed.","headline":"GAO: Outsourcing could hurt IT employment growth"} {"label":1,"text":"GIVEN their sordid 58 year-long history, its easy enough to sink into pessimism when discussing India-Pakistan relations. 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From golf tees to a biodegradable flower pot that can be planted directly in the ground, scientists are studying ways of making plastics from things such as chicken feathers and soy protein.","headline":"Researchers Study Plastics From Feathers (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - For six years, iMacs have set the standard for the PC industry with eye-popping designs, clever utilization of space and leaps forward in usability. Lately, though, Apple Computer Inc. seems to be making more waves with iPod music players than its venerable consumer PCs.","headline":"REVIEW: New IMac G5 Short on Extras (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - CBS got the bill Wednesday for Janet Jackson's eye-catching flash dance during the Super Bowl halftime show: a record #36;550,000.","headline":"CBS Fined #36;550,000 for Jackson Stunt (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"See you next year in Las Vegas , proclaimed a marquee at the PeopleSoft user conference in San Francisco in late September. It was one of many not-so-subtle attempts by the company to reassure its customers ","headline":"PeopleSofts big bash"} {"label":2,"text":"Quarterback Marques Hagans has impressed in wins over Temple, North Carolina and Akron, completing 43 of 59 passes for 568 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.","headline":"Hagans Sizes Up Well"} {"label":3,"text":"A growing number of Brazilians are finding it increasingly difficult to get good jobs in big metropolitan areas like So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and are looking elsewhere.","headline":"For Jobs, Brazilians Desert Their Cities"} {"label":3,"text":"British Energy, the nuclear generator, yesterday welcomed a decision by the European commission to approve a government-backed 5bn rescue plan.","headline":"Commission backs 5bn British Energy deal"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Stephane Zervos first suspected his job was threatened when his bosses removed most of the heavy equipment from the car wheel factory where he'd worked for 24 years.","headline":"Job-Loss Panic Rises in Western Europe (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"A handful of potential managers, including Lenny Dykstra, has emerged from the Mets' 1986 World Series-winning team.","headline":"As Mets Look Ahead, They Keep Looking Back"} {"label":2,"text":"AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti said he expects better from his defence after the shock 2-1 home defeat to promoted Messina on Wednesday.","headline":"Ancelotti demands more from #39;world #39;s best defence #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"UNITED NATIONS - Japan, Brazil, Germany and India formed a lobbying group to help one another get permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council and head off proposals that might work against them.","headline":"4 nations lobby jointly for permanent seats"} {"label":2,"text":"Vernon Wells hit a go-ahead, two-run triple off Orlando Hernandez in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the New York Yankees 5-4 on Wednesday night.","headline":"AL Capsules"} {"label":2,"text":"Carlos Zambrano picked up his career high 15th win, combining with two pitchers on a six-hit shutout to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 victory on Wednesday night over ","headline":"Zambrano zeroes out Bucs"} {"label":1,"text":"Republican and Democratic leaders agreed to extend \\$150 billion worth of tax cuts sought by President Bush without trying to pay for them.","headline":"Deal in Congress to Keep Tax Cuts, Widening Deficit"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - The dollar rose to a five-week high\\against the yen on Thursday as rising oil prices hurt Asian\\currencies and the market decided that U.S. interest rates were\\still on a rising path.","headline":"Dollar Gains Vs Yen (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fannie Mae used improper accounting to manipulate its quarterly earnings reports, regulators said, touching off the mortgage finance industry's second such controversy in less than 18 months.","headline":"Fannie Mae Used Improper Accounting-Probe"} {"label":1,"text":"Federal Labor leader Mark Latham has ruled out disendorsing Queensland Labor candidate Ivan Molloy, over comments about the Bali bombings.","headline":"Latham stands by Bali claims candidate"} {"label":3,"text":"The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) on Wednesday said that though global inflows of FDI fell in 2003 for the third year in a row to \\$560 billion, prospects for the current year are promising.","headline":"Unctad optimistic on global FDI inflows"} {"label":3,"text":"OIL group Shell has pledged to invest \\$45bn (25bn) and make major disposals in a shake-up of the business, following its reserves crisis earlier this year.","headline":"Shell to invest in major shake-up"} {"label":3,"text":"Fannie Mae chief executive Franklin D. Raines invited reporters to his Wisconsin Avenue headquarters a year ago to complain good-naturedly that recent disclosures of accounting manipulations at smaller rival Freddie Mac had unjustly hurt his company.","headline":"Probe Examining Fannie's Promises"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK, September 22 (newratings.com) - A witness in the first Enron criminal trial, and a former executive at the company, testified today that she believed that the Enron executives now on trial were involved in an effort to hide an illicit deal ","headline":"Former Enron employee testifies about cover-up to Merrill Lynch <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"Union leaders representing pilots at American Eagle, the commuter division of American Airlines, have accepted a tentative contract agreement that includes pay raises.","headline":"American Eagle Reaches Deal With Pilots"} {"label":2,"text":"In good times and bad, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could count on two things -taunch defense and stench offense. By Chris O #39;Meara, AP.","headline":"Bucs still seeking first offensive touchdown"} {"label":4,"text":"Land of the rising routers. Cisco Systems (nasdaq: CSCO - news - people ) and Fujitsu (otc: FJTSY - news - people ) will join forces to develop high-end routers for Internet networks in Japan.","headline":"Chambers: Cisco, Fujitsu Team On Japan Networking; 2005 Product <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"The government has eviscerated Russia #39;s Western-style oil company, Yukos, in what has been widely viewed as political payback.","headline":"Russian atmosphere hard for Westerners"} {"label":3,"text":"Onge. Interstate Bakeries Corp. has filed for bankruptcy, a casualty of rising costs and reduced demand for carbohydrate-rich breads and pastries, including its Wonder Bread and Hostess Twinkies.","headline":"Maker of Twinkies goes into bankruptcy"} {"label":3,"text":"Interstate Bakeries Corp. , the purveyor of lunch box staples Wonder Bread and Twinkies, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, felled by the combination of a more health conscious public and smothering operational costs.","headline":"Wonder Bread, Twinkies maker files for bankruptcy"} {"label":2,"text":"Golf, rugby and squash are on a shortlist of five sports to be assessed for possible inclusion in the 2012 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee is reviewing ","headline":"Olympics-Five sports on shortlist for possible Games inclusion"} {"label":3,"text":"Beleaguered British Energy has applied to delist its shares as it tries to stop shareholders from blocking a restructuring plan to keep the company in business.","headline":"British Energy to delist to save rescue plan"} {"label":3,"text":"Foreign investment levels decline in 2003, a UN report reveals, but there are signs of recovery - especially among developing nations.","headline":"Global foreign investment falls"} {"label":4,"text":"New report on offshoring's implications from the British Computer Society.","headline":"Brits to lose 12 current of IT jobs by 2010"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is to address a joint session of the US Congress as well as meeting President Bush.","headline":"Iraq PM to address US Congress"} {"label":1,"text":"GAZA -- Palestinian security forces know who was behind the killing of three Americans in Gaza nearly a year ago but cannot act against the factions while fighting with Israel continues, a top Palestinian security official said.","headline":"Palestinian says Americans' killers can't be arrested"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Orlando Cabrera flung off his helmet, stepped on home plate and was mobbed by his teammates after leading the Boston Red Sox to another dramatic victory.","headline":"Cabrera's Homer Leads Red Sox Past Orioles (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"PGA Event: 84 Lumber Classic Site: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort amp; Spa, Mystic Rock Course (7,276 yards, par 72), Farmington, Pa. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Purse: \\$4.2 million. Winner's share: \\$756,000. Television: ESPN (today, 3:30-6 p.m.; tomorrow, 3:50-6; Saturday, 3:30-5:30; Sunday, 3-6). Last year: J.L. Lewis closed with a course-record 62 for a two-stroke victory over Frank Lickliter, Stuart Appleby, and Tim Petrovic. ...","headline":"Pro tours: The stops the talk"} {"label":2,"text":"Serena Williams struggled before finding her game Wednesday and reached the China Open quarterfinals with Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova.","headline":"Serena Williams, Sharapova reach quarterfinals"} {"label":2,"text":"Ralf Schumacher is adamant memories of his horror crash at Indianapolis three months ago will not hamper his comeback in this weekends Chinese Grand Prix.","headline":"Ralf ready for racing return in China"} {"label":2,"text":"Jenson Button must wait until next month before discovering which Formula One team he can race for next season. He wants to leave BAR for Williams but both teams claim to have a deal with the British driver ","headline":"Button decision delayed"} {"label":3,"text":"LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A Mississippi man is suing Wal-Mart, claiming the world #39;s largest retailer discriminates against blacks from seeking truck-driving jobs in 12 Southern states, including Virginia.","headline":"Lawsuit alleges Wal-Mart biased against black truckers"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks appeared set for a modest rebound at the open on Thursday, as oil prices retreated a day after spiking to more than \\$48 a barrel, a rise that fueled a sharp slide in stocks on concern that energy prices would hurt corporate profits and consumer spending.","headline":"U.S. Stocks Headed for Flat Open"} {"label":3,"text":"The search giant Google is rumoured to be working on its own web browser.","headline":"Rumours surround Google browser"} {"label":2,"text":"The Sonics signed guard Ibrahim Kutluay yesterday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but it is expected to be a two-year deal worth about \\$3.","headline":"Sonics sign Turkish captain, adding veteran leadership"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Southern Africa faces major\\challenges to feed its swelling populations and to keep its\\wells from running dry, a study showed Wednesday.","headline":"Southern Africa Faces Food, Water Crises - Study (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"New report gives them a 'C' for hand hygiene HealthDayNews -- Americans are doing a crummy job of keeping their hands clean. They got a ","headline":"Americans Have Dirty Paws"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - Japanese baseball players and club\\representatives reached a deal Thursday to end the first strike\\in the 70-year history of the sport in Japan, with owners\\agreeing to let newcomers into the leagues as early as next\\season.","headline":"Japanese Baseball Players, Owners Reach Deal (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields held near six-month lows on Thursday, though the market was struggling to extend recent hefty gains in the face of profit-taking.","headline":"Treasuries Tussle with Profit-Takers"} {"label":1,"text":"UN peacekeepers hand control of security in the Sierra Leone capital, Freetown, to local forces after the end of a brutal war.","headline":"S Leone takes control of Freetown"} {"label":1,"text":"Offering a simple, ","headline":"Iraqi Leader Thanks U.S. in Speech to Congress"} {"label":2,"text":"Japan #39;s baseball players averted a second strike this weekend after agreeing that a new team will be allowed to join Japanese professional baseball next season.","headline":"Japan #39;s baseball players avert another strike"} {"label":3,"text":"Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is close to settling a class action lawsuit for \\$220 million stemming from allegations that it colluded with other brokerages to mislead Enron Corp.","headline":"Lehman nears \\$220M Enron settlement"} {"label":3,"text":"The business software maker inks a deal with IBM, but it isn't likely to dissuade Oracle.","headline":"PeopleSoft Plays Defense"} {"label":3,"text":"A proposed bailout of Donald J. Trump #39;s casino company has been shelved, and Trump now says he may take the company private. The company #39;s shares fell 10 percent.","headline":"Bailout plan shelved for Donald Trump #39;s casinos"} {"label":4,"text":"<a href=","headline":"Sony Shift to Support MP3"} {"label":2,"text":"Victorian batsman Brad Hodge has been called in to the Australian Test squad in India, as a replacement for injured captain Ricky Ponting.","headline":"Hodge called up as Ponting returns home"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - Authorities insisted on Thursday that they won't give in to militants' demands to free female Iraqi prisoners despite the plea of a tearful British hostage begging Britain to save his life in a video released by his captors. 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Part 2 of 2.","headline":"Infocus: Detecting Worms and Abnormal Activities with NetFlow, Part 2"} {"label":1,"text":"Australia #39;s frayed nerves were given another jolt yesterday by the discovery of a home-made firebomb on a Virgin Blue airliner and the unrelated arrest of a man accused of threatening terror attacks in Southeast Asia.","headline":"Terror scares hit Australia"} {"label":4,"text":"Commerce One Inc., an Internet software maker valued at \\$20 billion at the peak of dot-com mania, is poised to go out of business as a pauper.","headline":"Former Dot-Com Commerce One Eyes Closure"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Halliburton Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Halliburton Says It May Separate KBR Unit"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slipped on Thursday after Exxon Mobil Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"Stocks Off on Exxon Downgrade, Oil Price"} {"label":4,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Take-Two Sees Higher Sports Prices for New Consoles"} {"label":3,"text":"Sanjay Kumar, the former chief executive of Computer Associates of Islandia, NY, pleaded innocent Thursday to charges he helped inflate financial results.","headline":"Computer Associates exec pleads not guilty"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The strike would have come out of nowhere: One second the fish was swimming placidly, no danger in sight, a moment later it was lunch.","headline":"Dinosaur May Have Been Stealth Hunter (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. saw its shares jump nearly 22 percent in its first day of trading Thursday after the company priced its initial public offering at the midpoint of its expected \\$12 to \\$14 price range.","headline":"Beacon Shares Gain 22 Percent in Debut"} {"label":2,"text":"BOSTON -- The state appeals court on Thursday declined to allow a new trial for a father convicted of beating a man to death at their sons #39; hockey practice.","headline":"Mass. court denies new trial for convict"} {"label":4,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - VeriSign Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"VeriSign Touts Childrens' Online Identity Token"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - With oil prices close to #36;50 a\\barrel, the Bush administration is set to allow oil refineries\\to borrow crude from the government's emergency petroleum\\stockpile to make up for supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan,\\a congressional source briefed on the pending decision told\\Reuters on Thursday.","headline":"Bush Set to Open Oil Reserve Spigot (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The Nigerian army killed 24 Islamic militants who had taken refuge in the mountainous northeastern region bordering Cameroon, the spokesman for the northeastern state of Borno said.","headline":"Nigerian army kills 24 Islamic militants near Cameroon border (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"PRIME Minister John Howard and Labor leader Mark Latham will converge on Melbourne today as the city gets into the swing of AFL celebrations.","headline":"Leaders converge on Melbourne"} {"label":2,"text":"Spaniard Javier Pascual Rodriguez inched ahead of Colombia #39;s Ivan Parra at the finish line to take the 18th stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling tour Thursday.","headline":"Pascual Rodriguez wins 18th stage of Vuelta race; Heras still <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CNN\/Money) - The federal government said Thursday it plans to loan a limited amount of crude oil from the nation #39;s strategic reserve in a bid to offset shortages caused by Hurricane Ivan.","headline":"US opening oil reserve"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft has filed nine lawsuits against individuals and companies allegedly involved sending out spam, including one suit against a Web hosting company that claimed it was ","headline":"Microsoft antispam suit targets 'bulletproof' Web host"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on\\Thursday raised the possibility that some areas of Iraq night\\be excluded from elections scheduled for January if security\\could not be guaranteed.","headline":"Rumsfeld Raises Prospect of Limited Iraq Elections (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia on Thursday proposed a U.N. crackdown on the abuse of political asylum for terrorist purposes, raising pressure on Western states to hand over wanted Chechen activists.","headline":"Russia Seeks UN Terrorist Asylum Abuse Crackdown"} {"label":3,"text":"American Airlines holding company AMR Corp. (AMR: Research, Estimates) on Wednesday said the airline #39;s August revenue was weaker than expected after hurricanes and high fuel prices ","headline":"American Airlines revenue weakens"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - It may have seemed odd that interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi felt compelled to spend a few of his precious first minutes at the White House giving reporters a geography lesson.","headline":"PM Promotes His Image of Mostly Safe Iraq (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"A high-ranking Palestinian Liberation Organization delegation led by Chairman Mahmoud Abbas held landmark talks with the Syrian leaders in Damascus Monday.","headline":"PLO chief holds landmark talks in Damascus"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD US warplanes fired on targets in the east Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Thursday, the second day of fighting in the Shiite militia stronghold.","headline":"US planes again hit Sadr City"} {"label":2,"text":"RENAULT #39;S Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore paid the Shanghai International Circuit the greatest compliment when he said yesterday: #39;It #39;s going to be difficult to beat this one.","headline":"Track heads in the right direction"} {"label":1,"text":"JAKARTA - Mr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is almost certain to emerge the winner of the country #39;s first direct presidential polls, has begun to unveil plans for his first 100 days in power.","headline":"Bambang unveils plans for his first 100 days"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON Oil prices climbed toward \\$49 per barrel Thursday even as the Bush administration considered drawing crude from the US emergency stockpile and lending it to refiners whose supplies were disrupted by Hurricane Ivan.","headline":"US may draw on oil in reserve"} {"label":4,"text":"Ireland #39;s telecom regulator said this week that is taking quot;extraordinary quot; measures to protect internet users from rogue autodialer programs that hijack their modems and run up long-distance phone charges by suspending direct dialing to 13 countries, most ","headline":"Ireland blocks calls to 13 countries to thwart internet scam"} {"label":2,"text":"STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- First, Peter Forsberg watched as his retired jersey No. 21 was lowered from the rafters at Kempehallen. Then, after getting a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd, the locked-out Colorado ","headline":"One assist, goal for hometown star"} {"label":3,"text":"Jamaica last year attracted its highest level of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows yet, US\\$720.4 million, outperforming traditional powerhouse investment hosts such as Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago and even Argentina.","headline":"Jamaica had record FDI inflows in 2003"} {"label":3,"text":"Ottawa has set a price per share of C\\$64.50 (\\$50.42) in the sale of its 19 percent stake in Petro-Canada (PCA.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , as analysts ","headline":"UPDATE 2-Ottawa sets Petro-Canada price at C\\$64.50"} {"label":1,"text":"China admitted Tuesday it was worried about the apparent stalling of six-party talks about North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons program and blamed the lack of trust between Pyongyang and Washington.","headline":"China admits it #39;s worried over stalled N.Korean nuclear talks"} {"label":4,"text":"A FOUR-LETTER term that came to symbolise the difference between old and new media tops US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster #39;s list of the 10 words of the year.","headline":"BLOG That #39;s the most look-ed up world on Merriam-Webster #39;s <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK: Nearly half of US Internet users say they could not go without the Web for more than two weeks, with many suffering quot;withdrawal quot; symptoms while offline, according to a recent survey.","headline":"Survey finds #39;web withdrawal #39;"} {"label":4,"text":"The fossil of a sea reptile with a neck twice as long as its body is solving the mystery of how some ancient reptiles used such unusually long appendages.","headline":"Dino sucked in prey with its giraffe neck"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft may find the burden of securing older versions of Windows browsers a burden. Tough. But its neglect hurts the entire Internetand leaves and opening for open-source replacement.","headline":"Who is Hurt by Microsoft #39;s Neglect of Older Browsers?"} {"label":2,"text":"THE Football Association yesterday insisted it has no plans to reduce the England coach #39;s job to a part-time position. A report in the Daily Mirror claimed the FA was considering appointing a Premiership boss ","headline":"England job remains full-time"} {"label":4,"text":"HEY labor long hours to write their software, testing and perfecting it. They toil in obscurity, fully aware that they #39;ll never get credit for their work.","headline":"Making Windows More Secure"} {"label":3,"text":"ID Biomedical Corp. (IDB.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (IDBE.O: Quote, Profile, Research) signed a 10-year US distribution deal for its Fluviral drug that could reap ","headline":"ID Biomedical Gets US Flu Drug Deal"} {"label":1,"text":"After suffering through two shambling administrations, Indonesia appears to have a new president who many of its business leaders say they believe will uproot corruption and revive investment.","headline":"In Indonesia, Businesses Hopeful After Election"} {"label":4,"text":"Astronomers poring over the deepest image ever taken of the universe are coming to different conclusions about what made space transparent to light billions of years ago.","headline":"Hubble heats debate over ionised universe"} {"label":2,"text":"A quarter of a billion dollars to build the track. Tens of millions in racing fees. More than 150,000 live spectators and a television audience of hundreds of millions.","headline":"World awaits Chinese Grand Prix"} {"label":2,"text":"Why to watch: Miami might be 2-0 and once again among the college football elite, but no one #39;s thinking Orange Bowl quite yet.","headline":"Week of September 25th, 2004"} {"label":2,"text":"Fly from New York to Colombia on Monday, be with your wife as she has surgery, make sure things are OK there, fly to Boston overnight on Tuesday and hit a game-winning home run in the 12th inning on Wednesday.","headline":"Happy returns for Cabrera"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Investment banking firm Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is nearing an agreement to pay approximately \\$200 million to settle a shareholder lawsuit over its work for bankrupt energy trader Enron Corp., sources familiar with the case said.","headline":"Lehman May Settle Over Enron"} {"label":1,"text":"The court said that Gov. Jeb Bush violated separation of powers when he signed a law to keep Theresa Schiavo alive.","headline":"Feed-Tube Law Is Struck Down in Florida Case"} {"label":2,"text":"The American cyclist Tyler Hamilton will keep his gold medal from the Athens Olympics after a testing lab mishandled his blood sample.","headline":"Hamilton Keeps Gold but One Test Confirms Doping"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average dropped 1.65 percent by mid-afternoon on Friday and was on course for a sixth day of losses as worries over high oil prices and uncertainty over the U.S. economic and market outlook hit a broad range of stocks.","headline":"Japan Shares Down 1.6 Pct"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices rose on Friday, with a rally in Japanese government bond (JGB) prices helping the market recover some ground from the previous day's sell-off.","headline":"U.S. Treasuries Recover, JGB Rally Helps"} {"label":3,"text":"General Electric Co. yesterday agreed to a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which accused the company of failing to provide shareholders ","headline":"GE pledges to meet rules of disclosure in SEC pact"} {"label":4,"text":"Diplomats from a number of islands in the South Pacific are reported to be pressing the Government to reverse a decision to block all phone calls made to the islands.","headline":"Islands press Govt to reverse phone call decision"} {"label":1,"text":"Palestinian fighters sneaked onto an Israeli military post at a small Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip early yesterday under cover of darkness and a thick morning fog ","headline":"Palestinians kill three Israeli soldiers"} {"label":1,"text":"MEXICO CITY -- Ever since the release earlier this year of his book quot;Who are We?: The Challenges to America's National Identity, quot; which argues that Mexican immigrants pose a threat to American culture, Samuel P. Huntington has been the US academic Mexicans love to hate.","headline":"In Mexico visit, enmity greets Harvard scholar "} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON -- It has long been suspected that man's best friend has a special ability to sense when something is wrong with us. Now, the first experiment to verify that scientifically has demonstrated that dogs are able to smell cancer.","headline":"Dogs said to smell cancer signs "} {"label":3,"text":"Cadbury Schweppes Plc, the maker of Dr Pepper and 7Up, said results will be at the lower #39; #39; end of the range it has targeted in the current fiscal year because of lack of demand in the US and European drinks markets.","headline":"Cadbury Says Annual Results to Be at Low End of Range (Update1)"} {"label":2,"text":":Lleyton Hewitt gave Australia a 2-0 lead in its Davis Cup World Group playoff today with a record-setting 6-0 6-2 6-2 win over Mehdi Tahiri of Morocco on grass at Royal Kings Park.","headline":"Davis Cup: Australia takes 2-0 lead in World Group playoff"} {"label":2,"text":"The Big East is under siege again. Oh, it's not as overt as the move by the Atlantic Coast Conference two years ago, which went on a membership drive, targeting Miami, Syracuse, Boston College, and eventually Virginia Tech.","headline":"Mountain climbers"} {"label":2,"text":"The win puts world number 36 Jankovic into a clash with the current teenage queen of the game Sharapova, who has played only one match to reach the last eight here after a bye.","headline":"India,Sports ; Jankovic to joust with Sharapova for semis spot"} {"label":3,"text":"Big Blue --a white knight? It #39;s easy to see how industry watchers got carried away with speculation that IBM (IBM ) might be riding to rescue of beleaguered PeopleSoft (PSFT ). On Sept.","headline":"IBM as PeopleSoft #39;s Hero? Hardly"} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON , December 6 (IslamOnline.net amp; News Agencies) - Britain received a green light from Washington to host a conference on Middle East peace after the Palestinian presidential elections, a British news paper reported Monday, December 6.","headline":"UK to Host Mideast Conference: Report"} {"label":3,"text":"Alitalia signed a deal with eight of nine unions Friday to split the loss-making Italian airline in two - part of the company #39;s plan to stave off bankruptcy.","headline":"Update 2: Alitalia, Unions Sign Deal"} {"label":4,"text":"Security specialist Symantec has admitted to a number of vulnerabilities in its firewall and gateway products. The weaknesses make them liable to denial of service attacks and other compromises.","headline":"Symantec warns of weakness in its firewall and gateway products"} {"label":2,"text":"Nobody and nothing could overshadow Colin Montgomerie last week, but Ulsterman Graeme McDowell was doing it at Woburn again today.","headline":"McDOWELL SUCCEEDS WHERE AMERICANS FAIL"} {"label":1,"text":"Thirteen people were killed and one seriously injured in an explosion at a power plant in Wu #39;an City in north China #39;s Hebei Province when the plant began trialoperation on Thursday afternoon.","headline":"Thirteen people killed in power plant explosion in Hebei"} {"label":2,"text":"BASEBALL Boston (AL): Activated DH Ellis Burks from the 60-day disabled list; released P Phil Seibel. Milwaukee (NL): Sent INF Matt Erickson outright to Indianapolis (IL).","headline":"Transactions"} {"label":4,"text":"The most requested online definition this year was quot;blog quot; -- a word not even yet officially in the dictionary, Merriam-Webster says.","headline":" #39;Blog #39; To Be Included in 2005 Dictionary"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices inched higher on Friday, with a rally in Japanese government bond (JGB) prices helping the market recover some ground from the previous day's sell-off.","headline":"U.S. Treasuries Inch Up, Await Data"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The first solar-wind samples recovered from the crashed Genesis space capsule have been sent to researchers in California.","headline":"Samples From Genesis Craft Sent to Calif. (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Rigel Kent Security amp; Advisory Services notified Symantec of three high-risk vulnerabilities they identified in the Symantec Firewall\/VPN Appliance during an assessment.","headline":"Symantec Firewall\/VPN Appliance 200\/200R (firmware builds prior to <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Formula One made its long-awaited debut in the People #39;s Republic of China today as the stunning new Shanghai International Circuit echoed to the banshee wail of Formula One engines being used in anger for the first time.","headline":"F1 debuts in China"} {"label":4,"text":"A Belgian cancer patient made infertile by chemotherapy has given birth following revolutionary treatment.","headline":"Baby for ovary transplant woman"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A Palestinian mortar bomb slammed into a\\house in a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip Friday, killing\\a woman and fueling settler anger over Prime Minister Ariel\\Sharon's plan to pull Israelis out of the area.","headline":"Palestinian Attack Kills Woman in Gaza Settlement (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Scientists have now officially witnessed the perfect cosmic storm. Thanks to the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton observatory, they watched a nearby head-on collision between two galaxy clusters. The clusters smashed together thousands of galaxies and trillions of stars in one of the most powerful events ever witnessed.","headline":"Massive Merger of Galaxies is the Most Powerful on Record"} {"label":3,"text":"The head of US aircraft maker Boeing, Harry Stonecipher, said Friday that the recovery in the sector would not be as strong as arch-rival Airbus was anticipating.","headline":"Boeing thinks Airbus is too optimistic on sector recovery"} {"label":3,"text":"Aircraft refuellers at Heathrow Airport have vowed to push ahead with strike plans this weekend, potentially disrupting flights, after last-ditch pay talks collapsed, their union says.","headline":"Heathrow refuellers to push ahead with strike plans"} {"label":4,"text":"Black Box Voting hopes to halt the use of Diebold's voting machines.","headline":"Group Questions E-Voting Security"} {"label":4,"text":"By THOMAS WAGNER LONDON (AP) -- The images coming out of the latest hostage crisis in Iraq - capped by dramatic video of British captive Kenneth Bigley begging for his life - have transfixed Britons, left governments looking helpless, and revived a classic dilemma about whether to negotiate with terrorists. But the plight of the British construction worker and his two murdered American colleagues has also raised new concerns about terrorists' tremendous ability to set agendas in an Internet age that makes their messages - even in the form of shocking beheading videos - all but impossible to stop...","headline":"Internet Emerging As Potent Terrorist Tool"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Boeing Co. Chief Executive Harry\\Stonecipher said on Friday the U.S. aircraft maker's archrival\\Airbus was exaggerating the speed of recovery in the commercial\\airplane market.","headline":"Boeing CEO: Jet Market Recovery Slower (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulator will step up scrutiny of investment banks' management of conflicts of interest and risk in the wake of a number of high profile cases such as WorldCom, Enron and Parmalat.","headline":"UK Watchdog Turns Up Heat on Banks"} {"label":1,"text":"The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says granting more autonomy to southern Sudan could help end the bloody conflict there.","headline":"UN Refugee Chief Backs Autonomy for Sudan #39;s Darfur Region"} {"label":3,"text":"London - A 48-hour strike by aircraft refuellers at London Heathrow airport got under way on Friday, with baggage handlers at Gatwick airport also preparing to walk out, threatening a weekend of travel disruptions.","headline":"Strikes at London airports"} {"label":4,"text":"SecurePoint says the alleged Sasser author was ","headline":"Security firm justifies virus writer's job"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - HALIFAX (CP) - Nova Scotia became the sixth province or territory to allow same-sex marriages when the province's Supreme Court ruled Friday that banning such unions is unconstitutional.","headline":"Nova Scotia becomes sixth province, territory to allow same-sex marriages (Canadian Press)"} {"label":3,"text":"A consortium led by Sony Corp. of America that includes Comcast Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Inc.","headline":"Comcast part of group wanting to buy MGM"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Orders for long-lasting U.S. durable\\goods slipped unexpectedly in August as civilian aircraft\\demand plunged, but beat forecasts once transportation was\\stripped out, government data showed on Friday.","headline":"Durable Goods Fall, Aircraft Orders Slump (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"<a href=","headline":"Rumors abound about Google #39;s browser"} {"label":2,"text":"(Sports Network) - A sensational pitching matchup is on tap at Fenway Park this evening when Pedro Martinez and the Boston Red Sox welcome Mike Mussina and the hated New York Yankees to town for another chapter in baseball #39;s fiercest rivalry.","headline":"Boston Red Sox Team Report - September 24"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - If you think Earth is a mess,\\consider the turmoil in the constellation Hydra, where\\astronomers have spotted two monster galactic clusters slamming\\together in one of the biggest collisions ever recorded.","headline":"Astronomers Spot Monster Collision of Galaxies (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Aircraft builder withdraws its request to intervene in Microsoft's antitrust appeal; Boeing also forgoes intervention.","headline":"Airbus drops out of Microsoft appeal"} {"label":4,"text":"p2pnet.net News:- A European consortium, including Linux-distributor Mandrakesoft, has won an \\$8.6 million contract to boost Linux #39; security, says a TechWeb story, going on that the French Ministry of Defense is, quot;expected to make the operating system ","headline":"Linux security boost"} {"label":4,"text":"Anonymous writes quot;Microsoft Corp. filed nine lawsuits against individuals and companies alleged to be involved in the distribution of spam, the company said Wednesday.","headline":"Microsoft Sues BulletProof Web Hosts"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Ouarda Touirat, her day-old baby\\daughter nestling in her arms, said Friday she had never lost\\hope that she could conceive after cancer treatment left her\\infertile.","headline":"Mom Hugs 'Miracle' Baby After Ovarian Transplant (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"TORONTO -- One of Canada #39;s largest and best-known miners, Noranda Inc., is in exclusive talks to be acquired by a Chinese metals producer, the two companies confirmed Friday.","headline":"China Minmetals in talks to buy Noranda"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators may file suit against Morningstar Inc., a provider of mutual fund and stock research, over incorrect data it published about a mutual fund, the company said on Friday.","headline":"Morningstar Faces Possible SEC Lawsuit"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Watch: Redmond had told developers privately earlier this year of plans to port some SP2 fixes to older versions of Windows.","headline":"Microsoft Changes Its Tune on Porting SP2 Fixes"} {"label":2,"text":"Murphy will go to trial Nov. 4 on charges he molested his daughters, a state district judge said Tuesday. Murphy is charged with three counts of indecency with a child and three counts of aggravated sexual assault, punishable by up to life in prison.","headline":"Calvin Murphy removed as Rockets broadcaster"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry have starkly different economic priorities with a common thread: price tags exceeding \\$1 trillion that could pump already huge deficits skyward over the next decade...","headline":"Bush, Kerry Economic Budgets Exceed \\$1T"} {"label":3,"text":"Physicians in a northwest Maryland county plan to halt non-emergency surgeries for at least two weeks to protest a 33 percent increase in malpractice insurance premiums.","headline":"Some Md. MDs Curtail Surgeries in Insurance Protest"} {"label":3,"text":"US stocks got a mild boost on Friday as government data showed better-than-expected demand in August for durable goods other than transportation equipment, but climbing oil prices limited gains.","headline":"US stocks up on durable goods news; chips down"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - West Africa's worst locust plague for 15\\years has encroached on one of the region's largest\\rice-growing areas, authorities in Mali said on Friday.","headline":"Locusts Encroach on West African Rice-Growing Area (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Due to lack of demand, the chipmaker postpones plans to build Wi-Fi access points into desktop PCs this year.","headline":"Intel shelves plans for Wi-Fi access point"} {"label":3,"text":"Cranberry juice rivals Ocean Spray and Northland have ended their legal battle and agreed to join forces. The companies said Friday that Ocean Spray will take over its smaller rival #39;s ","headline":"Rivals Ocean Spray, Northland make peace"} {"label":1,"text":"LOS ANGELES - California air regulators Friday unanimously approved the world's most stringent rules to reduce auto emissions that contribute to global warming - a move that could affect car and truck buyers from coast to coast. Under the regulations, the auto industry must cut exhaust from cars and light trucks by 25 percent and from larger trucks and sport utility vehicles by 18 percent...","headline":"Calif. OKs World's Toughest Smog Rules"} {"label":3,"text":"Looking to expand its fruit receiving and concentrating operations in the nation #39;s largest cranberry-producing state, Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc.","headline":"Ocean Spray to Buy Northland Assets"} {"label":3,"text":"Concern over the fate of former Computer Associates International chairman and CEO Sanjay Kumar accompanied the collective sigh of relief felt by CA partners last week when federal prosecutors settled a two-year-old accounting fraud investigation with the ","headline":"CA, Partners Move On As Kumar Faces Charges"} {"label":4,"text":"I #39;ve really taken to A9.com. It #39;s almost as if this new player in the search engine game has been built specifically for me.","headline":"Peter Griffin: A9.com makes searching personal"} {"label":2,"text":"LONDON: England have never won a major international limited-overs title while West Indies World Cup glory days date back to 1975 and 1979.","headline":"England seek first one-day title against surprise package Windies"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has upped the stakes ahead of Saturday #39;s clash against Manchester City by claiming he would love to sign Shaun-Wright Phillips.","headline":"Wenger keep tabs on SWP"} {"label":2,"text":"PARIS: Greece #39;s shock Euro 2004 triumph in July has had unexpected consequences with three European Players of the Year calling time on their national sides.","headline":"A Greek tragedy for Fab Three"} {"label":2,"text":"Ichiro Suzuki, baseball #39;s sang-froid player, is racing to shatter an elusive record for hits in a single season, aiming to bring glory to himself, the Seattle Mariners and his country Japan.","headline":"Ichiro Makes Run at Historic Record"} {"label":4,"text":"New device plays back audio and video on the go, but it sports a hefty price tag.","headline":"First Look: Creative Zen Portable Media Center"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN DIEGO - In the wake of another downgrading of San Diego #39;s credit rating, Mayor Dick Murphy today reassured the public that the city is fiscally sound.","headline":"San Diego fiscally sound, mayor says"} {"label":2,"text":"ENGLAND captain Michael Vaughan leads his side against the West Indies today quietly confident of claiming his first major one-day trophy in the ICC Champions Trophy final against West Indies.","headline":"Vaughan confident England can cap memorable season"} {"label":1,"text":"BOMBAY: Raja Ramanna, the scientist who pioneered India #39;s drive to become a nuclear power, died yesterday in Bombay at age 79.","headline":"Scientist Ramanna mourned"} {"label":1,"text":"SEOUL: South Korean authorities stopped a shipment of a potentially lethal chemical to North Korea this year, but at least two other shipments got through to the communist state, South Korea said on Friday.","headline":"Seoul says firms shipped lethal chemical to DPRK"} {"label":3,"text":"President Vladimir V. Putin said on Friday that state-run companies might bid for assets of Yukos in any sale to collect back taxes.","headline":"Putin Says Russia Could Be a Yukos Bidder"} {"label":1,"text":"Sudan says it has foiled a coup plot by backers of detained Islamist leader, Hassan al-Turabi.","headline":"Sudan 'foils Islamist coup plot'"} {"label":2,"text":"Proposals for two major league sports stadiums that would face each other across the Anacostia River evolved independently, D.C. officials said Friday.","headline":"One-Two Economic Punch"} {"label":2,"text":"Hideki Matsui homered and drove in two runs Friday night as the New York Yankees increased their division lead with a 6-4 win over Boston.","headline":"MLB: New York Yankees 6, Boston 4"} {"label":3,"text":"US Airways' 28,000 employees waited last night for the airline to file a petition with the judge in its bankruptcy proceeding, seeking to void existing labor contracts and impose a 23 percent pay cut on workers.","headline":"US Airways' Unions Brace to Fight Deep Cuts"} {"label":2,"text":"Pedro Martinez last night uttered the absolute last words any Boston fan wants to hear from their ace - now, or ever: Call the Yankees my daddy.","headline":"Pedro: Yanks? No Thanks: Bombers psyche out ace #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO - Shawn Green can sit out Saturday knowing he was a huge help to the Dodgers during their crucial series against San Francisco. Green hit a two-run homer in Los Angeles' 3-2 victory over the Giants on Friday night, a day before the first baseman will miss a game to observe the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur...","headline":"Dodgers Nip Giants 3-2 in Crucial Series"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil futures hit a record high Friday as the government began lending oil from emergency reserves to refineries running low on crude after Hurricane Ivan.","headline":"Refiners line up for stockpiled oil"} {"label":3,"text":"The fallout from allegations of serious accounting problems at Fannie Mae has rattled investors and could even bump up mortgage rates down the road.","headline":"Fannie Mae mess worries investors"} {"label":2,"text":"Olympic silver medalist Mardy Fish served 19 aces to defeat Max Mirnyi in the second singles match 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Roddick #39;s serve in the final game of the match eclipsed his own record of 153 mph set at the Queen #39;s Club tournament in England in June.","headline":"US leads 2-0 in Davis Cup"} {"label":2,"text":"All the Boston Red Sox got from Pedro Martinez this week was a pair of losses to the Yankees. The AL Central-champion Twins drank a champagne toast to Santana after he became the second 20-game winner in the ","headline":"Yanks beat Pedro again; Santana wins 20th"} {"label":2,"text":"What started as another Boise State blowout came down to the final seconds. The No. 21 Broncos jumped to a 16-0 lead in the first quarter, but needed a missed field goal with ","headline":"No. 21 Boise State holds off BYU 28-27"} {"label":3,"text":"S Airways said yesterday that it would ask a bankruptcy judge to approve emergency pay cuts - which its unions said would be 23 percent - and other moves to raise cash.","headline":"US Airways To Ask Court For Pay Cuts"} {"label":2,"text":"This wasn #39;t Game 7 with the American League pennant at stake, but it certainly had the kind of bad vibes that the Boston Red Sox felt last October.","headline":"Yanks deflate Sox"} {"label":1,"text":"The leaders of India and Pakistan promised Friday to work together to quot;restore normalcy and cooperation quot; between their countries and seek peace in the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir.","headline":"Pakistan and India agree to cooperate on easing tensions and <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Michael Schumacher spun and Sauber looked strong this afternoon. Fernando and Jacques went sixth and thirteenth.","headline":"Shanghai, Qualifying: Surprises all round"} {"label":2,"text":"Charlie Garner didn #39;t come to Tampa to watch the Tampa Bay Bucs offense stumble around like it has in the first two games of this season.","headline":"Time to step up"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK, Sept 23 (AFP) - Oil prices edged closer to record territory Thursday as markets shrugged off news that the US government may draw from its strategic reserves to make up for shortages due to Hurricane Ivan.","headline":"Oil Prices Rise Despite US Move To Draw On Strategic Reserve"} {"label":2,"text":" BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova beat compatriot and Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 for a place in the final of the \\$585,000 China Open WTA tournament on Saturday.","headline":"Kuznetsova Beats Sharapova to Make China Open Final"} {"label":3,"text":"Russian President Vladimir Putin said state-run companies may bid for OAO Yukos Oil Co. assets in any sale to collect back taxes, raising the prospect of further government control over the nation #39;s oil and gas industry.","headline":"Putin Says State Companies May Buy Yukos Oil Assets (Update3)"} {"label":1,"text":"GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - A day after a mortar round killed an Israeli-American woman in a nearby settlement, the Israeli army charged into a Palestinian refugee camp Saturday, killing one person and tearing down 35 homes, witnesses and a U.N. aid official said...","headline":"Israel Destroys Refugee Homes, Kills One"} {"label":4,"text":"Mozilla released a Preview Release of version 1.0 of its new, lightweight browser, named Firefox, even as Web traffic metrics indicate that Microsofts Internet Explorer may be losing market share for the first time in many years.","headline":"Firefox Browser Turns 1.0 as Browser Wars Re-emerge"} {"label":2,"text":"Mumbai - Australia #39;s stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist said on Saturday his team was seeking a momentous Test series triumph in India.","headline":"Australia better prepared, says Gilchrist"} {"label":2,"text":"Though in an unfamiliar city, top seed Serena Williams turned the inaugural China Open WTA tennis tournament into a home court here on Saturday as she stormed into the singles ","headline":"Serena sails into final at China Open"} {"label":1,"text":"The top United Nation refugee official is in Chad, where Saturday, he toured a camp for Sudanese refugees who have fled violence in the western Darfur region.","headline":"UN Refugee Chief Tours Sudanese Refugee Camp in Chad"} {"label":1,"text":"Chinese President Hu Jintao presented on Saturday certificates to two nearly promoted generals in his capacity as chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the Communist Party of China.","headline":"Hu issues certificates to two new generals"} {"label":3,"text":"The Senate is expected to vote on the overall \\$3.3 billion spending plan for the state Department of Transportation, which supports state and local highway programs, public transportation programs and department administration (House Bill 5528).","headline":"This week in the state Legislature"} {"label":3,"text":"A strike by hundreds of baggage handlers and maintenance workers at Gatwick Airport failed to disrupt flights today. The workers mounted picket lines outside ","headline":"Airport Staff Walk-Out Fails to Disrupt Flights"} {"label":2,"text":"Accepting mediocrity has been part and parcel of following Middlesbrough over the years, yet this campaign was supposed to bring something new.","headline":"Boro left feeling Blue"} {"label":1,"text":"CHICAGO - Beyond the tired cliches and sperm-and-egg basics taught in grade school science class, researchers are discovering that men and women are even more different than anyone realized. It turns out that major illnesses like heart disease and lung cancer are influenced by gender and that perhaps treatments for women ought to be slightly different from the approach used for men...","headline":"Men, Women More Different Than Thought"} {"label":2,"text":"SYDNEY, Sep 25: Australia #39;s stand-in captain and wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has said that his twin responsibilities will not come in the way of seeking a winning start for his team against India in next month #39;s Test series.","headline":"Gilchrist confident about India tour"} {"label":2,"text":"VfL Wolfsburg remain clear at the top of the Bundesliga table after a last-minute Diego Klimowicz strike condemned Kurt Jara #39;s Kaiserslautern to defeat at the Volks-Wagen Arena, on a day that saw Miroslav Klose hit a hat-trick for Werder Bremen at Bochum.","headline":"Bremen, Bayern amp; Stuttgart Win As Wolves Stay Top"} {"label":2,"text":"Alley Broussard ran for a career-high three touchdowns in the first 17 minutes and No. 13 LSU held Mississippi State to seven first downs and 130 yards in a 51-0 victory Saturday.","headline":"No. 13 LSU 51, Mississippi State 0"} {"label":2,"text":"The National Football League has postponed Sunday #39;s scheduled game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins in Miami due to the threat of Hurricane Jeanne.","headline":"NFL Postpones Miami Game, Due to Hurricane Jeanne"} {"label":2,"text":"Robby Gordon plans to join the oil spills, the tire chunks, the sharp pieces of debris and the other typical racetrack hazards on Sunday.","headline":"Robby Gordon Planning to Proceed With Caution"} {"label":3,"text":"The benchmark two-year US Treasury note had its biggest weekly decline in a month on speculation the Federal Reserve will follow up this week #39;s interest-rate increase with at least one more this year.","headline":"US 2-Year Treasuries Fall for Week as Fed Raises Target Rate"} {"label":1,"text":"Three of the men were seized in a quot;pre-planned quot; operation by officers from the Metropolitan Police anti-terrorist branch at a hotel in Brent Cross, north London.","headline":"Four held in anti-terror raids"} {"label":2,"text":"Dennis Rommedahl grabbed an injury-time winner for Charlton against a Crystal Palace side who will be very upset at a missed penalty.","headline":"Premiership: Charlton snatch win"} {"label":3,"text":"Boeing has received downpayments for up to 200 of its new 7E7 planes in addition to the known 52 orders it has gained, Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher said in an interview published on Thursday.","headline":"Boeing gets downpayments"} {"label":3,"text":"BERLIN: Boeing Co. Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher has said the US aircraft makers archrival Airbus was exaggerating the speed of recovery in the commercial airplane market.","headline":"Boeing CEO says market slower than Airbus suggests"} {"label":2,"text":"From the time you touch down in the British Isles, you get an overwhelming sense of grey. The skies are almost always leaden, the clothes people wear are generally either black or neutral shades guaranteed ","headline":"Cricket swings to Calypso once again"} {"label":2,"text":"World number one Vijay Singh stayed two shots clear of the field after struggling to a level-par 72 in the third round of the \\$4.2 million Pennsylvania Classic on Saturday.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Struggling Singh stays ahead in Pennsylvania"} {"label":1,"text":"Italy's Interior Minister visits Libya to pave the way for joint efforts to curb illegal immigration into the EU.","headline":"Italy and Libya move on migrants"} {"label":2,"text":"When the green flag drops for today #39;s MBNA America 400 at Dover International Speedway, 43 drivers will be lined up to cross the start\/finish line.","headline":"Cup chase lands in Dover"} {"label":1,"text":"The sickening accounts of the ordeal of Ken Bigley have brought home to everyone the true wretchedness of the present situation in Iraq.","headline":"How long will the pop press stomach the horrors of Iraq?"} {"label":1,"text":"UN Secretary-General Kofi An nan meets with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi at UN headquarters in New York, Sep 24. (Xinhua Photo).","headline":"UN chief promises more staff to Iraq when possible"} {"label":4,"text":"washingtonpost.com - The Intuit-Microsoft battle for supremacy in the personal-finance software market is as long-running as some sports rivalries -- except that few users seem to care all that much about the outcome of this contest.","headline":"Quicken, Money Duel to a Draw (washingtonpost.com)"} {"label":2,"text":"The New York Yankees are going to the playoffs, and they will probably go there as AL East champions, too. They just won #39;t be clinching the division in Fenway Park.","headline":"Red Sox explode in the 8th for 12-5 win"} {"label":2,"text":"The Bison win their second straight game with a 53-7 domination of nonconference Savannah State before 5,205 at Greene Stadium.","headline":"Howard Wins Big"} {"label":2,"text":"Michael Schumacher has set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling fightback through the field by qualifying at the back of the grid for the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix, which starts at 0700.","headline":"Live: Chinese Grand Prix"} {"label":1,"text":"Efforts to secure the release of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley are being stepped up as a delegation from the Muslim Council of Britain #39; heads to Baghdad for talks.","headline":"Muslim Council joins fight for hostage #39;s life"} {"label":1,"text":"ABECHE, Chad, Sept 26 (AFP) -- The Sudanese government has seen the writing on the wall and is likely to grant some autonomy to the violence-wracked Darfur region but the rebels should now do their bit to end the world #39;s worst humanitarian crisis, UN High ","headline":"AFP Interview: UN refugee chief says Sudan likely to grant Darfur <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"terrorist attack","headline":"Riyadh says killing of Frenchman was "} {"label":2,"text":"NASCAR officials spent several days last December going through different scenarios when they met to come up with their quot;Chase for the Nextel Cup quot; plan.","headline":"Dover #39;s place in #39;Chase #39; looks secure"} {"label":2,"text":"SHANGHAI, China - Rubens Barrichello won the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, taking advantage of Formula One champion Michael Schumacher #39;s disastrous weekend and outlasting runner-up Jenson Button by just over a second.","headline":"Barrichello Wins Chinese Grand Prix"} {"label":2,"text":"Shaking down the thunder from a puffy gray-white sky on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, Notre Dame reminded the usual 80,795 suspects that an opening loss to Brigham Young was an aberration.","headline":"Mark it down: Notre Dame is back"} {"label":2,"text":"In this crevice of the baseball globe, as the season heads to the bottom of the ninth, nothing has changed. It #39;s an annual rite for both teams by the bay to be in prime playoff position with a week to go, and ","headline":"Orioles to get paid off for Expos #39; move to DC"} {"label":1,"text":"a small, prefabricated affair, consisting of just six cells. They have an incentive to build it well: seven of them could soon be living there.","headline":"Half of men on Pitcairn Island on trial for alleged sex abuse"} {"label":4,"text":"After coming up with Gmail and Google News, rumours are rife that search engine Google is now working on a web browser, reports BBC.","headline":"Is Google working on a web browser!"} {"label":4,"text":"Iraq war blogs are as varied as the soldiers who write them. Some sites feature practical news, war pictures and advice. Some are overtly political, with more slanting to the right than to the left. Some question the war, some cheer it.","headline":"Soldiers' War Blogs Detail Life in Iraq"} {"label":4,"text":"Every time a new IE security flaw is announced, or whenever someone gets fed up with hackers manipulating their Web browser, Firefox and other Mozilla-based browsers get a bump in the marketplace.","headline":"Could Newer Browsers Dethrone IE?"} {"label":2,"text":"Thousands of football fans fell silent today to honour the life and achievements of legendary manager Brian Clough. A public tribute was held in Nottingham city centre and a minute ","headline":"Fans Honour Legend Clough"} {"label":1,"text":"Afghan President Hamid Karzai Sunday made his first domestic trip outside the capital, Kabul, since a trip cut short by a rocket attack 10 days ago.","headline":"Karzai Travels North on First Domestic Trip Since Rocket Attack"} {"label":1,"text":"An investigative judge has questioned former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet for half an hour to decide whether to indict him in one of hundreds of human rights cases stemming from his 1973-1990 rule.","headline":"Pinochet questioned by investigative judge"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - The Miami Dolphins and\\Pittsburgh Steelers will play their scheduled game Sunday night\\at 8:30 p.m.","headline":"Dolphins and Steelers Will Play Sunday Night (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"NDJAMENA : UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ruud Lubbers said that Sudan should grant more autonomy to Darfur as he began a visit to address the crisis over the exodus of more than 1.4 million refugees from the troubled region.","headline":"UN refugee chief sees Darfur autonomy as way out of crisis"} {"label":1,"text":"Widening its pursuit of Hamas beyond the occupied territories, Israel reached into Damascus Sunday, dealing a blow to both Hamas and Syria.","headline":"Israel sends Syria tough message with Hamas strike"} {"label":2,"text":"Serena Williams got back to winning ways with victory over US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova in the final of the China Open on Sunday.","headline":"Serena takes China title"} {"label":2,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO - Lets defer to the slugger-philosopher, Barry Bonds, for Saturdays life-lesson. It he said in reference to the San Francisco Giants latest biggest win of the season, is as big as it is today.","headline":"Giants most important game of the year will be an everyday <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraq is chosen for a vote at Labour conference but Tony Blair says he will not apologise for the war.","headline":"Labour delegates force Iraq vote"} {"label":2,"text":"London, September 26: Just the way the Brazil is synonymous with soccer and Tom with Jerry, West Indies cricket has always been synonymous with fast bowlers, with batsmen who had more flair than wood in their willows; and with calypso.","headline":"A win worth a Calypso or two"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Taran Rampersad didn't complain when he failed to find anything on his hometown in the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Instead, he simply wrote his own entry for San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. Wikipedia is unique for an encyclopedia because anybody can add, edit and even erase. And the Wikipedia is just one #151; albeit the best known #151; of a growing breed of Internet knowledge-sharing communities called Wikis.","headline":"'Wikis' Offer Knowledge-Sharing Online (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - Riding on the global success of PlayStation 2 (PS2), Sony has launched its first hand-held game console to challenge rival Nintendo, whose Game Boy Advance monopolizes the worldwide portable game market.","headline":"Sony, Nintendo power up for battle of the portable game consoles (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Troubled carrier US Airways has asked a US bankruptcy court to impose big wage and cost cuts, warning that otherwise it might fail to survive.","headline":"US Airways wants court to cut pay"} {"label":2,"text":"Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Fred Taylor scored on a one-yard run with nine seconds left in the fourth quarter to lift the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 15-12 victory over the Tennessee Titans at The Coliseum.","headline":"NFL Game Summary - Jacksonville at Tennessee"} {"label":2,"text":"Kurt Warner and Michael Strahan made sure the New York Giants didn #39;t have a letdown against the injury-ravaged Cleveland Browns.","headline":"Giants 27, Browns 10"} {"label":2,"text":"Rudi Vller said Sunday that he had left Roma of the Italian league. He had been manager for less than four weeks. Roma lost 3-1 to Bologna in Serie A on Saturday, even though its opponents played for 40 minutes with just nine men.","headline":"Soccer: Vller quits Roma after Bologna loss"} {"label":1,"text":"Amid the destruction from Tropical Storm Jeanne, Haitians have prayed for the 1,500 dead and given thanks that their lives were spared at services on Sunday.","headline":"Haitian storm survivors give thanks"} {"label":1,"text":": Talks between Japan and North Korea aimed at resolving a dispute over Japanese nationals abducted by the North decades ago ended Sunday without progress, Japanese officials said.","headline":"No progress in N.Korea, Japan talks on abductees"} {"label":3,"text":"Gordon Brown says the UK will write off its share of debts owed by the world's poorest countries to the World Bank.","headline":"UK writing off poor nations' debt"} {"label":4,"text":"This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Online auction giant eBay won #39;t be closing down its Half.","headline":"Half.com to continue at full speed"} {"label":3,"text":"COLES Myer Ltd chief executive Mr John Fletcher yesterday said he was interested in branching out from the retail business into financial planning services for the groups customers.","headline":"Financial planning an option for Coles"} {"label":2,"text":"INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- The showdown between Peyton Manning and Brett Favre turned into an Arena Football League spectacle. Manning threw for 320 yards and five touchdowns in the first half when the Indianapolis ","headline":"Green Bay Packers"} {"label":3,"text":"Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, still remains the richest person in the USA, according to Forbes Magazine. Gates has been keeping the first place for already 11 year in a raw among the richest Americans.","headline":"Bill Gates is the richest for 11 years successively"} {"label":3,"text":"No ticket matched all four numbers and the MegaBall in Friday #39;s Mega Money drawing of the Florida Lottery. The numbers drawn were 10-18-19-22; the Megaball was 6. Twelve tickets matched four of the numbers ","headline":"No ticket matched all four numbers and the MegaBall in Friday #39;s <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"TEHRAN: Iran added one more missile to its military arsenal and the defense minister said Saturday his country was ready to confront any external threat.","headline":"Iran deploys new missile"} {"label":1,"text":"An Olympic Airlines flight on its way from Athens to New York is diverted to Stansted Airport after a security alert.","headline":"Jet lands in UK after bomb alert"} {"label":1,"text":"The arrest of a commander of the Iraqi National Guard raises concerns about the loyalty and reliability of the new security forces.","headline":"U.S. Military Arrests an Iraqi Commander"} {"label":3,"text":"Tokyo stocks shed more than 1 percent Friday, extending declines to a sixth straight session driven by Wall Street #39;s weakness and worries that higher oil prices may crimp corporate profits.","headline":"Update 4: Tokyo Stocks Shed 1 Percent, Dollar Up"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Christina Kim made a charge on the back nine Sunday, shooting a 6-under 65 at the Longs Drugs Challenge for a one-shot victory over Karrie Webb and her first LPGA win.","headline":"Kim Captures 1-Shot Win at Longs Drugs (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Angels left fielder Jose Guillen was suspended for the rest of the season Sunday because of his outburst after being lifted for a pinch runner a day earlier.","headline":"Angels Suspend Guillen Without Pay (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The United States wants to lease a Swedish attack submarine for naval exercises in the Baltic Sea in a deal possibly worth tens of millions of dollars, defense officials said Sunday.","headline":"U.S. Wants to Lease Swedish Submarine (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese cabinet ministers tendered their resignations on Monday, setting the stage for Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to make new appointments aimed at boosting his popularity and tightening his grip on power after a set-back in July's upper house elections.","headline":"Japan Ministers Resign Ahead of Reshuffle"} {"label":4,"text":"David Mott, a Dartmouth-educated Wall Street investment banker, is increasingly leveraging his reputation in the local and national biotech communities.<br><FONT face=","headline":"MedImmune CEO Talks Finance and Science"} {"label":4,"text":"Google News tends to favor news stories with a conservative bias, according to new media observer J.D. Lasica, a claim which Google denies.","headline":"Is Google News Biased?"} {"label":2,"text":"Say you #39;re a Raiders fan and the Silver and Black are playing the Broncos in late December. You want Denver to hurt the hurt that only comes with having your hiney handed to you.","headline":"Fans put in position of deciding which team comes first"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistani security forces Sunday killed the country #39;s most wanted terrorist allegedly involved in an assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharrafand indicted in the murder of a US journalist.","headline":"Pakistan #39;s top wanted terrorist killed"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistan says it has dealt a major blow to al-Qaeda #39;s operations after its security forces shot dead the country #39;s most wanted terror suspect.","headline":"Pakistan al-Qaeda suspect killed"} {"label":2,"text":"A visually impaired cyclist from Slovakia, competing in the men #39;s tandem event, was stripped of his silver medal and three weightlifters were slapped with two-year bans after testing positive for banned substances at the Athens ","headline":"Paralympians stripped of medals for failing tests"} {"label":1,"text":"On Sunday voters rejected government-backed plans to simplify naturalisation procedures for second-generation foreigners. They also turned down a proposal to grant children born in Switzerland to foreign parents the automatic right to a Swiss passport.","headline":"Press blame Right for swaying citizenship votes"} {"label":2,"text":"Great Britain has been relegated from the Davis Cup group with the world #39;s best teams in after losing to Austria. Greg Rusedski lost the crucial match to Stefan Koubek 7-6 6-4 7-5 to see Britain lose out in the tie 3-2.","headline":"Tennis: GB lose out in Davis Cup"} {"label":1,"text":"International health officials at an emergency meeting in Bangkok Monday said there is no evidence that bird flu has been passed from one human to another.","headline":"Experts dampen bird flu fears"} {"label":1,"text":"JERUSALEM -- A Hamas official was killed Sunday when his sport utility vehicle exploded in a neighborhood of Damascus, Syria, seconds after he started the engine, according to witnesses and the Palestinian militant group #39;s leaders, who accused Israel of ","headline":"Hamas official killed in blast"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil prices neared their all-time record high of \\$49.40 US as supply fears in Iraq and other key producers pushed up early trade Monday, while the market took stock of hurricane Ivan #39;s impact on oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.","headline":"Crude oil prices near continued march toward symbolic \\$50 US level"} {"label":3,"text":"That is the one-word message of advice that citizens wanted to send to members of Congress at the end of last week. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate looked as if they are having trouble seizing ","headline":"A wandering Congress trips over the US Constitution"} {"label":1,"text":"A police search concluded there was no threat to a New York-bound Greek airliner forced to make an emergency landing in Britain following a bomb threat that mentioned Iraq, officers said Monday.","headline":"Diverted London Airliner Given All-Clear"} {"label":2,"text":"The Chargers #39; defense had one of its better games in recent years, despite allowing 23 points. One of the keys was an adjustment to disrupt the Broncos #39; passing game.","headline":"Defensive adjustments keep it close"} {"label":2,"text":"BOSTONThese Yankees are an arrogant bunch. Six consecutive first-place finishes tend to do that. But very rarely do you see a team in the heat of a pennant race facing the team chasing them send out a starting pitcher just to see him get work.","headline":"Sox punish cocky Yankees"} {"label":2,"text":"When Vijay Singh started out as a pro golfer more than 20 years ago, \\$10 million seemed an unreachable goal. One more victory -- and, the way he #39;s playing, that could be only one more tournament away -- and ","headline":"It #39;s a record: Singh surpasses Woods again"} {"label":4,"text":"The Sims 2 adds DNA into the mix and much more realistic 3D graphics, which gives the game an eerie feeling of reality.","headline":"Sims 2 plays with life addicts"} {"label":1,"text":"Before deporting him to Lebanon in 1991, the late Yitzhak Rabin called Ezz-Eldin Sheikh al-Khalil the snakes head, singling him out as the terror master who raised and handled Hamas most accomplished terror operatives, Adnan al Hool and ","headline":"DEBKAfile Special Analysis"} {"label":3,"text":"SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Singapore #39;s industrial output rose a smaller-than-expected 5.3 on year in August, as the production of pharmaceuticals fell sharply from a high base a year ago.","headline":"DATA VIEW: Singapore Aug Indus Output Below Expectations"} {"label":3,"text":"Adobe has updated Photoshop #39;s support for digital cameras #39; RAW image formats. The new plug-in adds to the number of camera models supported and includes a utility for converting images into the DNG, digital negative format.","headline":"Adobe updates RAW plug-in with digital negative format"} {"label":4,"text":"LONDON, England -- British entrepreneur Richard Branson announced his company has signed a deal to offer the world #39;s first commercial flights to space under the branding quot;Virgin Galactic.","headline":"Now Virgin to offer trips to space"} {"label":4,"text":"I've been a soup van volunteer for three months plus a couple of weeks. I've also been casually mentioning this example of my beneficence in everyday conversation for about the same length of time. I use this particular phrasing, rather than ","headline":"Kill The Poor"} {"label":4,"text":"Donnie Downs, president and chief executive of Plan B Technologies Inc., said the company itself is a ","headline":"Plan B Proposes Its Own Alternatives"} {"label":1,"text":"European editorials on Monday commented on the results of the local elections in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.","headline":"European Press Review: Climate Change"} {"label":2,"text":"Five judges of the top court will hear a petition filed by Zee Telefilms on Tuesday. A three-judge panel of the Supreme Court said a five-judge bench would hear the dispute that threatens the rights of India #39;s ","headline":"SC to hear Zee petition tommorrow"} {"label":3,"text":"MILLIONS of pounds are likely to be wiped off profits at the Caribbean arm of furniture retailer Courts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Ivan.","headline":"Hurricane Ivan blows Courts #39; profits away"} {"label":3,"text":"Finance Minister P Chidambaram will lead a high-level delegation for the annual IMF-World Bank meeting in Washington from October 1, where New Delhi would press for higher aid flows for infrastructure and social development.","headline":"FM, Reddy to attend IMF-WB meet"} {"label":4,"text":"Opinion Heaven help us all - there #39;s a blog battle being waged between Red Hat #39;s chief cheerleader Michael Tiemann and Sun Microsystems #39; President Jonathan Schwartz.","headline":"Red Hat opens losing propaganda offensive against Sun"} {"label":4,"text":"From today, new users of Microsoft #39;s Outlook and Outlook Express won #39;t be able to view Hotmail emails for free. The company has announced that in future the service will only be available to subscribers of the MSN premium services costing \\$19.","headline":"Microsoft closes Hotmail to Outlook and Outlook Express users"} {"label":2,"text":"Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson calls him the best English player in the last 30 years, and he #39;s expected to debut for the club Tuesday in its Champions League match at Old Trafford against Turkey #39;s Fenerbahce.","headline":"The Wayne Rooney era begins at Manchester United"} {"label":4,"text":"Getting a life gets a lot more complicated in this sequel to the best-selling computer game in history.","headline":"The Sims 2; Demon Stone; The Number Devil"} {"label":4,"text":"McData plans to introduce a new SAN router this week designed to connect the growing number of isolated SAN networks in corporations.<p>ADVERTISEMENT<\/p><p><img src=","headline":"McData offers SAN consolidation"} {"label":1,"text":" KAMMENA VOURLA, Greece (Reuters) - A bus carrying school students and teachers to the Athens Paralympic Games collided with a truck in central Greece on Monday killing at least seven people and injuring 24, officials said.","headline":"Greek School Bus Crash Kills Seven, Injures 24"} {"label":3,"text":"Walgreen Co., the largest US drugstore chain, said fourth-quarter profit rose 18 percent, helped by sales of prescription drugs. Net income had its biggest gain in almost two years, climbing ","headline":"Walgreen 4th-Qtr Net Rises 18 Percent on Drug Sales (Update1)"} {"label":4,"text":" quot;We dont see this market as crowded. There is tremendous growth potential quot; - Zack Zalon, Virgin Digital president. Story in full VIRGIN Mobile, part of billionaire Sir Richard Bransons sprawling business ","headline":"Virgin tunes into the online music market"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of ESS Technology (ESST.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , a maker of computer chips for DVD equipment, fell 4.4 percent in premarket trading on Monday after the company lowered its third-quarter revenue and earnings ","headline":"Before the Bell - ESS Technology drops 4.4 pct"} {"label":1,"text":"LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Paul Hamm appeared before the sports world's highest court Monday to argue why he should he keep his Olympic gymnastics gold medal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport convened to hear the appeal from a South Korean gymnast who believes he was unfairly deprived of the gold in the men's all-around event in Athens last month because of a scoring error...","headline":"Sports Court Hears Hamm Gold Medal Appeal"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Comcast said Monday that it has an option to cut its stake in Time Warner Cable to 17 percent from 21 percent in exchange for stock in a unit that will hold cable-television systems and cash.","headline":"Comcast gets option on TW Cable"} {"label":1,"text":"A leader of a Philippine communist breakaway group has been killed, in what may be rivalry among former comrades. The shooting is the latest in a series of assassinations of Communist Party defectors.","headline":"Rivalry Blamed in Philippine Communist Leader #39;s Death"} {"label":3,"text":"The auto maintenance company has a simple business but a complicated prognosis.","headline":"Touchy Times at Midas"} {"label":1,"text":"British Prime Minister Tony Blair met in London with Democratic Unionist leader Ian Paisley Monday about power sharing with Northern Ireland #39;s Assembly.","headline":"Blair, Paisley confer on N. Ireland"} {"label":3,"text":"Microsoft attorney Brad Smith, said: quot;We will certainly be prepared to comply with the court #39;s order whatever it may be. We have invested a tremendous amount of time and energy and spent millions ","headline":"Microsoft Lawyer Says Company Able To Comply with EU Antitrust <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. tumbled Monday after the company disclosed that a grand jury was looking into the buying-office commissions the retailer pays to a non-US subsidiary.","headline":"Hilfiger tumbles on grand jury probe"} {"label":4,"text":"Siemens VDO Automotive and Freescale Semiconductor have renewed their automotive relationship, representing about \\$245 million for components including ASICs, microcontrollers, analog and sensor components, beginning in 2006.","headline":"Siemens, Freescale Extend Auto Partnership"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were knocked lower on Monday, with the Dow dipping briefly below 10,000, as record high oil prices threatened to hurt corporate profits and a brokerage downgrade hit semiconductor shares.","headline":"Stocks Slip on Oil, Downgrade of Semis"} {"label":3,"text":"Fannie Mae, facing questions about its accounting similar to those that shook up Freddie Mac last year, has agreed to changes that will bring it in compliance with accounting standards.","headline":"Fannie Mae agrees to accounting changes"} {"label":4,"text":"SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Betrusted Holdings Inc. in New York and TruSecure Corp. in Herndon, Va., last week said they #39;re merging to form a single IT security services vendor.","headline":"Cybertrust CEO Says Merger Driven by Users"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The US presidential race hit a new low in nastiness with images of Osama bin Laden and epithets such as quot;despicable quot; and quot;un-American quot; bombarding voters before a crucial series of televised debates.","headline":"Presidential campaign turns even nastier (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The director of a 10-minute film shown on Dutch television hopes to draw attention to what she says is widespread but hidden violence against Muslim women.","headline":"A Graphic Film of Protest, and Cries of Blasphemy"} {"label":1,"text":"SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Bishop Thomas Dupre, the former head of the Springfield Diocese, was indicted Monday on child rape charges, accused of molesting two boys in the 1970s, the county prosecutor said...","headline":"Bishop Indicted on Child Rape Charges"} {"label":4,"text":"SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - CHICAGO -- Microsoft #39;s announcement of a disk-to-disk backup application designed to consolidate data backups on Windows servers positions the company to compete against storage management stalwarts such as Veritas ","headline":"Sidebar: Microsoft Enters Data Backup Arena"} {"label":2,"text":"JENSON Button was happy to settle for runners-up spot despite falling agonisingly short of a maiden Formula One win for the second race in succession.","headline":"Button happy with 2nd"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Holiday postage stamps celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa will be issued next month, the U.S. Postal Service announced Monday.","headline":"Holiday Stamps to Be Issued in Oct. (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"IronPort Systems has launched the latest version of its IronPort C-Series E-mail Security Appliance, adding Virus Outbreak Filters that the company said could respond to new virus outbreaks within minutes.","headline":"Shaving Time From The Virus Race"} {"label":3,"text":"ALEXANDRIA, Va. Sept. 27, 2004 - US Airways Group Inc. warned in a bankruptcy court filing that it may have to liquidate by February if a judge does not impose a temporary 23 percent pay cut on its union workers.","headline":"US Airways May Liquidate by February"} {"label":3,"text":"ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell Inc. and America Online Inc. announced a partnership Monday to provide 5,000 low-income students with free refurbished personal computers and a year #39;s worth of Internet access.","headline":"Dell, AOL team up in schools initiative"} {"label":4,"text":"Cisco Systems is accelerating its push into the SMB market with the launch this week of entry-level switching modules, an aggregation switch and a Web-based management tool that helps smaller customers gain easier access to high-level features.","headline":"Cisco #39;s SMB Goods"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - An Indian gold coin which is nearly\\1,900 years old and shows one of the earliest depictions of\\Buddha is to be sold at auction where it is expected to fetch\\up to 15,000 pounds ( #36;27,000).","headline":"Gold Indian Coin Expected to Fetch #36;27,000 (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Fannie Mae agreed to keep more cash on hand while it corrects accounting problems, a U.S. regulator said.","headline":"Embattled Mortgage Giant Agrees to Meet New Standards"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Treasury debt prices climbed on Monday as investors bet oil prices near record highs might dent U.S. consumption and force the Federal Reserve to slow the pace of interest rate hikes.","headline":"Treasuries Benefit on Spike in Crude Oil"} {"label":2,"text":"Barely more than a year removed from his best season, Jamal Mashburn is likely done playing in the NBA. Mashburn and the New Orleans Hornets announced Monday, a week before the opening ","headline":"Mashburn #39;s season blocked by knee injury; may retire"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Analyzing the DNA of elephants may help trace the origins of ivory being sold illegally, information researchers hope will help foil such trade.","headline":"Elephant DNA Could Help Stem Ivory Trade (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - NYMEX crude oil futures jumped 36 cents in electronic trading on Monday evening to the psychological \\$50 a barrel level, the highest in the 21 years oil futures have traded on the exchange, as Nigerian rebels decided an ","headline":"NYMEX Oil Rises on Nigerian Rebel Threat"} {"label":4,"text":"To boost performance for high-end users, Dell Inc. is upgrading its high-performance computing clusters by adding support for larger Topspin InfiniBand switches and PCIe host channel adapters.","headline":"Dell upgrades high-performance cluster line"} {"label":4,"text":"A quot;formidable information and technology management challenge quot; faces the Homeland Security Department, according a report released today by the Government Accountability Office.","headline":"DHS faces IT management challenge, GAO says"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil prices rose to record highs Monday near \\$50 a barrel for US crude as Nigeria emerged as the latest focus for worries about supply in an already tight worldwide energy market.","headline":"Oil Near \\$50 on Supply Fears in Nigeria"} {"label":4,"text":"Cisco Systems is aggressively targeting small and midsize businesses with a set of Ethernet switching products designed to greatly reduce the cost and complexity of operating a network.","headline":"Cisco switch products target small business"} {"label":2,"text":"One way or another, Paul Hamm #39;s gold-medal odyssey is about to end. Whether he gets to keep the medal and the title he won a month ago in the Olympic men #39;s gymnastics all-around will be up to the sporting world #39;s highest authority.","headline":"Court to hear case in gymnastics flap"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. has trouble remembering those frantic seconds when he escaped from his burning racecar. He believes, however, that his late father figured in his survival.","headline":"Junior: Late father #39;had a lot to do #39; with rescue"} {"label":1,"text":"DUBAI - A steel mesh wall collapsed on workers building a multi-billion-dollar extension to Dubai #39;s international airport yesterday, leaving five dead and 12 injured, authorities said.","headline":"5 dead in Dubai airport accident"} {"label":4,"text":"Ly-Huong Pham becomes the supercomputer maker's senior vice president of operations, and Peter Ungaro is made senior vice president for sales, marketing and services.","headline":"Cray promotes two execs"} {"label":2,"text":"The role of agents in multimillion-pound football transfer deals came under fresh scrutiny yesterday after Manchester United revealed payments of 11m to middle-men for their help in signing players.","headline":"Manchester United admits paying 11m to transfer middle-men"} {"label":3,"text":"MONTREAL, Canada : Sky-high oil costs will keep air transport profits in the basement, with losses between three billion and four billion dollars this year, despite a pickup in traffic, the international air trade association said.","headline":"Sky-high oil prices will ground air transport profits: IATA"} {"label":3,"text":"Walgreen Co. (WAG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the top US drugstore chain, on Monday said quarterly profit rose 18 percent on strong sales of prescription drugs ","headline":"UPDATE 3-Walgreen profit rises, more stores planned"} {"label":2,"text":"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Two clubs with storied tradition but in the midst of current turmoil will meet Tuesday when Real Madrid and Roma highlight Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League group play.","headline":"Troubled Real and Roma meet as Champions League resumes"} {"label":2,"text":"Charlottesville, VA (Sports Network) - The No. 12 ranked Virginia Cavaliers will be without defensive end Chris Canty for the remainder of the season.","headline":"No. 12 Virginia loses key defensive player"} {"label":2,"text":"The Redskins and Cowboys are underway from FedEx Field, a game that marks the first time legends Joe Gibbs and Bill Parcells have faced each other since 1990.","headline":"Redskins Underway"} {"label":1,"text":"BRIGHTON, England The annual conference of Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s Labour Party opened here Monday under the pall of the war in Iraq, as the fate of the British hostage Ken Bigley remained uncertain amid fresh appeals for his release from family ","headline":"Hostages plight clouds meeting of Blairs party"} {"label":4,"text":"U.S. senators are debating a controversial measure to exempt foreign student graduates from the cap on H-1B visas.","headline":"Senate weighs H-1B visa changes"} {"label":2,"text":"is Olympic gold medal safe in his parents #39; Wisconsin farmhouse, lovingly tucked into a white gym sock, the gymnast Paul Hamm had one goal in mind when he boarded a plane for Europe last week: to remain the Olympic all-around champion.","headline":"Hamm Pleads Case as the One and Only Champ"} {"label":4,"text":"washingtonpost.com - Microsoft Corp. officials said yesterday that the company has spent millions of dollars preparing a version of its Windows operating system without a program for playing digital music and videos, in the event it loses its bid to postpone antitrust sanctions ordered by European authorities.","headline":"Microsoft Crafts Backup Plan (washingtonpost.com)"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil futures rose above \\$50 a barrel in New York on concern rebel attacks in Nigeria may reduce production while US inventories are near a 29-year low because of disruptions caused by Hurricane Ivan.","headline":"Crude Oil Futures Rise Above \\$50 on Threat to Nigerian Supply"} {"label":1,"text":"THE HAGUE: President General Pervez Musharraf Monday described the killing of Amjad Farooqi as big achievement by security forces and said quot;important terrorist has been eliminated.","headline":"President terms Farooqi #39;s death big achievement"} {"label":3,"text":"The blue-chip Dow Jones average closed below 10,000 for the first time in about six weeks on Monday as a spike in oil prices to nearly \\$50 a barrel renewed concerns about corporate profits while analysts cutting recommendations hurt ","headline":"Stocks Fall on Oil, Dow Ends Below 10,000"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manny Ramirez belted his league-leading 43rd homer and Johnny Damon hit a three-run shot as the Boston Red Sox clinched a playoff spot with a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in St Petersburg on Monday.","headline":"AL Wrap: Red Sox Down Devil Rays to Clinch Playoff Spot"} {"label":2,"text":"Roy Oswalt became the NL #39;s first 19-game winner, and the Houston Astros stayed close in the wild-card race with a 10-3 victory over the St.","headline":"Oswalt wins 19th as Astros keep up the pace"} {"label":2,"text":"The Red Sox clinch a second straight trip to the playoffs, topping Tampa Bay, 7-3, Monday behind Manny Ramirez's 43rd homer.","headline":"Boston Secures Spot"} {"label":2,"text":"Maybe there #39;s some technical justification for why Paul Hamm was forced to defend his gymnastics gold medal Monday before a sports court in Switzerland.","headline":"Gold belongs to Hamm"} {"label":3,"text":"Vodafone said today it remained keen on purchases in France, eastern Europe and Asia and Africa as it detailed annual cost cuts expected to reach 2.","headline":"Vodafone keen on future expansion"} {"label":2,"text":"SHANGHAI: A tired but determined Guillermo Canas of Argentina held off a strong early charge from Spains Guillermo Garcia-Lopez to win his first round Shanghai ATP match 7-6, 6-1 on Monday.","headline":"SHANGHAI ATP: Canas struggles to first round win"} {"label":2,"text":"Moises Alou has a right to his opinion, Chicago Cubs manager Dusty Baker said Monday. Alou said everything he needed to say Sunday.","headline":"Skipper gives support while league sends warning"} {"label":1,"text":"Britain #39;s Tony Blair faces one of the trickiest speeches of his career today, seeking to win back his Labour party after rifts over Iraq and spell out new policies to set up next year #39;s re-election bid.","headline":"Blair readies crucial party speech under Iraq cloud"} {"label":1,"text":"North Korea said Monday that it will not resume talks on its nuclear weapons program until the Bush administration ends its quot;hostile policy quot; against Pyongyang and ","headline":"North Korea Resists Talks on Nuclear Arms"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Fueled by new supply worries in the United States and Nigeria, crude-oil futures made history Monday when the price topped \\$50 per barrel late Monday and one analyst said additional disruptions could push prices to \\$60 per barrel ","headline":"Hurricanes, unrest in Nigeria feed supply concerns"} {"label":3,"text":"A former executive who was a participant in the wrongdoing that helped cripple Enron testified on Monday, providing the first glimpse through the eyes of a principal of ","headline":"Former Executive Testifies, Offering Insider #39;s Look at Enron #39;s <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 -- London -- The ultimate high-end incentive trip took another step closer to reality yesterday when Richard Branson, head of the Virgin Group, announced plans to launch commercial space flights by 2007.","headline":"Virgin to Launch Commercial Space Flights by 2007"} {"label":2,"text":"Chone Figgins and Troy Percival saved the Anaheim Angels, and gave them a little boost in the AL West race. Figgins had RBI hits in the last two innings and scored the go-ahead run on an infield grounder.","headline":"Angels 5, Rangers 3"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil prices settled at \\$49.64 a barrel, up 76 cents as traders expressed concern that recent hurricanes had hurt output in the United States.","headline":"Oil Nears \\$50 as Gulf Storms Curtail Output"} {"label":1,"text":"Thailand confirmed its second death from bird flu Tuesday, and said the fatal case might have been transmitted by a human victim rather than a bird, according to published report.","headline":"May have been transmitted between humans- report"} {"label":3,"text":"Harrah #39;s Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Inc. agreed to sell four casino hotels to an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC for about \\$1.","headline":"INDUSTRY REPORT: Gambling -- Casinos to be sold"} {"label":4,"text":"It #39;s like doing cold-case detective work on elephants, but University of Washington scientist Samuel Wasser has devised an innovative method for pinpointing the DNA fingerprints of poached elephant tusks.","headline":"Using DNA to stop elephant poachers"} {"label":1,"text":"LANDOVER, Md. - Bill Parcells celebrated the touchdown with a big smile and his fist thrust high in the air...","headline":"Cowboys Defeat Redskins 21-18"} {"label":1,"text":"Without acknowledging responsibility for the car-bombing death of a Hamas activist in Syria, Israeli Deputy Defense Minister Zeev Boim yesterday issued a toughly worded ","headline":"Israel levels new accusations against Syria"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell 0.4 percent to a six-week closing low on Tuesday, marking an eight-day losing streak, after oil prices topped \\$50 a barrel, fanning concern over the business outlook for Japanese companies.","headline":"Japan Shares Fall to Low on Oil Worry"} {"label":3,"text":"Banknorth Group Inc.'s biggest investors are voicing concerns about the proposed sale of a controlling stake to Toronto-Dominion Bank .","headline":"Banknorth investors voice doubts on bid"} {"label":4,"text":"CAMARILLO, Calif. - Gas prices jumped more than 5 cents a gallon in the past two weeks, largely because of supply problems related to Hurricane Ivan, an industry analyst said.","headline":"Gas prices up 5 cents after Hurricane Ivan"} {"label":2,"text":"Paul Hamm said yesterday that he would give back his Olympic gold medal if sport #39;s highest court ordered him to. But lawyers for the American gymnast and the ","headline":"Hearing held on Hamm medal"} {"label":3,"text":"Catalyst Fund General Partner I Inc., a disgruntled shareholder of Hollinger Inc., claimed yesterday that the company #39;s independent board members have demanded the resignations of Conrad Black, his wife and other insiders -- a charge disputed by the ","headline":"Independent directors demanded Black #39;s resignation, investor says"} {"label":1,"text":"many people were killed. The US military last week claimed to have killed around 100 of Zarqawi #39;s. militiamen who have the area largely under their control.","headline":"US forces bomb Falluja"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. plummeted 22 percent yesterday following Friday #39;s announcement that the apparel maker #39;s US division received subpoenas from the US Attorney #39;s Office regarding ","headline":"Hilfiger shares plunge amid probe"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Raymond Goethals, the Belgian soccer coach who led Olympique Marseille to the 1993 European Champions Cup title, died Monday, according to news reports. He was 83.","headline":"Soccer Coach Raymond Goethals Dies at 83 (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s biggest bank, named Sallie Krawcheck chief financial officer and head of strategy, making her the highest-ranking woman on Wall Street and giving her responsibilities outside the brokerage industry.","headline":"Citigroup #39;s Krawcheck Named Finance, Strategy Chief (Update2)"} {"label":3,"text":"Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Mobile has forecast substantially higher earnings and margins, but disappointing predictions for service revenue ","headline":"Virgin Mobile growth prospects disappoint"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON -- The US Army may shorten yearlong combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan amid concerns the long and perilous duty is making it difficult to recruit soldiers and keep current ones, officials said yesterday.","headline":"US Army considers shorter combat tours"} {"label":4,"text":"AOL has kicked off an initiative designed to make it easier for developers to engineer, test and distribute licensed AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) clients for mobile devices.","headline":"AOL aims to boost IM on mobiles"} {"label":1,"text":"Oil should continue to flow from Nigeria, the world #39;s seventh largest exporter, despite a rebel threat to attack foreign oil workers in an quot;all-out war quot; due to start on Friday, multinational energy companies said.","headline":"Nigerian oil flows despite rebel threat-companies"} {"label":3,"text":"Three British bankers will today begin fighting extradition to the US on fraud charges related to Enron Corp., the first test of new British extradition laws.","headline":"UK Bankers Begin Extradition Hearing on Enron-Related Charges"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. , the\\largest bottler of Pepsi drinks, on Tuesday said quarterly\\profit rose on volume growth in the United States and Europe.","headline":"Pepsi Bottling Profit Rises (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft and Amazon.com Monday filed one joint and several separate lawsuits against companies and individuals accusing them variously of trying to defraud consumers by imitating Amazon and Microsoft, the companies said Tuesday.","headline":"Microsoft, Amazon.com file phishing, spamming lawsuits"} {"label":4,"text":"London - Lincoln University in the east of England has appointed Britain #39;s first professor of animal psychiatry, a report said on Tuesday.","headline":"Meet UK #39;s #39;Dr Dolittle #39; of animal behaviour"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Telecommunications equipment maker Motorola Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Motorola to Cut 1,000 Jobs, Take Charge"} {"label":4,"text":"Half of Viagra tablets sold on the Internet are fake, research suggests.","headline":"Viagra bought online 'often fake'"} {"label":4,"text":"By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) -- Scientists are conducting thousands of medical experiments that can offer tantalizing hope to the ill, but tracking them down and getting enrolled can be incredibly difficult. It might get easier, thanks to a growing push by doctors and lawmakers to force drug companies to list on a national registry every study they conduct...","headline":"National Registry Push Could Ease Drug Study Hunt"} {"label":4,"text":"New Simple Start Edition accounting software targets small businesses still using pencil and paper.","headline":"First Look: Intuit's QuickBooks for Newbies"} {"label":3,"text":"PC shipments in the second quarter grew faster than any three-month period since 1999, IDC said Monday, citing the continued pent-up demand for replacement systems as the driving force behind the sales surge.","headline":"PC Sales Hot For 2004, But Will Soon Cool Off"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday, with beaten down shares offering bargains to investors and oil producer stocks bolstered by crude oil prices breaking through the \\$50 a barrel mark.","headline":"Stocks Open Higher, Shrug Off Oil Spike"} {"label":4,"text":"After Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, Microsoft has identified Russia as the fourth market for its low cost scaled down operating system, Windows XP Starter Edition (XP SE).","headline":"Russians Next In Line To Receive Cheap Windows"} {"label":4,"text":"Scientists say a DNA map of Africa #39;s elephant herds will help combat the illegal trade in ivory. The map is a genetic profile of elephant groupings across the continent, from the dense forests of western and central Africa to the vast eastern savanna.","headline":"DNA map of elephants to net Africa #39;s ivory poachers"} {"label":1,"text":"Major oil companies operating in Nigeria #39;s oil-rich southern region say they will not give in to threats of attacks on their facilities and employees by militias.","headline":"Oil Companies In Nigeria Say They Won #39;t Give In To Threats"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Telecommunications equipment maker Motorola Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Motorola to Cut 1,000 Jobs"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf kicked off a three-day visit to Italy by calling on the world community to stand united in the fight against global terrorism.","headline":"Pakistan's Musharraf calls for unity against global terrorism (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Job worries helped push consumer confidence down in September for the second consecutive month, a New York-based private research group said Tuesday. The Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.9 points to 96.8 from a revised reading of 98.7 in August, according to The Conference Board...","headline":"Consumer Confidence Dips in September"} {"label":3,"text":"Vehicle tool maker sees profit below forecasts amid high steel prices, soft demand in Europe. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Snap-on Inc., which makes vehicle-repair tools, said Tuesday its third-quarter and full-year ","headline":"Snap-on warns for 3Q, 2004"} {"label":3,"text":"US economic growth is expected to slow in 2005 due to rising interest rates and high crude oil prices, according to a forecast of participants at a Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago conference released on Monday.","headline":"Chicago Fed conf. sees US 2005 GDP down at 3.3 pct"} {"label":2,"text":"SHANGHAI, China -- Defending champion Mark Philippoussis suffered a first round humiliation in the Shanghai Open, losing to unheralded American Glenn Weiner 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.","headline":"Philippoussis is humbled by Weiner"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Browns running back Lee Suggs, inactive for Cleveland's first three games with a neck stinger, has been granted medical clearance to practice at full speed this week.","headline":"Browns' Lee Suggs Ready for Return (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":" BANGKOK (Reuters) - Top seed Roger Federer toiled to beat battling Frenchman Nicolas Thomann and reach the second round of the Thailand Open on Tuesday.","headline":"Top Seed Federer Struggles Through in Thai Opener"} {"label":4,"text":"The Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot program has expanded to add a fourth country, Russia, which now becomes the fourth market to join Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.","headline":"Russia Next to get Windows XP Starter Edition"} {"label":4,"text":"Freescale Semiconductor Inc. took some of the wraps off of its dual-core microprocessor design, which the company said would be tailored to embedded applications.","headline":"Freescale Unveils Dual-Core PowerPC"} {"label":4,"text":"With the misery that has plagued the airline industry recently, the last place you #39;d expect to see some inspiring -- heck, potentially rule-breaking -- thinking would be from an airline entrepreneur.","headline":"Virgin Starts (70) Mile-High Club"} {"label":1,"text":"Under international pressure to disarm and disband Arab militias in troubled Darfur, Sudan #39;s government is instead reportedly moving hundreds, possibly thousands, of the fighters from Darfur to remote areas of southern Sudan.","headline":"Sudan Reportedly Hiding Arab Fighters in Southern Sudan"} {"label":3,"text":" ATLANTA (Reuters) - Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. <A HREF=","headline":"Lowe's Sees Profit Rising in 2005, 2006"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - Standard amp; Poor #39;s on Tuesday cut the debt rating of BellSouth and SBC Communications, citing stiff competition and potential problems in absorbing AT amp;T Wireless.","headline":"S amp;P cuts SBC, BellSouth debt ratings"} {"label":4,"text":"Freescale Semiconductor Inc. today unveiled the embedded MPC8641D Dual Core processor designed to deliver a performance jump and increased system bandwidth while keeping power under control.","headline":"Freescale Details 90nm Dual Core Processor Architecture"} {"label":3,"text":"A decision on labor relief may be the difference between survival and liquidation.","headline":"US Airways' Holding Pattern"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - US consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in September as the outlook for jobs deteriorated, the Conference Board said.","headline":"US consumer confidence down for second month as job woes deepen (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"German-American automaker DaimlerChrysler and Canadian transportation company Bombardier have settled a dispute over the 2001 sale of railcar maker Adtranz, the companies said in statements Tuesday.","headline":"DaimlerChrysler, Bombardier Settle Dispute"} {"label":1,"text":"New York, Sep 27 (UNI) Members of the Indian-American community who attended a public meeting addressed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh welcomed his speech and expressed confidence that India would soon be a developed economy.","headline":"Indian-Americans hail Manmohan speech"} {"label":3,"text":"Bombardier Inc. (BBDb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) and DaimlerChrysler AG (DCXGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) ended a three-year dispute over the Montreal company #39;s acquisition of train ","headline":"Bombardier, DaimlerChrysler Settle"} {"label":1,"text":"PARKFIELD, Calif. - A strong earthquake struck Central California on Tuesday that was felt from San Francisco to the Los Angeles area...","headline":"Strong Earthquake Strikes Central Calif."} {"label":2,"text":"Real Madrid captain Raul was the hero as he scored twice to help his side overturn a two-goal deficit and beat Roma, easing the crisis with the Spanish club while making even worse what has been a dreadful season so far for Roma.","headline":"Real Madrid 4 Roma 2"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - ConAgra Foods Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Hicks Muse Pays for ConAgra's Swift Stake"} {"label":4,"text":"Mary Bellis Waller, now 64, posted on two Internet dating sites during her search for a companion. Waller was a pioneer of online dating among people her age, and thousands of others age 60 and older are also turning to the Internet to find romance.","headline":"More Older People Turning to the Internet to Find Love"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK (AP) -- In a harbinger of security threats to come, hackers have exploited a newly announced flaw in Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) programs and begun circulating malicious code hidden in images that use the popular JPEG format...","headline":"Hackers Target Flaw in Microsoft's JPEG"} {"label":4,"text":"The Associated Press By Rachel Konrad","headline":"News: Schwarzenegger signs bill banning paperless voting systems"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Travel and real estate company\\Cendant Corp. is close to an agreement to buy online\\travel site Orbitz Inc. for about #36;1.2 billion in\\cash, a source close to the talks said on Tuesday.","headline":"Cendant Near Deal to Buy Orbitz for #36;1.2 Bln-Source (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"On the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Chechnya, some say there are few alternatives to negotiations.","headline":"Putin's Chechnya options narrow"} {"label":4,"text":"SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - An international consortium of 28 defense-oriented companies hopes to develop standards for a network-centric framework that allows a variety of communications and information systems and sensors to interact on a ","headline":"New defense consortium aims for greater systems interoperability"} {"label":2,"text":"Some fans think 44-year-old Candlestick Park is already a dinosaur. Now the San Francisco 49ers #39; home stadium has the name to match.","headline":"49ers #39; home to be renamed Monster Park after stereo cable company"} {"label":3,"text":"A jury in federal court in Tennessee has ordered Medtronic Inc. to pay at least \\$109 million to an inventor in a dispute over rights to spinal fusion technology.","headline":"Jury Orders Medtronic to Pay \\$109 Mln to Inventor"} {"label":2,"text":"Defending champion Mark Philippoussis crashed out in the first round of the Shanghai Open on Tuesday, losing to American Glenn Weiner 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.","headline":"Angry Philippoussis loses again"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Syracuse point guard Billy Edelin has been declared ineligible for the first semester of the academic year because he does not meet NCAA academic requirements, school officials said Tuesday.","headline":"Syracuse Guard Ruled Ineligible for Fall (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"China dominated the medals race at the Paralympic Games that ended Tuesday, and Chinese officials expect a similar performance when Beijing hosts the games in four years","headline":"China Wins Paralympics"} {"label":3,"text":"SEATTLE -- Amazon.com has filed three lawsuits in King County Superior Court against unidentified defendants who allegedly forged e-mails and Web sites to fool consumers into thinking they are doing business with the Internet retailer.","headline":"Amazon sues spammers for misleading consumers"} {"label":4,"text":"SourceLabs could create some buzz because of its pedigree team of founders. The company is led by Chief Executive Byron Sebastian, a former executive at San Jose #39;s BEA Systems, who founded the company in spring.","headline":"High-Tech Start-Up Strives For Open-Source Compatibility"} {"label":1,"text":"(CBS\/AP) As US forces continued to bombard the restive city of Fallujah and clashed with militants in the streets of Baghdad, there was unrest in the normally quiet British-patrolled city of Basra.","headline":"Unrest Spreads To Southern Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"Taiwan Foreign Minister Chen Tan- sun, who dismissed Singapore as a country the size of a booger, #39; #39; regretted his improper wording, #39; #39; said Foreign Ministry spokesman Michel Lu.","headline":"Taiwan Acknowledges Minister #39;s Improper Wording #39; on Singapore"} {"label":4,"text":"THE scientist who made his name by cloning Dolly the sheep said yesterday that he was quot;very optimistic quot; about gaining a licence to clone human embryos to aid understanding of motor neurone disease.","headline":"Why I will clone human cells: Dolly creator"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Apparently even a Hall of Fame coach doesn't get a break from the officials.","headline":"Redskins Coach Bemoans Questionable Calls (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"elta Air Lines said yesterday that it was cutting the pay of executives and other salaried workers by 10 percent and making other changes meant to help it avoid a bankruptcy filing.","headline":"Salaries Cut 10 at Delta in Bid to Remain Solvent"} {"label":1,"text":"Palestinian gunmen yesterday released a CNN journalist abducted in Gaza City apparently to pressure members of an Arab minority group not to serve in the Israeli army.","headline":"Gunmen free CNN journalist"} {"label":3,"text":"Wall Street, which forced Google, the Internet search engine, to sharply lower the price of its shares in its initial public offering in August, has decided that the company is worth a lot more today than it was then.","headline":"Google Shares, Once Devalued, Just May Be Winners After All"} {"label":4,"text":"An I.B.M. machine has reclaimed the title of fastest supercomputer, overtaking a Japanese computer that had caused shock waves at United States government agencies when it set a computing speed record in 2002.","headline":"I.B.M. Supercomputer Sets World Record for Speed"} {"label":2,"text":"The Nuggets could be re-signing free-agent forward Rodney White in the near future if White is able to resolve his off-court problems.","headline":"Vandeweghe keeps interest in forward White"} {"label":3,"text":"Rather than rapping knuckles after abuse is uncovered, chairman William H. Donaldson wants the SEC staff to work with and get to know Wall Street well enough to get the jump on problems before investors lose money.","headline":"SEC Wants Fixes, Instead of Fines"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A Syrian crackdown on terror groups would be the best way to halt violence in Syria and promote peace in the Middle East, the State Department said Monday after the assassination in Damascus of a leader of Hamas' bombing unit.","headline":"Feds: Syrian Clampdown on Terror Positive (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Foreign-exchange trading surged to a record daily average of \\$1.9 trillion this year as hedge funds and other money managers increased bets on currencies, according to the Bank for International Settlements.","headline":"Currency Trading Rises to Record \\$1.9 Trillion a Day (Update3)"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK - In a harbinger of security threats to come, hackers have exploited a newly announced flaw in Microsoft Corp. programs and begun circulating malicious code hidden in images that use the popular JPEG format.","headline":"Hackers take advantage of Microsoft #39;s JPEG flaw"} {"label":2,"text":"Jeff Bagwell drove in two runs and Brandon Backe pitched five solid innings to help the Houston Astros gain ground in the NL wild-card race with a 2-1 win over the St.","headline":"Astros 2, Cardinals 1"} {"label":1,"text":"China and Singapore on Monday urged the international community to help calm Beijing #39;s dispute with Taiwan over its push for independence.","headline":"China, Singapore Say World Must Help Calm Taiwan Row"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei fell 0.19 percent by midday on Wednesday, erasing initial gains and extending losses into a ninth straight day as worries about high oil prices and domestic economic uncertainty hit exporters and tech stocks.","headline":"Tokyo Stocks Turn Lower by Midday"} {"label":2,"text":"Fredrik Ljungberg admits Rosenborg have exceeded expectations in the Champions League, but is looking to put one over on his Scandinavian cousins tonight.","headline":"Gunners Ready for Tough Test"} {"label":2,"text":"Michael Kasprowicz will miss the must-win second limited-overs international in Sydney, but not because of his disastrous late over that gave New Zealand a stranglehold on the first game, Australian cricket selectors said Monday.","headline":"Kasprowicz Prested #39; after Aussies lose series-opener"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - Major League Baseball will announce Wednesday that Washington will be the new home of the Montreal Expos, bringing the national pastime back to the nation's capital for the first time in 33 years, The Associated Press has learned. A city official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Washington has been notified by Major League Baseball of the impending announcement...","headline":"Official: MLB to Move Expos to Washington"} {"label":2,"text":"David Beckham could not hide his relief after Real Madrid overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Roma 4-2 in Champions League Group B. Madrid opened their campaign with a shock 3-0 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen ","headline":"Real Back on Track"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Victims who lost relatives, homes and belongings in Tropical Storm Jeanne are now tormented by street gangs who attack food convoys, raid homes at night and shoot those who get in their way.","headline":"Gangs on Prowl in Storm-Wracked Haiti (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"SOMERS, NY - Pepsi Bottling Group Inc., the largest bottler of PepsiCo Inc. beverages, Tuesday said its profit for the latest quarter rose 4.4 percent as volume improved.","headline":"Business Glance"} {"label":4,"text":"The European research facility which helped shape our view of matter and invented the world wide web is exactly 50 years old.","headline":"Particle lab celebrates 50th birthday"} {"label":1,"text":"TAIPEI (dpa) - Taiwan Foreign Minister Mark Chen apologised to Singapore on Tuesday over the words he used in describing the Southeast Asian city-state.","headline":"Taiwan FM apologises for #39;rude words #39; against Singapore"} {"label":2,"text":"Bethany Donaphin didn #39;t have time to think when she got the ball with the score tied and clock winding down in regulation. Donaphin hit a turnaround jumper with 0.5 of a second remaining to lift the host New ","headline":"Liberty rally to edge Shock"} {"label":3,"text":"Although Motorola Inc. announced it is cutting 1,000 jobs at its facilities worldwide, Chandler economic development officials Tuesday said the city should not see a negative impact at the company #39;s two sites.","headline":"Motorola cuts may not hurt Chandler"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares in UK department store group House of Fraser have risen after the firm said it had cut half-year losses and was seeing solid sales growth.","headline":"Sales boost for House of Fraser"} {"label":2,"text":"India #39;s star batsman Sachin Tendulkar says he may be fit for next week #39;s first Test against Australia, after revealing the tennis elbow injury was showing quot;tremendous improvement.","headline":"Tendulkar not giving up on first Test"} {"label":4,"text":"In the beginning there was Darwin. And then there was intelligent design. How the next generation of 'creation science' is invading America's classrooms. By Evan Ratliff from Wired magazine.","headline":"The Crusade Against Evolution"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - European stock markets rose and absorbed three separate share placings on Wednesday, boosted by Wall Street's strong finish while oil prices held close to \\$50 a barrel ahead of U.S. oil inventory data.","headline":"Shares Gain While Oil Holds Near \\$50"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON - The green is still there, but with touches of blue, red and yellow. A stylized image of the Stars and Stripes now waves in the background.","headline":"New \\$50 bill designed to counter counterfeits"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - For the first time in over three months, the Angels are back in first place.","headline":"Angels Ascend to First-Place Tie With A's (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The Earth Simulator, an NEC supercomputer, is surpassed, at last. IBM announced yesterday that its Blue Gene\/L supercomputer had achieved a sustained performance of 36.","headline":"BlueGene sneaks past Earth Simulator"} {"label":4,"text":"Aimed at making cheaper PCs, Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled low-cost Windows XP Starter Edition operating systems in India in Hindi targetting the first-time home users.","headline":"Microsoft #39;s low-cost operating system"} {"label":4,"text":"Duke University -- A Supernova Early Warning System (SNEWS) that detects ghostlike neutrino particles that are the earliest emanations from the immense, explosive death throes of large stars will alert astronomers of the blasts before they can see the flash. SNEWS ","headline":"Supernova Warning System Will Give Astronomers Earlier Notice"} {"label":3,"text":"If Fannie Mae (FNM) is hampered by new limits on its operations, shareholders of the USA #39;s biggest mortgage-investment company are likely to feel the pinch more than the nation #39;s mortgage borrowers.","headline":"Fannie Mae woes may hit stock"} {"label":4,"text":"The Redmond, Wash.-based software giant today announced a year-long pilot program to start shipping the Windows XP Starter Edition to India in early 2005.","headline":"India to get started on Starter Edition"} {"label":3,"text":"Ahead of the International Monetary Fund-World Bank meeting, the World Bank on Tuesday placed India as the fourth largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity, even as it said the country lagged behind in technology and efficiency.","headline":"India 4th largest economy: World Bank"} {"label":1,"text":"The International Cricket Council are to open a global cricket academy designed to improve standards of lesser nations.","headline":"Cricket: Dubai global academy"} {"label":3,"text":"Telecommunications equipment maker Agere Systems Inc. said Wednesday it will lay off 500 employees, or 7.6 per cent of its workforce, as part of a corporate restructuring.","headline":"Telecom equipment maker Agere to cut 500 employees, 7.6 of <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies.","headline":"JPEG exploit could beat antivirus software"} {"label":1,"text":" RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Lawmakers angered by the Palestinian leadership's failure to make reforms plan to force a parliamentary no-confidence vote that could bring down the government appointed by Yasser Arafat, legislators said.","headline":"No-Confidence Vote Planned Against Palestinian PM"} {"label":3,"text":"Scheduled to fly out of bankruptcy-court shelter this week, Air Canada announced a deal Wednesday to buy 45 Embraer aircraft in a deal worth at least \\$1.","headline":"Air Canada to Buy 45 Aircraft From Embraer"} {"label":4,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp. on Wednesday said it has developed the world's fastest computer, putting it back on top after a Japanese supercomputer claimed the title some two years ago.","headline":"IBM Says Its Supercomputer Is World's Fastest"} {"label":4,"text":"MacCentral - Apple has improved the services offered to subscribers of .Mac. Previously, the amount of storage for a basic .Mac account was 100MB, with a maximum of 15MB for e-mail. The service's base online storage has been increased to 250MB, e-mail service has been enhanced, and the cost of upgrading has been reduced. .Mac's basic subscription price remains the same -- US #36;99.95 per year.","headline":".Mac bumps up storage capacity, improves mail (MacCentral)"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices dropped from record highs above \\$50 a barrel on Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a surprise increase in crude stocks and rebels in Nigeria's oil-rich delta region agreed a cease-fire.","headline":"Oil Falls Below \\$49 on Nigeria Cease-Fire"} {"label":4,"text":"The North American bullfrog population is booming. That may sound like good news, but it isn't #151;not when the frog has leaped far beyond its native habitat.","headline":"Invading Bullfrogs Appear Nearly Unstoppable"} {"label":4,"text":"BANGALORE, INDIA -- Microsoft Corp. will introduce the Windows XP Starter Edition in India early next year, the company said Wednesday, two days after announcing similar plans for Russia.","headline":"Microsoft to offer stripped-down XP in India"} {"label":3,"text":"Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (JOSB:Nasdaq - news - research) posted a handsome third-quarter profit Monday, as strong Internet and catalogue sales helped drive a 17 hike in net income.","headline":"Jos. A. Bank Profit Jumps"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The State Department said Monday it is taking seriously allegations that Laotian military forces may have massacred children of the country's Hmong ethnic minority.","headline":"U.S. Asks Laos to Check Massacre Report (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"LAS VEGAS - A three-seat rocket plane with stubby wings and a nose studded with round windows will try to blast out of Earth #39;s atmosphere above the Mojave Desert today to qualify for a US\\$10 million (\\$15.","headline":"Date with destiny for private rocketeers"} {"label":3,"text":"That prison is located in West Virginia which means that she is not headed to a facility in Connecticut or Florida, as she had hoped.","headline":"Stewart #39;s Prison Chosen"} {"label":3,"text":"In a fresh blow to Europe #39;s antitrust enforcers, a top appeals tribunal said regulators wrongly blocked MCI WorldCom #39;s aborted bid to buy Sprint Corp in 2000.","headline":"EU antitrust ruling on MCI overturned"} {"label":4,"text":"Verizon Wireless has launched AOL Mail, a move that will give its Get It Now customers, who are AOL members, wireless access to their e-mail.","headline":"Verizon Wireless Offers AOL Mail"} {"label":2,"text":"DENTON, Texas Last season #39;s NCAA rushing and scoring leader will miss the rest of this football season. North Texas running back Patrick Cobbs has sprained ligaments in his left knee.","headline":"Sports: Cobbs out for the season"} {"label":3,"text":"MONTREAL : Air Canada said it sealed a deal with Brazil #39;s Embraer SA for 45 Embraer-190 aircraft, worth 1.35 billion US dollars at list price.","headline":"Air Canada confirms order for 45 Embraer jets"} {"label":4,"text":"Want a full-fledged Windows XP computer that's about the size of a Pocket PC? Tiny machine debuts after two years of delay.","headline":"Start-up OQO to launch hand-size PC"} {"label":2,"text":"The last time the nation #39;s capital was home to the national pastime, the game was literally a riot. Fans stormed the field with two outs in the ninth inning of the Washington Senators #39; farewell appearance at RFK Stadium on Sept.","headline":"Baseball #39;s return: a long time coming for DC"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Shares of Internet travel site\\Travelzoo Inc. rose nearly 4 percent on Wednesday as\\market rumors of a secondary stock offering faded.","headline":"Travelzoo Shares Rise as Offering Rumor Fades (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"On its latest earnings call (7\/14\/04), a question was asked about the profitability of iTunes, and management responded by stating that it made just a small profit.","headline":"Will iTunes ever make a lot of money for Apple?"} {"label":4,"text":"On-demand CRM provider Salesforce.com Wednesday rolled out a parallel service its calling Support.com and aiming at corporations with far-flung call centers, help desks, and on-call technicians.","headline":"Salesforce.com Launches On-Demand Support System"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Parliament on Wednesday elected one of Hungary's wealthiest businessmen as prime minister, ending two months of political uncertainty.","headline":"Hungary's Parliament Elects Prime Minister (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - Baseball fans in the nation's\\capital were anxiously awaiting formal word on Wednesday that\\the financially beleaguered Montreal Expos would relocate to\\the city for the 2005 season.","headline":"Washington Baseball Fans Await Word on Expos (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Hotel workers at four San Francisco hotels have commenced a two-week strike this morning after working without a union contract for more than six weeks.","headline":"Workers from 4 SF hotels go on strike"} {"label":2,"text":"CSKA Moscow clinched their first-ever Champions League win on Wednesday as Paris St Germain #39;s revival came to a shuddering halt at the Lokomotiv Stadium.","headline":"CSKA Moscow 2 Paris St Germain 0"} {"label":4,"text":"Company's third open-source contribution is the first time it has shared code for actual application.","headline":"Microsoft open-sources Web authoring application"} {"label":3,"text":"Colombia is back in business and the Andean country has ample room for growth backed by aggressive and transparent government policies but with some challenges ","headline":"Colombia back in business, needs reforms-Uribe"} {"label":4,"text":"MOJAVE, California -- A Southern California aerospace team took a big step toward capturing the \\$10 million Ansari X Prize Wednesday, but not without surviving a scary moment when the pilot found himself in a rapid spin as he roared across the threshold ","headline":"SpaceShipOne Rolls Toward Victory"} {"label":4,"text":"SEATTLE - A toxic algae bloom 30 miles wide has been detected 15 miles off the northwest coast of Washington state, the largest and most potentially lethal yet found by scientists in the region.","headline":"Mammoth toxic algae bloom sighted off Washington state coast"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday as investors snapped up semiconductor shares at bargain prices and bought some blue chips after crude oil retreated from record high prices.","headline":"U.S. Stocks End Higher"} {"label":4,"text":"com September 29, 2004, 2:57 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.","headline":"Salesforce.com launches on-demand support"} {"label":3,"text":"In January Disney and Pixar terminated their talks to extend a distribution partnership that has created such cartoon hits as quot;Finding Nemo quot; and the quot;Toy Story quot; series.","headline":"Disney Rules Out New Deal with Pixar Studios"} {"label":4,"text":"Customers of Apple #39;s .Mac Internet service can hit the delete button less often now that the company has boosted the amount of storage it gives subscribers.","headline":"Apple beefs up .Mac storage limits"} {"label":2,"text":"Phoenix, AZ -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free agent pitcher Jeff Fassero for the remainder of the 2004 season. The move comes just five days after he was released by the Colorado Rockies.","headline":"Diamondbacks Ink Fassero"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - A judge cleared the way for the release of documents and other evidence in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case on Wednesday.","headline":"Judge Clears Release of Kobe Evidence (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Travel and real estate heavyweight Cendant Corp. on Wednesday said it will buy travel Web site Orbitz Inc. for about \\$1.25 billion, making it the second-largest competitor in the online travel industry.","headline":"Cendant to Buy Orbitz for \\$1.25 Billion"} {"label":4,"text":"A growing cottage industry is taking customers' raw home video and putting it on DVD, in some cases producing short movies with sophisticated cinematic effects and a musical soundtrack.","headline":"For Neglected Video, a Hollywood Touch"} {"label":4,"text":"Researchers are developing tiny atomic clocks that could be made using standard semiconductor processes and slipped into cellphones, hand-held computers and global positioning system receivers.","headline":"Time on a Chip: The Incredible Shrinking Atomic Clock"} {"label":2,"text":"Expos president Tony Tavares told reporters of the move after the Expos #39; final home game. That news was later confirmed to Washington mayor Anthony Williams by MLB officials.","headline":"Expos set for Washington"} {"label":4,"text":"InfoWorld - Security experts have spotted the first attempts to create an Internet worm that propagates using instant messages and exploits a recently disclosed flaw in Microsoft software.","headline":"Instant messaging worm exploits JPEG flaw (InfoWorld)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - IBM Corp. claimed unofficial bragging rights Tuesday as owner of the world's fastest supercomputer. For three years running, the fastest supercomputer has been NEC's Earth Simulator in Japan.","headline":"IBM Says Blue Gene Breaks Speed Record (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The inventor of the World Wide Web told a technology conference on Wednesday that making the Web more useful hinges on a familiar challenge: Getting the players behind the technology to agree on standards governing how computers communicate with one another.","headline":"Web Founder Says Cooperation Needed (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Britain has extended full citizenship rights to Gurkha soldiers from Nepal who serve in the British armed forces, Prime Minister Tony Blair has said.","headline":"Britain extends citizenship rights to Gurkha soldiers (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"When Steve Williams picked up the ball Barry Bonds had just hit for his 700th home run, he thought he had his hands on a piece of history.","headline":"Catch a piece of history but hire a lawyer first"} {"label":4,"text":"In a move to add more open-source arrows to its quiver, Linux seller Red Hat has acquired the Netscape server software products of AOL Time Warner, the companies plan to announce Thursday.","headline":"Red Hat acquires AOL #39;s Netscape server software"} {"label":4,"text":"I.B.M. said that it had agreed to pay \\$320 million to its employees to settle in part a class-action lawsuit over its pension plan.","headline":"I.B.M. Agrees to Settle Part of Giant Pension Case"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Federal prosecutors told a judge in a filing late Tuesday night that they have evidence that former WorldCom Inc. chief executive Bernard J. Ebbers knew company officials had improperly tinkered with the telecommunications firm's accounting to boost its publicly reported profits.","headline":"Immunity in Ebbers Case Opposed in U.S. Filing"} {"label":4,"text":"MOJAVE -- Burt Rutan #39;s space ship one made its first trip into sub-orbital outer space in pursuit of the \\$10 million Ansari X Prize.","headline":"Success For Spaceship One"} {"label":1,"text":"moving northeast over large parts of the country including Tokyo, with winds up to 67 miles per hour. Media reports said at least nine had died, but public broadcaster NHK said the toll had reached 11.","headline":"Typhoon Meari kills nine in Japan"} {"label":2,"text":"With world number one Vijay Singh missing because of Hurricane Jeanne and Masters champion Phil Mickelson another no-show, there was even more attention than usual on Tiger Woods at Mount Juliet in County Kilkenny this afternoon.","headline":"ALL EYES ON WOODS #39; FITNESS"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - California will end the force feeding of ducks, geese and other birds to produce the gourmet liver product foie gras by 2012 under legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzengger.","headline":"Schwarzenegger Signs 'Foie Gras' Bill (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft and Amazon.com have joined forces to take legal action against US and Canadian-based companies for allergy sending fraudulent e-mails to Amazon and Hotmail users, claiming to represent these companies.","headline":"Microsoft, Amazon File Lawsuits Against Spammers"} {"label":4,"text":"Individually theyve been unstoppable in their respective industries. Theyre both legends that have survived the dot com burst and came out winners.","headline":"Microsoft, Amazon to combine forces"} {"label":4,"text":"This article is the first in a new, regular series of articles and interviews with top Microsoft program managers. Our goal is to give you a close-up, helpful and informative look at things ","headline":"An Interview with Bill Baker, SQL Server BI General Manager"} {"label":1,"text":"Australian Prime Minister John Howard said Thursday he won #39;t automatically follow his British counterpart Tony Blair who has said he could apologize for faulty evidence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.","headline":"Australian PM fails to apologize on wrong pre-war intelligence on <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"In another move to cut costs, Continental Airlines is closing 14 of its ticketing offices systemwide, including three in the Houston area.","headline":"Around The Region"} {"label":3,"text":"Federal prosecutors yesterday announced new perjury and obstruction-of-justice charges against HealthSouth Corp. founder Richard M. Scrushy, accusing the former chief executive of the rehabilitation ","headline":"Grand Jury Adds to HealthSouth Charges"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Some 20 people gather for a lunch of whale meat and potatoes inside a large wooden building facing a frozen fjord bathed in sunlight. No, these are not tourists on vacation, but rather criminals serving time in one of Greenland's open penal centers.","headline":"Greenland criminals take road back to society, not prison (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a copyright bill that stands at the center of the file-sharing debate.","headline":"Senate Bill Aims at Makers of File-Sharing Software"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A car crashed into a gate of Japan's\\parliament building in central Tokyo on Thursday and caught\\fire, Jiji news agency said.","headline":"Car Crashes Into Japan Parliament Gate -Jiji (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"In Pedro Martinez stats, news #39; first start since conceding to the New York Yankees stats, schedule by declaring that the Red Sox stats, schedule #39; rivals were his daddy, #39; #39; the Tampa ","headline":"Pedro, Red Sox offer up few Rays of hope"} {"label":2,"text":"The Connecticut Sun had an off game last Saturday, when they dropped the opener of their WNBA Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Washington Mystics.","headline":"Sales, Sun surge ahead"} {"label":1,"text":"The proportion of people living on less than \\$1 a day decreased from 40 to 21 per cent of the global population between 1981 and 2001, says the World Bank #39;s latest annual report.","headline":"Poor? Who #39;s poor? Poverty is down"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Investment bank Lehman Brothers\\Holdings Inc. is negotiating to buy GLG Partners, a large\\British hedge fund, the Wall Street Journal reported on\\Thursday, citing unnamed sources.","headline":"Lehman in Talks to Buy UK Hedge Fund -WSJ (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" GAZA (Reuters) - A column of Israeli tanks surged into the heart of the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday as the army broadened its sweep for militants behind a deadly rocket attack on an Israeli town.","headline":"Israeli Tanks Surge Into Gaza Refugee Camp -Witnesses"} {"label":2,"text":" SEOUL (Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova disposed of Japan's Miho Saeki 6-3, 6-1, on Thursday to sweep into the quarter-finals of the Hansol Korea Open.","headline":"Sharapova Sweeps Into Korea Open Quarters"} {"label":2,"text":"Do not bring up last season. Patriots coach Bill Belichick despises talk of the past, except when it helps him prepare his team for the upcoming week.","headline":"Patriots have memory to feel sorry about"} {"label":3,"text":"Boston Scientific Corp. and Medtronic Inc. , competing to enter the US market for stents that keep neck arteries open, said separate studies showed their devices prevent complications including stroke after 30 days.","headline":"Neck stents boosted in two studies"} {"label":3,"text":"IBM Corp. on Wednesday said it has developed the world #39;s fastest computer - a 16,000-processor version of its BlueGene\/L supercomputer.","headline":"IBM Claims Its BlueGene Supercomputer Is the Fastest"} {"label":2,"text":"By all accounts, Jay Fiedler is a good guy. He signs autographs, performs charity work and always speaks well of others, even the New York Jets.","headline":"NFL: QB shuffle: Miami gives Fiedler the ball"} {"label":1,"text":"BANGKOK, Thailand Sept. 30, 2004 - Millions of volunteers led by emergency teams fanned out across Thailand on Thursday in a new drive to fight bird flu after the prime minister gave officials 30 days to eradicate the epidemic.","headline":"Thailand Tackles Bird Flu Epidemic"} {"label":4,"text":"The rolling experienced by SpaceShipOne on its first Ansari X Prize flight on Wednesday will not jeopardise the team #39;s chances of winning the \\$10 million purse, team members said in a post-flight briefing.","headline":"Rough ride won #39;t stop next X Prize shot"} {"label":2,"text":"DAVIE Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt promoted quarterback Jay Fiedler in hopes of providing a spark to his winless squad. Perhaps simply playing the archrival Jets will be enough to jump-start a season on the brink.","headline":"Dolphins won #39;t let Jets fans rankle them"} {"label":4,"text":"SAITAMA -- A middle-aged man who fatally stabbed his parents has been arrested, police said. Hideo Nakajima, an unemployed man from Soka, Saitama Prefecture, apparently called police shortly before 8 pm, Wednesday.","headline":"Man arrested for fatally stabbing elderly parents"} {"label":1,"text":"_ At least three bombs exploded near a US convoy in western Baghdad on Thursday, killing 37 people and wounding more than 50, officials said.","headline":"Multiple Bombings Kill At Least 37 In Capital"} {"label":3,"text":"The number of Americans seeking initial jobless benefits jumped by 18,000 last week, the government said on Thursday, but it attributed the entire rise to the effects of hurricanes that have battered the southern United States.","headline":"Jobless Claims Rise on Hurricanes"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CNN\/Money) - General Mills announced plans Thursday to start using healthier whole grains in all of its ready-to-eat cereals, including children #39;s cereals such as Trix, Cocoa Puffs and Lucky Charms.","headline":"General Mills goes whole grains"} {"label":2,"text":"SYDNEY : Australia captain Ricky Ponting #39;s thumb injury has forced him out of the opening two cricket Tests against India starting next week, Cricket Australia (CA) said.","headline":"Cricket: Ponting out of two Tests against India"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf met Pope John Paul II, who urged him to adopt a quot;spirit of dialogue and tolerance quot; in his region.","headline":"Musharraf meets Pope John Paul"} {"label":1,"text":"The Gurkhas who have served in the British Army have won an historic fight to be allowed to apply for British citizenship. The decision comes after a lengthy fight by the Nepalese soldiers for the right to ","headline":"Gurkhas win citizenship fight"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - The Arab news network Al-Jazeera showed video Thursday of 10 new hostages seized in Iraq by militants. 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But\\she's not so sure.","headline":"What Do Women Want in a Presidential Candidate? (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Efforts to forge the world's largest free trade zone between the European Union and South America's Mercosur economic bloc are unlikely to be concluded by an Oct. 31 deadline, the EU said Thursday, with both sides declaring each other's trade offers insufficient.","headline":"Tough Talks Ahead After EU Is Criticized"} {"label":4,"text":"Sept. 30, 2004Reacting to calls from pharmaceutical retailers, distributors and manufacturers, EPCglobal has added a new action group to specifically study the pharmaceutical industry ","headline":"Pharma Groups Work on EPC Issues"} {"label":4,"text":"Linux seller plans to release Netscape Enterprise Suite as open-source software in a bid to expand beyond its core product.","headline":"Red Hat taps Netscape to broaden its landscape"} {"label":4,"text":"The Spanish-American War is over and a ","headline":"Net firms: Don't tax VoIP"} {"label":3,"text":"GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- Breakfast cereal maker General Mills is converting all of its cereals to whole grain. The company says it becomes the first leading food company to make the move involving cereals.","headline":"General Mills converting all US cereals to whole grain"} {"label":3,"text":" OTTAWA (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"Nortel Cuts Fewer Jobs, Exits Real Estate"} {"label":1,"text":" JABALYA, Gaza (Reuters) - Twenty-three Palestinians and three Israelis were killed Thursday, Gaza's bloodiest day for more than two years, as Israel's army struck back after a rocket attack killed two Israeli children in a border town.","headline":"23 Palestinians, 3 Israelis Die in Gaza Fighting"} {"label":4,"text":"Tesco is rolling out radio barcode technology across its 98 Tesco Extra stores to track high-value items between its internal distribution centres and its outlets.","headline":"Tesco steps up RFID efforts"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2004 -- A series of car bombings in Baghdad today killed one American soldier and wounded 13 others. The bombings also killed at least two Iraqi policemen and reportedly injured scores of other Iraqis.","headline":"Baghdad Bombings Kill One US Soldier, Wound 13"} {"label":4,"text":" SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Global semiconductor sales growth slowed to 1 percent in August as electronics makers reacted to growing inventories in Asia by limiting orders of chips, an industry trade group said on Thursday.","headline":"August Chip Sales Growth Slows on High Inventory"} {"label":3,"text":"Its Saturday Night Live version of ","headline":"Hasbro's No Conehead"} {"label":2,"text":"Austin Kearns knows he #39;ll be back home in Louisville, Ky., once the regular season ends on Sunday. The Cincinnati Reds outfielder did his best Wednesday to keep the Chicago Cubs ","headline":"Cubs brushed back Chicago loses wild-card lead after ninth-inning <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"What a shocker! The great Roy Jones lying unconscious on the canvas for five minutes. And who was the man who put him there? Unlikely light-heavyweight journeyman Glen Johnson - who, by his own admission, isn #39;t that flash.","headline":"Glory days long gone for Roy Jones"} {"label":1,"text":"It did not go unnoticed among the press corps traveling with President Bush that British Prime Minister Tony Blair apologized this week to fellow Labor Party officials for the fact that, as it ","headline":"POLITICAL POINTS 1:27 PM Sorry Is the Hardest Word"} {"label":4,"text":"The Motley Fool - IBM (NYSE: IBM - News) has new bragging rights. Press reports indicate that the technology giant has created the world's fastest supercomputer two years after a Japanese computer claimed that title.","headline":"IBM Claims Computing Crown (The Motley Fool)"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - Red Hat (Nasdaq: RHAT) has acquired Netscape \\server-software products of AOL Time Warner (NYSE: AOL), as part of the Linux vendor's ","headline":"Red Hat Acquires Netscape Server Software (NewsFactor)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Cincinnati Reds slugger Adam Dunn set the major league record for strikeouts in one season with 190, when he fanned in his first two at-bats Thursday against the Chicago Cubs.","headline":"Dunn Sets Major League Strikeouts Record (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"BALTIMORE--Proponents of radio frequency identification used to have a quick and easy response to consumer advocates charging that the technology posed an alarming threat to privacy.","headline":"Privacy questions arise as RFID hits stores"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The US presidential candidates were set to go head to head in a bruising, high-stakes televised debate, with Republican incumbent George W. Bush aiming to lock in his lead in the race and Democratic challenger John Kerry banking on a comeback.","headline":"Bush, Kerry brace for key presidential debate (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Global lenders need to offer more grants and debt relief to poor countries and tailor lending toward the private sector, Treasury Secretary John Snow said today.","headline":"Treasury Chief Urges Debt Relief for Poor Nations"} {"label":3,"text":"The eastern span of the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge, currently under construction and over budget, will be re-bid, according to Sunne Wright McPeak, secretary of California #39;s Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, which oversees Caltrans, the ","headline":"Bay Bridge span faces re-bid, possible redesign"} {"label":4,"text":"PayPal, eBay Inc. #39;s (EBAY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) online payment service, will expand its US buyer protection program to cover up to \\$1,000 for qualified transactions, the company said on Thursday.","headline":"EBay Expands PayPal Buyer Protection Up to \\$1,000"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Merck Co Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Merck Pulls Arthritis Drug from Market"} {"label":2,"text":"CLEVELAND Indians righthander Kyle Denney was reported to be in a stable condition after being shot in the leg on the team bus yesterday.","headline":"Baseballer shot on bus"} {"label":2,"text":"For the reason, with apologies to Michael Vick, look no further than the third-youngest head coach in the NFL. 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It didn #39;t take long for Rooney to make a splash as he became the first United player in 99 years to score a hat trick in his debut.","headline":"ON SOCCER Rooney #39;s United debut makes cost look cheap"} {"label":3,"text":"The Trix Rabbit and that Lucky Charms leprechaun are going on a whole-grain diet. General Mills announced Thursday that it will convert all of its breakfast cereals to whole grain.","headline":"Update 2: General Mills to Make Cereals Whole Grain"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Ask Curtis Martin to pick one of the most important additions to the New York Jets this season, and he has a quick answer: left guard Pete Kendall.","headline":"Kendall Gives Jets' Offensive Line a Boost (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Fossils from extinct dogs show why bigger is not better -- giant meat-eating animals died out because they relied too heavily on hunting other big animals, scientists reported on Thursday.","headline":"Dog Extinctions Show Why Bigger Isn #39;t Better"} {"label":3,"text":"METCASH stunned long-term suitor Foodland (FOA) yesterday with an audacious \\$846 million takeover bid to create a supermarket heavyweight better able to compete with its bigger rivals.","headline":"Bid to create grocery giant"} {"label":4,"text":"Forbes.com - This past summer 25,000 consumers, aged 18 to 24, received short text messages on their cell phones alerting them to numbers on 225 million bottle caps of Snapple iced tea, pink lemonade and the like. 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He stopped a half-dozen times and lifted his shirt so his caddie could rub heating cream between his shoulder blades.","headline":"Sports in brief"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON -- Federal prosecutors have opened an investigation into possible wrongdoing at mortgage giant Fannie Mae , just days after regulators accused the company of shoddy accounting practices, according to sources familiar with the probe.","headline":"US launches probe of Fannie Mae woes"} {"label":2,"text":"The British Grand Prix has been dropped from the provisional calendar of Formula One races for next year, media reports said yesterday.","headline":"British Grand Prix gets axed"} {"label":1,"text":"SAMARRA, Iraq - U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major assault Friday to regain control of the insurgent stronghold of Samarra, and hospital officials said at least 80 people were killed and 100 wounded...","headline":"80 Killed in U.S. Offensive in Iraq"} {"label":4,"text":"The SpaceShipOne team will attempt to win the \\$10 million Ansari X Prize on Monday, the 47th anniversary of the start of the first space race when the Soviet Union launched its Sputnik satellite.","headline":"SpaceShipOne,take two"} {"label":1,"text":"A British Airways passenger plane flying from Berlin to London reported an unspecified security threat and made an emergency landing in Amsterdam on Thursday, escorted by two Dutch F-16 jet fighters, the airline said.","headline":"BA flight makes emergency landing in Amsterdam, escorted by F-16 <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Hanover boys' soccer coach Jim Sylvia is beginning to see a pattern in his team's play. 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At the Bayside Expo Center, Ray Oliveira will take on Hicklet Lau for the vacant International Boxing Union welterweight title. On the same card, heavyweight prospect Matt Godfrey (4-0, 2 KOs) of Providence will face Andrew Hutchinson.","headline":"Friday is all right for fighting"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average closed up 1.49 percent on Friday, the first day of the fiscal second half, as a strong reading in the Bank of Japan's ","headline":"Nikkei Closes Higher After Strong Tankan"} {"label":4,"text":"The two companies say they will jointly develop a set-top box to download movies over the internet. Netflix will arrange the movie licensing from Hollywood studios, and TiVo will take care of the product technology.","headline":"Netflix, TiVo Promise New Service"} {"label":1,"text":"Indonesian police on Friday identified the man they suspect was the suicide bomber in an attack on the Australian Embassy in Jakarta last month, and said the 30 ","headline":"Indonesia police identify embassy attacker"} {"label":1,"text":"BEIJING - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao yesterday pledged to improve the leadership of the Communist Party at a time when its popularity is waning.","headline":"Wen calls for better leadership from party"} {"label":4,"text":"Quirky, stick-figure ","headline":"Dare you fight the possessed tomatoes?"} {"label":3,"text":"Netflix, the online DVD rental company, and TiVo yesterday said they will work together to deliver movies digitally down the wires, presumably specifically to the latter #39;s PVR equipment.","headline":"Netflix, TiVo sign VoD alliance"} {"label":4,"text":"US scientists have charted the genetic map of a microscopic algae that absorbs huge amounts of greenhouse gases. quot;These organisms are incredibly important in the global carbon cycle, quot; said Virginia Armbrust ","headline":"Genome mapped of CO2-absorbing algae"} {"label":2,"text":"The Lions lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros - failing to progress to the next round of the UEFA Cup - on a night that saw four visiting fans suffering stab wounds and numerous other incidents of inter-fan violence.","headline":"Millwall to complain to UEFA"} {"label":2,"text":"It has not gone unnoticed in Spain that the four goals Real Madrid put past Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday equalled their tally in five league matches after one of their worst starts to a domestic campaign for many years.","headline":"Rejuvenated Real out to start scoring goals"} {"label":4,"text":"Some of the net's biggest players such as AOL, Hotmail and Yahoo are stepping up efforts to combat spam.","headline":"Net giants adopt anti-spam system"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. said Friday that small companies and their customers would suffer most if it is forced to remove its digital media software from Windows, while the European Union accused it of being ","headline":"EU Accuses Microsoft of Paternal View"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - An audio tape purportedly released by Osama bin Laden's deputy calls for attacks on U.S. and British interests everywhere, according to a broadcast Friday by Al-Jazeera television.","headline":"Bin Laden Deputy Purportedly Seeks Strikes (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"French President Jacques Chirac says France should hold a referendum on Turkey's entry to the European Union.","headline":"Chirac seeks vote on Turkey bid"} {"label":3,"text":"BAE Systems shares slid more than 4 per dcent in early trade after the company, while announcing quot;good progress quot; on its Eurofighter contracts, admitted further troubles in the controversial al-Yamamah programme.","headline":"Saudi setback hurts BAE Systems"} {"label":3,"text":"A prescription painkiller used by more than 250,000 Australians to treat arthritis has been withdrawn from sale after a clinical trial found it doubled the risk of heart attack and stroke.","headline":"Arthritis drug withdrawn after trial"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK (Ticker) -- After a season in which they fired their coach, the New York Liberty are hosting the top-seeded Connecticut Sun Friday in Game One of the best-of-three Eastern Conference finals.","headline":"GAME DAY PREVIEW Game time: 7:30 PM"} {"label":1,"text":"EU ministers agree to set up five pilot reception centres in Africa to process asylum applications.","headline":"EU set to launch 'transit camps'"} {"label":4,"text":"With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority.","headline":"Sun makes run for supercomputing title"} {"label":2,"text":"American Abigail Spears advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open on Wednesday with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 win over second-seeded Shinobu Asagoe of Japan.","headline":"Spears, Stosur advance to quarterfinals"} {"label":4,"text":"Being the biggest dog may pay off at feeding time, but species that grow too large may be more vulnerable to extinction, new research suggests. Over 50 million years a succession of large carnivores evolved in North America, diversified, and then died out.","headline":"Threat of Extinction Looms Over Larger Species"} {"label":4,"text":"Designer Burt Rutan #39;s SpaceShipOne cracked through Earth #39;s atmosphere and into outer space Sept. 29. Pilot Mike Mevill guided the aircraft to an altitude of 102,870 meters.","headline":"SpaceShipOne ready for X Prize"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Linux distributor Red Hat Inc. \\said on Thursday that it had bought Netscape's computer user\\identification and management technology from America Online\\Inc., a unit of Time Warner Inc.","headline":"Red Hat Buys Technology from Netscape (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"SPACE.com - The second attempt by the rocketplane SpaceShipOne to soar into space and snag \\ the #36;10 million Ansari X Prize is planned for Monday, officials announced last \\ night.","headline":"SpaceShipOne's 2nd Shot at X Prize Slated for Monday (SPACE.com)"} {"label":3,"text":"German industrial giant Siemens has signed a 2.69bn contract to deliver technology services around the world to the BBC, a deal that will see it acquire the broadcasters technology subsidiary.","headline":"Siemens in 2.69bn deal with BBC"} {"label":2,"text":"BUDAPEST, Hungary -- UEFA has charged Hungary #39;s Ferencvaros after their fans threw missiles and shouted racist abuse in Thursday #39;s UEFA Cup tie against Millwall.","headline":"Two Millwall fans stabbed, hospitalized"} {"label":2,"text":"Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies Friday re-signed forward Stromile Swift to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not released.","headline":"Grizzlies make Swift move"} {"label":3,"text":"Palo Alto-based Hewlett-Packard Co. has bought IT services company Synstar plc, of Bracknell, England for about \\$293.3 million. Synstar has some 1,500 customers across Europe, selling IT support for various computer platforms.","headline":"Hewlett-Packard buys Synstar"} {"label":4,"text":"OCTOBER 01, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Sun Microsystems Inc. this week released Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0, an upgrade of its programming language with more than 100 new features designed to bolster ","headline":"Sun ships Java upgrade, focuses on ease of use"} {"label":3,"text":" DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Ford Down, Nissan Up in September Sales"} {"label":3,"text":"The San Francisco Multi-Employer Group announced this morning that it has locked out UNITE HERE Local 2 employees from 10 hotels and staffed the vacated positions with replacement workers.","headline":"Employees from 10 hotels locked out"} {"label":3,"text":"The Blackberry wireless device maker is straining to exceed expectations.","headline":"Research Is Definitely in Motion"} {"label":3,"text":"Level 3 today announced that it has purchased Sprint #39;s wholesale dial-up Internet access business for \\$34 million in cash. Sprint is one of the largest providers of wholesale dial-up service to ISPs in North America.","headline":"Level 3 Acquires Sprint #39;s Wholesale Dial-Up Internet Business"} {"label":4,"text":"Despite a seemingly calamitous crash to Earth last month by the Genesis spacecraft, large portions of the solar wind samples it had gathered in space appear to be salvageable, NASA scientists announced on Sept.","headline":"Salvaging Genesis"} {"label":2,"text":"Jerome Williams pitched seven innings in his first start in two months, and San Francisco jumped back into a tie for the NL wild-card lead by beating host San Diego.","headline":"National League Roundup"} {"label":2,"text":"Adam Dunn hit his 44th home run of the season as the Cincinnati Reds dealt the Chicago Cubs a blow to their National League wild card aspirations with an 8-3 win at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.","headline":"NL Wrap: Dunn Goes Deep as Reds Tame Cubs"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Newly optimistic investors sent stocks sharply higher Friday, propelling the Dow Jones industrials up more than 100 points, after economic data showed strength in manufacturing and construction. Wall Street greeted the departure of PeopleSoft Inc.'s chief executive by buying up technology shares...","headline":"Stocks Climb on Strong Economic Data"} {"label":3,"text":"MONTREAL - Molson Inc. has served up a warning of disappointing summer-quarter earnings, saying sales have been slow in Canada and profitability has been squeezed in Brazil.","headline":"Molson issues earnings warning"} {"label":4,"text":"THE future of the world #39;s large wild mammals is threatened by pressures similar to those that caused the extinction of two-thirds of such species at the end of the most recent Ice Age.","headline":"Large mammals facing the fate of the sabre tooth"} {"label":1,"text":"Al Qaeda #39;s No. 2 man Ayman Zawahiri called for an all-out armed resistance in the Muslim world against the West and Jews whom he described as crusaders.","headline":"Al Qaeda Urge Wide-Scale Muslim Resistance"} {"label":4,"text":"Amit Yoran leaves the Department of Homeland Security a little over a year after joining.","headline":"U.S. cybersecurity chief resigns"} {"label":4,"text":"The government #39;s cybersecurity chief has abruptly resigned from the Homeland Security Department amid a concerted campaign by the technology industry and some lawmakers to persuade the Bush administration to give him more authority and money for ","headline":"Update 2: US Cybersecurity Chief Abruptly Resigns"} {"label":2,"text":"The seedings held Friday in the quarterfinals at the ATP stop in Shanghai, with No. 2 Jiri Novak stopping No. 8 Jan-Mike Gambill, and No.","headline":"Novak, Canas Top Dogs Left at ATP Shanghai"} {"label":2,"text":"THE legal battle surrounding the awarding of telecast rights to Sony Entertainment Television for the forthcoming Australia tour of India is getting complicated with the Prasar Bharati CEO, Mr KS Sarma, saying that the national broadcaster would approach ","headline":"Cricket telecast: Prasar Bharati to move SC as aggrieved party #39;"} {"label":3,"text":"Your company made it to Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies list. Is that a good thing?","headline":"Fortune's 100 Most Doomed?"} {"label":4,"text":"If a herring asks you to pull his finger, be very afraid. Thats one of the lessons derived from this years Ig Nobel awards ceremony, an event that honors offbeat scientific achievements.","headline":"Ig Nobel awards honor weird science advances"} {"label":2,"text":"Both have some reason for optimism. Guillon should benefit from his first start at Arkansas and from the more friendly environment of Bryant-Denny Stadium.","headline":"Can Alabama pass? Can South Carolina run?"} {"label":4,"text":"roundup Plus: Level 3 to buy Sprint's dial-up business...Cisco CEO's salary shoots up from \\$1...SanDisk ups capacity on flash memory cards.","headline":"Briefly: MSN Messenger beta leaks onto Web"} {"label":1,"text":"ALLENTOWN, Pa. - President Bush on Friday ripped into Sen...","headline":"Bush, Kerry Trade Barbs Following Debate"} {"label":3,"text":"China says it will move toward a flexible exchange rate for its currency, but there is no word on how long such a transition will take.","headline":"China Pledges to Move Toward Flexible Exchange Rate"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will not appeal a ruling by a California judge that would allow Oracle Corp.'s proposed hostile takeover of competing software vendor PeopleSoft Inc.","headline":"DOJ won't appeal Oracle ruling"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The American Civil Liberties Union, the leading US civil rights group, petitioned the US Supreme Court to rule on the right of homosexuals to adopt children.","headline":"US Supreme Court asked to rule on homosexuals' right to adopt children (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Subaru World Rally team driver Petter Solberg took the lead on the all-new Rally Italia Sardinia on SS1 this morning Friday and held onto that advantage all day to end the leg more than thirty seconds ahead of second placed Marcus Gronholm.","headline":"WORLD RALLY NEWS Subaru: Solberg has a #39;relatively #39; good lead."} {"label":2,"text":"Spain hailed the fulfilment of an old dream and the rise of a new star on Monday after the national team secured the country #39;s second Davis Cup title in five years.","headline":"Jubilant Spain revels in glory of second Davis Cup"} {"label":4,"text":"Big Blue enhances its ","headline":"IBM expands data centers, on-demand service"} {"label":2,"text":"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Star striker Ronaldo could miss Real Madrid #39;s La Liga contest Sunday against Deportivo La Coruna due to injury.","headline":"Ronaldo a doubt for Real"} {"label":1,"text":"The United States welcomed on Friday Sudanese official #39;s announcement to accept a larger AfricanUnion (AU) mission in the western region of Darfur and urged the speedy deployment of AU troops.","headline":"US welcomes Sudan #39;s acceptance of expanded AU mission in Darfur"} {"label":4,"text":"Amit Yoran, the government's cybersecurity chief, abruptly resigned yesterday after a year at the Department of Homeland Security, a move that raised questions about the Bush administration's ability to quickly improve cybersecurity.","headline":"Nation's cybersecurity chief abruptly quits DHS post"} {"label":1,"text":"He (Haradinaj) is a war crimes suspect, and Serbian authorities will face numerous difficulties ... with such a person, Kostunica said.","headline":"Europe ; Serbia calls on UN to annul appointment of Kosovo PM"} {"label":3,"text":"BIRMINGHAM, Ala. They #39;re closing eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three Off Fifth outlet stores. Saks Incorporated says shutting down weaker stores will allow the company to focus on its more quot;productive quot; locations and further strengthen its brand.","headline":"Saks announces store closings"} {"label":1,"text":" BELGRADE (Reuters) - The U.N. war crimes prosecutor sent the first case to the Serbian judiciary Friday in a move that could warm ties between the Hague-based court and Belgrade.","headline":"U.N. War Court Transfers First Case to Serbia"} {"label":4,"text":"Open Source Initiative general counsel Larry Rosen is now an advisor to Black Duck Software.","headline":"Legal expert joins open-source screening firm"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Friday said he was very worried Congress would try to thwart efforts by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to require expensing of stock options.","headline":"Greenspan Worried Congress to Bar Options Expensing"} {"label":3,"text":"Sept. 30, 2004 -- Long-term use of the painkiller Vioxx doubles a person #39;s risk of heart attack and stroke, a huge clinical trial shows.","headline":"Arthritis Drug Vioxx Pulled Off Market"} {"label":2,"text":"The Chicago Cubs need more than rally caps, good-luck charms or curse-busters now. Mike Hampton and Dewayne Wise each hit two-run homers to lead the Atlanta Braves to ","headline":"Cubs plate three runs in ninth inning, fall a run short"} {"label":1,"text":"Ministers from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) gathered in the Ukrainian capital Kiev on September 29 to formulate a common anti-terrorism strategy.","headline":"Russias strange bedfellows"} {"label":3,"text":"New York retailing group Saks said Friday it will close 11 stores and shed 700 jobs. The company said it will close down eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three Off 5th Avenue ","headline":"Saks to close 11 stores"} {"label":3,"text":"Saks says shutting down weaker stores will allow the company to focus on its more quot;productive quot; locations and further strengthen its brand.","headline":"Saks announces store closings"} {"label":1,"text":"The rules controlling the trade in many at-risk wildlife species may change at a Bangkok meeting starting on Saturday. The 166 member states of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of ","headline":"Bangkok animal trade talks open"} {"label":1,"text":" GAZA (Reuters) - The Israeli army killed two militants Saturday in an air strike in the northern Gaza Strip, bringing the number of Palestinians Israel has killed in one of its deadliest Gaza raids to 39.","headline":"Israel Kills Two Militants During Massive Gaza Raid"} {"label":3,"text":"The withdrawal of Vioxx may take a bite out of Merck amp; Co. #39;s revenues, but it isn #39;ta setback for arthritis patients, doctors said Friday, because dozens of other drugs offer the same symptom relief.","headline":"MDs: Vioxx not the only drug to help arthritis"} {"label":4,"text":"Company Chairman Bill Gates says ","headline":"Gates: Microsoft to offer anti-spyware"} {"label":2,"text":"Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl center Mike Flanagan will undergo surgery on his left knee and miss the rest of the season. Coach Mike Sherman made the announcement after practice Friday, meaning for the second ","headline":"Packers lose Flanagan for the season"} {"label":3,"text":"The former official was sentenced after acknowledging that she had favored the Boeing Company in Pentagon contracts while seeking a job at the company for herself.","headline":"Ex-Pentagon Official Gets 9 Months for Conspiring to Favor Boeing"} {"label":4,"text":"The United States has nothing to fear from rapidly growing technology markets in China and India, Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft Corp.","headline":"Gates: US Need Not Fear Overseas Tech"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The American Civil Liberties Union asked the Supreme Court on Friday to hear its challenge to Florida's ban on adoptions by gays.","headline":"ACLU Seeks to Challenge Gay Adoption Ban (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" MADRID (Reuters) - Five explosions were reported in different parts of Spain Monday after the Basque separatist group ETA threatened to set off a total of seven bombs, Spanish media reported.","headline":"Five Blasts Reported in Spain After ETA Threats"} {"label":3,"text":"China made its debut last night in the club of the world's leading economic powers, asinternational pressure mounts to change a decade-old currency peg that critics accuse of giving Chinese products an unfair competitive edge.","headline":"China at G-7 Meeting for First Time"} {"label":3,"text":"The former Fannie Mae employee who assisted federal regulators in an investigation of the company's accounting will not testify at a congressional hearing next week.","headline":"Ex-Manager At Fannie to Skip Hearing"} {"label":3,"text":"tocks rose yesterday amid heavy trading on the first day of the fourth quarter as PeopleSoft and chip-related stocks sent the Nasdaq to its highest level in more than two months.","headline":"STOCKS amp; BONDS Technology Issues Lead Rally as the 4th Quarter <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"Developing countries on Friday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF to develop effective lending facilities to assist countries in the prevention of financial crisis.","headline":"IMF urged to assist countries in prevention of financial crisis"} {"label":1,"text":"UNITED NATIONS - Secretary-General Kofi Annan reported that Syria has not pulled its forces out of Lebanon as called for by the UN Security Council, and said he had requested a timetable from Damascus for its full implementation.","headline":"Lebanon and Syria have not complied with UN resolution: Annan"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - A powerful home-made bomb has exploded in a compound housing offices of an autonomous Muslim regional government in the southern Philippine city of Cotabato, wounding one person, police said.","headline":"One hurt in blast at Philippines Muslim regional government complex (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Jeff Bagwell hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros overcame a sloppy start, remaining atop the NL wild-card standings with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.","headline":"Astros Beat Rockies to Keep Wild-Card Lead (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Seattle Mariners #39; Ichiro Suzuki registered three singles to equal, break and then add to the Major League hits record with his 259th of the season in a game against the Texas Rangers Friday.","headline":"Baseball-Ichiro Breaks Hits Record, Adds Single"} {"label":1,"text":"France, Sweden and Belgium shot down a German proposal to set up European Union refugee processing centres in North Africa, arguing that the idea would do more harm than good.","headline":"France Opposes Immigrant Transit Camps in Africa"} {"label":2,"text":"TALLADEGA, Ala. - Joe Nemechek wasn #39;t surprised to be back at the front of the field, just that it took so long to get there. Nemechek, who earned the nickname quot;Front Row Joe quot; when he won six poles from 1997-00, got No.","headline":"Jeff Gordon Leads Contenders at Talladega"} {"label":2,"text":"Joe Nemechek wasn #39;t surprised to be back at the front of the field, just that it took so long to get there. Nemechek, who earned the nickname quot;Front Row Joe quot; when he won six poles from 1997-00, got No.","headline":"Jeff Gordon leads contenders at Talladega"} {"label":1,"text":"KIEV -- Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko yesterday pressed for the prime minister's removal from office, dismissal of electoral officials, and new legislation to guard against fraud in a new presidential runoff, warning that his supporters would continue to blockade government offices until outgoing President Leonid D. Kuchma meets those demands.","headline":"Ukraine opposition seeks legal changes"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistan beefed up security Saturday as minority Shi #39;ite Muslims prepared to bury victims of a suicide bomb attack on a mosque in the eastern town of Sialkot that killed at least 30 people a day earlier.","headline":"Pakistan Ups Security, Shi #39;ites Mourn Bomb Victims"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Anaheim Angels considered themselves a playoff team all along, even while they spent the summer playing catch up. Now they're one win away.","headline":"Angels One Win From AL West Title (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Oct. 2, 2004 - Supporters of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide took to the streets of Haiti #39;s capital for a second day, shooting wildly, smashing cars and blocking roads with burning tires.","headline":"Violent Protests Erupt Again in Haiti"} {"label":2,"text":"Reigning Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova has thrashed Anne Kremer of Luxembourg to advance to the final of the Korea Open in Seoul.","headline":"Sharapova advances to Korea Open final"} {"label":3,"text":"A few weeks ago the then-CEO of PeopleSoft, Craig Conway, posed the following question to attendees at a technology conference: quot;Have you ever had a bad dream that never ended?","headline":"Corporate Krueger haunts PeopleSoft"} {"label":2,"text":"It is not as though they need any more reminders. It is not as though they are not aware of the consequences. Boston College has Rutgers and Mississippi State and, to an extent, Pittsburgh as prime examples of what can happen to a Division 1-A team on any given day against a Division 1-AA opponent.","headline":"BC expects to need 'A' game"} {"label":3,"text":"Auto sales soared 10 in September, led by a 25 surge at General Motors and increases for Chrysler and Toyota. GM had its biggest gain in two years after boosting rebates.","headline":"Auto sales surged in Sept."} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON: The US space agency NASA has put off resumption of space shuttle flights from March until at least May, the agency has said.","headline":"NASA puts off space shuttle flights until at least May"} {"label":3,"text":"The state #39;s Adult Protective Services agency will get an emergency infusion of \\$10 million to correct the kinds of problems that have arisen in El Paso.","headline":"Perry OKs money for APS as more accusations arise"} {"label":1,"text":"GUWAHATI: A string of powerful bomb blasts rocked Nagaland and Assam on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi Saturday, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 50.","headline":"Serial blasts rock NE: 19 killed"} {"label":2,"text":" SEATTLE (Reuters) - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki registered three singles to tie, break and then add to the Major League hits record with his 259th of the season in a game against the Texas Rangers Friday.","headline":"Mariners' Ichiro Breaks Hits Record, Adds Single"} {"label":3,"text":"Hopes of a deal to write off completely the debts of some of the world #39;s poorest countries were dashed after the Group of Seven rich nations club failed to reach agreement.","headline":"G7 fails to reach debt deal"} {"label":2,"text":"SHANGHAI : Argentina #39;s Guillermo Canas dominated Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic to book his place in the final of the 380,000-dollar ATP Shanghai Open tennis tournament against unheralded German Lars Burgsmuller.","headline":"Tennis: Canas crushes Novak to reach Shanghai final, faces <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares surged on Wall Street on Friday night, pushing the Dow over 100 points higher, as tech stocks rallied and drug giant Merck staged a 1 per cent rebound following its 26 per cent fall on Thursday.","headline":"Techs lead gains on Wall Street"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new reporting period for company earnings kicks into gear next week, giving investors a bit of hard data to chew on, and markets could be volatile if the price of crude oil stays north of \\$50 a barrel.","headline":"Oil, Profit Reports to Weigh on Stocks"} {"label":4,"text":"Did you know that the Earth is constantly humming ie it produces a low frequency noise which can be picked up in the 2 to 7 mHz (millihertz) range, a range far below the one human ears can detect and scientist have now found that it is the energy produced ","headline":"Oceanic storms make the Earth #39;hum #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON, Oct 2 (AFP) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Saturday that he felt in quot;excellent quot; health as he set off for his official country residence to rest after a successful minor heart operation.","headline":"Blair heads to country home for rest after heart op"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - Facing a global economy on the mend but threatened by surging oil prices and other factors, IMF and World Bank policymakers opened two days of meetings Saturday to discuss ways to keep the recovery on track.","headline":"IMF, World Bank look to keep global recovery strong (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Sete Gibernau will go down in history as the first ever winner of the Grand Prix of Qatar after an incredible race today which he led from start ","headline":"Sete returns to top form in Qatar; Edwards joins party with runner <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON Oct. 2, 2004 - The United States and its major economic allies struggled Saturday to resolve deep differences over how best to relieve the heavy debt burden for Iraq and the world #39;s poorest countries.","headline":"US, Allies Far Apart on Iraq Debt Relief"} {"label":3,"text":"With 40 years of textile quotas about to be abolished in a move to help developing nations, a group of the world #39;s poorest countries are asking for a different approach: special trade deals to protect them from a free-for-all.","headline":"Poor nations seek WTO textile aid"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Arsenal extended its unbeaten streak in the Premier League to 48 games Saturday, getting two goals from Thierry Henry in a 4-0 victory over Charlton and bouncing back from a Champions League tie.","headline":"Arsenal's Unbeaten Streak Reaches 48 Games (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"India News gt; Guwahati, Oct 2 : At least 22 people, including women and children, were killed and over 100 injured when two simultaneous landmine blasts ripped through the busy railway station here and a crowded market place of this commercial town of ","headline":"22 killed, 100 injured in Nagaland twin blasts :"} {"label":3,"text":"Media owner Belo Corp. said Wednesday that it would cut 250 jobs, more than half of them at its flagship newspaper, The Dallas Morning News, and that an internal investigation into circulation overstatements ","headline":"Update 4: Belo to Cut 250 Jobs, Mostly in Dallas"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD: Military analysts have said that after the appointment of new Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Vice Chief of Army Staff it is clear that President General Pervez Musharraf will retain his cap of Chief of Army Staff beyond December 31 ","headline":"New appointments hint Musharraf to remain COAS after Dec 31"} {"label":2,"text":" PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Larry Bowa will reportedly be fired as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies at the end of the season.","headline":"Report: Bowa on His Way Out of Philly"} {"label":3,"text":"Washington, Oct. 2: In the face of growing international pressure, Chinese officials told top US officials on Friday that they would continue to push ahead with plans to float or revalue their currency, but ","headline":"China vows currency shift but mum on date"} {"label":2,"text":"Tailback Anthony Davis #39; return from an eye injury sparked No. 20 Wisconsin #39;s stagnant offense and the Badgers #39; defense was as stout as ever in a 24-7 victory over Illinois on Saturday.","headline":"No. 20 Wisconsin 24, Illinois 7"} {"label":3,"text":"Last Wednesday, at the stroke of noon, one of the most lucrative prizes in Russia #39;s oil industry went under the hammer. Russia #39;s Federal Property Fund, which controls sales of state assets, auctioned a 7.6 ","headline":"Putin the power broker"} {"label":2,"text":"The Phillies ended months of speculation when they announced the dismissal of manager Larry Bowa before Saturday #39;s game against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.","headline":"Phillies relieve Bowa of his duties"} {"label":4,"text":"Why did PeopleSoft, in the midst of a takeover fight with Oracle, fire its chief executive and president? Who knows? And that's a problem.","headline":"The C.E.O. Vanishes, and Other Mysteries"} {"label":2,"text":"(Sports Network) - Orlando Hernandez tries to rebound from his first loss of the season this evening when the New York Yankees open a three-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome.","headline":"New York Yankees Team Report - October 1"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - Garret Anderson capped a three-run\\eighth inning rally with a run-scoring single as the Anaheim\\Angels edged the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Saturday to capture\\their first AL West pennant in 18 years.","headline":"Angels Rally Past A's to Clinch AL West Crown (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Dwyane DeRosario's goal in the 82nd minute lifted the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-1 tie with the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.","headline":"Rapids Clinch MLS Playoff Berth (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Anaheim scored three runs in the eighth inning off Oakland relievers to rally for a victory and clinch the American League West title.","headline":"A's Bullpen Blows Up and Angels Take Title"} {"label":2,"text":"RUSTON, Louisiana (Ticker) -- No. 17 Fresno State could not overcome a dominant performance by Ryan Moats or a poor one by Paul Pinegar.","headline":"Louisiana Tech Bulldogs"} {"label":1,"text":"The brother of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley was investigating whether it might be possible to buy his sibling #39;s life. Paul Bigley was looking into reports in a Kuwaiti newspaper that a new Iraqi militant group ","headline":"Ransom may buy life of Iraq hostage"} {"label":4,"text":"Comprehensive security programs that include firewall software, spyware defenses and diagnostic and repair tools are necessay to keep a PC in good health these days. <FONT face=","headline":"Security Beyond Antivirus Programs"} {"label":3,"text":"If you've ever wondered what ignited America's late-1990s obsession with telecom and tech stocks, you could well argue it all started with Lucent Technologies .","headline":"Lucent's history a case study in wild rides"} {"label":2,"text":"LOS ANGELES - Steve Finley immediately raised his arms over his head, as if to show there really might be a Great Dodger in the Sky looking after him and the Los Angeles franchise after a nine-year title drought.","headline":"Finley #39;s slam wins wild West for LA"} {"label":2,"text":" OAKLAND (Reuters) - Garret Anderson capped a three-run eighth inning rally with a run-scoring single as the Anaheim Angels edged the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Saturday to capture their first AL West pennant in 18 years.","headline":"Angels Rally Past A's to Clinch AL West Crown"} {"label":4,"text":"An Australian open-source industry group on Friday took exception to a Gartner report that pre-loading PCs with Linux is often a precursor to adding a pirated copy of Windows, calling the research quot;farcical.","headline":"Open Source Group Blasts Gartner For Linking Linux To Windows <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"The European Commission #39;s report on Turkey next week will recommend that the European Union open accession negotiations with Ankara, the German daily Bild said Sunday, quoting sources at the EU executive.","headline":"Turkey to Get Green Light for EU Entry Talks -Paper"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The widow of Martin Luther King Jr. said the right to vote should be open to everyone in a democracy, including those who have been convicted of crimes.","headline":"King's Widow Turns Focus on Voting Rights (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"French security forces have arrested 20 people suspected of being members of the outlawed Basque separatist group, Eta. Most were Spaniards living in the Basque region of south-western France.","headline":"Eta suspects arrested in France"} {"label":1,"text":"Suspected separatists bombed a power line, a gas pipeline, a tea plantation and a crowded marketplace in northeastern India on Sunday, intensifying a campaign of violence ","headline":"New Bomb Blast Wounds 15 in India"} {"label":2,"text":"Japans quot;Baseball talent quot; Suzuki Ichiro (31,Seattle Mariners) has leapfrogged 84 years of outdated records of most hits in a season and stepped into the 260-hit peak.","headline":"Ichiro with 260 hits, Writes First New Chapter in 84 Years"} {"label":1,"text":"Chancellor Gordon Brown has sought to quell speculation over who should run the Labour Party and turned the attack on the opposition Conservatives.","headline":"Brown calls for Labour unity"} {"label":3,"text":"Oct. 11 issue - Last week Merck pulled its blockbuster arthritis-and-pain-relief drug Vioxx from the market. This week the 1.27 million Americans who were taking it are wondering what to do.","headline":"In The News: Instant Recall"} {"label":2,"text":"HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros enter today #39;s contest against the Colorado Rockies knowing that a victory will earn them an improbable playoff berth.","headline":"ESPN.com news services"} {"label":2,"text":"Newcastle almost regained the lead when Bellamy headed a corner from Robert back across goal but Elliotts close range effort was somehow kept out by a pack of Blues bodies guarding the goal-line.","headline":"Ft: Birmingham 2 Newcastle 2"} {"label":1,"text":"Gunmen ambushed a bus carrying unarmed Iraqis to work at a US ammunition dump near Tikrit yesterday, killing 17 and raising the toll from three days of intensified and bloody terrorist ","headline":"Bus ambush kills 17 workers near Tikrit"} {"label":2,"text":"Roger Clemens was scratched from his start on Sunday after spending most of the overnight hours battling a stomach virus. Clemens #39; blood pressure was slightly elevated ","headline":"Flu sidelines Clemens on Sunday"} {"label":2,"text":"Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Kurt Warner threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey early in the fourth quarter to lift the New York Giants over the Green Bay Packers, 14-7, at Lambeau Field.","headline":"Final Score: NY Giants 14, Green Bay 7"} {"label":3,"text":"The recent spike in oil prices has had some negative impact on the US economy, but the futures markets suggest that this will be a temporary phenomenon, a top Fed official said on Sunday.","headline":"Oil Price Spike Had Chilling Effect -Fed"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - The Dutch supermarket retailer Ahold, seeking to streamline global operations and reduce debt, said Sunday it will sell its holdings in Spain to Permira Funds for about #36;849 million.","headline":"Ahold to Sell Spain Operations to Permira (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Anytime someone tells Bill Belichick how great his team is, the New England Patriots coach needs only to slip in a tape of last year #39;s season opener to stay grounded.","headline":"Streaking Patriots still stinging from last game at Buffalo"} {"label":1,"text":"PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Oct. 3, 2004 - Gunfire erupted in a slum teeming with loyalists of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide on Sunday, sending people scattering through trash-strewn streets following ","headline":"Gunfire Erupts in Pro-Aristide Haiti Slum"} {"label":3,"text":"In a world in which the fortune OF a pharmaceutical company can rise and fall on the strength of a handful of blockbuster drugs, Vioxx was a giant.","headline":"A Painful Mistake"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - There's no space in the space station. With no garbage pickup by shuttles for nearly two years, the international space station is looking more and more like a cluttered attic.","headline":"Trash Begins to Clutter Space Station (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - China has brought its mobile phone network to the last of its ethnic minority regions previously cut off from communication with the outside world, state media reported.","headline":"Mobile phone network reaches last of China's ethnic minorities (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - A chastened Liberal government will find itself relying on support from the very opponents it steamrollered for over a decade when Prime Minister Paul Martin begins steering his party through the first minority Parliament in a quarter-century.","headline":"Liberals enter political minefield of minority government starting Monday (Canadian Press)"} {"label":4,"text":"BOUT a year ago, PalmOne was poised to challenge the dominance of the BlackBerry, the wireless e-mail device made by Research in Motion that has become the gadget of choice among celebrities and politicians.","headline":"BlackBerry, Beloved Gadget, Continues to Thrive"} {"label":4,"text":"Washington lawyer William Wilhelm knows from experience that not everybody loves his BlackBerry as much as he does. The girlfriend was fed up with a relationship ","headline":"You have mail, always, with a BlackBerry"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Ethnic minority rebels in Darfur have rejected an attempt by the Sudanese government to divide them ahead of a new round of peace talks in Nigeria later this month, a Khartoum daily reported.","headline":"Darfur rebels reject Khartoum bid to split them ahead of talks (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The Nikkei average rose 1.37 percent at\\the opening on Monday as a recovery in U.S. stocks encouraged\\investors to seek bargains among lagging issues, including\\Canon Inc. and other high-tech issues.","headline":"Nikkei Opens Higher (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"New England win a record-tying 18th straight game - plus an NFL round-up.","headline":"US football: Patriots' historic win"} {"label":1,"text":"The government of Prime Minister John Howard had a narrow lead in opinion polls heading into the final week of campaigning ahead of the Australian federal election, but the opposition Labor party was narrowing the gap, according ","headline":"Aussie ruling party leads in election polls, but gap narrows"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Wright and Todd Zeile both homered to lead the New York Mets to an 8-1 win over Montreal at Shea Stadium on Sunday, handing the Expos a heavy defeat in their final game before moving to Washington next season.","headline":"NL Wrap: Expos End Life in Montreal with Defeat to Mets"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ben Broussard belted a two-run homer to give the Cleveland Indians a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins to salvage a split of a unique doubleheader on the final day of the regular season on Sunday.","headline":"AL Wrap: Indians, Twins Split Unique Doubleheader"} {"label":3,"text":"Japanese stocks rose 1.9 percent by midsession on Monday as a strong performance by US semiconductor-related stocks gave a push to Japanese peers such as Advantest Corp.","headline":"Japan Shares Up 2 Percent by Midday"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Mexico's so-called ","headline":"Mexico's 'Fire Volcano' Erupts, No Evacuations Yet (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Prescription-drug recalls aren #39;t common, and they #39;re almost always controversial. Now that Merck (MRK ) is voluntarily withdrawing its Vioxx pain medication around the world, due to a heightened risk of cardiovascular ","headline":"The Rippling Pain from Vioxx"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush said Saturday he would renew some of the huge tax cuts that form a cornerstone of his economic rejuvenation policy and chided Democratic challenger John Kerry for opposing the cuts.","headline":"Bush defends tax cuts"} {"label":2,"text":"CHARLOTTE - Michael Vick head-butting an opposing linebacker may not have been the smartest thing for a National Football League quarterback to do.","headline":"This year #39;s Panthers could learn a thing or two from Michael Vick"} {"label":2,"text":"Jim Mora thought his team deserved a little something special. His Atlanta Falcons, with a thorough 27-10 pounding of the Carolina Panthers, had just extended their record to 4-0 for the first time since 1986.","headline":"Falcons not cruising at 4-0; they #39;re working"} {"label":4,"text":"PalmOne #39;s Tungsten T5 comes with 256MB of flash memory, so you never risk losing your data. If you #39;re a pack-rat type who likes to keep a lot of data you can #39;t afford to lose on your personal digital assistant, PalmOne has a handheld for you.","headline":"New Tungsten Boasts Big Storage"} {"label":2,"text":"com. When Dodgers coach Glenn Hoffman makes out the daily schedule of Spring Training drills, there are entries for pickoffs and cutoffs, bunt situations and hit-and-runs.","headline":"Dodgers ready for anything"} {"label":1,"text":" GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) - Suspected separatist rebels stormed a village in India's northeast on Monday and shot dead six people, police said, taking the toll in the worst violence in years in the troubled region to 62.","headline":"Six Shot Dead in New Northeast India Violence"} {"label":3,"text":"I picked up my 6-year-old son from school last week, and we drove to Wal-Mart to see the future for paper checks. We grabbed a few of life #39;s staples: some Legos, a pack of 3x5 cards to create ","headline":"SUSAN TOMPOR: Stores turn paper into e-checks"} {"label":3,"text":"MILWAUKEE - Paul Attanasio says the story of his brother buying a baseball team is like a script straight out of Hollywood. He should know.","headline":"Brewers buyer expected to step out of the shadows Monday"} {"label":3,"text":"Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average jumped 2.5 percent by mid-afternoon on Monday as semiconductor-related stocks such as Advantest Corp. mirrored a rally by their US peers while banks and brokerages extended last week #39;s gains.","headline":"Nikkei Up 2.5 Pct in Afternoon"} {"label":2,"text":"Dale Earnhardt Jr. went from 11th on a restart on Lap 184 to first less than two laps later to win the EA Sports 500. He led nine times for 78 laps.","headline":"Junior swears by win at Talladega"} {"label":4,"text":"The people who remember the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 are not as fearful as they were then, with scientists predicting a less powerful eruption.","headline":"Informed and Awaiting a St. Helens Eruption"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Tokyo stocks finished sharply higher Monday, fueled by Wall Street's gains last week. The U.S. dollar was higher against the Japanese yen.","headline":"Tokyo Stocks Finish 2.6 Percent Higher (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The retrial of 16 Hindus charged with the murder of 12 Muslims in the Gujarat riots of 2002 opens in Mumbai.","headline":"Gujarat riot murder retrial opens"} {"label":3,"text":"Tokyo stocks finished sharply higher Monday, fueled by Wall Street #39;s gains last week. The US dollar was higher against the Japanese yen.","headline":"Update 2: Tokyo Stocks Finish 2.6 Percent Higher"} {"label":3,"text":"The economy probably added 150,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.4, a three-year low, according to a survey of economists.","headline":"150,000 new jobs expected"} {"label":1,"text":"Poland will reduce its commitment of forces to the war in Iraq by 40 percent by the end of 2005, the Polish Defense Ministry in Warsaw says.","headline":"Poland to cut Iraq troops by 2006"} {"label":3,"text":"Top shares have jumped to their highest level for 27 months, tracking a buoyant start to the fourth quarter across global stock markets and as takeover speculation continues to rumble among banks and elsewhere.","headline":"FTSE hits 27-month high"} {"label":4,"text":"Red Hat chairman and chief executive Matthew Szulik said in a statement: quot;Directory Server and Certificate Management System have already been widely deployed in the enterprise and are mature ","headline":"Red Hat Buys Netscape Enterprise Suite Technologies"} {"label":2,"text":"THE MARK of brilliance is to produce the unexpected. The proof of genius is to do it time and again. Thierry Henry is a brilliant genius.","headline":"THIERRY HEELS THE WOUNDS"} {"label":4,"text":"USATODAY.com - PeopleSoft's board might have finally blinked. The business-software maker, facing a 16-month takeover siege from rival Oracle, has canned the CEO who bitterly opposed the deal and lost crucial regulatory support in its bid to stay independent.","headline":"PeopleSoft ousts CEO, still opposes Oracle bid (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"Net payment system Worldpay is under attack from hackers delaying transaction times for hundreds of online retailers.","headline":"Worldpay struck by online attack"} {"label":4,"text":"Fable comes with a big reputation behind it -- it was developed by Peter Molyneux, creator of such involved, engrossing games as Populous and Black and White.","headline":"Fable; Nascar 2005: Chase For The Cup"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Emotionally spent from a Grand Slam season of heartache, Ernie Els reasserted himself as a major force Sunday by outlasting Thomas Bjorn in a brilliantly played duel in the cold rain in the American Express Championship. He closed with a 3-under 69 for a one-shot victory and his first World Golf Championship.","headline":"Els Sweats Out American Express Victory (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" VIENNA (Reuters) - Convicted Turkish underworld boss Alaattin Cakici, sought on charges of corruption and extortion, will be extradited from Austria to Turkey, a district court ruled on Monday.","headline":"Austria to Extradite Turkish Underworld Figure"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Nick Skorich, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1961-63 and the offensive line coach on the 1960 championship team, has died at the age of 83.","headline":"Ex-Philly Eagles Coach Nick Skorich Dies (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"SEBASTIEN LOEB is dreaming of a title- winning homecoming after moving a step closer to the world championship in the Italian Rally.","headline":"Loeb looks for home comforts"} {"label":3,"text":"Office Depot Inc. (ODP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said Chairman and Chief Executive Bruce Nelson resigned quot;by mutual agreement quot; with the board, after four years at the helm.","headline":"Office Depot Chairman, CEO Nelson Resigns"} {"label":4,"text":"Ember, a start-up that is developing chips for ZigBee--a low-cost, low-power wireless networking standard--received \\$25 million in venture capital funding this week.","headline":"Metcalfe, Allen back ZigBee start-up"} {"label":3,"text":"Office Depot Inc. (ODP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US office supply chain, on Monday said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bruce Nelson has resigned and a search for his successor is underway.","headline":"Office Depot Chairman, CEO Nelson Resigns"} {"label":4,"text":"PalmOne has introduced the new Tungsten T5 PDA. The new Tungsten T5 features 256MB of flash memory, which doesn #39;t lose data when the device loses its charge.","headline":"PalmOne Announces Tungsten T5"} {"label":4,"text":"InfoWorld - Hoping to put in place the last missing piece of the Java stack, Gluecode Software and the Apache Software Foundation this week unwrapped Project Agila, which the companies claim is the first embeddable open source BPM engine.","headline":"Gluecode delivers open source BPM engine (InfoWorld)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"PeopleSoft Raises Revenue Forecasts"} {"label":1,"text":"Poland will significantly reduce its number of troops in Iraq by the end of 2005, the country #39;s defense minister said on Monday.","headline":"Poland to Reduce Force In Iraq"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK - If PalmOne #39;s Tungsten T5 handheld was an automobile, it would be described as being a facelift rather than a complete overhaul of the model that preceded it, the Tungsten T3.","headline":"A First Look At PalmOne #39;s T5"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card associations violated federal antitrust law by barring their member banks from issuing credit and charge cards on the rival networks of American Express Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Top Court Upholds Visa, MasterCard Ruling"} {"label":3,"text":"TOKYO: Rising oil prices are unlikely to deal a major blow to global economic growth although the trend may seem quot;uncomfortable, quot; a researcher with the International Monetary Fund says.","headline":"IMF sees rising oil prices having little impact on global growth"} {"label":1,"text":"The Arab League AL has assigned the Arab group at the UN to call for convening an urgent meeting for the UN General Assembly or the UN Security Council to halt the quot;Israeli war of extermination against the Palestinian people.","headline":"AL moves to stop Israeli attacks against the Palestinians"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - European Union regulators suggested Monday they are not bound by a U.S. decision to allow Oracle Corp. to pursue its #36;7.7 billion bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. and are continuing to collect data on the deal.","headline":"EU Pursues Oracle-PeopleSoft Case (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - President Bush is now in a\\statistical dead heat with Democratic challenger Sen. John\\Kerry for the Nov. 2 election, in a tightening of the race\\after the first debate last week, a poll on Monday showed.","headline":"New Poll Shows Bush and Kerry in Dead Heat (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"By Karen Pallarito, HealthDay Reporter HealthDayNews -- Determined this cold season to nip your sneezing, runny nose and scratchy throat in the bud before those nasty respiratory symptoms sideline you? There's a broad array of cold remedies you might want to try, ranging from over-the-counter preparations to basic ingredients tucked away in your kitchen pantry. So what'll it be? A combination pain reliever and nasal decongestant? Vitamin C and echinacea? Tea with honey? A brimming bowl of chicken soup? It turns out the best advice for dealing with the misery of a cold is the same principle mothers often apply when trying to coax their unruly toddlers to take a nap: Whatever works...","headline":"Coping With the Common Cold"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer says the software giant is listening to customers, and wants to make the company and its employees more accountable for delivering on its plans.","headline":"Ballmer: Microsoft is listening to customers"} {"label":1,"text":"The number of deaths from floods in Haiti caused by tropical storm Jeanne has risen sharply to 1,970, with 884 still missing, officials say.","headline":"Steep rise in Haiti storm deaths"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - SunGard Data Systems Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"SunGard to Spin Off Data Recovery Unit"} {"label":1,"text":"A Singapore Airlines passenger jet from Frankfurt to New York was diverted to Manchester Airport in northern England on Monday after a bomb threat that police said may have been a hoax.","headline":"Flight Diverted to UK After Bomb Threat"} {"label":4,"text":"More and more venues are becoming hotspots. Using the wireless 802.11x protocol better known as Wi-Fi, these hotspots can be found in airports, libraries, coffeehouses, restaurants, shopping ","headline":"Small office \/ Home office Wi-Fi device finds hotspots"} {"label":3,"text":"SBC on Monday announced a new service that integrates voice messages, faxes and e-mails into a single mailbox that can be accessed from anywhere by phone or the Internet.","headline":"SBC links e-mail, voice messages, fax"} {"label":4,"text":"which sets hiring and employment standards for the government -- is reviewing its employees to ensure that they are suitable for jobs involving the quot;public trust.","headline":"OPM Delving Deeper Into Employees #39; Backgrounds"} {"label":2,"text":"Barcelona have been stunned by the news that Brazilian centre-half Edmilson will be out of action for at least six months with a knee injury.","headline":"Rijkaard - has suffered Edmilson blow"} {"label":1,"text":"At least 10 people were killed and 76 injured when one exploded near an army recruitment centre outside the top-security Green Zone housing Iraq #39;s interim government and the US Embassy.","headline":"Car bombs strike Baghdad"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brinker International Inc. which operates the Chili's restaurant chain, on Monday said it received a demand from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service regarding the company's share of FICA taxes on unreported tips of \\$31.4 million during 2000 to 2002.","headline":"IRS Demands FICA from Chili's Owner"} {"label":4,"text":"Scaled Composites #39; SpaceShipOne broke the 100-km barrier for the second time, satisfying the conditions to win the \\$10 million X Prize.","headline":"SpaceShipOne Wins X Prize"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON\/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card associations violated U.S. antitrust law by barring member banks from issuing credit and charge cards on rival networks owned by American Express Co. and Morgan Stanley.","headline":"Top Court Upholds Visa, MasterCard Ruling"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic militants distributed a video in Iraq on Monday showing the killings of two men who identified themselves as an Italian of Iraqi origin and a Turk.","headline":"Video Shows Militants Killing Iraqi from Italy, Turk"} {"label":1,"text":"A video is released which apparently shows the killing of two hostages in Iraq, while two others are released.","headline":"Iraq video shows 'hostage deaths'"} {"label":1,"text":"Turkey's foreign minister says the EU should not attach conditions to Turkey's bid to start membership talks.","headline":"Turkey defiant over EU accession"} {"label":4,"text":"Officials at the Navy and contractor EDS said they have reached an agreement to revise performance measurements on the Navy Marine Corps Intranet contract, which EDS called a critical step toward billing NMCI seats on a 100 percent basis.","headline":"Navy streamlines NMCI contract"} {"label":2,"text":"Green Bay #39;s front office apparently had seen enough of cornerback Mike McKenzie. His holdout and mystery hamstring injury, which had kept him out of the past ","headline":"Reeling Pack sends McKenzie to New Orleans"} {"label":4,"text":"Company also plans to launch a business-class Net phone service in Roanoke, Va., as cable providers battle to gain market share.","headline":"Cox brings VoIP service to more cities"} {"label":3,"text":"OWEGO, United States : A group of technology and telecommunications heavyweights led by Lockheed Martin Corp has won a potential three billion dollar contract from the US Postal Service to revamp its vast data communication networks, Lockheed Martin said.","headline":"Lockheed Martin led group wins 3 billion dollar US Postal Service <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) said on Monday that quarterly revenues would beat Wall Street's expectations, due to an increase in the number of customers making large orders for its enterprise-application software.","headline":"Peoplesoft Revenues To Beat Expectations (NewsFactor)"} {"label":3,"text":"Would you pay \\$4 for something that, at best, is worth a dime? Concord Communications shareholders would.","headline":"Taking Advantage of the Terminally Stupid"} {"label":2,"text":"Kansas City needs a win in the worst way. Thats obvious but tonight they face a tough Baltimore Ravens team that has as many question marks as our hometown Chiefs.","headline":"Chiefs Have Opportunity to Get Back on Track"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Israeli soldiers shot and killed a\\Palestinian gunman on Monday as he approached a military\\outpost near a Jewish settlement in the southern Gaza Strip, a\\military source said.","headline":"Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Gunman in Gaza -Army (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A name likely to come up in\\Tuesday's vice presidential debate is Halliburton, the Texas\\company once run by Dick Cheney that Democrats say is an\\example of cronyism because of its lucrative Iraq deals.","headline":"Halliburton Set for Spotlight in VP Debates (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of the new Air Canada pushed higher as they began trading today, gaining more than 25 percent from their issue price of \\$20.","headline":"Air Canada shares"} {"label":3,"text":"The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card associations violated US antitrust law by barring ","headline":"UPDATE 4-Court #39;s cards ruling to aid MBNA, American Express"} {"label":4,"text":"MacCentral - Apple on Monday released Security Update 2004-09-30, which fixes two AFP Server and CUPS issues as well as problems with NetInfoManager, postfix and the ServerAdmin component in Mac OS X Server v10.2.8 and v10.3.5. In addition, a QuickTime heap buffer overflow problem that could allow someone to execute code hidden in a BMP has been repaired. The CUPS and QuickTime fixes apply to Mac OS X v10.3.5 and v10.2.8 as well as the Server versions of each while the others apply only to the user and Server editions of v10.3.5.","headline":"Apple releases Security Update 2004-09-30 (MacCentral)"} {"label":4,"text":"The Cook Islands receive more tourists per capita than any other South Pacific destination. Now authorities are revamping their tourism strategy to focus on preservation.","headline":"South Seas Islands Pin Future on Geotourism"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - U.S. authorities brought charges Monday against a British man they contend conspired with admitted al-Qaida member Richard Reid to use shoe bombs to blow up planes in midair...","headline":"Briton Charged With Plotting Bomb Attack"} {"label":4,"text":"PalmOne Inc. unveiled a new version of its Tungsten-class personal digital assistant Monday that is designed to protect data even when the device #39;s battery dies.","headline":"Flash memory abounds in PalmOne #39;s Tungsten T5"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM on Monday introduced a biometric notebook computer with an integrated fingerprint reader,which it says can recognize the user of the computer.","headline":"IBM unveils notebook with fingerprint reader"} {"label":4,"text":"Industry leaders have been offering too few innovations and too many marginal upgradesat not-so-marginal prices. There #39;s a joke going around that our lives have become so boring that we #39;ve taken up watching people play cards on TV.","headline":"It #39;s Time for Tech Firms to Bet on Growth"} {"label":2,"text":"When his Cubs teammates were taking the field Sunday for the final game of the season, Sammy Sosa already had taken off. And now it is possible Sosa has played his final game as a Cub.","headline":"Sosa exits before game, angering management"} {"label":1,"text":"The UN Security Council called an emergency meeting Monday at the request of Arab nations to consider a resolution demanding an immediate halt to a major Israeli offensive in the northern Gaza Strip.","headline":"UN calls emergency meeting over Israeli onslaught"} {"label":3,"text":"SUPREME COURT - The Supreme Court is refusing to hear a challenge to the federal do-not-call telephone registry. Telemarketers have been trying to invoke free-speech rights to do away with the ban on unwanted phone solicitations.","headline":"Supreme Court turns down #39;Do Not Call #39; case"} {"label":4,"text":"This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Software engineer and entrepreneur Paul Colton thinks he can beat Microsoft by taking a page from its play book--literally.","headline":"Xamlon looks to beat Microsoft to the punch"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - A top European Union judge\\challenged the EU executive's reasoning in its antitrust court\\battle with Microsoft Corp. Friday, questioning why it opposed\\the U.S. software giant's setting industry standards.","headline":"Judge Challenges EU Position on Microsoft (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"In a glimpse of what the nation might see a month from now, people lined up at election offices and caused parking lot traffic jams as voter registration deadlines fell Monday in more than a dozen states. Many officials reported record numbers of new voters, some said they were overwhelmed, and allegations were already flying about fraud and the disqualification of some voters' applications...","headline":"Voters Flock to Register by Deadline"} {"label":2,"text":"Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Mark L. Attanasio was introduced as next owner of the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Attanasio, an investor from Los Angeles, is planning on buying the team from the family of Commissioner Bud Selig.","headline":"Brewers introduce prospective buyer"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Miami Dolphins general manager Rick Spielman watches home games from the owner's box, which would be the best seat in the house if the team was better.","headline":"Spielman Defends Decisions With Dolphins (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Milwaukee Brewers officially introduced Los Angeles investor Mark Attanasio on Monday as the buyer of the ballclub.","headline":"Brewers Officially Introduce Team Buyer (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"France has criticized unofficial negotiators for complicating release efforts for two French hostages held in Iraq, the BBC reported Saturday.","headline":"France criticizes Iraq hostage mediators"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - With backing from two-fifths of all states, Michigan asked the Supreme Court on Monday to whether a state can refuse to pay for appeals by indigent defendants who plead guilty to crimes.","headline":"Court Weighs Legal Rights of Mich. Poor (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations signed a cooperation agreement on Monday with the new International Criminal Court, despite objections to the tribunal from the United States.","headline":"UN Signs Pact with New World Court Opposed by U.S."} {"label":2,"text":"Six months ago, Scottie Pippen issued a quot;This is probably it for me quot; declaration, that last season was looking more and more like his last in an NBA uniform.","headline":"ESPN.com news services"} {"label":4,"text":"Investors react to a disappointing earnings projection and to testimony that dampens hopes of negotiations with Oracle.","headline":"PeopleSoft down on testimony, forecast"} {"label":3,"text":"After 10 years of focusing on product development and delivery, CEO Michael Lawrie says Siebel had to recognize that technology is only one part of the CRM equation.","headline":"New Siebel Chief Outlines Chapter 2 For CRM Vendor"} {"label":1,"text":"LOS ANGELES - Gordon Cooper, who was the youngest and perhaps cockiest member of the original Mercury astronauts and set the space endurance record that helped clear the way for the first moon landing, has died. He was 77...","headline":"Gordon Cooper, NASA Mercury Pioneer, Dies"} {"label":3,"text":"WILMINGTON: The former chief executive of PeopleSoft, who was fired last week, said he lied to Wall Street analysts last year about the impact of Oracle #39;s hostile bid on the company #39;s business.","headline":"Ex PeopleSoft chief admits lying to analysts"} {"label":4,"text":"update PalmOne on Monday introduced a handheld computer that holds on to data even when the battery runs down, as part of a revamping of its mobile-device lineup.","headline":"Revamped Tungsten hangs on to data"} {"label":2,"text":"This is Mike Mussina #39;s fourth postseason here, so he knows the drill. He understands that all of his bad memories of his disappointing season -- the Japan trip, his early-season struggles and ","headline":"Moose bullish about chances"} {"label":1,"text":"India #39;s restive north-east is reeling from one of its bloodiest waves of violence in years. Bombings over the weekend left more than 60 dead and 140 injured.","headline":"Rebels kill dozens in Indian unrest"} {"label":4,"text":"washingtonpost.com - In 1996, the Internet was a curiosity for most, the record labels were swollen with cash from CD sales, and R.E.M.'s ","headline":"Web Snags Right Demographic (washingtonpost.com)"} {"label":1,"text":" SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - The United States said on Monday it will seek better ties with oil-rich Venezuela in the clearest sign since President Hugo Chavez won a recall referendum in August that Washington is looking for reconciliation with the firebrand populist.","headline":"U.S. Seeks Reconciliation with Oil-Rich Venezuela"} {"label":1,"text":"<p><\/p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela is looking to buyarms to strengthen its military capability and Russian MiG-29fighters are among the options being evaluated, a seniorofficer said on Monday.<\/p>","headline":"Venezuela Seeking Arms, Perhaps MiG-29s"} {"label":2,"text":"The last time Tony La Russa managed a postseason series against the Dodgers, his club was an Oakland juggernaut that dominated the regular season with 104 victories.","headline":"Cards won #39;t overlook Dodgers"} {"label":2,"text":"The News sports editor. HOUSTON - The Houston Astros weren #39;t the only team in the Bayou City toasting a watershed achievement Sunday afternoon.","headline":"Texans follow Astros #39; lead"} {"label":1,"text":"Four soldiers are charged with the murder of an Iraqi general who died in custody in Iraq, the US army says.","headline":"US soldiers in Iraq murder probe"} {"label":4,"text":"Lice genes have been a head-scratcher for experts in human origins who now suspect that we humans picked up some parasites from our more primitive ancestors.","headline":" #39;Kind of a creepy thing #39;: Clues to human origins turn up in head <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Insurgents exploded two car bombs at the gates of the main US-Iraqi headquarters in Baghdad and near major hotels Monday, killing at least 21 people and wounding 96.","headline":"Insurgents target Green Zone"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON - It #39;s one of the biggest technical changes in television since color TV: the digital transition. And because many Americans remain in the dark about it, federal regulators began an education campaign Monday to enlighten them.","headline":"Feds kick off digital TV consumer campaign"} {"label":3,"text":"America #39;s largest insurer is in hot water again with regulators. American International Group (AIG ) said on Oct. 4 that officials at the Securities amp; Exchange Commission and the Justice Dept.","headline":"AIG #39;s War of Words with Watchdogs"} {"label":1,"text":"A scare triggered by a vibrating sex toy shut down a major Australian regional airport for almost an hour on Monday. The vibrating object was discovered on Monday morning inside a garbage can at the terminal ","headline":"Sex Toy Shuts Down Australian Airport"} {"label":2,"text":"If the Cleveland Browns knew what plays the Washington Redskins were going to run before the ball was snapped Sunday, a review of the game tape 24 hours later revealed scant evidence of it.","headline":"Gibbs doubts Skins were tipping plays"} {"label":1,"text":"Why did Russian President Vladimir Putin decide to ratify the Kyoto Protocol on climate change last week, only six months after his top adviser, Andrei Illarionov, called it a quot;death treaty?","headline":"Why Putin is backing Kyoto again"} {"label":4,"text":"Gordon Cooper Jr., one of the original seven astronauts who became space pioneers and national celebrities, died Monday at his home in Ventura, Calif.","headline":"Early astronaut showed the moon was attainable"} {"label":1,"text":"Legislators today approved laws barring the Cambodian government from pardoning Khmer Rouge suspects, one day after ratifying a landmark UN-backed plan to set up a tribunal to prosecute surviving leaders of the murderous 1970s regime.","headline":"Cambodia #39;s Legislature Bars Government from Pardoning Khmer Rouge"} {"label":3,"text":"Staples Inc. hosted a daylong event last week for analysts who follow the company's stock, laying out plans to keep growing in the immediate future and beyond. Everyone went home smiling.","headline":"Small changes, big profits"} {"label":3,"text":"American International Group Inc. said it has been informed by the Securities and Exchange Commission that it could face a civil action over three of the company's press releases, two of which came out in recent weeks.","headline":"SEC considering civil action over 3 AIG press releases"} {"label":2,"text":"Malcolm Glazer, tycoon owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reportedly plans to bid more than \\$1.2-billion to take control of British icon Manchester United, the world #39;s richest soccer team.","headline":"Report: Glazer soccer bid near"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - The Russian government expects\\parliament to ratify the Kyoto Protocol this month in a move\\allowing the long-delayed climate change treaty to come into\\force worldwide, a senior minister said Monday.","headline":"Russia May Ratify Kyoto Protocol in Oct. -- Minister (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Retired general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was on Monday confirmed as Indonesia #39;s next leader as final counting from the country #39;s first direct presidential polls gave him a landslide victory over his predecessor.","headline":"Ex-general wins Indonesian elections"} {"label":3,"text":"HONG KONG: Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd (HTIL) cut the size of its IPO for a second time to bolster interest in its shares, reducing the sale #39;s value by about 7 percent to between US\\$890 million and US\\$1.","headline":"Hutchison cuts IPO size by 7 pct"} {"label":3,"text":"NOW heres something else thats off the mind. Theres no more need to make mental or computer notes while searching the Internet.","headline":"webcrawler: A9.com is cool"} {"label":3,"text":"US Airways Group Inc. plans to eliminate ","headline":"US Airways to Cut Hundreds of Jobs"} {"label":4,"text":"US scientists David Gross, David Politzer and Frank Wilczeck win the Nobel physics prize for their insights into the deep structure of matter.","headline":"Nobel honours sub-atomic world "} {"label":1,"text":"The centenary Australian Open will be the first Grand Slam event to stage its final at night.","headline":"Tennis: Night final for Aus Open"} {"label":1,"text":"The Bush administration argued Monday that the president can detain enemy combatants at a military prison in Cuba as long as necessary to protect national security and that they have no constitutional rights to hear charges against them.","headline":"U.S. Defends Detentions"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Avaya Inc. , a\\telecommunications equipment supplier, on Tuesday said it would\\buy Tenovis GmbH Co. of Germany from private equity firm\\Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co. for #36;370 million to expand its\\presence in Europe.","headline":"Avaya to Buy Germany's Tenovis (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices set a new record above \\$50 a barrel on Tuesday as a prolonged U.S. production outage following Hurricane Ivan attracted fresh speculative buying.","headline":"Oil Prices Set a New Record Above \\$50"} {"label":3,"text":" PARIS (Reuters) - Lazard's board was meeting in Paris on Tuesday to consider a share sale that could end more than 150 years of private ownership at the largest remaining independent investment bank and buy out its founding families.","headline":"Lazard Meets in Paris to Discuss IPO"} {"label":1,"text":"Israeli jets force a flight to Tel Aviv to land in Cyprus after a bomb alert German officials did not consider serious.","headline":"Israelis force down Lufthansa jet"} {"label":3,"text":"SYDNEY - Singapore Airlines announced on Tuesday the sale of its quot;non-core quot; 6.3 stake in Air New Zealand, ending a four-year strategic investment in the now government-owned carrier.","headline":"Singapore Airlines confirms sale of Air NZ stake"} {"label":3,"text":"_ Eastman Kodak Co. announced Tuesday it will cut nearly 900 jobs at three of its manufacturing facilities in Europe as part of the company #39;s shift from traditional film production to digital photography.","headline":"Kodak eliminating nearly 900 jobs in England, France"} {"label":1,"text":"MOSCOW. Oct 5 (Interfax) - Boris Gryzlov, chairman of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, told journalists on Tuesday that the Duma will be prepared in October to ratify the Kyoto Protocol.","headline":"Russian parliament to consider Kyoto ratification in October <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Federal election officials have asked a judge to stay a ruling striking down several government regulations on political fund raising, arguing that rules interpreting the nation's campaign finance law are crucial as the election approaches.","headline":"FEC Wants Campaign Finance Decision Stayed (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Israeli jet fighters forced a Lufthansa passenger plane bound for Tel Aviv to land in Cyprus on Tuesday due to a bomb threat. Lufthansa said it had not judged the threat to be serious but that Israel had insisted ","headline":"Israeli Fighters Force Lufthansa Jet To Cyprus"} {"label":4,"text":"PalmOne Inc., the leading maker of handheld computers, said Tuesday it licensed Microsoft Corp. software that enables secure delivery of corporate e-mail to portable devices.","headline":"PalmOne, Microsoft set software pact"} {"label":4,"text":"PC World - Company claims the HDTV is the biggest of its kind.","headline":"Sharp Displays 65-Inch LCD TV (PC World)"} {"label":4,"text":"palmOne has licensed Microsoft #39;s Exchange Server ActiveSync protocol for use on future Treo devices, allowing for wireless server synchronization.","headline":"Treos to sync to MS Exchange"} {"label":2,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - After being a frustrated 'nearly man' at this year's majors, Ernie Els plans to make the most of a near-perfect finish to the 2004 season.","headline":"Els Looks Ahead with Promise After Major Woes"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Acuity Brands Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Acuity Earnings Rise on Improved Demand"} {"label":3,"text":"Hundreds of Italians who lost savings in the collapse of food company Parmalat Finanziaria SpA flocked to Milan #39;s courthouse, seeking to recover damages as part of the criminal investigation of Italy #39; biggest bankruptcy.","headline":"Parmalat Investors Flock to Court Seeking Damages (Update2)"} {"label":3,"text":"MINOT, ND - City Council members have given Wal-Mart preliminary approval to build a Supercenter, though not without some soul-searching.","headline":"Minot officials give preliminary approval to Wal-Mart Supercenter"} {"label":4,"text":"Intertrust, Philips and Sony have added more top consumer electronics, content and technology heavyweights to their attempt to create an open interoperable Digital Rights Management environment.","headline":"Big guns board Intertrust DRM bandwagon"} {"label":1,"text":"JAKARTA (Antara): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered up on Tuesday yet new names of two Indonesian women that were released by Iraqi abductors on Monday.","headline":"MOFA releases new names of Indonesian hostages"} {"label":1,"text":"The mayor of Pitcairn Island has changed his plea to guilty and faces sentencing for sexually assaulting young girls, The Telegraph reported Tuesday.","headline":"Pitcairn mayor pleads guilty to sex attack"} {"label":3,"text":"MILAN, Italy Oct. 5, 2004 - Two former auditors at Parmalat were ordered to stand trial for market rigging under a fast-track procedure, the first indictments since the massive fraud scandal at the Italian-based dairy giant.","headline":"Judge Indicts 2 Former Parmalat Auditors"} {"label":2,"text":"Japan #39;s Takuma Sato will continue to drive for BAR next season, the Formula One team said on Tuesday. Sato, gearing up for his home grand prix at Suzuka on Sunday, is eighth in the ","headline":"Japan #39;s Sato staying at BAR"} {"label":3,"text":"United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed to buy Menlo Worldwide Forwarding, a unit of CNF Inc. (CNF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , for \\$150 million in ","headline":"UPDATE 1-UPS buys CNF #39;s Menlo Worldwide"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The Israeli army said it had attacked\\the car of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant commander who\\was killed in a Gaza City airstrike on Tuesday.","headline":"Israel Says It Attacked Islamic Jihad Leader (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"GROZNY, (Reuters) - Chechnya's pro-Kremlin leader was sworn in as president of the turbulent Russian region Tuesday and acknowledged immediately he was a prime target for assassination by separatists.","headline":"Chechnya's New Leader Knows He's a Rebel Target"} {"label":3,"text":"Struggling German department store owner, KarstadtQuelle, has rejected unions concessions over pay considered crucial to a successful restructuring of the firm.","headline":"German retailer snubs union plan"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices hit a new record of more than \\$51 a barrel Tuesday as a prolonged U.S. production outage following Hurricane Ivan attracted fresh speculative buying.","headline":"Oil Hits \\$51 a Barrel on Supply Outage"} {"label":3,"text":" PARIS (Reuters) - Lazard's board on Tuesday failed to decide on a share sale that would end over 150 years of private ownership at the independent investment bank but most partners seemed to back the plan, sources close to the matter said.","headline":"Lazard Meeting Ends Without IPO Decision"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The company that makes half the flu vaccine used in the United States said on Tuesday it will not supply any vaccine for the coming flu season because of problems at its plant in Britain, throwing a major U.S. flu drive into disarray.","headline":"Chiron Won't Make Flu Vaccine, Stock Down"} {"label":2,"text":"Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith, who has been suspended four games for violating the NFL #39;s substance abuse policy, will begin serving that suspension Sunday.","headline":"Vikings RB Onterrio Smith suspended"} {"label":4,"text":"A company board member testifies in trial that a sale would be possible if Oracle ups its offer.","headline":"Is PeopleSoft waiting for the right price?"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar edged lower on Tuesday after bearish reports on the U.S. services sector and job market caused a sell-off ahead of Friday's widely anticipated September employment data.","headline":"Dollar Drifts Lower as U.S. Data Weigh"} {"label":1,"text":"UN officials have been denied permission to check the safety of about 850 migrants deported to Libya from Italy since Friday. The Italian government is flying the migrants to Libya after hundreds landed on ","headline":"Refugees: Fate of Hundreds Unknown"} {"label":3,"text":"Semiconductor stocks were mixed Tuesday after Advanced Micro Devices Inc. warned quarterly revenue would be lower than expected due to sluggish sales of flash memory chips used in mobile phones and other devices.","headline":"Chip and PC Stocks Mixed on Warnings"} {"label":4,"text":"In New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., National Geographic's Photo Camps this summer paired underprivileged students with seasoned photogropaphers. <i>With photo gallery.<\/i>","headline":"National Geographic Photo Camps Give Kids New Views"} {"label":4,"text":"The Amazon Web Services (AWS) division of online retail giant Amazon.com yesterday released Amazon E-Commerce Service 4.0 and the beta version of Alexa Web Information Service.","headline":"Amazon Updates Web Services Tools, Adds Alexa Access"} {"label":4,"text":"Can anything stop the next global virus outbreak? We follow the trail of one recent worm to see how the security system works--and whether it can be fixed.","headline":"Biography of a Worm"} {"label":1,"text":"The United States stopped short of endorsing Brazil #39;s ambition for a permanent seat on an expanded UN Security Council but did say the country would be a quot;solid candidate.","headline":"US Stops Short of Backing Brazil on UN Council Seat"} {"label":4,"text":"LISBON - Customers watching for Microsoft Corp. to make a headline-grabbing buy in the business applications market faced disappointment Tuesday as company Chief Executive Officer Steven Ballmer ruled out acquisitions of PeopleSoft Inc., Oracle Corp. and SAP AG.","headline":"Ballmer strikes big rivals from Microsoft shopping list"} {"label":1,"text":"The United States on Tuesday vetoed an Arab-backed resolution demanding an immediate end to military operations in Gaza and a pullout of Israeli forces.","headline":"US vetoes Gaza resolution"} {"label":4,"text":"U.S. telecommunications equipment maker Avaya Inc. increased its presence in Europe to the tune of about \\$635 million on Tuesday, agreeing to acquire German enterprise communications vendor Tenovis GmbH Co. KG.","headline":"Avaya to buy German IP telephony vendor"} {"label":1,"text":"WARSAW - Poland should decide soon when to pull its troops out of Iraq and end a political debate that encourages Al-Qaeda, Prime Minister Marek Belka says.","headline":"Poland to decide on Iraq pullout soon"} {"label":4,"text":"Yahoo launched a new service designed to let users of its search engine save and manage their query results for accessing later and sharing with others, the company said Tuesday.","headline":"Yahoo offers personal search"} {"label":2,"text":"The Tigers face plenty of decisions on players from here on out. Their option on the manager was a quick one. Two days after Alan Trammell completed his second season at ","headline":"Tigers exercise Trammell #39;s option"} {"label":2,"text":"Jaret Wright couldn #39;t get much lower: Waived by a last-place team, he stood outside Houston #39;s Minute Maid Park with his luggage stacked beside him, waiting for a cab that would take him to the airport.","headline":"Jaret Wright back in the postseason spotlight with Braves"} {"label":2,"text":"Odalis Perez learned just how quickly things could unravel against the potent St. Louis Cardinals. After allowing Albert Pujols #39; first-inning home run Tuesday, Perez held the Cardinals hitless until there were two outs in the third.","headline":"Perez struggles against the Cardinals"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Britain's Tony Blair flew to Khartoum on\\Wednesday as the most senior yet in a parade of Western\\government figures seeking to pressure Sudanese officials over\\violence in Darfur province.","headline":"Blair Flies to Sudan to Press for Darfur Peace (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"National Basketball Association star Scottie Pippen has announced his retirement from the game, leaving the Chicago Bulls team he helped lead to six NBA titles.","headline":"NBA Star Pippen Announces Retirement"} {"label":2,"text":"Curt Schilling pitched 6 2\/3 innings and Manny Ramirez hit a three-run homer in a seven-run fourth frame to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 9-3 win over the host Anaheim Angels in their American League Divisional Series opener Tuesday.","headline":"Schilling, Ramirez Lead Red Sox to Easy Opening Win"} {"label":2,"text":"And they plan to build a multi-million-dollar race track here for the event, an official said today. quot;The plans for the bid are far advanced.","headline":"Cape Town F1 bid"} {"label":2,"text":"The Red Sox thought they were going to have to earn all their runs against the Angels the hard way. Anaheim allowed the fewest numbest of unearned runs in the Majors all season (36).","headline":"Millar and Ramirez homers highlight big Boston inning"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Tennessee receiver Tyrone Calico will miss at least two to three weeks with torn cartilage in his left knee #151; another big loss for the Titans' receiving corps.","headline":"Titans Receiver Out With Knee Injury (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The court presiding over the Pitcairn Island sex trials has been shown a videotape of a police interview with one of the accused. Steven Christian denies rape but he does admit to having sex with underage girls.","headline":"Pitcairn trial views police interview tape"} {"label":3,"text":"Hollinger International Inc. said Tuesday it will take a pretax charge of \\$27 million to settle advertisers #39; lawsuits over inflated circulation numbers issued for years by the Chicago Sun-Times.","headline":"Update 1: Hollinger to Take \\$27M Charge for Suits"} {"label":4,"text":"Soon millions of the data-collection devices will be scattered around the world, but there are still many obstacles to the networks.","headline":"Wireless sensors ready to go global?"} {"label":3,"text":"Britain #39;s Diageo Plc (DGE.L: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest spirits group raised \\$2.26 billion from its sale of 49.","headline":"UK #39;s Diageo gets \\$2.26 bln from General Mills sale"} {"label":3,"text":"The Nikkei average was flat in mid-morning trade on Wednesday, bolstered by bargain-hunting of a number of blue-chip stocks after US stocks showed resilience despite a rise in oil prices to new highs.","headline":"Japan Stocks Flat After Wall Street"} {"label":2,"text":"If Minnesota wants to walk out of Michigan Stadium with the Little Brown Jug for the first time since 1986, it had better hope its offense is its old self and its defense isnt.","headline":"Jug half full: Gophers hope to hit ground running at Michigan"} {"label":1,"text":"A new crop of Hong Kong democrats are due to be sworn in to the Legislative Council.","headline":"HK democrats to take seats"} {"label":3,"text":"Mortgage giant Freddie Mac announced Monday that it is shutting down some operations of its debt-securities sales division and transferring others - moves that experts said should tighten the company #39;s internal controls after an ","headline":"Freddie tightens controls"} {"label":1,"text":"Afghanistan #39;s interim President Hamid Karzai has left his heavily fortified compound in Kabul for his first election rally, in the last week of campaigning, for this Saturday #39;s first ever direct elections.","headline":"KARZAI BRAVES ELECTION RALLY TO CHEERS"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD, Oct 5: British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon said on Tuesday that history would judge the pace of the peace process between Pakistan and India.","headline":"UK satisfied with peace process, says Hoon"} {"label":1,"text":"More than 1,000 leathery, turbaned men gathered in a cavernous village mosque Friday for a presidential campaign rally. They no longer carried rifles, and some had even brought their small sons.","headline":"Afghan Race Shaping Up as Battle of the Modern and Traditional"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain 24 years ago is expected to remain one of Australia's most celebrated mysteries after the coroner's office ruled here that there was no new evidence to justify reopening the case.","headline":"Disappearance of baby Azaria to remain Australia's greatest mystery (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Cell phone contacts find their way into new phones for \\$1.99 a month--without the thumb strain.","headline":"Verizon unveils wireless retriever"} {"label":3,"text":"The Dow Jones industrial average fell 38.86, or 0.4 percent, to 10,177.68. The Standard amp; Poor #39;s 500 index was down 0.69, or 0.1 percent, at 1,134.","headline":"Stocks retreat as crude rises"} {"label":1,"text":"Children collect usable metal parts from the site of a car bomb explosion in Baghdad, Iraq, October 4. AP. BAGHDAD (AFP) - Britain #39;s Foreign Secretary Jack Straw paid a surprise visit to Iraq on Tuesday amid ","headline":"British FM makes surprise trip to Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON -- Most of the alleged Al Qaeda and Taliban inmates at the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are likely to be freed or sent to their home countries for further investigation because many pose little threat and are not providing much valuable intelligence, the facility's deputy commander has said.","headline":"Detainees seen as minimal threat"} {"label":1,"text":"US and Iraqi forces pushed on with their second major offensive in a week Wednesday, hunting insurgents in a triangle southwest of Baghdad that has become one of Iraq #39;s most notorious hot spots.","headline":"US, Iraqi Forces in New Push to Retake Rebel Zone"} {"label":4,"text":"Companies and others that secretly install ","headline":"House OKs Bill Imposing 'Spyware' Fines"} {"label":4,"text":"Fujitsu Computer Systems Corp. on Wednesday plans to unveil upgrades to the company's Primergy tower and rack-mounted servers that will use the 64-bit capable version of the Xeon processor, code-named Nocona.","headline":"Fujitsu to announce Nocona-based servers"} {"label":3,"text":"AccountingWEB.com - October 06, 2004 - The opening of a trial related to Oracle #39;s takeover bid of PeopleSoft featured the revelation that CEO Craig Conway was fired last week for making misleading statements about PeopleSoft #39;s sales.","headline":"PeopleSoft CEO Ousted for #39;Situational Ethics #39;"} {"label":2,"text":"ST. LOUIS - When the St. Louis Cardinals were playing .500 ball for the last two weeks of the regular season after already having clinched the National League Central championship, one question persisted.","headline":"Cardinals swing into playoff mode"} {"label":3,"text":"USATODAY.com - In the great race between stock mutual funds and the mattress, the mattress won.","headline":"On average, quarter was a loser (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Top seeded Lleyton Hewitt rallied to a 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 win over Japan's Gouichi Motomura on Wednesday in the second round of the Japan Open.","headline":"Hewitt Advances at Japan Open (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM on Wednesday formally announced the next major release of WebSphere, code-named Vela, which company officials see as an integral building block for both its ongoing SOA (service-oriented architecture) and On Demand strategies.","headline":"IBM delivers Websphere 6.0"} {"label":4,"text":"Upcoming Opteron chips will occupy the same space as single-core models.","headline":"AMD Sheds Light on Dual-Core Plans"} {"label":3,"text":"Computer Associates International Inc., as promised, is back in the acquisition game, scooping up its second computer security company in as many months with an agreement to buy Netegrity Inc.","headline":"CA aquires computer security firm"} {"label":4,"text":"A sports psychologist says how footballers should prepare themselves for the high-pressure penalties.","headline":"How to take the perfect penalty"} {"label":3,"text":"The US filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization, arguing that European Union loans to aircraft maker Airbus SAS are an illegal subsidy.","headline":"US Files WTO Case Against Europe Over Airbus Aid (Update3)"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON US House and Senate negotiators, moving swiftly to finish a bill that would create more than \\$100 billion in corporate tax breaks, have approved a \\$10 billion buyout for tobacco farmers and rejected a Senate provision that would have subjected ","headline":"Corporate tax bill nearing approval"} {"label":1,"text":"KALAKAN, Afghanistan There were toothless old men, turbaned and gray-bearded, and young men not yet old enough to shave. There were mullahs and mujahedeen, and the presidential candidate #39;s 3-year-old son.","headline":"Afghans rocky road to historic elections"} {"label":3,"text":"Russia, the world #39;s second-biggest oil exporter, will benefit most from a Siberian crude oil pipeline to the Pacific rather than to China as energy resources are needed to develop the ","headline":"Pacific Oil Link Is Best for Russia, Ambassador Says (Update1)"} {"label":3,"text":"com October 6, 2004, 7:36 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.","headline":"CA to buy Netegrity for \\$430 million"} {"label":2,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Former world number one Tiger Woods has married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at the luxury Sandy Lane resort in Barbados, the Barbados Daily Nation newspaper reported Wednesday.","headline":"Tiger Woods Ties the Knot with Swedish Ex-Nanny"} {"label":3,"text":"Shock jock Howard Stern is jumping from radio broadcasting to satellite radio, promising to boost the ratings of the growing medium and bring his show to fans quot;my way.","headline":"Howard Stern: Serious business for Sirius"} {"label":2,"text":" INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Still riding a wave of euphoria from the Olympics, Michael Phelps returns to the pool this week at the world short course swimming championships seeking a repeat of his six gold medals in Athens.","headline":"Phelps Seeks More Gold at World Championships"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK Another rise in oil prices is putting some pressure on stocks, which are mixed. The Dow Jones industrial average is down 12 points at ten-thousand-165.","headline":"Investors weigh effect of oil prices"} {"label":2,"text":"The organizers of Bangladesh #39;s first women #39;s soccer tournament promised to keep playing despite protests by a Muslim group that called the event quot;indecent and against Islamic norms quot;.","headline":"Islamic threaten women #39;s soccer tournament in Bangladesh"} {"label":3,"text":"As part of its bid to emerge profitably from bankruptcy, United Airlines announced plans Wednesday to slash its domestic flight schedule, increase its more profitable international schedule and reduce the size of its fleet over the next six months.","headline":"Update 1: United Airlines to Slash US Flights"} {"label":3,"text":"British company Linx Printing Technologies Plc (LPT.L: Quote, Profile, Research) dropped its backing for an earlier takeover offer on Wednesday after US firm Danaher Corp (DHR.","headline":"UPDATE 2-UK #39;s Linx drops ITW offer after Danaher steams in"} {"label":4,"text":"MOJAVE, Calif. - The private manned rocket SpaceShipOne (search) streaked toward space early Monday in a bid to top an altitude of 62 miles for the second time in six days and claim the \\$10 million Ansari X Prize (search).","headline":"SpaceShipOne Lands After 2nd Flight"} {"label":1,"text":"Working under tight security from helicopters and police, port crews unloaded US military plutonium from a British ship on Wednesday after its arrival in northwest France, nuclear industry officials said.","headline":"US Plutonium Shipment Reaches France"} {"label":4,"text":"FT.com - Losses from its Zingo mobile phone cab-ordering service kept Manganese Bronze Holdings, maker of London taxis, in the red last year.","headline":"Zingo keeps Manganese Bronze in red (FT.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"SPACE.com - Four hundred years ago this \\ week, a previously unseen star suddenly appeared in the night sky. Discovered \\ on Oct. 9, 1604, it was brighter than all other stars.","headline":"The Last Supernova: 400-Year-Old Explosion Imaged (SPACE.com)"} {"label":4,"text":" DOHA (Reuters) - Rick Bracewell is driving through Baghdad when gunmen open fire. Then a nearby dead dog strapped with explosives blows up and his vehicle goes up in flames.","headline":"Qatar Defense Show Focuses on Videogame Technology"} {"label":2,"text":"Schalke 04 striker Ailton has revealed that he has a big bucks contract waiting for him in Japan. (My agent) put a concrete offer from Japan in front of me, quot; the reigning German Footballer of the Year told SportBild.","headline":"Ailton Weighs Rising Sun Offer"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - Undercutting the Bush's administration's rationale for invading Iraq, the final report of the chief U.S. arms inspector concludes that Saddam Hussein did not vigorously pursue a program to develop weapons of mass destruction after international inspectors left Baghdad in 1998, according to lawmakers and others briefed on the report...","headline":"U.S. Report Undercuts Bush War Rationale"} {"label":4,"text":"Whatever pleasantries once existed between Sun Microsystems and Red Hat have vanished. This won #39;t come as a shock to many of you.","headline":"McNealy: Microsoft needs Sun to beat IBM and Red Hat"} {"label":1,"text":"The European Commission #39;s cautious recommendation that Turkey begin membership negotiations puts the country a step closer to realizing its dream of joining Europe -- but ","headline":"Turkey Faces Long Road to EU Membership"} {"label":4,"text":"roundup Plus: Microsoft ships Virtual PC 7...SGI warns of lower revenue, deeper loss...SAP taps search technology.","headline":"Briefly: RealNetworks signs up Red Flag Linux"} {"label":3,"text":"Will low-income families become innocent victims of the crackdown on Fannie Mae (FNM )? After all, one of Fannie #39;s official missions is to increase the rate of homeownership by expanding the pool of capital available for mortgage loans.","headline":"Low-Income Lending Won #39;t Take A Hit"} {"label":4,"text":"A new investigation into extinctions caused by climate change has revealed that the giant deer, previously thought to have been wiped out by a cold spell 10,500 years ago, instead survived well into the modern era.","headline":"Old bones unearth new date for giant deer #39;s last stand"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM Corp. and four partners on Wednesday announced what they call a ","headline":"IBM, partners roll out ID management suite"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Japan's Sony Corp. will begin selling a computer and home-server system in Japan with 1,000 gigabytes of hard-drive storage #151; enough to record six TV channels for a week straight #151; the company said.","headline":"New Sony PC Boasts 1,000 GB of Storage (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The Department of Homeland Security has filled the nation's top cyber-security post after the previous chief abruptly resigned last week, choosing the former director's deputy to take over the position. <FONT face=","headline":"Purdy Tapped as Cyber-Security Director"} {"label":4,"text":"The Express version of the new WebSphere server is targeted at the small and midsized business market. quot;The SMB market has become much more pivotal and crucial to everyone, quot; according to Yankee Group analyst Laura DiDio.","headline":"IBM Updates WebSphere Application Server"} {"label":3,"text":"HOUSTON Four former El Paso Corporation natural gas traders have been charged with making false reports used to calculate the index price of natural gas.","headline":"Four former El Paso natural gas traders charged"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraq #39;s interim government is engaged in cease-fire talks with Sunni and Shi #39;ite leaders in an effort to restore calm to violent parts of Iraq before January #39;s scheduled election.","headline":"Iraq #39;s Government in Talks with Sunni, Shi #39;ite Leaders"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Many large mammals were wiped out in the\\last Ice Age but the Eurasian giant deer managed to survive,\\scientists said on Wednesday.","headline":"Old Bones Give New Date for Giant Deer Demise (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"The radioactive element could be used to make weapons just as dangerous as enriched uranium bombs.","headline":"Plutonium: rising terror threat"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan - Campaigning for Afghanistan's first direct presidential election ended with a burst of violence Wednesday as attackers set off a bomb in a failed effort to kill interim Afghan leader Hamid Karzai's vice presidential running-mate. Despite persistent violence, the United Nations declared this hard-luck nation ready for Saturday's vote, a historic experiment with democracy after more than two decades of unrelenting ruin, from Soviet occupation to civil war to the repressive Taliban and the thunderous U.S...","headline":"Karzai's Running Mate Survives Attack"} {"label":3,"text":"A decades-long struggle between the world #39;s two largest aircraft makers escalated into a new trade war between the United States and Europe, just as France-based Airbus stepped ","headline":"New trade war erupts over Boeing, Airbus"} {"label":1,"text":"Sudan agreed to a five-point peace plan for the war-torn region of Darfur yesterday after Tony Blair set a three-month deadline for an end to the long-running conflict.","headline":"Sudan agrees peace plan after Blair sets deadline"} {"label":1,"text":"Mutinous soldiers demanding pay for peacekeeping duty abroad killed the commander of Guinea-Bissau #39;s armed forces on Wednesday and seized key buildings in the capital of the former Portuguese colony.","headline":"Guinea-Bissau Soldiers Stage Mutiny, Kill Army Chief"} {"label":2,"text":"PAUL GASCOIGNE has quit as player-coach at League Two side Boston because he wants to study for a coaching qualification. The 37-year-old former wants to complete the course before trying to get a player-manager role.","headline":"Gazza goes back to school"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Howard Stern has long had two words for the Federal Communications Commission - and in 15 months, he can finally utter them on the air. The self-proclaimed ","headline":"Stern to Join Sirius Satellite Radio"} {"label":3,"text":"Shock jock Howard Stern announced Wednesday he #39;s taking his radio show off the public airwaves and over to Sirius satellite radio.","headline":"Howard Stern moves radio show to Sirius"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- A new company launched by dotcom survivor idealab aims to take a chunk out of the search market by letting users slice and dice their search results.","headline":"Transparent Search a Snap"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Howard Schmidt, a highly regarded technology executive who was former special adviser to President Bush for cybersecurity, is returning to work with the Homeland Security Department on efforts to protect the nation's computer networks.","headline":"Ex-Bush Official on Cybersecurity Returns (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Howard Stern #39;s planned defection is a tremendous coup for the emerging satellite radio industry and a setback for the already slumping field of traditional radio -- especially Viacom, which ","headline":"Sirius counting Stern boost"} {"label":2,"text":"The young woman who accused basketball star Kobe Bryant of rape must disclose her identity in her civil case against him, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.","headline":"Kobe Bryant Accuser #39;s Name to Be Disclosed -Judge"} {"label":2,"text":"If there is no rest for the wicked, then there is none either for the tormented, as represented by those members of the US Tour who are not Vijay Singh.","headline":"Sparkling Singh targets Woods again"} {"label":4,"text":"Honeywell on Wednesday announced that it has filed suit against Apple and 33 other companies for alleged patent infringement over a technology that quot;increases the brightness of images and that reduces the appearance of certain interference effects on a ","headline":"Honeywell sues Apple, 33 others over LCD patent"} {"label":1,"text":" MULTAN, Pakistan (Reuters) - At least 37 people were killed and 52 wounded when a car bomb exploded at a rally to commemorate an assassinated religious leader in the central Pakistani city of Multan early on Thursday, police said.","headline":"At Least 37 Killed, 52 Hurt in Pakistan Blast"} {"label":1,"text":"After heavy F.C.C. fines, Howard Stern expects to deliver ","headline":"Howard Stern Says He Plans to Jump to Satellite Radio"} {"label":4,"text":"Customers using Windows XP Embedded will be able to use a downloadable preview to test the new software for conflicts with existing drivers.","headline":"Microsoft Includes SP2 in Windows XP Embedded"} {"label":1,"text":"The Asia-Europe Meeting, ASEM, will hold its fifth summit in Hanoi in October amidst a recent crisis over the inclusion of Myanmar.","headline":"Expansion may lead to division"} {"label":1,"text":"Iran has announced it has improved its missile capabilities by developing a medium-range ballistic missile, with abilities to work on longer range systems -- a steady progress that ","headline":"Analysis: Iran #39;s missile capabilities"} {"label":1,"text":"Saddam Hussein made \\$11 billion in illegal income and eroded the world's toughest economic embargo during his final years as Iraq's leader through shrewd schemes to secretly buy off dozens of countries, top foreign officials and major international figures, said a new report by the chief U.S. weapons inspector released yesterday.","headline":"Hussein Beat Sanctions With Bribes"} {"label":2,"text":"Hideki Matsui drove in Derek Jeter with a 12th-inning sacrifice fly Wednesday night, giving the New York Yankees a dramatic, 7-6 win over Minnesota.","headline":"MLB: NY Yankees 7, Minnesota 6 (12 inn.)"} {"label":2,"text":"St Andrews, Oct 07 - Vijay Singh thinks the main reason he has replaced Tiger Woods as world number one is the American #39;s failure to adapt to changes in his body.","headline":"Woods struggling to cope with body changes: Singh"} {"label":3,"text":" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices broke into new record territory above \\$52 Thursday on heightened concerns that supplies of heating fuels will prove inadequate during the northern hemisphere winter.","headline":"Concerns About Winter Push Oil to Record"} {"label":2,"text":"Houston, Texas- - Houston head football coach Art Briles finds himself in somewhat of a quandary as the Cougars prepared to play at the University of Southern Mississippi this Thursday night at MM Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Miss.","headline":"Cougar Football Notes"} {"label":3,"text":"A federal judge on Wednesday ordered California to drop fraud claims seeking \\$2 billion in refunds from Enron, saying the company is protected from such suits under bankruptcy law.","headline":"Around The Region"} {"label":2,"text":"Boston's Pedro Martnez put his past four starts behind him Wednesday night to post a redemptive 8-3 victory over the Anaheim Angels.","headline":"Martnez's Effort Lets Boston Fans Take Heart"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Spain #39;s Banco Santander (STD) said it was in quot;complete disagreement with a judicial decision quot; on Wednesday after a Spanish court ruling on tax fraud in a case dating from the 1980s.","headline":"Santander: Rejects Spanish court tax ruling on execs"} {"label":3,"text":" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices broke into record territory above \\$52 Thursday on heightened concerns that supplies of heating fuels will prove inadequate during the northern hemisphere winter.","headline":"Winter Concerns Push to Record High"} {"label":3,"text":"Corporate computing software giant Computer Associates International Inc. said yesterday it will pay \\$430 million in cash to acquire Waltham data security firm Netegrity Inc.","headline":"Computer Associates to buy Netegrity"} {"label":2,"text":"Jackie Stewart is optimistic Silverstones place on next years Formula One calendar can be saved. Talks between Formula One chiefs and Silverstones owners are understood to be at an advanced stage ","headline":"Stewart hopes Silverstone can hold F1"} {"label":3,"text":"The Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel in Allston is for sale, and its great views of the Charles River may soon be owned instead of rented nightly.","headline":"Bidding is hot for hotel eyed for condos"} {"label":1,"text":"BRUSSELS -- In a historic move that could extend Europe's borders to the edge of the volatile Middle East, the European Union recommended yesterday setting mostly Muslim Turkey on a course for full membership in the prosperous 25-nation bloc.","headline":"Turkey is put on track for EU membership"} {"label":3,"text":"A decades-long struggle between the world's two largest aircraft makers escalated into a trade war between the United States and Europe, just as France-based Airbus stepped up plans to challenge Boeing for lucrative US defense contracts.","headline":"Boeing, Airbus competition escalates into trade war"} {"label":3,"text":"St. Paul Travelers Co., the second-largest business insurer in the United States, said Wednesday that it estimates losses from Hurricane Ivan to be about \\$94 million, and expects the losses to cut third-quarter earnings by about 14 cents per share.","headline":"St. Paul Travelers Posts Hurricane Losses"} {"label":2,"text":"Michael Phelps has reached the stratosphere of sports stardom: He #39;s on a first-name basis with fans. quot;People come up to me and say, #39;Are you Michael?","headline":"Phelps, fellow Olympians swimming again"} {"label":3,"text":"The local radio galaxy tilted on its axis Wednesday when New York shock jock Howard Stern announced he would abandon the radio dial in 2006 for satellite subscriber radio.","headline":"Stern: #39;I #39;m tired of censorship #39;; switches channels"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - British Prime Minister\\Tony Blair is to say Thursday that the time for excuses on\\Africa is over as he chairs a meeting in Ethiopia he hopes will\\turn the continent's problems into a global priority.","headline":"Blair: Time for Excuses on Africa Is Over (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Honeywell has issued lawsuits against 34 companies, including Dell, Apple, Sony and Toshiba alleging LCD panels used in their products infringe a 1992 patent the company holds.","headline":"34 tech firms sued for alleged LCD patent theft"} {"label":3,"text":"Howard Stern will leave a very different company than the Infinity Broadcasting he first joined in 1985. The Viacom-owned radio giant started out a ","headline":"Analysts See Post-Stern Ripple Effect"} {"label":2,"text":"Bolton Over-30 women's soccer. The Close-To-Home soccer league is looking for female players 30 and olderver for the fall season for a team in the Bolton area. Interested candidates can expect refereed games, a friendly atmosphere, and renewal of basic skills. All levels of experience welcomed. Contact Miriam Kandansky at 781-442-0750 or through e-mail at Miriam.Kadanskysun.com for more details.","headline":"Sports Calendar"} {"label":2,"text":"BASEBALL Cincinnati (NL): Announced OF John Vander Wal declined an outright assignment and elected free agency. Cleveland (AL): Designated INF Ivan Ochoa, P Jake Robbins, and OF Ernie Young for assignment. Montreal (NL): Declined to exercise its 2005 option on C Einar Diaz; assigned OF Matt Cepicky outright to Edmonton (PCL). Oakland (AL): Claimed P Tim Harikkala off waivers from ...","headline":"Transactions"} {"label":2,"text":"Jacque Jones sprinted all the way around the bases, as if he couldn't wait to share the moment.","headline":"Emotional rescue for Jones"} {"label":3,"text":"Its biggest acquisition since 2000, marking its return to inorganic growth mode, after shelving acquisition plans due to government probes in its accounting practices.","headline":"CA to buy Netegrity for \\$430 m"} {"label":2,"text":"Michael Owen will have one last chance to prove his fitness - and possibly determine which formation England will employ against Wales on Saturday.","headline":"Owen fitness holds the key"} {"label":3,"text":"US stocks looked to open flat on Thursday under pressure from the surge in oil prices and lackluster September sales reports from US retailers.","headline":"Stocks Seen Flat with Oil Above \\$52"} {"label":4,"text":"Monday was a big day in Mojave. Tens of thousands of spectators showed up to see Burt Rutans SpaceShipOne make its second flight from below sea level to the edge of space, and in doing so ","headline":"MOJAVE, CALIFORNIA: SPACEPORT"} {"label":4,"text":"Unisys Corp. plans to cut 1,400 jobs, primarily in general and administrative areas, and consolidate its office space worldwide, it announced Wednesday. The cuts represent 3.8 percent of the company's staff of 37,000.","headline":"Unisys to lay off 1,400 workers"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Two American soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in separate bombings that occurred within hours, the U.S. military said Thursday.","headline":"Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq Bombings (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction programs had deteriorated into only hopes and dreams by the time of the U.S.-led invasion last year, a decline wrought by the first Gulf War and years of international sanctions, the chief U.S. weapons hunter found...","headline":"U.S. Report: Iraq Didn't Have WMDs"} {"label":1,"text":"Canada has defended its decision to buy second-hand submarines after a crewman died from injuries sustained on one of the vessels that had broken down.","headline":"Canada defends submarine fleet"} {"label":2,"text":"SACRAMENTO -- The one who got away, Part I. With his collection of bow ties and an academic air, Sacramento assistant coach Pete Carril would have fit perfectly among the professors and scholars in Boston. He is, after all, one of the most intelligent and respected basketball minds living.","headline":"Team almost had another legend"} {"label":2,"text":"Michael Clarke hit a sparkling 151 on his debut and a revitalised Glenn McGrath then ripped the heart out of India #39;s batting as Australia took command of the first test on Thursday.","headline":"UPDATE 3-Clarke cracks debut 151 as India collapse"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK -- A short sacrifice fly by Hideki Matsui in the bottom of the 12th inning scored an alert Derek Jeter from third and gave the Yankees a 7-6 victory over the Minnesot Twins in Game 2 of their AL playoff series.","headline":"Fall Classic plus"} {"label":3,"text":"Major airlines can #39;t make their low-cost competitors disappear into thin air, but they can fly away from them, which they are planning to do, to overseas routes where bargain-basement carriers don #39;t go.","headline":"New air routes to more profits"} {"label":3,"text":"Airbus has fully supported all recent actions by the European Commission to engage with the US government in serious discussions on comprehensive new disciplines on government support.","headline":"Statement by Airbus on the US Government for formal consultations <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Editor #39;s note: ESPN senior NFL writer John Clayton #39;s weekly quot;First And 10 quot; column takes you around the league with a look at the best game of the week followed by primers for 10 other games.","headline":" #39;Hawks primed to finally surpass Rams"} {"label":1,"text":" HANOI (Reuters) - An Asia-Europe forum accepted Myanmar and 12 other new members on Thursday ahead of a summit strained by Yangon's human rights record and detention of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.","headline":"Asia-Europe Forum Grows, Myanmar Irritates"} {"label":3,"text":"Facing its biggest threat ever from the arrival of Sony Corp. in the portable video-game machine market, Japanese game-maker Nintendo Co.","headline":"Nintendo to Unveil Handheld Upgrade"} {"label":4,"text":"Sony, Sharp and Matsushita plan to offer camcorders based on a cut-down version of the Blu-ray Disc, and could announce product as early as next year.","headline":"CE giants #39;readying Blu-ray camcorders #39;"} {"label":4,"text":"Fujitsu Siemens Computers (Holding) BV, Europe #39;s largest remaining computer manufacturer, posted a 60 percent leap in profit for the first half of its fiscal year on higher sales of laptops and servers to business customers, the company said Wednesday.","headline":"Fujitsu Siemens profit grows 60 percent"} {"label":2,"text":"Richard Hill, England #39;s World Cup- winning forward, will miss up to nine months of the rugby season because of a knee injury, ruling him out of the Six Nations and making him doubtful for next year #39;s British and Irish Lions tour.","headline":"Rugby #39;s Hill Out for Up to 9 Months, May Miss Lions (Update1)"} {"label":1,"text":"could help the interim government #39;s efforts to calm rebel-held strongholds before elections due in January. colleague, Sheikh Mahmoud Sudani, after he got out of jail on Thursday.","headline":"Sadr aide freed as Iraq seeks pre-election calm"} {"label":2,"text":"Every sports collectible dealer knows the key to profit is getting in early. And the hounds are suddenly on the scent of Kyle Orton.","headline":"Everyone wants a piece of Orton"} {"label":2,"text":"com. This was not vintage Roger Clemens. On this afternoon, however, the hottest team in baseball didn #39;t need their old ace to be at top form.","headline":"Closer Look: Astros-Braves"} {"label":2,"text":"Amelie Mauresmo comfortably came through her first match since taking over at the top of the world rankings. The Frenchwoman reached the quarter-finals of the Porsche Grand Prix in Filderstadt with a 7-5 6-4 win over Switzerland #39;s Patty Schynder.","headline":"Mauresmo breezes through"} {"label":2,"text":"Johnny Kelley, a two-time Boston Marathon champion who became a beloved figure in the history of the race by running it a record 61 times, died at 97.","headline":"Boston Marathon champ Johnny Kelley dies"} {"label":3,"text":"Standard amp; Poor #39;s Ratings Services on Thursday revised its credit ratings outlook on Poland to stable from negative supported by strength in export growth and an improvement in the country #39;s fiscal performance.","headline":"UPDATE 1-S amp;P revises Poland outlook to stable from negative"} {"label":4,"text":"TOKYO (AFX) - Firms that are supporting one of the next-generation optical DVD formats, the Blu-ray Disc, plan to release camcorders that record on smaller versions of the discs as early as 2005, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported, without citing sources.","headline":"Sony, Matsushita, Sharp to launch Blu-ray Disc camcorders in 2005 <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"On the same day that Tiger Woods was married in Barbados, the two best golfers in the world were walking the streets of St. Andrews, Scotland.","headline":"Game On"} {"label":2,"text":" RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Upstarts Guatemala and Panama face crunch matches against more experienced CONCACAF opponents Saturday as they continue their quest to qualify for a first World Cup.","headline":"Upstarts Guatemala, Panama Face Crunch Qualifiers"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - San Juan's international airport was closed for more than an hour Thursday morning after bomb-sniffing dogs alerted police to a suspicious piece of luggage, authorities said.","headline":"San Juan Airport Shuttered for an Hour (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously passed a second bill targeting perpetrators of computer ","headline":"House Passes Second Anti-Spyware Bill"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Houston Astros try to move a step closer to winning a playoff series for the first time, taking a 1-0 lead into Thursday's Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.","headline":"Astros Try to Go Up 2-0 Over Braves (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft has released a critical update for Windows Service Pack 2, designed to resolve an installation problem with a piece of adware -- but it maintains that the update isn #39;ta patch.","headline":"Microsoft releases fix for SP2-adware clash"} {"label":4,"text":"Nokia Corp. has no immediate plans to use Intel Corp.'s processors in its handsets, the Finnish phone maker said Thursday, tempering an announcement earlier this week that Intel is building a reference design for a Symbian OS (operating system) mobile phone based on Nokia's Series 60 user interface.","headline":"Nokia says Intel won't replace TI ... yet"} {"label":2,"text":"CLEVELAND -- Their membership in the NFL elite entitles the Patriots to a gimme from time to time, like yesterday's 42-15 shellacking of the hapless Cleveland Browns.","headline":"Making it look easy"} {"label":2,"text":"CLEVELAND -- As he stood on the sideline waiting for the opening kickoff yesterday, Terry Robiskie was excited, but also realistic. The interim coach of the Cleveland Browns knew the score even before the first score had been rung up on his team by the New England Patriots.","headline":"No temporary insanity here"} {"label":4,"text":"How did the building blocks of life arise on Earth? A new study says a volcanic gas may have been the key.","headline":"Volcanoes May Have Sparked Life on Earth, Study Says"} {"label":4,"text":"New Trojan Targets Adware\\\\Antivirus maker Symantec has reported the arrival of a spooky Trojan Horse online, which does something unique. Codenamed Downloader.Lunii, it attacks and even removes advertisement enabled softwares, which are generally considered harmful for the system. On execution of the code, it tries to kill the processes associated ...","headline":"New Trojan Targets Adware"} {"label":2,"text":"FILDERSTADT, Germany -- Amelie Mauresmo stated her determination to stay World No. 1 by surging into the quarterfinals of the Filderstadt Grand Prix in Germany with a 7-5 6-4 win over Patty Schynder.","headline":"Mauresmo books a last-eight place"} {"label":1,"text":" KHARTOUM\/NAIROBI (Reuters) - Sudan's government resumed talks with rebels in the oil-producing south on Thursday while the United Nations set up a panel to investigate charges of genocide in the west of Africa's largest country.","headline":"Sudan Peace Talks Resume for South as Tensions Brew"} {"label":1,"text":"1979: The Soviet Union sends troops into Afghanistan to support a pro-Moscow regime, sparking a decade-long war with anti-communist forces supplied and trained by the United States.","headline":"Timeline of past 25 years in Afghanistan"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices scaled new heights at \\$53 for U.S. crude on Thursday on concerns over tight winter heating fuel supplies and an unexpected strike at Nigerian oil terminals.","headline":"Oil Hits \\$53 on Winter Worries, Nigeria"} {"label":3,"text":"Shock jock Howard Stern #39;s jump to satellite radio could create a \\$180 million windfall for Europe #39;s biggest chip maker, STMicroelectronics (STM.","headline":"STMicro may see windfall from Stern satellite move"} {"label":3,"text":"A same-stores sales drop that's less crummy than expected can't fix this sick pup.","headline":"Clubbing Wet Seal"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has released a Windows XP Service Pack 2 update to fix an installation problem that was caused by a third-party adware program named ","headline":"Microsoft Fixes Key SP2 Issue (NewsFactor)"} {"label":4,"text":"The number of homes using Net telephony should reach 12 million by 2009, but existing VoIP players could face hurdles.","headline":"Study: VoIP to proliferate in U.S. households"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - A rash of job cuts - more than 10,000 layoffs just this week from a handful of companies - has created some gloom on the jobs front. But Friday's release of jobs data for September was expected to show a steady unemployment rate and creation between about 50,000 to 250,000 new jobs, though uncertainties such as the effects of last month's hurricanes kept the estimates all over the map, said Wachovia Corp...","headline":"Employment Picture Expected to Improve"} {"label":2,"text":"Will marriage help Tiger Woods #39;s golf game? It couldn #39;t hurt. Woods has had rough times on the course lately. For the first time since May 1999 he has slipped to No.","headline":"Will Tiger Woods #39;s Marriage Score A Hole in One?"} {"label":3,"text":"European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet has said that today #39;s decision to leave euro interest rates unchanged reflected a broad consensus on the governing council of the bank.","headline":"ECB quot;consensus quot; kept rates steady today"} {"label":2,"text":"INDIANAPOLIS, United States : Athens Olympic star Michael Phelps made a relatively relaxed start on the first day of the seventh World Short Course Swim Championship, qualifying second for the 200m freestyle final.","headline":"Swimming: Phelps eases into world short course 200 free final"} {"label":1,"text":"The United States is responding carefully to Iran #39;s announcement that it has taken a major step toward enriching uranium, a key ingredient in nuclear weapons.","headline":"US Cautious On Progress Toward Enriching Uranium"} {"label":1,"text":"MELLITAH, Libya : Italia #39;s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi opened a gas pipeline between their countries in a new era of quot;friendship and cooperation quot; across the Mediterranean.","headline":"Italian PM, Gaddafi open gas pipeline in new era of #39;friendship #39;"} {"label":3,"text":"European aircraft maker Airbus on Thursday criticised a US move to take a fight about subsidies to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), saying it showed its rivals unwillingness to address its own subsidies.","headline":"Check Boeing sops, Airbustells US Check Boeing sops, Airbustells <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"The Packers have a far better shot at making the playoffs than the Titans. The Packers play in a much easier division, which gives them a better chance at winning the magic number of games (10?","headline":"Head2Head Reader Responses"} {"label":4,"text":"reporteri #39;s notebook SAN FRANCISCO--Hope and cynicism sparred to a draw on Tuesday at the glitzy opening banquet of Web 2.0 conference here, as serial entrepreneur and reality TV show host Mark Cuban took the stage to talk about what #39;s next for the 10-year ","headline":"Mark Cuban prompts dot-com redux"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON, October 08 (Online): As Afghans prepare for their first presidential elections on October 9, President Hamid Karzai, a Pashtun, is being challenged by over a dozen factional leaders, but most Afghans and international officials expect him to ","headline":"Karzai Uncle Sam #39;s man"} {"label":4,"text":"LOS ANGELES As a teenager, Shawn Fanning brought free music to the masses, creating the Napster file-swapping program and unleashing a technological genie that granted the wishes of fans seeking virtually any song at any time - gratis.","headline":"Music firms reach out to creator of Napster"} {"label":4,"text":"SPACE.com - Almost by accident, NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has found a rock that may point to a second water event in the red planet's past.","headline":"Opportunity Rover Stumbles Upon Rocky, Maybe Watery, Find (SPACE.com)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of large drug makers fell on Thursday after a top U.S. cardiologist questioned the safety of new arthritis drugs and the performance of U.S. regulators in monitoring drug safety.","headline":"Shares of Large Drug Makers Fall"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON (AP) -- Embryonic stem cells may not have to actually grow replacement body parts to be useful. New research suggests these cells also secrete healing molecules powerful enough to reverse a lethal birth defect in mice...","headline":"Stem Cells Emit Healing Molecules"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - The Education Department has advised school leaders nationwide to watch for people spying on their buildings or buses to help detect any possibility of terrorism like the deadly school siege in Russia. The warning follows an analysis by the FBI and the Homeland Security Department of the siege that killed nearly 340 people, many of them students, in the city of Beslan last month...","headline":"U.S. Alerts Schools About Terror Threat"} {"label":1,"text":"The career of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia has been a bewildering trail of political twists and expedient turns. Now the man they call the #39;mercurial monarch #39; has announced his abdication.","headline":"The king who courted the Khmer Rouge (and survived)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Among those tipped to win the 2004 Nobel\\Peace Prize on Friday are the U.N. nuclear watchdog and its\\leader Mohamed ElBaradei, a Kenyan environmentalist and a\\Russian anti-nuclear activist.","headline":"Elbaradei, Environmentalist Tipped for Nobel (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"OCTOBER 07, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Computer Associates International Inc. introduced a usage-based pricing and licensing option for its mainframe management products today, aligning its offerings with IBM #39;s on-demand model.","headline":"CA offers usage-based pricing for mainframe tools"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Not so long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, Chip Collier was on a mission. ","headline":"Web Gaming Changes Social Interactions (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Alcoa Inc. (AA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest aluminum producer, posted only slightly better quarterly earnings on Thursday, as higher metal prices were ","headline":"Alcoa Profit Hurt by Labor, Storm Costs"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO - As expected, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s (AMD's) third-quarter revenue came in a little under the company's earlier predictions, but strong increases in sales of its 64-bit desktop and server processors led to the company's fourth straight profitable quarter.","headline":"AMD's Q3 led by strong Opteron, Athlon 64 sales"} {"label":4,"text":"Following the lead of their American counterparts, the leading music industry groups in the UK and Europe have launched scores of lawsuits against dozens of individuals they say swapped copyrighted music illegally.","headline":"UK Recording Industry Sues File Swappers Over Piracy"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. reported a third-quarter profit from a loss a year-earlier on today, but sales fell from the second quarter in line with the chip maker #39;s recently reduced outlook.","headline":"Advanced Micro Devices meets reduced forecast for third quarter"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - YELLOWKNIFE (CP) - The case of a parole officer apparently killed while she was visiting a client has devastated her colleagues.","headline":"Yellowknife parole officer found dead after visiting client in apartment (Canadian Press)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Lawmakers scrambled to approve a #36;14 billion package to aid hurricane and drought victims Thursday, driven by warnings that relief money was running out and a need to pass legislation before the planned departure of Congress at the end of this week for the election.","headline":"Lawmakers Try to OK Hurricane-Drought Aid (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Verizon Communications Inc. would seem to be a prime candidate to snap up a luxury suite at the \\$440 million ballpark being planned for Washington's Major League Baseball team.","headline":"Skyboxes May Reach A Limit"} {"label":3,"text":" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Technology stocks led Asian share markets lower on Friday after a retreat by their U.S. peers, with investors cautious amid record-breaking oil prices and ahead of U.S. jobs data later in the day. ","headline":"Techs Lead Asian Shares Down, Oil Eases"} {"label":3,"text":"US Airways Group Inc. attorneys and executives acknowledged in bankruptcy court yesterday that bookings had fallen more steeply than they had anticipated in reaction to their Chapter ","headline":"Bookings Decline at US Airways"} {"label":4,"text":"As we reported previously, Kodak filed a lawsuit against Sun Microsystems claiming that the company had infringed on its patents by implementing quot;ask for help quot; functionality in its Java programming language, which gave a huge boost to the company #39;s yearly ","headline":"Sun and Kodak settle out of court"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - Baltimore Ravens football star Jamal\\Lewis pleaded guilty on Thursday to using a cell phone to try\\to broker a cocaine deal, avoiding more serious federal drug\\charges that could have sent him to prison for life.","headline":"Ravens Star Jamal Lewis Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Musician Brian Eno, who has been turning ideas into visionary music for decades, is looking to create software that will write song lyrics.","headline":"Plugging in a Musical Visionary's Next Ideas"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Technology stocks led Asian share\\markets lower Friday after a retreat by their U.S. peers, with\\investors cautious amid record-breaking oil prices and ahead of\\U.S. jobs data later in the day.","headline":"Techs Hit Asian Shares Lower; Oil Down (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"Mike Matheny #39;s two-run single highlighted a three-run fifth inning rally which lifted the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series Thursday.","headline":"Cardinals Crush Dodgers to Grab 2-0 Series Lead"} {"label":4,"text":"AT amp;T Wireless (NYSE: AWE) recently debuted its mMode Music Store. Developed together with Loudeye (Nasdaq: LOUD) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), the store allows subscribers to browse ","headline":"AT amp;T Wireless Gets in Tune"} {"label":3,"text":"The stock is feeling some pain these days. However, this drugmaker has enough going for it that the illness shouldn #39;t last. Amid nervousness over the future of Pfizer #39;s arthritis pain treatment Celebrex and ","headline":"How Serious Is Pfizer #39;s Condition?"} {"label":3,"text":"HANDY TOWNSHIP -- A Japanese auto supplier said Thursday it completed the purchase of about 750 acres of Michigan land for a proving ground.","headline":"Aisin finishes deal for Michigan land"} {"label":4,"text":"SOMETHING INTERESTING HAPPENED in the filesharing world this week, the music industry launched another round of lawsuits against their core user base.","headline":"RIAA legal action barely gets a mention"} {"label":4,"text":"PROGRESS: Many students eagerly await the final version of Mozilla #39;s Firefox Internet browser that will be released later this month.","headline":"Firefox invades market"} {"label":3,"text":"Public health officials are investigating why a 38-year-old woman died two weeks after undergoing gastric bypass surgery at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River. The hospital has stopped offering the surgery during the state probe and an internal review.","headline":"Woman's death probed"} {"label":3,"text":"Danaher Corp., a maker of Sears Craftsman tools and environmental testing products, said Wednesday that it plans to make a cash tender offer to purchase Linx Printing Technologies PLC for \\$158 million, including transaction costs.","headline":"Danaher to Make Offer for Linx Printing"} {"label":2,"text":"India posted 199\/7 and trail Australia by 275 runs at lunch on the third day of the first Test at Bangalore. India #39;s two teenagers Pathiv Patel and Irfan Pathan, who resumed on 18 and one respectively, fought ","headline":"Warne ends India #39;s teen resistance"} {"label":2,"text":"Pro baseball: AL Division Series -- Anaheim vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park (Game 3), 4 p.m.","headline":"Today's schedule"} {"label":4,"text":"Way back in June I suggested you hold off on buying a new PC until systems with PCI Express shipped. The new technology has the potential to dramatically improve performance because it replaces the pokey old ","headline":"Picking Your Perfect PCI Express PC"} {"label":3,"text":"Howard Stern hinted broadly yesterday that he might continue his involvement with Viacom after he switches to censor-free satellite radio in 15 months.","headline":"VIACOM MAY PAY SIRIUS \\$: HOWARD"} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Kenyan tree planter and government minister Wangari Maathai has won the Nobel Peace Prize, Agence France-Presse said.","headline":"Kenyan tree planter wins Nobel Peace Prize: report"} {"label":4,"text":"Sprint and Fuji Photo Film USA recently introduced a new service that lets Sprint #39;s Picture Mail customers send digital camera phone pictures from their online Picture Mail ","headline":"Fujifilm And Sprint Launch Photo Printing Service"} {"label":3,"text":"A consortium led by Standard Chartered PLC won the bidding for a majority stake in PT Bank Permata, agreeing to pay US\\$300 million (euros 244 million) for control of Indonesia #39;s seventh-largest lender, Finance Minister Boediono said Friday.","headline":"London-Based Bank Wins Bid for Permata"} {"label":1,"text":"Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan environmentalist, today became the first African woman to win the Nobel peace prize. Ms Maathai, 64, Kenya #39;s deputy environment minister, heads the Green Belt movement, a group that ","headline":"Kenyan tree planter wins peace prize"} {"label":3,"text":" MILAN (Reuters) - Citigroup on Friday launched a legal challenge against a restructuring plan drawn up by Parmalat, hitting back after the bankrupt food group took the world's biggest bank to court recently.","headline":"Citigroup Hits Back at Parmalat"} {"label":4,"text":"A sweeping wildlife preserve in southwestern Arizona is among the nation's 10 most endangered refuges, due in large part to illegal drug and immigrant traffic and Border Patrol operations, a conservation group said Friday.","headline":"U.S. Wildlife Refuges Facing Grave Threats"} {"label":1,"text":"Crying with delight, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai planted a tree to celebrate winning the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday and vowed to use the money ","headline":"Kenyan activist plants tree to mark Nobel prize"} {"label":4,"text":"InfoWorld - Microsoft and Sun Microsystems on Thursday are publishing a specification to leverage Web services for managing a broad range of IT systems including PCs and devices on a network.","headline":"Microsoft, Sun, Intel push IT management via Web services (InfoWorld)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A major polio epidemic in West and Central Africa is inevitable in coming months, but the disease could be eradicated worldwide next year by mass immunisations, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday.","headline":"Africa condemned to major polio epidemic - U.N. (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Bank of America has an option to cut at least 4,500 jobs while reorganizing its structure. This is not the first time when the bank reduces jobs.","headline":"Almost 5,000 jobs cut on Bank of America getting funds"} {"label":4,"text":"Curious polygon shapes on the surface of Mars are among the latest evidence clearly suggesting the presence of water, and some of it may have appeared there even after the surface was bombarded by objects from distant space.","headline":"Polygon shapes on Mars rock add to evidence of water"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Martha Lapp hopes to vote for the first time in the US presidential election, in which the reclusive Amish sect that her family belongs to could play a key role.","headline":"Reclusive Amish could be thrown into election battleground (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"INVESTORS sent stocks sharply lower today as oil prices continued their climb higher and new questions about the safety of arthritis drugs pressured pharmaceutical stocks.","headline":"Oil prices send US stocks lower"} {"label":4,"text":"Dell today asked 4.4m notebook users to return their power adaptors after it admitted these peripherals pose both a fire and electric shock hazard.","headline":"Dell recalls 4.4m notebook power adaptors"} {"label":2,"text":"The English FA plans to introduce tests for the blood-boosting drug EPO (erythropoietin) this season as part of its regular testing programme.","headline":"English FA planning to introduce EPO tests this season"} {"label":4,"text":"Hard-drive based digital audio player will be available by the end of the year.","headline":"BenQ Readies IPod Rival"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A Paris court watched on Friday a\\surveillance video shot by Islamic militants plotting to bomb a\\Strasbourg market, in which a commentator brands the French\\city a modern-day Babylon whose residents would go to hell.","headline":"French Trial Watches Bomb Plot Surveillance Tape (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Soybean futures edged lower Friday in early activity on the Chicago Board of Trade. Grain futures were mixed. Wheat for December delivery rose 1\/4 cent to \\$3.","headline":"Soybeans Retreat, Grains Futures Mixed"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD: US fighter jets bombed the rebel-held city of Fallujah yesterday, killing at least 10 people, hours after rockets slammed into a Baghdad hotel used by foreign journalists and contractors.","headline":"Jets hit rebel city in payback for hotel raid"} {"label":3,"text":"British Airways, Europe #39;s biggest airline by passenger capacity, has hiked its fuel surcharges by up to UK8 per ticket, a day after oil prices climbed to record levels.","headline":"BA hikes oil surcharge by up to 8 per ticket"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Thomson Corp. said on Friday it\\will sell its media division to investment group Investcorp in\\a #36;350 million cash deal that will tighten its focus on\\electronic publishing.","headline":"Thomson to Sell Media Group for #36;350 Mln (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"The House Thursday passed a bill that would criminalize the use of spyware to commit fraud or other crimes, adding an additional two to five years to federal sentences.","headline":"House passes bill to criminalize spyware fraud"} {"label":1,"text":"A small parcel bomb has exploded outside the Indonesian embassy in Paris, slightly injuring 10 people and shattering windows, but officials say they have no clues to the motive.","headline":"Bomb rocks Indonesia #39;s Paris embassy"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Militants in Iraq beheaded British hostage Kenneth Bigley, three weeks after kidnapping him to press a demand for the release of women held by U.S.-led forces, a video seen by Reuters showed on Friday.","headline":"Militants in Iraq Kill UK Hostage, Video Shows"} {"label":1,"text":"Cambodia approves a law to choose a new monarch, after King Sihanouk's abdication announcement.","headline":"Cambodia passes succession law"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Investors pushed stocks lower Friday as a surprisingly lackluster job creation report deepened Wall Street's pessimism over the health of the economy. A solid earnings report from General Electric Co...","headline":"Lackluster Jobs Report Pushes Stocks Down"} {"label":1,"text":"Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan who has worked tirelessly to protect the environment, improve the lives of women, and fight crime, Friday became ","headline":"For the First Time, an African Woman Wins the Nobel Peace Prize"} {"label":3,"text":"Sun Microsystems says it will pay Kodak \\$92 million to settle a high-profile patent suit involving Sun #39;s Java programming technology.","headline":"Sun settles Kodak patent suit"} {"label":4,"text":"Yesterday we covered the news that Google is expanding their search to the mobile arena with their new Google SMS service which lets you search by sending text messages from your cellphone.","headline":"Google SMS and wireless carriers that save your text messages."} {"label":2,"text":"MUTV bosses have hit back strongly at allegations of bias levelled against them by a group of Manchester United supporters. United #39;s official television station was targeted by fans who disrupted live coverage of the reserve-team match at Altrincham.","headline":"MUTV: We #39;re giving balanced picture"} {"label":3,"text":"The House, by a vote of 280 to 141, gave final approval last night to a far-reaching tax bill that provides a rich array of breaks to manufacturing companies, energy producers and small businesses and underwrites a \\$10 billion buyout of American tobacco ","headline":"House Passes Corporate Tax Bill"} {"label":4,"text":"The Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn caught a glimpse of Tethys, a cratered, icy moon. Notable for Tethys are its split fissure and enormous crater, both of which leave the impression that its fragile surface is remaking itself slowly...","headline":"Cassini Spies Saturn's Moon Tethys"} {"label":4,"text":"Former Sun and Marimba executive Kim Polese takes the helm of SpikeSource, a start-up which will offer services around open source software.","headline":"Polese steps into open-source fray"} {"label":1,"text":"Russian President Vladimir Putin is making a two-day official visit to Turkey, the first by any Russian leader in 32 years. Mr. Putin is expected to sign several economic cooperation agreements ","headline":"Putin Heads for Turkey in Landmark Visit Between Former Foes"} {"label":2,"text":"Manchester United criticized fans who disrupted a game between reserve teams to protest a potential takeover of the famed English soccer club by Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer.","headline":"Man U condemns fan protest against Glazer"} {"label":2,"text":"He is first choice for his club Bayern Munich and used to be an automatic selection for the national team too. But when Germany meets Iran in a friendly this weekend, Kahn is not going to be between the posts.","headline":"Is King Kahn #39;s reign coming to an end?"} {"label":2,"text":"With apologies to Arizona and San Francisco, there are only two teams in the NFC West again this year, and that means the division has just two truly meaningful games: This one, and Seattle at St.","headline":"Marquee Matchup"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - French competition authorities are investigating Danish toy maker Lego Systems AS and supermarket retailer Carrefour SA as part of a probe into alleged price fixing in the French toy market in 2002 and early 2003.","headline":"Lego, Carrefour in French Price-Fix Probe (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Concerned health officials began investigating on Friday what went wrong at a British vaccine plant where half the U.S. flu shots were made, and called on more companies to get into the vaccine business.","headline":"Flu Shot Shortage Highlights U.S. Crisis"} {"label":4,"text":"The U.S. Secret Service and a throng of police and emergency management officials in Missouri will for the first time use a customized Microsoft-based collaboration portal to share security information during tonight's presidential debate.","headline":"Collaboration suite to help secure tonight's Bush-Kerry debate"} {"label":2,"text":"Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova reached her second consecutive final with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Thailand #39;s Tamarine Tanasugarn at the Japan Open on Friday.","headline":"Sharapova eases through to second consecutive final"} {"label":3,"text":"Copper prices surged to 16-year highs on Friday as a strike at the world #39;s largest copper producer threatened to tighten world supplies.","headline":"Copper Prices Rally to 16-Year Highs"} {"label":4,"text":"October 8, 2004 - Dell Inc. is recalling about 2.9 million AC adapters nationwide_ 4.4 million worldwide_ used with notebook personal computers because they can overheat and cause a fire and electrical shock ","headline":"Dell AC Adaptors Recalled"} {"label":3,"text":"Newspaper publisher Hollinger International Inc. suffered a setback Friday in its legal battle against ousted CEO Conrad Black and several associates when a federal judge sharply scaled back its effort to ","headline":"Update 4: Court Dismisses Suit From Hollinger"} {"label":4,"text":"LOS ANGELES - NASA #39;s Mars rover, Opportunity, has found more signs that rocks on the Red Planet were once submerged in water. Data sent by Opportunity suggest a crater was drenched a second time after drying out, scientists said.","headline":"Cracks in Martian rock point to watery past"} {"label":1,"text":"HANOI: French President Jacques Chirac has said the US-led war in Iraq was illegal and expressed his fear for the countrys future in the face of a civil war.","headline":"Iraq war was illegal: Chirac"} {"label":1,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO - California's constitution permits laws against gay marriage, the state's attorney general declared Friday in a long-awaited legal opinion that sought to avoid offending either side of the debate. While acknowledging that ","headline":"California Official Rules on Gay Marriage"} {"label":4,"text":"Security start-up Caymas Systems launches Monday with products to protect the flow of corporate data.","headline":"Caymas to open with security gateways"} {"label":4,"text":"Belkin's latest product lets you effortlessly share digital content within the house, but is it lawful?","headline":"First Look: RemoteTV Offers Slick Media Streaming"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Security in Haiti remains unpredictable and dangerous, and Americans should not travel to the Caribbean nation except for emergencies, the State Department said Friday.","headline":"U.S. Warns Americans to Avoid Haiti (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO - Representatives for the music and movie industries have filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court decision in which companies that enable peer-to-peer (P-to-P) file trading networks were absolved of liability for copyright violations by users of those networks.","headline":"MPAA asks Supreme Court to rule on P-to-P cases"} {"label":1,"text":"Dialogue between China and France, two countries which highly value cultural diversity and pluralism in international politics, is no doubt conducive to world peace.","headline":"Chirac #39;s tour of China magnifies partnership"} {"label":1,"text":"At least 29 people were killed and more than 160 were injured in what Israeli officials believed were terrorist bombings.","headline":"Israelis Trudge Home, in Shock After Bombings"} {"label":1,"text":"The European Commission is set to give the green light later today to accession talks with Turkey. EU leaders will take a final decision in December.","headline":"Turkey a step closer to Brussels"} {"label":3,"text":"New York real estate mogul Donald Trump defended his friend Martha Stewart as the woman who turned home economics into a media empire began her prison term.","headline":"Trump defends Martha Stewart"} {"label":1,"text":"Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan woman who started an environmental movement that has planted 30 million trees in Africa and who has campaigned for women #39;s rights and greater democracy in her home country, won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize yesterday.","headline":"Rights activist, environmentalist wins peace prize"} {"label":1,"text":"Israeli warplanes scrambled as soon as news broke of the Taba bombings. Military sources would not elaborate but analysts suggested the most likely reason was to intercept any hijacked ","headline":"Israel scrambled warplanes #39;in case of hijacking threat #39;"} {"label":1,"text":" GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli troops killed four armed Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday as it pressed a massive 10-day-old offensive that has cost 85 Palestinian lives in an attempt to stop militants firing rockets.","headline":"Israelis Kill Four Palestinians in Gaza Strip"} {"label":4,"text":"I applaud Burt Rutan and the SpaceShipOne team for their miraculous achievement of winning the Ansari X Prize. As an astronaut, I understand well the challenges they faced in reaching suborbital space.","headline":"Astronaut #39;s kudos to Rutan"} {"label":4,"text":"SUN MICROSYSTEMS will pay Kodak \\$92 million to settle a patents infringement case after a jury found it guilty of using Java patents.","headline":"Kodak accepts \\$92 million from Sun"} {"label":3,"text":"Homemaking guru Martha Stewart slipped into the federal prison camp here in the dark morning hours to start her five-month sentence.","headline":"Welcome to Alderson"} {"label":2,"text":"The Socceroos lead the Solomon Islands 4-0 at half-time in their Confederations Cup qualifier in Honiara. A double from midfielder Josip Skoko and strikes to Ante Milicic and the impressive Brett Emerton have ","headline":"Socceroos lead at break"} {"label":2,"text":"Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants NASCAR to change its punishment for swearing on television and radio broadcasts before another driver commits a similar slip of the tongue.","headline":"Earnhardt: Take money, not points"} {"label":1,"text":" MANAMA (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld was set to meet defense chiefs from about 18 nations aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Gulf Saturday as the United States looks to improve the security situation in Iraq with January elections looming.","headline":"Rumsfeld to Meet Foreign Defense Chiefs on Iraq"} {"label":3,"text":"the time she had to report to the country #39;s oldest federal prison for women. service of her sentence, quot; a Federal Bureau of Prisons statement said.","headline":"Martha Stewart reports to jail to begin sentence"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The French Group Alstom Saturday will sign contracts worth up to 1 billion Euros (1.23 billion dollars) in China for the delivery of trains and locomotives, French sources with knowledge of the deal revealed to AFP.","headline":"Alstom to sign 1 billion Euro in contracts with China (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The nation's Roman Catholic bishops said Friday they will spend the next nine months deciding whether to make any changes in the policy they enacted at the height of the clergy sex abuse crisis that includes permanently barring guilty priests from church work. The review was mandated in the ","headline":"U.S. Bishops Reviewing Sex Abuse Policy"} {"label":3,"text":"When a can of worms is opened, all manner of slimy things crawl out. So it was when the US government fired the first shots in a fusillade against the European Union - by complaining to the World Trade Organisation ","headline":"Trading blows"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. made a belated entrance into the quot;blogosphere quot; Thursday, unveiling a free Web-log publishing service one day after Merriam-Webster Inc.","headline":"A So-So Debut For Microsoft #39;s Blog Service"} {"label":4,"text":"When a binary star system starts to transfer mass, one of the twins may well win out, leaving its companion to occupy a strange region half way between a star and a planet. A new star-type of this sort has been found, which resembles the infrared ash of a stillborn star.","headline":"New Star-Type Resembles Stillborn Star"} {"label":2,"text":"MANCHESTER, Oct 9 (SW) - England manager Sven Goran Eriksson looks set to play with three forwards in Saturdays World Cup qualifier against Wales at Old Trafford.","headline":"WCQ Group 6 preview: Eriksson considers three up front."} {"label":2,"text":"BOSTON -- Exuberant Red Sox fans spilled out of Fenway Park on Friday in a raucous celebration of Friday #39;s dramatic 8-6 10th inning victory over the Anaheim Angels that propelled Boston into the American League Championship series.","headline":"Joyous Red Sox Fans Celebrate Clean Sweep Over Angels"} {"label":1,"text":" BEIJING (Reuters) - French President Jacques Chirac declared Saturday that France was a natural trade partner to China and, amid a flurry of air, rail and energy deals, played down any threat from one the world's fastest growing economies.","headline":"Chirac Sees Opportunity in China's Economic Surge"} {"label":4,"text":"How did the first amino acids form the first peptides? It is the important question that may point the pathway towards understanding the primordial soup. Researchers now suggest that the binder for linking together building blocks may have been volcanic gases -- or carbonyl sulfide.","headline":"Examining Earth's Primordial Soup"} {"label":4,"text":"While some handheld computers have GPS capabilities, not nearly as many people carry a PDA as the legions who've adopted cell phones as a daily appendage. That's why the notion of adding GPS navigation to a cell phone, as Nextel has with a service called TeleNav, seems appealing.","headline":"GPS in Cell Phones Performs Well"} {"label":1,"text":"India News gt; Pattan\/Srinagar, Oct.9 : A suicide bomber rammed a car packed with explosives into an army convoy in Kashmir today, killing four soldiers and a civilian and wounding 30 more, police said.","headline":"Five killed, 30 hurt in Kashmir car explosion :"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - Followers of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said Saturday they will begin handing weapons over to Iraqi police next week in a major step toward ending weeks of fighting with American soldiers in Baghdad's Sadr City district. Meanwhile, there were reports that British hostage Kenneth Bigley tried to escape before he was beheaded...","headline":"Militia to Hand Weapons to Iraq Police"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Chatter about President Bush and Democrat John Kerry was going strong above the whir of spin cycles at the Soapbox laundry, the debate reflecting the presidential race in a must-win state for both candidates.","headline":"Bush, Kerry Seek to Claim Victory in Ohio (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Thrill seekers are plunking down six figures to ride rockets not even been built yet, and a new airline called Virgin Galactic promises to be soaring in the next three years.","headline":"Safety concerns stand in way of space tourism"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Luke Donald shot a 4-under-par 68 Saturday for a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship.","headline":"Donald Leads by Two in Dunhill Links (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More and more businesses are sticking mandatory arbitration clauses into their contracts, forcing consumers to give up their right to sue if they want to conduct business, and consumer groups have made the elimination of these clauses a top priority.","headline":"Finance: Losing the Right to Sue"} {"label":1,"text":"Nouakchott, Mauritania - Authorities said on Saturday they arrested the alleged ringleader of a string of foiled coup and assassination attempts against Mauritania #39;s leaders.","headline":"Mauritania coup kingpin held"} {"label":1,"text":"JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli soldiers on Saturday shot and killed a Hamas militant whom the military said was responsible for a rocket attack that killed two Israeli preschoolers last week and triggered an army offensive in northern Gaza. Abed Nabhan, 25, was one of five Palestinians killed Saturday in the continuing Israeli operation in northern Gaza...","headline":"Israeli Army Kills 5 Palestinians in Gaza"} {"label":1,"text":"Troops of Pakistani para-military force check Afghan refugee voters before they enter in polling station to vote in Afghanistan #39;s presidential election at Jallozai camp near Peshawar, Pakistan on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004.","headline":"Afghan Refugees Vote in Pakistan, Iran"} {"label":4,"text":"The Department of Homeland Security has named an acting US cybersecurity chief as Congress weighed whether to give the position greater clout to fight hackers, viruses and other online threats.","headline":"US names cyber chief"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Islamist rebels have attacked a major police patrol and taken a number of hostages in a remote area of northeastern Nigeria near the Cameroon border, the missing officers' commander told AFP.","headline":"Nigerian Islamist rebels attack police, take officers hostage (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Kim Sarin rushes for a career-high 180 yards and throws a scoring pass as Georgetown snaps a four-game losing streak with a 21-0 victory over winless Virginia Military Institute on Saturday.","headline":"Sarin Carries Hoyas"} {"label":1,"text":"President Jacques Chirac of France declared Saturday that France was a natural trade partner for China and, during a flurry of air, rail and energy deals, he played down ","headline":"Chirac, in Beijing, Signs Accords to Increase French Investment"} {"label":1,"text":"Israeli troops killed five armed Palestinians in the Gaza Strip today as it pressed on with a massive offensive aimed at stopping militants firing rockets into Israel.","headline":"Israelis kill five Palestinans in Gaza Strip"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghans packed polling stations on Saturday for a historic presidential election that was blemished when all 15 candidates opposing U.S.-backed interim President Hamid Karzai withdrew, charging the government and the U.N. with fraud and incompetence...","headline":"Accusations of Fraud Mar Afghan Election"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Taiwan's leader used his National Day speech Sunday to urge China to begin peace talks so the two rivals can avoid war. Chinese and Taiwanese leaders haven't met since the Communists took over China in 1949 and Taiwan began resisting the mainland's rule. China insists that Taiwan is a Chinese province and has threatened to attack if it refuses to unify eventually.","headline":"Taiwan's Leader Urges China to Begin Talks (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"It is easy to look at the final game of a postseason series as the game that meant everything. But this particular series took a decisive turn two games before the end arrived Saturday.","headline":"Bauman: Lapse cost Twins game"} {"label":2,"text":"Just when you think you #39;ve seen it all, the Yankees devise a new way to win a game and torture their opponents. Last night, they somehow landed a spot in the American League ","headline":"Yanks shock Twins, earn date with Sox: Another late rally erases 4 <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"After coming up with one big play after another, Florida left it up to the defense to save the game one final time in Saturday night #39;s 24-21 loss to LSU.","headline":"Late TD lifts LSU over Florida 24-21"} {"label":2,"text":"COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Ethan Flatt found Bill Flowers in the corner of the end zone for a 29-yard touchdown pass with 1:05 left to give Mississippi a 31-28 victory over No. 25 South Carolina yesterday.","headline":"Rebels use late TD to top Gamecocks"} {"label":2,"text":"HARRISONBURG, Va. -- Opposing running backs are beginning to enjoy playing against the University of Massachusetts.","headline":"Minutemen KO'd by Dukes"} {"label":1,"text":"DAMASCUS -- The crowd begins filling the courtyard of Opaline, a trendy restaurant, as late evening teeters toward early morning. Many arrive by golf cart, whisked through alleys to the wooden doors of a centuries-old Arab home within Old City walls.","headline":"On an old road to Damascus: An ancient city finds new life"} {"label":2,"text":"Jose Lima came to the Los Angeles Dodgers in February as a journeyman pitcher with a 71-77 win-loss record, a 5.13 ERA and a reputation as one of baseball #39;s hot dogs.","headline":"Lima gem ends LA drought"} {"label":1,"text":"A rocket attack and suicide car bombing killed at least four people in Baghdad Sunday as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld began an unannounced visit to Iraq to gauge efforts to calm violence before January elections.","headline":"Rebel Attacks Hit Baghdad as Rumsfeld Visits Iraq"} {"label":2,"text":"Quell surprise: Sven has refused to criticise David Beckham despite the England captain #39;s latest demonstration of his infamous petulance against Wales.","headline":"Sven refuses to criticise Becks"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 10 Iraqis and wounding 16, police and hospital officials said. One American soldier was hurt...","headline":"Two Car Bombs Kill 10 Iraqis in Baghdad"} {"label":2,"text":"COLUMBUS - Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel admitted it was a stretch to point to a videotape review of an apparent fumble by Wisconsin early in the third quarter of yesterday #39;s 24-13 loss to the Badgers, but a live microphone created some talk in the ","headline":"Tressel discounts replay"} {"label":2,"text":" LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jose Lima pitched a complete game shutout and Shawn Green stroked two homers to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St Louis Cardinals 4-0 to stay alive in their National League Divisional Series Saturday.","headline":"Lima's Complete Game Shutout Helps Dodgers Beat Cards"} {"label":1,"text":"Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk has announced he is too ill to continue and has confirmed he plans to abdicate. Prince Ranariddh, the king #39;s son has traveled to Beijing, where ","headline":"Cambodia #39;s king wants to abdicate"} {"label":4,"text":"A leading Japanese electronics company is developing memory cards that can be used to make cashless payments, open locks and read identification with a simple flick.","headline":"Firm develops all-purpose memory cards"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 11 people, including an American soldier, and wounding 16, U.S. and Iraqi officials said, as Defense Secretary Donald H...","headline":"Baghdad Car Bombs Kill 11, Including GI"} {"label":2,"text":"LONDON : US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer could launch a takeover bid for English football giants Manchester United this week after securing financing and making contact with the club #39;s largest shareholders, newspapers here reported.","headline":"Glazer could bid for Manchester United this week: reports"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft has suspended the beta testing of the next version of its MSN Messenger client because of a potential security problem, a company spokesperson says.","headline":"Security Concerns Shelve MSN Messenger 7"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - HALIFAX (CP) - As preparations began for the return to Canada of a sailor killed in a submarine fire in the North Atlantic, the HMCS Chicoutimi was slowly being towed toward a port in Scotland.","headline":"Preparations begin for return of sailor's body; tow ending for sub (Canadian Press)"} {"label":4,"text":"When radio shock jocks Opie and Anthony considered their next career move after two firings in four years, the twisted twosome was ready to feign rehabilitation. Or at least that was the plan when they sat down with satellite radio executives.","headline":"Shock Jock Group Boosts Satellite Radio Profile"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - Americans have dominated the annual Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences five years running, and it may not surprise Nobel watchers if the trend continues.","headline":"American Economist Expected to Win Nobel (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":" INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The rivalry between the U.S. and Australia is set to heat up at the short course world championships with most of the five finals later Sunday featuring head-to-head clashes by the two swimming powerhouses.","headline":"U.S.-Australia Swimming Rivalry Set to Heat Up"} {"label":1,"text":"The move to head off the attack on the vote's legitimacy came as workers began the long process of collecting ballots.","headline":"Panel to Investigate Fraud Charges in Afghan Vote"} {"label":2,"text":"Brad Johnson, who earlier in the week was replaced at quarterback by Buccaneers second-year pro Chris Simms, will ask the team to trade or release him, sources have told ESPN #39;s Chris Mortensen.","headline":"Johnson to request release or trade"} {"label":3,"text":"Gazprom came a step closer to the liquefied natural gas market on Friday, saying Petro-Canada would help in its goal to build plants in Russia and the United States.","headline":"Gazprom Plans LNG Terminal in US"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Starting running backs Quentin Griffin of the Broncos and Stephen Davis of the Panthers both were inactive for Sunday's game.","headline":"Griffin, Davis Both Sitting Out (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic settled his game after a rocky start and beat Taylor Dent 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 Sunday to win the Japan Open for the sixth title of his career.","headline":"Novak wins Japan Open"} {"label":1,"text":"PHNOM PENH, Oct. 10. - King Norodom Sihanouk declared on Sunday that his son, Crown Prince Norodom Sihamoni is ready to accept kingship.","headline":"Sihamoni ready to take over:"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Only 4 percent of Americans have ever used the Internet to buy prescription drugs - and even fewer do so through foreign pharmacies - despite Web sites maintained by a handful of states to help citizens import medicines more cheaply from Canada, a new study finds. A majority - 62 percent - believe drugs bought online are less safe than those purchased from a local pharmacy, accepting the federal government's stated concerns in opposing drug imports, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said in a report Sunday...","headline":"Study: Few Americans Buy Drugs Online"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - A party led by a Russian-born millionaire won the most votes in the first round parliamentary elections in Lithuania, but apparently not enough to form a government on its own, initial results showed.","headline":"Russian millionaire's party heads Lithuania poll, but coalition needed (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Britain's pension system could easily be replaced by a new payment that would make millions better off, a report says.","headline":"New pension 'would help millions'"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD - Tribal elders in Pakistan #39;s South Waziristan tribal area and local administration officials are negotiating with the kidnappers of two Chinese engineers to secure their release, a government spokesman said Sunday.","headline":"Chinese engineers kidnapped in Pakistan"} {"label":2,"text":" HOUSTON (Reuters) - Adam LaRoche crushed a game-tying three-run homer and J.D. Drew slapped a ninth-inning RBI single to give the Braves a 6-5 comeback victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.","headline":"Braves Beat Astros 6-5, Set Up Atlanta Finale"} {"label":2,"text":"SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- Jesse Chatman recorded his first 100-yard rushing day while wearing the San Diego Chargers #39; powder blue 1960 #39;s-style uniforms.","headline":"San Diego Chargers"} {"label":1,"text":"Bombs in Baghdad killed 18 people as the US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, declared that America was winning the war against insurgency during a visit to Iraq.","headline":"Rumsfeld says US is winning the war as bomb attacks kill 18"} {"label":3,"text":"A report on pensions commissioned by the Government will be highly critical of Labour #39;s record on the issue, saying that people are saving far less for retirement than official figures show ","headline":"Labour has failed on pensions, commission will report"} {"label":3,"text":"Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., is shown in Washington in this Nov. 11, 2003, file photo. Known as one of the Senate #39;s more moderate Democrats, Landrieu undertook a fiery defense Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, of military ","headline":"Senate Resolves Corporate Tax Bill Delay"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - The Senate late Sunday resolved a dispute delaying passage of a sweeping corporate tax bill and two spending bills for disaster relief and homeland security, clearing the way for senators to adjourn Monday to hit the campaign trail. The agreement removed parliamentary roadblocks thrown up by Sen...","headline":"Senate Resolves Corporate Tax Bill Delay"} {"label":3,"text":"Tucked on a side street, just a block from the cars and trucks that whiz along Rockville Pike, sits a new complex of 404 luxury apartments, renovated restaurants and stores that some planners and developers are calling the optimum in compact urban redevelopment.","headline":"Complex Brings Work, Shops Close to Home"} {"label":2,"text":" INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Ian Crocker of the United States set a short course world record of 22.71 seconds in the 50 meters butterfly at the world championships on Sunday.","headline":"American Crocker Sets Short Course World Record"} {"label":1,"text":"Leaders of Iraq's Sunni minority say they have failed to generate any enthusiasm for nationwide elections scheduled for January.","headline":"Iraqis Fearing a Sunni Boycott of the Election"} {"label":2,"text":"The Ravens have pulled in front of the Redskins, 14-10, when B.J. Sams returns a punt 78 yards for a touchdown.","headline":"Redskins Trail, 14-10"} {"label":2,"text":"Virginia, Navy and Maryland face season-defining games, perhaps <em>program-defining <\/em>games for the Cavaliers and Midshipmen as they play against Florida State and Notre Dame, respectively on Saturday.","headline":"Big Game Hunting"} {"label":1,"text":"The mobile phone industry is turning its attention to the last untapped demographic - people over 65.","headline":"Cellphone Industry Hits Snag as It Woos Untapped Market"} {"label":2,"text":"Despite myriad miscues, Florida State rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Syracuse 17-13 before 40,539 fans at the Carrier Dome.","headline":"Seminoles Monday recap"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died Sunday. He was 41...","headline":"Ken Caminiti, 1996 NL MVP, Dies at Age 41"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - More steam gushed out of Mount St. Helens following an increase in earthquake activity, keeping scientists guessing as to what is happening deep within the volcano and perhaps showing that the mountain's seismic activity may not be over yet.","headline":"Mount St. Helens Releases More Steam (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD -- Two car bombs in Baghdad killed at least 11 people yesterday, including one American soldier, and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited US troops and diplomats in the capital and at a remote desert air base.","headline":"Car bombs kill 11 in Baghdad"} {"label":3,"text":"According to the government #39;s own labor reports, George W. Bush is the first president since Herbert Hoover to preside over a net loss of jobs during his administration.","headline":"Growth without jobs is a vexing contradiction"} {"label":4,"text":"A leading researcher of marine mammal acoustics, William A. Watkins created a database of thousands of underwater calls from more than 70 species.","headline":"William Watkins, 78, Recorder of Marine Mammals' Calls, Dies"} {"label":2,"text":"HOUSTON -- John Smoltz, Adam LaRoche, and J.D. Drew saved the Atlanta Braves from another quick playoff exit.","headline":"Clemens's exit opens door for Braves"} {"label":1,"text":"The men, who work for the Ankara-based construction company Vinsan, were kidnapped on September 18 by a militant organisation that identified itself as Salafist Abu Bakr al-Seddiq Group.","headline":"Ten Turkish hostages freed in Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"Keith Miller, arguably Australia's greatest all-rounder in Test cricket, has died in Melbourne aged 84.","headline":"Legendary all-rounder Miller dies"} {"label":3,"text":"Former House speaker Thomas M. Finneran is the new president of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, a trade group that counts more than 400 members, including Genzyme Corp. and Biogen Idec Inc., the two largest biotechnology companies in the state. Its previous president left under pressure earlier this year, and some members say they chose Finneran, who quit his legislative post ...","headline":"Second Acts"} {"label":1,"text":"A submarine left stranded in the Atlantic after a fire was seaworthy when it left the UK, the Canadian navy has said. The second-hand vessel was sold to Canada by the Royal Navy who earlier denied a refit was botched.","headline":"Chicoutimi #39;was seaworthy #39;"} {"label":3,"text":"Abbey National shareholders will no longer need to fill in complex Spanish tax forms if BSCH's bid to buy the UK firm succeeds. ","headline":"Plan to ease sale of Abbey shares"} {"label":4,"text":"It #39;s normally employed to drum up that missing address, phone number or website, or to check facts, dates, names and other miscellany.","headline":"Inspector Google solves the crime"} {"label":3,"text":"Singapore shares ended lower Monday, hurt by below-expected third-quarter economic data that added to ongoing concerns over high oil prices and weakness on Wall Street.","headline":"Singapore Shares End Lower"} {"label":3,"text":"AMD #39;s attempt to persuade the US court to sanction the release of over 60,000 pages of Intel documentation to a European Commission anti-trust enquiry has failed.","headline":"Intel defeats AMD in court"} {"label":3,"text":"One of the countrys biggest insurance firms today announced plans to transfer more than 1,100 jobs to India over the next few years, sparking fears of a crisis in the UK.","headline":"Insurance Giant to Export 1,100 Jobs to India"} {"label":2,"text":"Denver was poised to take the late lead when cornerback Drayton Florence knocked away an end zone pass headed for Rod Smith. The pass ricocheted to safety Jerry Wilson for an interception.","headline":"Chargers Postgame Show"} {"label":1,"text":" GAZA (Reuters) - Several explosions rocked the house of an Islamic Jihad militant leader in a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, witnesses said.","headline":"Explosions in Refugee Camp in South Gaza Strip"} {"label":3,"text":"German incumbent telco Deutsche Telekom announced over the weekend it is to begin taking its internet division, T-Online, back entirely within the mother corporation.","headline":"T-Online returns to Deutsche Telekom mothership"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The price of crude oil surged to a new intraday high of US #36;53.42 in European trade Monday, despite assurances from Middle East oil producers that they were committed to bringing the price down as a strike began in Africa's largest exporter.","headline":"Oil Surges to New Intraday High in Europe (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Norwegian-born Finn Kydland and Edward Prescott of the United States won the 2004 Nobel\\economics prize, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday.","headline":"Nobel Economics Prize Awarded"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Diebold Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Diebold Cuts Forecast"} {"label":2,"text":"Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League Most Valuable Player who admitted to using steroids during his Major League Baseball career, died yesterday of a heart attack, his agent said.","headline":"Ken Caminiti, Former NL MVP, Dies of Heart Attack at Age 41"} {"label":2,"text":"Socceroo forward Harry Kewell loosens up by tossing around a ball at Bondi beach yesterday. Photo: Craig Golding. There were half a dozen Socceroos standing on a raised platform in Sydney #39;s ","headline":"Superstar Kewell remains centre of attention"} {"label":2,"text":"Micky Adams has quit as manager of Leicester City after the club failed to persuade him to stay. His resignation was accepted at an emergency board meeting at the Walkers Stadium this morning.","headline":"Adams out at Foxes"} {"label":1,"text":"Taiwan invited China to send envoys to the island to discuss direct charter flights on Monday, a day after Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian called for peace talks between the rivals.","headline":"Taiwan Invites China To Air Talks"} {"label":4,"text":"Putting some truth to the rampant rumours that Google was getting into the instant messaging business, the company has announced the beta test release of Google SMS, the mobile phone equivalent of IM.","headline":"Google launches mobile messaging service"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- US stocks ended lower Friday as September #39;s weaker-than-expected employment report closed out a week of disappointing economic data, with a new a record high for oil and a lackluster start to the third quarter earning season prompting ","headline":"US stocks end lower on job data, record high for oil"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Finland's consumer watchdog said on\\Monday it had reprimanded broadcasters for causing children to\\run up huge mobile phone bills with interactive television game\\and chat programs.","headline":"Finnish Watchdog Raps TV Game Operators (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"SHOPPING centre giant Westfield Group has drafted rival Multiplex and the billionaire Reuben brothers into its pound stg. 585 million (\\$1.","headline":"Multiplex, Westfield in UK bid"} {"label":3,"text":"Diebold Inc. (DBD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the leading maker of automated teller machines, on Monday reduced its third-quarter and full-year earnings forecasts as it absorbs ","headline":"UPDATE 1-Diebold cuts forecast, cites voting machine unit"} {"label":3,"text":"PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s profit may drop significantly #39; #39; this year, and the company may have trouble surviving on its own, Oracle Corp.","headline":"Oracle #39;s Catz Sees PeopleSoft Profit Declining (Update1)"} {"label":1,"text":"Israel #39;s Ariel Sharon has rejected his army #39;s request to scale back its Gaza offensive, seeking to avoid any show of weakness after deadly bombings in Egyptian resorts crowded with Israelis, security sources said.","headline":"Sharon Rejects Army Bid to Wind Down Gaza Offensive"} {"label":3,"text":"The Senate cleared a path on Sunday for a bill to hand out about \\$140 billion in corporate tax breaks, but it was blocked from a final vote by a fight over a provision aimed at helping reservists on duty in Iraq.","headline":"A Senator #39;s Outrage Delays Passage of Corporate Tax Bill"} {"label":2,"text":" MOSCOW (Reuters) - Top seed Marat Safin survived a first-round scare before prevailing over his doubles partner Max Mirnyi 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 in the Kremlin Cup Monday.","headline":"Safin Survives First-Round Scare in Moscow"} {"label":2,"text":"The San Francisco 49ers finally got off the schneid on Sunday with a thrilling 31-28 overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals at Monster Park.","headline":"49ers get first W, but lose Peterson for year"} {"label":1,"text":"King Norodom Sihanouk, known as much for his colorful personality as his controversial statesmanship, has been synonymous with Cambodia #39;s modern history for six decades.","headline":"King abdicates after 6 decades"} {"label":2,"text":"BRUSSELS : Olympic champion Justine Henin-Hardenne announced that her season is over because of persistent fatigue brought about by her struggle to recover from a long-term virus.","headline":"Tennis: Season over for tired Henin-Hardenne"} {"label":3,"text":"WILMINGTON, Del. Another Oracle executive says the company could lower its offering price for rival PeopleSoft. During testimony this morning in Delaware, Oracle co-president Safra Catz said PeopleSoft #39;s declining ","headline":"Another Oracle exec says company might lower offer price for <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The situation is simple: Win and move on; lose and go home. Tied at two games apiece, the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros square off in a do-or-die, winner-take-all contest on Monday.","headline":"Do-or-die for Braves, Astros"} {"label":4,"text":"Computer users could stop most viruses and cyber attacks by fixing a small number of common flaws, according to new research. Viruses, spam and distributed denial of service attacks could ","headline":"Small Fixes Can Pay Big Security Dividends"} {"label":2,"text":"One road victory was nice, but the Lions #39; true road test came Sunday against the previously unbeaten Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome.","headline":"Lions are suddenly road warriors"} {"label":1,"text":"World News, The nearly five-minute tape was released two days after Bigley #39;s family said it had the proof that the 62-year-old engineer from Liverpool was killed.","headline":"World ; Bigley: I want to live a simple life, the final plea"} {"label":4,"text":"Only 4 percent of Americans have ever used the Internet to buy prescription drugs - and even fewer do so through foreign pharmacies - despite Web sites maintained by a handful of states to help citizens import medicines more cheaply from Canada, a new study finds.","headline":"Study: Few Americans Buy Drugs Online"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan - Ballot boxes poured into counting centers Monday for a tally of the disputed presidential election in Afghanistan amid signs an opposition boycott was wavering after at least two candidates agreed to accept the ruling of an independent panel's inquiry. Election organizers hope their decision, announced late Sunday, to establish a panel of about three foreign election experts to investigate the balloting will end the boycott, which many fear could seriously undermine the winner's ability to rule this war-ravaged nation...","headline":"Ballots Pour Into Afghan Counting Centers"} {"label":3,"text":"The Senate today passed a far-reaching, \\$136 billion corporate tax package that cuts taxes for businesses ranging from film companies to bow-and-arrow makers while closing tax loopholes and bringing US exporters in line with ","headline":"Senate approves tax relief bill for manufacturers"} {"label":1,"text":"Three hooded gunmen pose with an unidentified Turkish hostage, who they threatened to behead unless all American release all Iraq prisoners, and all Turks leave Iraq, in this image made from a television broadcast by Al-Arabiya television, Monday Oct.","headline":"Web Site Shows Two Beheadings in Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon survived\\two no-confidence votes in Israel's parliament on Monday,\\clinging to power as he seeks to push through a disputed plan\\for withdrawal from some occupied territory.","headline":"Israel's Sharon Survives Two No-Confidence Votes (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"About 4.4 million AC adapters sold worldwide with Dell notebooks between September 1998 and February 2002 were recalled on Friday because of a risk of overheating, which could lead to a fire or electrical shock, according to Dell.","headline":"Dell recalls four million power adaptors"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD: Members of radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr #39;s militia began handing back their weapons yesterday under a deal with the interim Iraq Government, while two US soldiers were killed in a Baghdad rocket attack.","headline":"Sadr #39;s men cash in their guns"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S.\\wireless company, will expand its high-speed data service to 16\\markets by the end of the year, the chairman of Verizon\\Communications Inc. said on Monday.","headline":"Verizon Wireless to Add 16 Cities to Broadband (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The son of King Norodom Sihanouk moved closer Monday to becoming Cambodia's new monarch after legal hurdles were cleared in the complicated succession process triggered by the surprise abdication of his father last week.","headline":"Cambodia Prince Moves Closer to Throne (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Polycom made several announcements today, including software that puts videoconferencing capability on standard desktops with third-party cameras.","headline":"Polycom announces desktop videoconferencing software"} {"label":1,"text":"An independent inquiry is helping to defuse a controversy over ink used in Saturday's election.","headline":"An Afghan 'hanging chad' dispute"} {"label":3,"text":"Unions are threatening a general strike in the Ivory Coast in a protest against the prices farmers are paid for their cocoa supplies.","headline":"Cocoa farmers issue strike threat"} {"label":3,"text":"PARIS The open-source computer system known as Linux won a tough battle over Microsoft earlier this year when the city of Munich decided to change the operating software of 14,000 government computers, despite the personal intervention of Steve Ballmer ","headline":"Linux: Paris weighs a shift to open-source camp"} {"label":2,"text":"This was not the way that American Lindsay Davenport wanted to claim her second career title at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. In a match between the top two ","headline":"Mauresmo retires, Davenport wins Porsche Tennis Grand Prix"} {"label":1,"text":"It has been dubbed Hamlet without the prince, a trial where the accused is absent but which could determine if he is to rule South Africa.","headline":"Mbeki #39;s deputy in fraud scandal"} {"label":2,"text":"The negotiations over the future of the British grand prix are expected to shift up a gear tomorrow when the sport #39;s governing body, the FIA, publishes a draft calendar for the 2005 formula one world championship.","headline":"Ecclestone driving a hard bargain"} {"label":2,"text":"LEICESTER: Mickey Adams has quit as manager of English Championship side Leicester City, the club announced yesterday. Adams #39; resignation was accepted at an emergency meeting of the board of directors at the ","headline":"Adams quits as Leicester boss"} {"label":1,"text":"South Africa's historic Soweto township marks its 100th birthday on Tuesday in a mood of optimism.","headline":"Soweto township marks centenary"} {"label":4,"text":"Ziff Davis - Silicon Graphics Inc. will ship a new ultra high performance Intel Itanium-based Linux workstation designed for scientific and medical applications.","headline":"SGI to Ship Intel Linux Workstation (Ziff Davis)"} {"label":3,"text":"A top European Union (EU) economic official said on Monday that the current level of the euro against the US dollar posed no threat to the eurozone economic recovery.","headline":"Euro exchange rate poses no threat to eurozone economy"} {"label":1,"text":"German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder was preparing Sunday to arrive in China for the start of a five day Asian tour Monday to discuss trade and bilateral ties.","headline":"German leader to arrive in China"} {"label":2,"text":"With the absence of running back Jamal Lewis, the Ravens hope to get a number of injured players back during their bye week.","headline":"Ravens Get Rest"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest memory chipmaker, said it would invest some 24 billion dollars in building new chip production lines over the next six years.","headline":"SKorea's Samsung to invest 24 billion dollars in new chip lines (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"In the recent annals of corporate fraud, the names Enron, Tyco and WorldCom ring the loudest. But for residents of Topeka, Kan., the former leaders of the local utility company have become just as infamous.","headline":" #39;Enron of Kansas #39; Trial Begins"} {"label":1,"text":"ATCHISON, Kan. (CNS) -- The 2004 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize says a small Catholic college in Kansas was instrumental in making her quot;who I am and may ever become, quot; according to correspondence released by the school.","headline":"Nobel Peace Prize winner gives some credit to Kansas Catholic <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"With Australia pulling out of the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan in December due to security reasons, India will replace the Aussies in the tournament.","headline":"Report: Dhanraj no longer needed: Coach"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON -- A new report indicates that one in every five US jobs pays less than a poverty-level wage for a family of four. As a result, nearly 39 million Americans, including 20 million children, are members ","headline":"Study: 39 Million Americans In Working Poor Families"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORKShares of Global Crossing Ltd. lost nearly 20 per cent in value yesterday on concerns it could face a second bankruptcy after it said it is cutting 600 jobs as it negotiates with lenders for financing.","headline":"Shares plunge 20 at Global Crossing"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistan has successfully test fired a medium-range, nuclear-capable missile that could hit most cities in neighbouring India. Defence officials said the exercise was not intended as a message to the South Asian rival.","headline":"Pakistan Test-Fires Nuclear Missile"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil prices hover just below Monday's record peaks in Asian trade, amid continued concerns over global supply shortages.","headline":"Oil prices close to record highs"} {"label":3,"text":"The chief executive of the US plane maker Boeing warned yesterday that America would not compromise over its demand for an end to subsidies for Airbus, in remarks that raised ","headline":"Boeing chief rules out compromise"} {"label":2,"text":"At the end of a long season and grueling playoff series, managers often point some weary optimist toward the hill and place the bullpen on high alert.","headline":"FAMILIAR? Braves #39; tune is postseason dirge again"} {"label":1,"text":"A UN meeting has harpooned a Japanese bid to ease curbs on trade in whale products, but a defiant Tokyo accused the West of quot;cultural imperialism quot; and vowed to press efforts to expand whaling.","headline":"Japan loses whale trade bid"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Highlights of what Congress has done #151; and has not done #151; this year.","headline":"Highlights of What Congress Has Done (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Nykesha Sales smiled when someone suggested the Connecticut Sun could add a WNBA title to this year's NCAA championships won by the UConn men's and women's teams.","headline":"Sales key factor for Sun in WNBA title game"} {"label":3,"text":"The High Street perked up in September, but consumer confidence is falling as a result of higher interest rates and concerns over the housing market, figures reveal.","headline":"Retail sales improve amid caution"} {"label":2,"text":"SAN DIEGO - Ken Caminiti was never short of fearless on a baseball field. He made incredible stops at third base, swatted home runs from both sides of the plate and played through pain that would wither most men.","headline":"Caminiti, 41, dies of heart attack"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - While earthquakes, steam and magma are getting all the attention on Mount St. Helens these days, the volcano's most unique feature could be the icy epitome of slow motion that has sprouted on its flanks in the last two decades: its glacier.","headline":"Glacier Grows in Mount St. Helen's Crater (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Kenya's Nobel Peace Prize winner,\\Wangari Maathai, on Monday urged wealthy nations to ratify the\\Kyoto protocol on climate change to ease the burden of\\pollution on poor countries.","headline":"Kenyan Laureate Urges Rich Nations to Ratify Kyoto (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Afghans arrange votes in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2004. The Afghan Joint Electoral Management Body decided on Monday to suspend vote counting and start to investigate into the voting process.","headline":"Afghanistan heads for vote count"} {"label":4,"text":"People using Microsoft #39;s instant-messaging software, MSN Messenger, may have been a mite lonely this weekend, with only a virus to keep them company.","headline":"MSN Messenger difficulties - Virus"} {"label":2,"text":"Sports News, New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) is expecting a formal letter of invitation from the game #39;s world governing body to replace Olympic champion Australia in the Champions Trophy at Lahore in December.","headline":"Sports ; IHF awaiting invitation for Champions Trophy"} {"label":2,"text":"the two Eastern Division rivals as consumed with each other as Ahab was with his whale, now and forever. Tonight, it #39;s Mike Mussina vs.","headline":"Subplots abound in rich ALCS"} {"label":1,"text":"Equipment which could be used to make nuclear arms has been vanishing from Iraq, the United Nations has been warned. Satellite images show entire nuclear plants appear to have been dismantled.","headline":"Iraqi nuclear assets #39;are missing #39;"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon launched new efforts Tuesday to widen his shaky coalition after a stinging setback in parliament that complicated his plan to withdraw from some occupied territory.","headline":"Sharon Seeks Wider Govt. to Save Gaza Pullout Plan"} {"label":1,"text":"Two aid workers are killed in Sudan's Darfur region after their vehicle hit a landmine.","headline":"Landmine kills Darfur aid workers"} {"label":4,"text":"US authorities, participating in an international investigation, have shut down 20 independent news Web sites run by the Independent Media Center (Indymedia) by seizing two UK-based Web servers, the group said on Friday.","headline":"Authorities shut down UK-based news Web sites"} {"label":4,"text":"Could terrorists be plotting their next move online, obscured by the 'noise' of chat-room chatter? The U.S. government thinks that may be the case and is funding a yearlong study on chat-room surveillance.","headline":"U.S. Spies on Chat Rooms"} {"label":3,"text":"Oracle Corp could reduce its offer for PeopleSoft Inc by as much as a third, to \\$2.5 billion or \\$14 a share, to reflect declining performance at the rival company, an Oracle executive reportedly testified yesterday.","headline":"Oracle considers lower PeopleSoft offer"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon launched new efforts on Tuesday to widen his shaky coalition after a stinging setback in parliament that complicated his plan to withdraw from some occupied territory.","headline":"Sharon Seeks Wider Government to Save Gaza Pullout Plan"} {"label":4,"text":"Court documents show federal prosecutors have told lawyers for former WorldCom Inc. chief executive Bernard J. Ebbers that they plan to argue he lied about the telecommunications giant's financial condition in order to get personal loans. <FONT face=","headline":"Prosecutors Say Ebbers Lied to Obtain Loans"} {"label":3,"text":"Carrefour SA #39;s shares dipped Tuesday amid reports that the world #39;s second largest retailer was to issue a profit warning when it posts third-quarter revenue later in the day.","headline":"Carrefour Dips Ahead of Expected Warning"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - It has been fenced in, clogged with leaves, overrun with visitors and even used as a dog bath. Now the Princess Diana memorial fountain is to close again to replace surrounding grass that has become sodden with splashing water, park officials said Tuesday.","headline":"Princess Diana Fountain to Close Again (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Asbury Automotive Group Inc. (ABG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell sharply on Tuesday after both car dealership ","headline":"UPDATE 3-Sonic, Asbury cut earnings estimates, stocks fall"} {"label":4,"text":"Now it looks as if an additional function, coupled with a definitely major enhancement, will further boosts its popularity - and Apple #39;s profits.","headline":"iPod plus photo-viewing"} {"label":1,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - The United States accused North Korea Tuesday of miscalculation by refusing to resume talks on its nuclear programs before the U.S. presidential election while China renewed a diplomatic drive to end the stalemate.","headline":"U.S. Says N.Korea Miscalculating by Stalling on Talks"} {"label":1,"text":"Sachin Tendulkar is almost certain to miss Thursday's second Test against Australia in Madras.","headline":"Cricket: Tendulkar to miss test"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - Investors sent stocks lower Tuesday as oil prices crossed another milestone, \\$54 per barrel. Earnings reports from heavyweights Johnson Johnson and Merrill Lynch Co...","headline":"Oil Prices, Earnings Send Stocks Lower"} {"label":3,"text":"Credit Suisse First Boston said it was quot;still cautious quot; regarding Johnson amp; Johnson (nyse: JNJ - news - people ) after the company reported quarterly results above Wall Street estimates.","headline":"Johnson amp; Johnson Facing Single-Digit Growth"} {"label":4,"text":"PeopleSoft #39;s board knew that CEO Craig Conway had erred in his comments, so it filed a corrected version of the meeting transcript with the Securities and Exchange Commission.","headline":"Oracle vs. PeopleSoft: Lies and Lying CEOs Who Tell Them"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Whoever wins the November 2 presidential election will inherit massive budget and trade deficits that pose huge economic challenges that will give little relief for President George W. Bush or rival John Kerry.","headline":"Presidential winner faces 'twin deficits' battle (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Kettering, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Justin Smith entered a plea of not guilty for his drunken driving charge stemming from an arrest last Tuesday.","headline":"Bengals DE Smith pleads not guilty to DUI"} {"label":4,"text":"Large VGA screen; great graphics; included gaming bundle; Windows Media Player 10.0 Mobile; fast processor and ample memory; integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; sleek design; user-replaceable battery.","headline":"Dell Axim X50v"} {"label":4,"text":" quot;SGI is pushing the limits of how many processors can run on a single version of Linux, quot; says IDC #39;s Dan Kusnetzky. quot;The intersection of these different technologies makes it much easier to ","headline":"SGI Launches Linux Workstation"} {"label":1,"text":"A PAKISTANI militant leader linked to al-Qaeda said today he refused to meet a council of tribal elders trying to secure the release of two Chinese hostages held by his group.","headline":"Hostage-taker snubs rescue team"} {"label":4,"text":"Technical problems for online payment service PayPal are hampering e-commerce on the eBay online marketplace. The payment service, which is owned by eBay, has been experiencing problems since last Friday when ","headline":"PayPal Technical Snafu Hits eBay Online Commerce"} {"label":3,"text":"Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its Windows XP Media Center, adding features such as instant messaging and high-definition television to a personal computer designed for the living room.","headline":"Microsoft Launches New Media Center PC"} {"label":3,"text":" quot;Apple has invested heavily in technology to edit pictures. Not having a portable device to show them seemed an obvious oversight that would be corrected once the price of the displays ","headline":"Rumors Suggest Photo Ability To Be Added to iPod"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - An explosion occurred near the convoy of a\\Palestinian security chief in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday,\\witnesses said.","headline":"Blast Near Convoy of Palestinian Security Chief (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"The company has no further expansion plans after buying a Chinese website. Also: Virgin joins quest for a better iPod hellip;. PeopleSoft makes promise that Oracle will live up to hellip;. and more.","headline":"Amazon Leaves Jungle Business"} {"label":4,"text":"Underwriters for DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., producer of the blockbuster ","headline":"DreamWorks Animation IPO Set at 29M Shares"} {"label":4,"text":"The 130 extrasolar planets discovered so far are in solar systems very different from our own, in which life-bearing planets like Earth are unlikely to exist. But an obscure characteristic of these planets and their stars has led astronomers to predict that our galaxy is brimming with solar systems like ours. The key to their prediction is something called metallicity.","headline":"Extrasolar Planets: A Matter of Metallicity"} {"label":2,"text":"Real Madrid played without four regulars and settled for a 0-0 draw with Villarreal yesterday, leaving them nine points behind Spanish league leaders FC Barcelona after 14 games.","headline":"Madrid draw with Villarreal to retain 2nd place"} {"label":1,"text":"German police deport an Islamic militant wanted by Turkey, hours after his extradition is approved.","headline":"Germany deports Turkey militant"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON -- In what regulators are calling a first, the federal government has asked for a court order to shut down a spyware operation.","headline":"Feds Make A Strike Against Spyware Companies"} {"label":3,"text":"Animated film-maker DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. set its anticipated initial public offering at 29 million shares -- which could raise \\$725 million, Reuters is reporting.","headline":"DreamWorks Animation IPO may raise up to \\$725M"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft has warned of seven newly found flaws in its software that could allow an attacker to steal data and take over a personal computer running the Windows operating system.","headline":"Microsoft issues patches for 7 software flaws"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended slightly lower on Tuesday, but well above their lows, after crude oil retreated from a record of over \\$54 a barrel.","headline":"Stocks End Flat, Intel Jumps After Hours"} {"label":1,"text":"A majority of Australians oppose the Iraq war, but they turned out to be more concerned about the economy.","headline":"Australia: Wallets trump war"} {"label":3,"text":"Bruce Wasserstein, head of Lazard, could reach an agreement as early as this week with Michel David-Weill, the chairman, extending the deadline for ","headline":"Lazard adversaries edge closer to a deal"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - Federal regulators proposed a record indecency fine of nearly \\$1.2 million Tuesday against Fox Broadcasting Co. for an episode of its reality series ","headline":"FCC Proposes \\$1.2M Indecency Fine for Fox"} {"label":1,"text":"Washington will ask NATO\\to devise a blueprint by February to have the alliance take\\over operations in Afghanistan, now split between an American\\force and NATO contingent, officials said on Tuesday.","headline":"U.S. Seeking NATO Help in Afghanistan"} {"label":4,"text":"The Business Software Alliance collects out-of-court settlements from companies that violated copyright rules.","headline":"Piracy crackdown yields \\$2.2 million"} {"label":1,"text":"Top-seeded Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia beat Victor Hanescu of Romania 6-4, 6-4 Tuesday in the first round of the Open de Moselle.","headline":"Ljubicic Downs Hanescu at Open De Moselle"} {"label":4,"text":"Motorola is working with MasterCard to introduce a ","headline":"Will your phone become your credit card?"} {"label":4,"text":"Software maker heads to LA to show off a host of gadgets that use one or another Microsoft technology to access movies, music and video.","headline":"Picture 7 of 8: Microsoft's new Media Center push"} {"label":4,"text":"Business software vendors PeopleSoft and SAP separately debuted new technologies to further consolidate their respective positions in the manufacturing market.","headline":"PeopleSoft, SAP make bid for manufacturing dollars"} {"label":3,"text":"Starbucks Corp. (SBUX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said its chief executive, Orin Smith, will retire next year, surprising investors, who sent the coffee shop chain #39;s shares lower in after-hours trading.","headline":"Starbucks CEO to Retire, Shares Fall"} {"label":2,"text":"Scott Drummond, who meets the defending champion Ernie Els tomorrow in the first round of the World Match Play Championship, arrived at Wentworth in May with career earnings on the European Tour of less than 40,000.","headline":"Drummond back to his happy home"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON--Oct. 12, 2004-- News Corporation today announced a significant investment in News International Limited, with the expenditure over the next four to five years of more than GBP 600million on new printing plants.","headline":"News Corporation to Buy 20 Presses from MAN Roland"} {"label":2,"text":"The day before the regular season was supposed to open, the National Hockey League rebuked a team official yesterday for his comments about the league #39;s strategy in its labor lockout, its second in a decade.","headline":"NHL Owner Is Criticized for Talking of Replacement Players"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to consider the constitutionality of a federal law that requires state prisons to accommodate inmate religions, from Christianity to Satanism.","headline":"Supreme Court to Review Inmate Freedom Law (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Seven American activist groups asked the United Nations on Monday to provide international observers for next month's presidential election.","headline":"7 U.S. Groups Ask U.N. for Vote Observers (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"_ US troops are on the offensive in Iraq ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start at the end of the week. The operations appear aimed at preventing a repeat of the ","headline":"US troops accelerate operations against Sunni insurgents"} {"label":3,"text":" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped further from record highs on Wednesday as traders locked in profits after the market's \\$10 surge since mid-August.","headline":"Oil Eases on Profit-Taking"} {"label":3,"text":"Lockheed Martin Corp. and BAE Systems North America Inc. filed protests with the Air Force Tuesday over a \\$4 billion contract to upgrade electronics on C-130 military transport planes awarded to Boeing Co. in 2001.","headline":"Boeing Competitors Protest"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON -- Gaylyn Spriggs can remember two decades back when she would keep every grocery and department store receipt in a shoebox on a closet shelf.","headline":"Nevadans to benefit from sales tax deduction #39;s return"} {"label":4,"text":"Computer-chip maker Intel Corp. said yesterday that earnings for its third quarter were \\$1.9 billion -- up 15 percent from the same quarter a year ago -- but the company cautioned that computer-processor demand in the United States is likely to remain low.","headline":"Intel Posts Higher Profit, Sales"} {"label":4,"text":"Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said yesterday that the role of overseeing computer security and the Internet should have a higher profile at the agency, in the face of increasing concern from technology executives and experts that cyber-security is getting inadequate attention.","headline":"Cyber-Security to Get Higher-Profile Leader"} {"label":2,"text":"The NHL fined one of the owners of the Thrashers \\$250,000 on Tuesday for saying the league would use replacement players next year if a new collective bargaining agreement isn't reached.","headline":"Thrashers Owner Fined"} {"label":1,"text":"US forces stepped up operations yesterday across a wide swath of the Sunni insurgent strongholds northwest of the capital, pounding targets in three urban centers from the air and supporting Iraqi troops in raids on mosques suspected of harboring ","headline":"Iraqi forces raid Ramadi mosques"} {"label":4,"text":"The Federal Trade Commission formally announced yesterday its first assault against spyware - bits of computer code that surreptitiously install themselves on the computers of Internet users ","headline":"FTC Files First Lawsuit Against Spyware Concerns"} {"label":1,"text":"Former UN chief weapons inspector Hans Blix has said the loss of control of Iraq #39;s nuclear sites by the US after it occupied the country was scandalous.","headline":"Iraq nuclear losses #39;a scandal #39;"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - With an AK-47 assault rifle slung over\\his shoulder, Sompong Prajobjan roamed one of Thailand's lush\\national parks for more than a decade.","headline":"Thailand Shows No Easy War Against Wildlife Crime (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"Brandon Backe wasn #39;t pleased when the Devil Rays, for the 2001 season, switched the minor-leaguer from outfield to pitcher. Considering how it worked out, Backe should give Tampa Bay a big thumbs up.","headline":"Backe in no position to complain"} {"label":1,"text":"Turkish officials were doing what was necessary in regard to the return of Metin Kaplan, who was deported by Germany on Tuesday after a Cologne court ruled he could be extradited, Erdogan told reporters.","headline":"The radical Islamic cleric was deported from Germany late Tuesday <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"Energy companies planning a \\$20 billion gas pipeline to US consuming markets from Alaska welcomed new federal loan guarantees but cautioned Tuesday that other issues must be resolved before the huge project proceeds.","headline":"Alaskan pipeline has hurdles"} {"label":3,"text":"Unemployment in the UK fell by 51,000 between June and August to 1.39 million - the lowest on record, according to official figures.","headline":"UK's jobless level falls further"} {"label":3,"text":"The US Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide which gas station owners can claim refunds from Exxon Mobil Corp. in a \\$1.1 billion class-action lawsuit involving alleged fuel overcharges.","headline":"Large number of station owners can now be paid"} {"label":4,"text":"Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Freescale Semiconductor expect to begin initial production of a high-speed 65nm silicon-on-insulator (SOI) process in the fourth quarter of 2005, with volume production pending on market demand ","headline":"TSMC, Freescale expect initial production of 65nm SOI in 4Q 2005"} {"label":4,"text":"T.C. Williams High School is handing out laptops to make sure students of all backgrounds have the latest equipment in an increasingly computerized world.","headline":"New Year, New Notebooks For All"} {"label":3,"text":"Indian software giant Tata CS unveils sharply higher profits in its first set of results since its stock market launch.","headline":"Tata CS celebrates profits uplift"} {"label":4,"text":"All three men heading to the international space station in a Russian-built Soyuz spacecraft this Thursday will be riding the tiny craft for the first time, breaking with 35 years of tradition.","headline":"New Crew Prepares for Launch to International Space Station"} {"label":1,"text":"PERTH, Australia - A former British soccer player raising money for a leukemia charity set off Wednesday on a coast-to-coast ride across Australia on a Victorian-era bicycle that is older than the country. Leukemia survivor Lloyd Scott dressed up as fictional British supersleuth Sherlock Holmes, complete with tweed coat, deerstalker hat and a fake mustache for the 2,700-mile trip from Perth to Sydney...","headline":"'Sherlock' Is Bicycling Across Australia"} {"label":2,"text":"Marc Jackson scored 12 of his 21 points in the final 31\/2 minutes and the Philadelphia 76ers capped their first training camp at Duke University with a 114-107 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.","headline":"76ers 114, Wizards 107"} {"label":3,"text":"McDonald #39;s third-quarter earnings rose a higher-than-expected 42 percent, the world #39;s largest restaurant chain says, citing strong sales in the United States and a lower tax rate.","headline":"McDonald #39;s earnings beat forecasts"} {"label":2,"text":"The Seattle Storm raced to hot starts in both the first and second halves and never looked back, using the momentum to win their first WNBA world championship.","headline":"Seattle Sunset"} {"label":4,"text":"Sporadic outages at PayPal stretched into a fifth day on Tuesday, though the company late in the day reported that access had returned to normal for most users.","headline":"PayPal Outages Persist, Worry Users"} {"label":3,"text":"It #39;s a story that would make Peter Pan glad that he never grew up. Walt Disney Co. is caught in a feud with a UK children #39;s hospital over the copyright to JM Barrie #39;s classic novel, quot;Peter Pan.","headline":"SICK KIDS VS. DISNEY IN #39;PETER PAN #39; DUSTUP"} {"label":3,"text":"Hospital giant HCA Inc. said Wednesday it expects third-quarter earnings to range between \\$222 million and \\$232 million, or 46 cents to 48 cents per share, including losses from hurricanes Charley, Frances ","headline":"HCA Warns on Third-Quarter Earnings"} {"label":2,"text":"Jets quarterback Chad Pennington will start tomorrow against the Houston Texans after sitting out the past three games with a strained right rotator cuff.","headline":"NFL Notebook: Jets #39; Pennington to start vs. Texans"} {"label":4,"text":"A company called MXS announced a new software emulator called Cherry OS that makes it possible to install Mac OS X onto x86 hardware (running Windows).","headline":"Cherry OS: New Emulator Runs Mac OS On Windows Hardware"} {"label":1,"text":"At least nine Iraqis and four US soldiers are reported to have been killed in renewed violence in Iraq.","headline":"More dead in fresh Iraq violence"} {"label":3,"text":"Intel on Tuesday released third-quarter financial results showing that it continues to struggle to sell a substantial stockpile of computer chips as demand for personal computers remains slow.","headline":"Excess chips a drag on 3rd-quarter Intel results"} {"label":3,"text":"Global grocery retailer Ahold NV and its former chief executive have reached settlements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission over charges related to a \\$1 billion overstatement of earnings, they said Wednesday.","headline":"Update 1: Ex-Ahold CEO Says He #39;s Settled With SEC"} {"label":4,"text":"The early morning hours of 14 October will see the next ISS launch, bringing another permanent crew to the Station. Expedition 10 crew is made of Commander Leroy Chiao and Flight Engineer Salizhan Sharipov.","headline":"LIVE: Launch of Expedition Ten Crew to the ISS \/ ESA TV Live \/ 14 <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Hackers are trying to trick computer users into downloading damaging software by claiming to have sleazy photographs of football star David Beckham, experts warned today.","headline":"Computer Users Warned of #39;David Beckham Zombie Trap #39;"} {"label":4,"text":" quot;We developed Froogle UK so that online shoppers could quickly and easily locate the products they are looking for, from the most obscure to the most popular, quot; Google Engineering Director Cosmos Nicolaou said in a statement.","headline":"Google Woos Froogle UK Shoppers"} {"label":2,"text":"Italy boss Marcello Lippi is counting in his charges to make the country forget their weekend loss to Slovenia when they face Belarus in UEFA World Cup qualifying action on Wednesday.","headline":"Lippi Wants Azzurri Improvement"} {"label":2,"text":"Hempstead, NY -- New York Jets wide receiver Santana Moss is questionable for Sunday #39;s game against San Francisco because of a hamstring injury.","headline":"Jets #39; Moss Questionable For Sunday"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Elections officials have rebuffed an attempt by a former GOP operative to purge about 17,000 Democrats from the voter rolls in the battleground state of Nevada, where the two presidential candidates are in a dead heat.","headline":"Nev. Move to Purge Some Dem Voters Fails (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"WHATEVER her status as an individual in the world of basketball, Lauren Jackson #39;s ultimate legacy will be what she achieves with her teams.","headline":"Jackson the Wizard of Loz"} {"label":1,"text":"Roadside bombings killed four American soldiers in Baghdad, the US command said Wednesday, as US and Iraqi troops stepped up pressure on Sunni insurgents before this week #39;s start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.","headline":"4 US soldiers killed in roadside bomb attack; coalition steps up <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"New MSN Search May Be a Google Killer!\\\\The Second Look at MSN's Search technology is available for public beta testing. I've given it a spin myself and must say that I'm impressed. Although they have no ads on the SERP's of the preview site, I'm sure they will load it ...","headline":"New MSN Search May Be a Google Killer!"} {"label":4,"text":"Expedition 10, the next crew to live on the International Space Station (ISS), is set to launch from Kazakhstan. US astronaut Leroy Chiao and Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov will leave the Baikonur Cosmodrome on a Soyuz rocket at 0306GMT on Thursday.","headline":"Next space station crew to launch"} {"label":2,"text":"Purdue #39;s Boilermakers are breathing thin and rarefied air as they climb up the college football rankings mountain. It #39;s a heady air that hasn #39;t been breathed on the West Lafayette campus in nearly 25 years.","headline":"West Lafayette abuzz with Boilers #39; lofty ranking"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12 -QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced it has acquired Trigenix, a mobile user interface company, based in the United Kingdom.","headline":"QUALCOMM Acquires UK-Based, Mobile User Interface Leader Trigenix"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Ahold NV , the Dutch\\grocery operator, and three former top executives have agreed\\to settle U.S. securities fraud charges related to massive\\overbooking of profits, the company and U.S. regulators said on\\Wednesday.","headline":"Ahold, Ex-Execs Settle with Regulators (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's interim prime minister warned the rebel-held city of Falluja on Wednesday it must hand over foreign militants, including America's top enemy in Iraq, or face a major operation to root them out.","headline":"Iraq's Allawi Issues Ultimatum to Falluja"} {"label":2,"text":"Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic pulled off a major upset Wednesday, eliminating top-seeded Marat Safin 7-6 (8), 4-6, 6-3 on the Russian #39;s home turf in the second round of the US\\$2.","headline":"Safin, Petrova upset in Kremlin Cup"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Next October, Chase Austin will finally be old enough to drive to the grocery store by himself. By then, though, he'll also have a full season of stock car racing under his belt.","headline":"Signing of Teenage Racer Raises Questions (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Michael Owen heads England's winner in the World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.","headline":"Football: Azerbaijan 0-1 England"} {"label":1,"text":"Dutch retailer Ahold's former chairman and its ex-finance officer are barred from executive posts as part of a US fraud case settlement.","headline":"Ban for former Ahold executives"} {"label":2,"text":"Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick is doubtful for Sunday #39;s game against Cleveland because of a shin injury.","headline":"Warrick doubtful for Sunday"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Israel dealt a double blow to the\\Palestinian Islamic group Hamas on Wednesday, arresting a West\\Bank leader held responsible for a twin suicide bus bombing\\that killed 16 and killing two militants in Gaza air strikes.","headline":"Israel Arrests Bombing Suspect, Kills 4 Militants (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"The newspaper publisher today said that while the ad market remains uneven it has seen improved trends so far in October.","headline":"Earnings for The New York Times Slip"} {"label":3,"text":"PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) chief financial officer on Wednesday said the company #39;s customer assurance program might not force liabilities on Oracle Corp.","headline":"PeopleSoft Execs Defend Bid Rejection"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CNN\/Money) - A New Economy champion, a lover of the Texas picker poets who write lovesick country songs...and, oh, by the way, a member of the Federal Reserve system for 36 years.","headline":"McTeer: Lonesome Dove to be an Aggie"} {"label":1,"text":"The US State Department Wednesday noted quot;aggressive quot; behavior by some DynCorp contractors hired to protect Afghan President Hamid Karzai.","headline":"US got complaints about security guards"} {"label":3,"text":"Sports retailer JJB yesterday reported a near 25 drop in profits and continuing poor sales, and ended shareholders #39; hopes of a takeover by announcing that a potential bidder had walked away.","headline":"JJB profit and bid hopes fade away"} {"label":1,"text":"NATO will send military trainers to Iraq before the end of the year in response to appeals by Iraqi leaders for speedy action, US ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns said today.","headline":"NATO to send staff to Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"Israeli air strikes killed two Hamas militants in Gaza on Thursday just after the Islamic group renewed its threats to continue rocket attacks against Israelis despite a massive army offensive aimed at stopping them.","headline":"Israel Kills Two Hamas Militants After Renewed Threat"} {"label":4,"text":"The iPod helped Apple's profit get up and dance. Apple Computer Inc. reported Wednesday that net income for its fourth fiscal quarter jumped 140 percent from the same period a year ago. <BR><FONT face=","headline":"IPod Helps Lift Apple's Fourth-Quarter Profit"} {"label":1,"text":"Tony Blair is to address leaders at conference of centre-left leaders in Hungarian capital Budapest.","headline":"Blair heads to Hungary for summit"} {"label":4,"text":"Americans will go gadget shopping this holiday season even if oil prices go up, Sony execs say.","headline":"Sony looks under the Christmas tree"} {"label":4,"text":"The Mac maker has big plans to expand its network of retail outlets by creating small versions of its stores.","headline":"Apple to give its stores a Mini Me look"} {"label":1,"text":"The Environmental Rights Action\/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA\/FoEN) has congratulated Kenya born Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr.","headline":"ERA Congratulates Nobel Peace Prize Winner"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (AP) - A Russian rocket carrying a new Russian-U.S. crew to the international space station lifted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome Thursday.","headline":"Russian rocket carrying Russian-U.S. crew blasts off for space station (Canadian Press)"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - A sharp slide in global metals\\markets hammered industrial and mining stocks such as JFE\\Holdings and BHP Billiton Thursday, while oil prices crawled\\back toward record highs.","headline":"Asian Shares Hit by Metals Tumble, Oil (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- A rally in heating-oil futures to a fresh record and gains for natural gas for the first time in four sessions pulled crude prices more than \\$1 a barrel higher Wednesday.","headline":"Petroleum and natural-gas supply data due out Thursday"} {"label":3,"text":"Boeing soon may be eligible to buy US terrorism insurance at below-market rates, adding fuel to a debate with Europe over aircraft-maker subsidies.","headline":"US may help to ease cost of Boeing terror insurance"} {"label":4,"text":"A federal judge has set a December date for a patent suit challenging quot;AutoPlay quot; technology included in recent versions of Microsoft Windows.","headline":"Patent case challenges Microsoft #39;s #39;AutoPlay #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"GAZA CITY -- The Israeli army yesterday suspended a platoon commander on suspicion he emptied an ammunition clip into a 13-year-old Palestinian girl from close range after she had already collapsed under fire.","headline":"Israel suspends soldier after girl shot 15 times"} {"label":2,"text":"The senior quarterback rushed for 110 yards, threw for a touchdown and even punted a quick kick in the Mountaineers #39; 31-19 victory over Connecticut last night.","headline":"Marshall carries W. Va. to victory"} {"label":3,"text":"Bowing to corporate pressure, the group that sets standards for the US accounting industry yesterday postponed by six months its plan to force companies to expense employee stock options.","headline":"Accounting body delays rule on expensing options"} {"label":3,"text":"Temasek Holdings Pte, a \\$53 billion Singapore government fund, may buy stakes in China #39;s first private bank and Indonesia #39;s biggest listed oil company as it steps up investments abroad.","headline":"Temasek May Buy Stakes in Minsheng Bank, Medco to Expand Abroad"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jim Edmonds hit a three-run double to key a six-run sixth inning as the St Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 10-7 in the opening game of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on Wednesday.","headline":"Cardinals Outslug Astros to Take Opening Game"} {"label":2,"text":"The United States national soccer team revealed both its immediate and long-term future in a 6-0 victory over Panama last night.","headline":"US moves on to final round"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK -- The nature of this American League Championship Series fundamentally changed when it turned out that the supposed ankle tendinitis suffered by Curt Schilling was actually a displaced ankle tendon.","headline":"Twists give Game 3 added weight"} {"label":1,"text":"Around 50 Thai Air Force planes quot;bombed quot; the largely Muslim south with paper birds on Sunday as a symbol of peace for the restive region where nearly 500 people have been killed since January.","headline":"Thais #39;bomb #39; south with paper birds on Muslim south"} {"label":4,"text":"FT.com - European equity markets were poised for opening losses on Thursday following a weak session on Wall Street overnight, while caution was likely ahead of results from Nokia, the leading mobile handset maker.","headline":"Bourses set for losses after Wall St falls (FT.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Humans are not the only creatures with\\an internal biological clock. Fruit flies have two, which\\separately control morning and evening activity, scientists\\said Wednesday.","headline":"Dual Internal Clocks Control Fruit Flies -Study (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"JAKARTA\/BANGKOK (DPA): Thailand, under growing pressure to repatriate some 100 orangutans allegedly smuggled into the country from Indonesia, plans to shift the apes from a private zoo to a safe centre, probably in Chiang Mai, a minister said on Thursday.","headline":"Thai minister says zoo #39;s illegal orangutans to be moved"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of First Health Group Corp. (FHCC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose 21.5 percent in pre-market trading on Thursday after rival Coventry Health Care Inc.","headline":"Before the Bell- First Health soars 21.5 percent"} {"label":3,"text":"Southwest Airlines (LUV) on Thursday said third-quarter earnings rose 12 percent due to higher revenue and better cost performance even though record-high fuel prices stung the low-cost carrier.","headline":"Cost Cuts Boost Southwest Air Profit"} {"label":4,"text":"A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut has reached orbit, after blasting off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.","headline":"Russian Spacecraft Heads for International Space Station"} {"label":2,"text":"Amsterdam - Goals in either half from Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy lifted the Netherlands to a 3-1 win over Finland in their European Group One qualifier for the 2006 World Cup here on Wednesday.","headline":"Ruud double lifts Dutch"} {"label":1,"text":"In southeast Pakistan one of two Chinese hostages injured during a rescue operation died of his injuries, military sources said Thursday.","headline":"Rescued Chinese hostage dies"} {"label":1,"text":"Chinese President Hu Jintao sent a message to Norodom Sihamoni on Thursday to congratulate him on his election as the king of Cambodia.","headline":"President Hu congratulates Sihamoni on becoming king of Cambodia"} {"label":1,"text":"The United Nations is flying six more aircraft to combat swarms of crop-devouring locusts in west Africa.","headline":"New planes fly to battle locusts"} {"label":1,"text":"Bollywood actress Nirupa Roy dies after a heart attack at her home in Mumbai (Bombay) aged 73.","headline":"Bollywood actress Nirupa Roy dies"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan - Vote counting in Afghanistan's presidential election got under way Thursday, five days after a landmark vote meant to cement a new era of stability after more than two decades of strife. The head of the Afghan-U.N...","headline":"Vote Counting Begins in Afghan Elections"} {"label":4,"text":"Bill Gates predicts a\\future for the entertainment industry in which traditional\\broadcast television is rendered irrelevant. It's a positive\\vision, however, because new and better business models made\\possible by technology are emerging.","headline":"Gates Says Broadcast TV Model Faces Irrelevancy"} {"label":4,"text":"USATODAY.com - Dell will set out Thursday to conquer markets dominated by Apple, Hewlett-Packard and others with products that include its first small digital music player, photo printer and plasma TV.","headline":"Dell rides the wave to consumer gadgets (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":3,"text":"US stock futures pointed to a flat market open Thursday as a rush of quarterly earnings reports painted a mixed picture for corporate profits amid lingering worries over the high price of oil.","headline":"Stocks Seen Flat as Earnings Pour In"} {"label":1,"text":"A general strike in Nigeria, which has raised fears over oil supply from the world #39;s seventh-largest exporter, will likely end its first phase on Thursday quot;all going well quot;, union leaders said.","headline":"Oil exports flow as strike woes ease"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK - Maybe it will seem just mere whistling in the Bronx, these pledges by manager Terry Francona and general manager Theo Epstein even before Boston's 3-1 loss in Game 2 that the Red Sox would somehow find a way to overcome the possible loss of Curt Schilling for the rest of this American League Championship Series because of ...","headline":"Double dip"} {"label":2,"text":"Forget about the Curse and all that nonsense. The real ongoing issue with the Boston Red Sox is the fact that they are eternally held hostage by what we shall call quot;Gilda's Law. quot; (OK, Roseanne Roseannadanna's.)","headline":"It's always something with Sox"} {"label":4,"text":"In search of the ultimate lie detector, researchers turn to thermal facial scans, brain wiring and eyeball tracking. But deception still, well, deceives. By Randy Dotinga.","headline":"Can't Hide Your Lying ... Face?"} {"label":2,"text":"India #39;s spin king Anil Kumble grabbed seven wickets for 25 runs to skittle world champions Australia for 235 in a dramatic start to the second Test on Thursday.","headline":"Seven-wicket Kumble destroys Australia"} {"label":3,"text":"Canada slipped from 12th to 15th position in the survey conducted by the World Economic Forum. Canada #39;s position has declined in five of the last six years, despite efforts by federal and provincial governments ","headline":"Canada slips again in competitiveness rankings"} {"label":3,"text":"Two leading technologies used in fuel-efficient vehicles seem destined to unite. Industry experts say joining hybrid motors with diesel engines would result in the greenest mainstream vehicles ever, and the initial tests are promising.","headline":"Diesels, Hybrids Fated to Wed"} {"label":3,"text":"Public transport grinds to a halt in the Netherlands as workers strike against the government's planned welfare cuts.","headline":"Transport strike hits Netherlands"} {"label":2,"text":"Mesa, AZ (Sports Network) - Phoenix Coyotes managing partner Wayne Gretzky is considering a move into the coaching ranks, according to a published report.","headline":"Report: Gretzky pondering a move to coaching"} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON Oct. 14, 2004 - A Virgin Atlantic plane heading from Hong Kong to London was diverted to an airport north of London on Thursday after receiving a bomb threat, police said.","headline":"Flight From Hong Kong Diverted in UK"} {"label":4,"text":"Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday rolled out a preliminary version of its new desktop search tool, making the first move against ","headline":"Google Unveils Desktop Search, Takes on Microsoft"} {"label":4,"text":"But researchers say data based on analogue phone usage may not yield same results as digital phone usage.","headline":"Study: Mobile phone use increases brain tumor risk"} {"label":4,"text":"Users of the increasingly popular, open-source MySQL database may be at risk from remote attacks due to a bug in phpMyAdmin, a widely used Web-based MySQL administration tool.","headline":"New bug found in MySQL"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - Yao Ming's Houston Rockets squeezed\\past the Sacramento Kings on Thursday in the first NBA game to\\be played in China, a country the fast-growing basketball\\league deems a potential marketing mecca.","headline":"Yao Thrills Capacity Crowd at First China NBA Game (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Official figures show that the US trade deficit widened to the second-highest level on record in August.","headline":"US trade deficit balloons again"} {"label":1,"text":"ST. LOUIS - The Houston Astros put their hopes in a pitcher untested in the postseason when they give Pete Munro the ball to start Game 2 of the NL Championship series on Thursday, one night after dropping the opener to the St...","headline":"Munro, Morris Face Off in NLCS Game 2"} {"label":2,"text":"Italy coach Marcello Lippi claimed he was frustrated that the Azzurri had no more World Cup qualifiers before the new year after the 4-3 win over Belarus saw the Italians claim top spot in Group Five.","headline":"LIPPI LAMENTS LACK OF FIXTURES"} {"label":3,"text":"Northwest Airlines Corp. and its pilots reached a tentative agreement on Thursday that includes \\$265 million in labor concessions, the Air Line Pilots Association said.","headline":"Update 1: Northwest Airlines, Pilots Reach Deal"} {"label":2,"text":"The NBA has no plans to change its rules for the 3-point shot, though it will proceed with an experiment for its developmental league in which all field goals will be worth 2 points until the final five minutes of regulation and overtime.","headline":"NBA says it has no plans to change 3-point shot despite NBDL <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Austrian goalkeeper Alex Manninger could miss the rest of the season after dislocating his shoulder in Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifying draw with Northern Ireland.","headline":"Season could be over for Manninger"} {"label":1,"text":"Israel says it will not restrict access to the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, that begins on Friday.","headline":"Al-Aqsa mosque restriction lifted"} {"label":4,"text":"It enables people to retrieve E-mail from Outlook and Outlook Express, documents from Microsoft Office, chat sessions from AOL IM, and Web pages viewed with Internet Explorer.","headline":"Google Debuts Desktop-Search Tool"} {"label":3,"text":"The countrys public institutions were ranked the sixth least effective in the world in the latest survey of the World Economic Forum (WER), which measured the capacity for growth of 104 economies this year.","headline":"Index: RP institutions among cellar dwellers"} {"label":3,"text":"The Federal Communications Commission Thursday voted to allow incumbent telephone carriers from sharing fiber-to-the-curb deployments from competitors, prompting one incumbent to announce an accelerated fiber rollout.","headline":"FCC exempts fiber-to-curb from sharing requirements"} {"label":1,"text":"About 120 million origami birds were air-dropped over southern Thailand yesterday in an attempt to quell a Muslim insurgency that has led to the deaths of more than 500 people this year.","headline":"120m origami birds of peace fall on Thailand"} {"label":4,"text":"The companies target mainstream audiences with a low-cost combination digital video recorder and DVD burner box.","headline":"Humax, TiVo recorder aims for prime time"} {"label":4,"text":"Intel Corp. has confirmed its near-term plans for its desktop processors before it reaches the multicore era. The company will not release a 4GHz version of its flagship Pentium 4 product, having decided instead to realign its engineers around the company's new design priorities, an Intel spokesman said Thursday.","headline":"Update: Intel shelves plans for 4GHz Pentium 4"} {"label":3,"text":"Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said Thursday it plans to cut 575 jobs, or a little more than 2 percent of its US workforce, in a move to streamline its operations.","headline":"Eli Lilly to Cut 575 US Jobs"} {"label":4,"text":"An administrator with the Los Angeles municipal government explains how his department was able to turn user resistance from the police and fire departments among others into an \\$11 million purchasing and accounts payable system.","headline":"How an L.A. city department fought off user resistance"} {"label":3,"text":"A group of Republican senators vowed on Thursday to use the closing days of Congress this year to try and stop accounting rulemakers from requiring the expensing of stock options.","headline":"Options expensing delay not enough,say US senators"} {"label":2,"text":"The Team India think tank has put its foot in the mouth again by replacing a specialist opener Akash Chopra by the ODI specialist Yuvraj Singh.","headline":"God help us, Yuvi replaces Akash"} {"label":1,"text":"The United Nations secretary-general, Kofi Annan, has appealed to the European Union to play a bigger role in UN peacekeeping operations.","headline":"UN chief urges European Union to commit more troops"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON -- Too many business interests are clinging to a failed status quo and resisting necessary governance reforms, the government #39;s top securities regulator said Thursday.","headline":"SEC chief lashes out at reform opponents"} {"label":3,"text":"SYDNEY: National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB), Australia #39;s biggest bank, is gauging buyer interest for its struggling Irish banks, signalling that it is prepared to exit part of its European market.","headline":"NAB studying buyer interest for Irish banks"} {"label":4,"text":"October 14, 2004 - Microsoft is set to release its Windows Media Center Extender for Xbox mid-November. The device will allow you to view recorded and downloaded media content stored on your PC via your Xbox.","headline":"Microsoft Brings TV to Xbox"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The infield at Fenway Park was covered with a dirty white tarp on a dreary day. Unless the Boston Red Sox start winning soon, the gloom will last all winter. The Red Sox returned home Thursday after losing the first two games of the AL championship series to the Yankees in New York. As its workout began, Boston announced ace Curt Schilling's ailing ankle will prevent him from pitching Game 5 and perhaps the rest of the postseason.","headline":"Red Sox Feeling Heat of 0-2 Start in ALCS (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday posted a narrower quarterly loss as revenue rose for the second consecutive quarter on higher sales of servers after three years of declines.","headline":"Sun Micro Posts Narrower Quarterly Loss"} {"label":4,"text":"Amphibians such as leopard frogs and salamanders are threatened with extinction as their homes dry up and a new disease spreads, possibly as a result of global warming, according to a new study in Science magazine.","headline":"Australia amp; New Zealand"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Harvard University researchers said\\on Wednesday they were seeking permission to use cloning\\technology to make human stem cells.","headline":"Harvard Seeks Permission to Clone Human Embryos (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"LOS GATOS, Calf. Shares of mail-order DVD rental company Netflix plunged today amid buzz that Amazon-dot-com is getting into the movie rental business.","headline":"Netflix stock plummets on buzz about Amazon.com competition"} {"label":4,"text":"The Intel Corporation said on Thursday that it was canceling its plans to market a faster version of its Pentium 4 chip for personal computers to focus on products with quot;more bang for the buck.","headline":"Intel Cancels Revamped Chip"} {"label":2,"text":"Justin Rose had his first-ever professional hole-in-one at the tough par-three 17th at Forest Oaks and then confessed that it was his only decent shot of the day.","headline":"California Ace for Rose"} {"label":1,"text":"The case of a Muslim woman fined for wearing a veil has created a dispute involving politicians, civil rights groups and a fashion designer.","headline":"Italian Woman's Veil Stirs More Than Fashion Feud"} {"label":1,"text":"An internal report prepared by Israel #39;s foreign ministry paints a gloomy picture for the future of the country #39;s global standing, giving warning that in the coming decade it could ","headline":"Jewish state fears world isolation"} {"label":4,"text":"As it struggled to increase sales and cut costs, Sun Microsystems managed to reduce its net loss in the first quarter to \\$174 million.","headline":"Sun Reports Smaller Loss and Calls It a Turnaround"} {"label":4,"text":"The Intel Corporation said that it was canceling plans to market a faster version of its Pentium 4 chip to focus on products with ","headline":"Intel Cancels Revamped Chip"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Louisville Cardinals drew a flag for excessive celebration in the second quarter, and another in the third. Against Miami, the displays of jubilation were premature. Led by Brock Berlin and Devin Hester, the third-ranked Hurricanes erased a 17-point deficit over the final 20 minutes and came from behind twice in the fourth quarter to beat No. 18 Louisville 41-38 Thursday night.","headline":"No. 3 Miami Stops No. 18 Louisville 41-38 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Just because the United States has stormed through its regional qualifying for the next World Cup does not mean the Americans are a world soccer power.","headline":"U.S. Impressive in World Cup Qualifying (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Australian Ian Previte has been found guilty by a Queensland jury of murdering 19-year-old British backpacker Caroline Stuttle in 2002, when he threw her from a bridge in a botched attempt to steal her handbag.","headline":"Australian guilty of backpacker murder"} {"label":2,"text":"Madras - Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne may have shown only flashes of his genius in India, but he still has plenty of reasons to smile after smashing the Test cricket bowling record in Madras on Friday.","headline":"Record-smashing Warne leaves Murali behind"} {"label":2,"text":"1992: Makes Test debut against India in January. In two Tests against India his overall figures are 1-228. Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh invites him to return to the Adelaide Academy and his career is ","headline":"Warne #39;s career"} {"label":2,"text":"Malcolm Glazer #39;s bid for Manchester United is dead in the water after major shareholders John Magnier and JP McManus told the American there was no basis for a deal.","headline":"Glazer bid for Old Trafford falls flat"} {"label":3,"text":"Thursday's actions are the first shots in what Spitzer called an investigation of widespread corruption in the insurance industry.","headline":"Spitzer Targets Brokers"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistan vows to track down former Guantanamo inmate who leads group that kidnapped two Chinese engineers.","headline":"Pakistan hunts kidnappers' leader"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan -- Vote counting started yesterday in Afghanistan's landmark election, widely expected to install US-backed interim leader Hamid Karzai as the war-ravaged country's first popularly chosen president.","headline":"Vote counting begins in Afghan election"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Poland said Friday it plans to reduce\\the number of its troops in Iraq from early next year and will\\not remain there ","headline":"Poland to Reduce Number of Troops in Iraq (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"There's no such thing as a free lunch. And soon, there may be no such thing as an ad-free RSS feed, either, as publishers add advertisements to their feeds in hopes of making money through the popular content-aggregating technology. By Cyrus Farivar.","headline":"RSS Feeds Hunger for More Ads"} {"label":4,"text":"Innovators take note: The folks behind the X Prize vow there will soon be more competitions in several disciplines. Also: The da Vinci team presses ahead in Canada.... Rubicon team plans another launch attempt. By Dan Brekke.","headline":"Spawn of X Prize on Horizon"} {"label":2,"text":"That #39;s the state of the Boston Red Sox pitching rotation after Schilling was scratched from his scheduled Game 5 start because of a sore ankle.","headline":"Schilling will not start Game 5 of ALCS"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM has expanded the top end of its eServer range with three multiple-processor systems aimed at datacentres and large enterprise clients.","headline":"IBM launches top-end Power5 servers"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - President Bush and Democratic Sen.\\John Kerry began a 19-day sprint to the Nov. 2 election on\\Thursday in the swing state of Nevada, where the White House\\rivals renewed their fight over who offered the best leadership\\for the middle class.","headline":"Bush, Kerry Start Last Campaign Dash in Nevada (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"Game 3 tonight in Fenway Park, but rain is forecast; Boston learns Schilling may be done for postseason. BY RONALD BLUM ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER.","headline":"Red Sox need Arroyo"} {"label":2,"text":"Mears wins Busch pole at Lowe #39;s. Casey Mears won the second Busch series pole of his career, earning the top starting position in qualifying for the SpongeBob 300.","headline":"Despite Discord, Biffle and Busch to remain teammates"} {"label":4,"text":"UC Berkeley -- On Jan. 14, 2005, the Huygens probe will plow into the orange atmosphere of Saturn's moon, Titan, becoming the first spacecraft to attempt to land on a moon in our solar system since the Soviet Union's Luna 24 touched down on Earth's moon in 1976...","headline":"Scientists Prepare for Huygens' Plunge into Titan"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Pfizer Hikes Warning on Bextra Skin Risk"} {"label":1,"text":" JABALYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israel said on Friday it was easing a crushing offensive that has killed more than 100 Palestinians since tanks rumbled into northern Gaza 16 days ago to stop cross-border rocket attacks.","headline":"Israel Says Will Scale Back Gaza Offensive"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - Shoppers got their buying groove back last month, propelling sales at the nation's retailers by a strong 1.5 percent. It was the best showing since March...","headline":"September Retail Sales Up by 1.5 Percent"} {"label":3,"text":"Shoppers were out last month, propelling sales at the nation #39;s retailers by a strong 1.5, best showing since March. The sizable gain reported by the Commerce Department on Friday came ","headline":"Shoppers return in September, sales up 1.5"} {"label":2,"text":"Until the final 11 minutes of the Rams-Seahawks game last week, Seattle #39;s visit to New England this Sunday looked like one of those overhyped matchups labelled quot;Super Bowl Preview quot; or quot;Streak-Ender.","headline":"NFL Preview: Another streak mark looming for Patriots"} {"label":2,"text":"Annika Sorenstam may be the reigning queen of the LPGA Tour, but its Grace Park who seems to be royalty in the desert these days.","headline":"Desert turns into Parks place"} {"label":1,"text":"TAIPEI A strong earthquake in the Pacific off Taiwan rocked the island #39;s northeast on Friday, damaging buildings and injuring several people, officials said.","headline":"Earthquake at sea gives Taiwan a jolt"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil fell from yesterday #39;s record of \\$54.88 a barrel in New York amid concern that sustained high prices may slow economies and reduce demand for energy.","headline":"Oil Falls From Record on Concern High Prices May Slow Growth"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Delta Sees Much Wider 3rd-Qtr Loss"} {"label":1,"text":"BANGALORE, DEC 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin has called upon India and Russia to work together on innovative technologies with younger generation taking the lead.","headline":"India, Russia must work together on new tech: Putin"} {"label":3,"text":"INDIANAPOLIS - ATA Airlines announced temporary layoffs Thursday throughout its system amid speculation that the struggling airline was in merger talks.","headline":"ATA to temporarily lay off 156 employees"} {"label":2,"text":"Every week, the experts of FOX NFL Sunday will candidly reveal their observations and make their opinions known as they prepare for their top-rated pregame telecast - seen each Sunday at 12 pm ET \/ 9 am PT.","headline":"WEEK 6: Pregame show hits the road for Seattle-New England"} {"label":3,"text":"United Airlines says it #39;ll need even more labor cuts than anticipated to get out of bankruptcy. United told a bankruptcy court judge in Chicago today that it intends to start talks with unions next month on a new round of cost savings.","headline":"United to seek more cuts from labor, elsewhere"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil futures rallied late Friday to a new record high of \\$54.90, a day after a decline in the US inventory of heating oil roiled a market already on edge over tight supplies, high demand and unrest among key producers.","headline":"Oil rallies to new record high"} {"label":3,"text":"Bankrupt United Airlines stands to erase 75 percent of its obligation to pay off \\$600 million of debt issued for projects at its Chicago O #39;Hare International Airport hub, in a deal that would leave bondholders with 60 cents on ","headline":"Deal would cut United #39;s Chicago airport debt"} {"label":4,"text":"From the Department of Dualing Rhetoric: In his story regarding the launch of two new IBM pSeries servers, News.com #39;s Stephen Shankland quotes IBM Unix vice president Karl Freund as saying quot;Our goal is to beat Sun and perhaps become the No.","headline":"-Posted by david.berlind 2:10 pm (PDT)"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil demand is rising faster than predicted this year as OPEC pumps more low-quality oil in a failed bid to reduce record prices, according to International Energy Agency, an adviser to 26 industrialized nations.","headline":"Demand For Oil Exceeds Forecasts"} {"label":2,"text":"Unseeded Elena Bovina upset error-prone Venus Williams, 6-3, 6-2 Friday to advance to the Kremlin Cup semifinals. Bovina, 19, will be playing in her third semifinal this season.","headline":"Bovina upsets Williams at Kremlin Cup"} {"label":4,"text":"OCTOBER 15, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Dell Inc. took the wraps off its holiday lineup on Thursday, showing new printers, plasma televisions and music players that will soon be available through its Web site.","headline":"Dell unveils holiday lineup, including new plasma TVs"} {"label":1,"text":"The UN has chosen Argentina, Denmark, Greece, Japan and Tanzania as the five states to become non-permanent members of the Security Council next year.","headline":"Security Council group named"} {"label":1,"text":"The reputed spiritual leader of an Indonesian terrorist network has been charged with orchestrating the bombing of a Bali nightclub and a Jakarta hotel.","headline":"Islamic teacher charged with bombings"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - An investigation into U.S. insurers and brokers rattled insurance industry stocks for a second day on Friday as investors, shaken further by subpoenas delivered to the top U.S. life insurer, struggled to gauge how deep the probe might reach.","headline":"Insurance Probe Rattles Stocks"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Sen. John Kerry's presidential campaign, contending that Sinclair Broadcast Group wants to help President Bush by airing an anti-Kerry documentary two weeks before the election, asked on Friday that each station carrying the program provide a similar amount of time to Kerry supporters.","headline":"Kerry Campaign Seeks Equal Time Over Film (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Russia's Red Army chorus and orchestra on Friday feted Pope John Paul to mark his 26th anniversary as Roman Catholic leader, an event unthinkable just 15 years ago before the fall of the Soviet Union.","headline":"Russia's Red Army Fetes Pope on Eve of Anniversary"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has arrived in Britain for a visit which will include talks with Prime Minister Tony Blair.","headline":"Pakistani leader arrives for talks"} {"label":4,"text":"(Article Central) Microsoft released its October batch of security advisories this week, with a number of quot;critical quot; patches, including a significant fix for the Internet Explorer browser.","headline":"Microsoft Issues IE Patch"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - None of Chiron Corp.'s flu vaccine made at a British plant is safe, which means the U.S. flu vaccine supply will be half of what was expected, U.S. health officials said on Friday.","headline":"No Chance of Chiron Vaccine, U.S. Says"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK Oct. 13, 2004 - Mets general manager Omar Minaya shook up New York #39;s coaching staff Wednesday while continuing to search for a manager to replace Art Howe.","headline":"Minaya Shakes Up Mets Coaching Staff"} {"label":1,"text":"While pilots still feel in command in the air, they increasingly are feeling slighted on the ground, as airlines extract salary and benefits concessions from them.","headline":"For Many Airline Pilots, the Thrill Is Gone"} {"label":4,"text":"Halo 2, one of the most anticipated video games of the year, got an early release date, but not the way fans or its publisher, Microsoft, had hoped.","headline":"Video game leaked on Internet"} {"label":2,"text":"Virender Sehwag #39;s smashing century spurred India in the second test match Friday after Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne surged to the top of test cricket #39;s all-time wicket-takers by dismissing Irfan Pathan for his 533rd wicket.","headline":"Virender Sehwag turns in 133 not out"} {"label":2,"text":"JAMAICA #39;S BID for a place in the 2006 World Cup finals suffered a major setback on Wednesday night when they picked up only one point against El Salvador at the National Stadium.","headline":"Hanging by fingertips"} {"label":1,"text":"THE federal government has welcomed the bringing of formal terrorism charges against Indonesian militant cleric Abu Bakar Bashir. A spokesman for Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said the charges reflected ","headline":"Downer welcomes terror charge"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Video chain Blockbuster Inc on\\Friday said it would lower the price of its online DVD rentals\\to undercut a similar move by Netflix Inc. that sparked a stock\\a sell-off of both companies' shares.","headline":"Blockbuster Cuts Online Price, Challenges Netflix (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - A great white shark that was tagged with a data-gathering device in shallow waters off Cape Cod has apparently reclaimed its privacy.","headline":"Great White Shark Loses Monitor Tag (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Struggling Delta Air Lines #39; latest financials show its cash on hand has dipped below the point where some analysts say it must decide to file for bankruptcy.","headline":" #39;Do or die #39; for cash-tight Delta"} {"label":3,"text":"Kicking off what promises to be a dismal round of automotive earnings reports, General Motors yesterday laid out a range of problems that have no ready solutions, from the slowdown in auto-sales growth in China and record-high steel costs to intractable ","headline":"GM trims earnings projection for year"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM on Friday introduced high-end servers in its pSeries and iSeries lines that include virtualization features and raw power that some experts say put the products on par with offerings from rival Hewlett-Packard Co.","headline":"IBM #39;s High-End Power5 Servers Catch HP"} {"label":2,"text":"With 3:25 left in the third quarter, the score was 33-0, and the 79,406 fans at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla., had long since stopped worrying about the outcome.","headline":"Different time, different team"} {"label":1,"text":"PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Heavy gunfire erupted yesterday when police streamed into a slum stronghold of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.","headline":"Tensions surge in Haiti"} {"label":2,"text":"CAPE TOWN - Ray Jennings was appointed as the interim coach of South Africa #39;s national cricket side yesterday afternoon following the resignation earlier of the under-fire Eric Simons.","headline":"Jennings in charge"} {"label":4,"text":"Are games based on the Vietnam conflict making us immune to realities of history?","headline":"Playing with the traumas of war"} {"label":2,"text":"Spain #39;s Miguel Angel imenez completed a 2 amp;1 victory over German Bernhard Langer in their delayed World Match Play Championship quarter-final at Wentworth on Saturday.","headline":"Jimenez ends Langer #39;s Match Play bid"} {"label":1,"text":"Palestinians retrieved belongings from the rubble of dozens of homes and work crews patched up roads and water pipes today - the aftermath of Israels 17-day military offensive, the deadliest in the Gaza Strip in four years of fighting.","headline":"Gaza Clean-Up Operation after Israeli Withdrawal"} {"label":2,"text":"Since his arrival in Boston at the trading deadline, Doug Mientkiewicz has bought into the Red Sox' team concept, accepting his role as a defensive replacement.","headline":"It's not sitting well with Mientkiewicz"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - World test wicket record holder Shane Warne grabbed six wickets as India established a handy 141-run first innings lead in the second test on Saturday.","headline":"Warne takes six but India establish handy lead (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"New Zealand hold Australia 16-16 in the first game of the 2004 Tri-Nations series.","headline":"Rugby: Kiwis earn draw"} {"label":2,"text":"Miguel Angel Jimenez ended the strong challenge of his Ryder Cup captain, Bernhard Langer, on the 35th hole Saturday to earn a semifinal place in the World Match Play Championship.","headline":"Jimenez ends Langer #39;s challenge at the 35th"} {"label":3,"text":"Pfizer Inc. said Friday that it will provide health-care professionals with additional information about its Bextra arthritis drug and that it will conduct further studies to confirm the drug #39;s long-term cardiovascular safety record.","headline":"Pfizer Sends Out Update On Drug Bextra"} {"label":1,"text":" TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Saturday it would reject any proposal to halt uranium enrichment, a step European Union diplomats are proposing to end a row over whether Iran is seeking atomic weapons.","headline":"Iran Rejects Any Deal to End Uranium Enrichment"} {"label":1,"text":"Iran says it will reject any European proposal which requires it to halt its nuclear activities completely.","headline":"Iran to shun Europe nuclear deal"} {"label":2,"text":"Boston -- The Red Sox got their hoped-for rain on Friday, and after the deluge, things are looking up for Boston: Because of the postponement, Pedro Martinez may pitch Game 5, and in another development, 21-game winner Curt Schilling is back under ","headline":"It #39;s plain: Rain helps Red Sox Boston thinks it gained an edge <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW DELHI - Fourteen people have been killed in Kashmir in an increase of violence since a visit by the Indian prime minister in mid-November.","headline":"14 dead in Kashmir violence"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON (AFP) - Shoppers -- the dynamo in the US economy -- shrugged off rising energy prices and splurged in malls and car showrooms in September, a government report showed.","headline":"American shoppers splurge in September"} {"label":2,"text":"England has swept its one-day series against Zimbabwe 4-0 with a 74-run win in Bulawayo. Veteran Darren Gough took 4-34 as Zimbabwe was bowled out for 187 chasing 262 for victory.","headline":"England sweeps Zims"} {"label":1,"text":"A brown bear kills one person and wounds several in the Transylvanian forests of Romania.","headline":"One dead in Romanian bear rampage"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Sept. 11 attacks on America forced Prime Minister Tony Blair's government to ponder a troubling question: Could terrorists pull off something similar, or even worse, in London or another big British city? The answer, they concluded, was yes.","headline":"Britain Ups Anti-Terror Security Spending (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, declared 2,291,137 dollars in gross taxable income in 2003 and paid 798,820 dollars in state and federal taxes, or about 35 percent, her office said in a statement.","headline":"Kerry's wife paid 798,820 dollars in state, federal taxes in 2003 (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"This time, world leaders and their people cannot claim they knew nothing of the tens of thousands of murders of black Africans and massive gang rapes in Darfur perpetrated by the Arab Janjaweed ","headline":"Column: Who will stop genocide in Sudan?"} {"label":4,"text":"By DIEDTRA HENDERSON WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Friday ordered that all antidepressants carry ","headline":"FDA Orders Strong Antidepressant Warning Labels"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - US Secretary of State Colin Powell will visit Japan, China and South Korea beginning next week for talks on the stalled effort to end the impasse over North Korea's nuclear program, Iraq, terrorism and other matters, the State Department said.","headline":"Powell to discuss NKorea on visit Japan, China, SKorea next week (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Sudan on Saturday questioned UN estimates that up to 70,000 people have died from hunger and disease in its remote Darfur region since a rebellion began 20 months ago.","headline":"Sudan Questions WHO Darfur Deaths Figures"} {"label":1,"text":"US presidential candidate John Kerry says he will make stem cell research a priority, dropping George Bush's policy.","headline":"Kerry to reverse stem cell policy"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Yao Ming is refreshed. After a demanding few days in his hometown for the first NBA game in China, the Houston Rockets center has had some time to unwind since arriving in Beijing.","headline":"Yao Rested and Ready for Kings Again (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" JABALYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Palestinians sifted through the rubble of dozens of homes in a sprawling refugee camp on Saturday after Israel ended its most powerful assault in the Gaza Strip in four years of bloodshed.","headline":"Palestinians Sift Rubble After Israel's Gaza Assault"} {"label":2,"text":"Brazilian midfielder Juninho scored his first goal for Celtic in a 3-0 drubbing of Hearts that gave the champions an eight-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League on Saturday.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Juninho on target as Celtic beat Hearts 3-0"} {"label":1,"text":"DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The presidential candidates found new ways to go negative Saturday, President Bush accusing his Democratic challenger of putting politics ahead of the war on terror and Sen...","headline":"Bush and Kerry Trade Barbs in Fla., Ohio"} {"label":2,"text":"Roger Clemens hopped off the mound, pumped his right fist and muttered to himself all the way to the dugout. His work was done and the Houston Astros were exactly where they wanted to be -- right back in the NL championship series.","headline":"Astros 5, Cardinals 2"} {"label":4,"text":"A RUSSIAN spacecraft has delivered three astronauts to the International Space Station, overcoming docking system problems which had delayed its launch.","headline":"Astronauts arrive at space station"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Kenneth Darby rushed for 197 yards and scored two touchdowns, one on a run and one on a pass, as Alabama beat No. 24 Southern Mississippi 27-3 Saturday for its first win against a ranked opponent in nearly two years.","headline":"Alabama Upsets No. 24 Southern Miss 27-3 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Defending champion Ernie Els beat Padraig Harrington 5 and 4 yesterday to move into the final of the World Match Play Championship.","headline":"Els Eases Into Final"} {"label":1,"text":"TRIPOLI, Libya: Libya confirmed that the leaders of Sudan, Egypt, Chad and Nigeria would join Moammar Gadhafi for a quot;mini-summit #39; #39; Sunday on Sudan #39;s Darfur region, which the United Nations calls the world #39;s worst humanitarian crisis.","headline":"Libya hosts #39;mini-summit #39; on Sudan #39;s Darfur conflict"} {"label":2,"text":"Houston - -- As if Roger Clemens did not have enough to chew on Saturday morning as he sat in the Astros #39; clubhouse, in walks owner Drayton McLane, not to say quot;good luck quot; or quot;go get #39;em, quot; but to tell Clemens, quot;This is what we got you for.","headline":"Rocket wills Astros to win"} {"label":2,"text":"Booker carried the ball 15 times...Chris Rix closed out the game for Florida State, completing his only pass for three yards in the fourth...Virginia guard Elton Brown left the game with an apparent injury and did not return after catching a deflected ","headline":"NCAA Game Summary - Virginia at Florida State"} {"label":1,"text":"Secretary of State Colin Powell will visit Tokyo for two days next weekend to discuss security and trade as well as stalled talks aimed at ending North Korea #39;s nuclear ambitions, Japanese officials said on Sunday.","headline":"Powell to Japan; US Troops, N.Korea on Agenda"} {"label":1,"text":"Key EU interior ministers are to meet in Florence to discuss plans for migrant holding centres outside Europe.","headline":"EU to talk through asylum plans"} {"label":1,"text":"JERUSALEM - After more than a year of avoiding Jewish settlers, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has decided to directly confront his former supporters in a meeting about his contentious plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and part of the West Bank. Sharon invited settler leaders to meet with him in Jerusalem on Sunday, just a week before he presents his ","headline":"Sharon to Hold Tense Meeting With Settlers"} {"label":1,"text":"Critics of the Iraq war have slammed the prime minister following a decision to allow British troops to move into dangerous territory around Baghdad under US military command.","headline":"Blair to put British troops under US control"} {"label":2,"text":"WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Scott Starks returned a fumble by Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton 40 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes to lift 10th-ranked Wisconsin to a 20-17 win over No. 5 Purdue yesterday.","headline":"Late fumble dooms Purdue"} {"label":2,"text":"AUBURN, Ala. -- Jason Campbell passed for a career-high 297 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 4 Auburn to a 38-20 rout of Arkansas yesterday.","headline":"Tigers are right on target"} {"label":3,"text":"When Greenville County in South Carolina borrowed \\$800 million two years ago to expand its public schools, insurance broker Marsh amp; McLennan Cos.","headline":"Phony bids put insurance firm in real trouble"} {"label":2,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- Slugger Barry Bonds took an undetectable performance-enhancing drug during the 2003 season, his weight trainer said on a secretly recorded tape, the San Francisco Chronicle reported yesterday.","headline":"Report: On tape, trainer says Bonds used drug in '03"} {"label":2,"text":"How fitting. Down, three games to none, their season on its deathbed, the Red Sox now have to pitch Derek Lowe.","headline":"Lowe finally is a go"} {"label":2,"text":"WHILE Zimbabwe #39;s international playing future hangs in the balance, the Zimbabwe Cricket Union has been cleared of racism by the International Cricket Council.","headline":"Bullying ZCU is cleared of racism"} {"label":2,"text":"lineup, but right now he is also the most feared hitter on the Astros. He #39;ll. play the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 today at Minute Maid Park.","headline":"(Sports Network) - Carlos Beltran may be the newest Killer B in <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Brazilians bagged the plaudits in Spain #39;s La Liga on Saturday as Deco, Brazil-born but a naturalised Portuguese international, fired Barcelona five points clear of the pack with the only goal in a derby win over Espanyol.","headline":"Deco keeps Barca flying high as Ronaldo rescues Real"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Halloween is expected to scare up record sales this year as more adults -- and pets -- join in what was once mainly a children's dress-up event, filling a void before the key Christmas shopping season.","headline":"Halloween Means Sales as Adults Join In"} {"label":2,"text":"MOSCOW -- Nikolay Davydenko overcame leg cramps to beat Russian Davis Cup teammate Mikhail Youzhny in a tough Kremlin Cup semifinal, 7-5, 6-7, 7-5 on Saturday.","headline":"Davydenko tops Davis Cup #39;mate Youzhny"} {"label":2,"text":" Cricket-ICC clears Zimbabwe Cricket Union of racism October 17, 2004 14:05:37 LAHORE, Pakistan, Oct 17 (Reuters) - A special report by an International Cricket Council (ICC) inquiry commission has ruled there is no evidence of racism within the ","headline":"UPDATE 2-Cricket-Malik reported for suspect action"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistan will provide extra security to the Chinese working in the country and pursue a former Guantanamo Bay inmate who masterminded the abduction of two Chinese engineers, the interior minister said on Saturday.","headline":"Pakistan says to give extra security to Chinese"} {"label":2,"text":"London, England (Sports Network) - Charlton continued its strong play at home by coming from behind to tie Newcastle Sunday, 1-1. Alan Curbishley #39;s team is now unbeaten at The Valley in five matches this season, winning three times.","headline":"Newcastle held to draw by Charlton"} {"label":4,"text":"OCTOBER 14, 2004 (REUTERS) - SAN FRANCISCO -- Sun Microsystems Inc. today posted a narrower quarterly loss as revenue rose year over year for the second consecutive quarter after three years of declines, sending shares slightly higher.","headline":"Sun posts narrower quarterly loss"} {"label":2,"text":"Atlanta, GA -- Michael Vick ran for a score and threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, as Atlanta rallied to defeat San Diego, 21-20, at the Georgia Dome.","headline":"NFL Game Summary - San Diego At Atlanta"} {"label":2,"text":"It #39;s time to fess up. We were among the hordes of skeptics (sheep?) who boldly proclaimed drug-testing would blow a hole in the number of runs and home runs we #39;d see in 2004.","headline":"Testing didn #39;t curtail homers"} {"label":1,"text":"TEHRAN: Iran repeated on Sunday it had a right to master the sensitive nuclear fuel cycle, ahead of an expected proposal from Europe calling for Tehran to abandon such work in exchange for diplomatic and trade incentives.","headline":"REGION: Iran sticks by its right to possess nuclear fuel <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"Already the biggest of its kind in the country, Florida #39;s popular prepaid-tuition program expects to count its millionth customer during a sign-up period that runs Monday through Jan. 31.","headline":"Florida #39;s prepaid tuition program thriving"} {"label":4,"text":"RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK - IBM is rolling out a new line of Power5-processor based servers that it says outperform rivals from Sun and HP.","headline":"IBM Releasing New Power5-Based Servers"} {"label":2,"text":"CLEVELAND (CP) - Chad Johnson better still have a few bottles of that pink stomach medicine. His Cincinnati Bengals look pretty sick.","headline":"Garcia throws four TD passes in Cleveland #39;s 34-17 win over <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"When it was over, after Brent Geiberger made his final putt, he finally got to talk to his father, Al, about their latest achievement.","headline":"Geiberger joins father as a winner in Greensboro"} {"label":4,"text":"You probably haven't heard about one of the toughest endurance sports around: the deca-ironman. That's 38 km swimming, immediately followed by an 1800 km bicycle ride and a 420 km run. Currently, the world record stands at about 187 hours, held by a German housewife. Nobody else has ever finished the course below 192 hours. ","headline":"Toughest athlete is female and unknown"} {"label":4,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Price declines for U.S. consumer electronics accelerated in August, fueled by discounted price cuts for the popular iPod digital music player and traditional DVD players, according to an industry study prepared for Reuters.","headline":"iPod, DVD Players Lead Aug. Electronics Prices Lower"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - For all the fuss over reported admissions of steroid use by Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield, major league baseball probably won't discipline them.","headline":"MLB Not Likely to Punish Steroid Users (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - NEW DELHI (AP) - On one side is the dynasty that has dominated Indian politics for half a century. On the other is the family of India's most popular actor, a man so revered that his fans have been known to commit suicide out of loyalty to him.","headline":"India watches in awe as two grand families feud in public (Canadian Press)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A soldier, angry about being forced to retire, was holed up in an army depot with 60 tons of explosives Sunday, threatening to blow it up. About 400 residents were evacuated from nearby villages.","headline":"French Soldier Threatens to Blow Up Depot (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The US-led war in Iraq has not made the world any safer, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said in a British television interview aired on Sunday.","headline":"War in Iraq Did Not Make World Safer, Annan Says"} {"label":2,"text":"On the strength of Carlos Beltran and a tireless bullpen, the Astros came back from a three-run deficit on Sunday to defeat the Cardinals, 6-5.","headline":"Dogged Astros Refocus Eyes on Texas"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Australia has turned down a diplomatic plea for a contribution to a military force to protect United Nations (UN) personnel in Iraq.","headline":"Australia turns down plea for more troops to protect UN staff in Iraq (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Motorsport.com. Markko Martin dominated the this year #39;s edition of the legendary Tour de Corse rally, the 14th round of the 2004 World Rally Championship.","headline":"Martin #39;s Tour de Corse win hands WRC title to Loeb"} {"label":2,"text":"LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - The International Cricket Council said yesterday a probe had found no evidence of racism in Zimbabwe cricket and that the Test status of the country #39;s team was never in question.","headline":"ICC probe clears Zimbabwe of racism in cricket"} {"label":2,"text":"Brent Geiberger secured his place on the USPGA Tour for the next two years with his fine two shot win at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro today.","headline":"Geiberger heads threesome to win Chrysler Classic"} {"label":4,"text":"About once a month since January 2002, Japan has recorded a group suicide, successful or attempted, where participants met on the Internet.","headline":"Strangers in Life Join Hands in Death as the Web Becomes a Tool for Suicide in Japan"} {"label":2,"text":"If Brent Geiberger was pleased to win the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, his father Al was positively ecstatic. quot;I was going absolutely crazy watching it all unfold.","headline":"Like father, like son in Chrysler Classic"} {"label":2,"text":"HOUSTON - Even in a season of 105 wins, there had to be losses. But not like this one. The Cardinals didn #39;t merely lose 6-5 to the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.","headline":"Astros erupt vs. Cards #39;pen"} {"label":1,"text":"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is to meet formally with a group of settlement leaders from Judea and Samaria Sunday for the first time in a year and half.","headline":"Sharon to meet with settlement group as referendum idea gains <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"The findings come in a report from the newly formed Consumer Spyware Initiative, a joint effort by Dell and the non-profit Internet Education Foundation that aims to increase awareness of spyware.","headline":"US consumers unaware of spyware"} {"label":4,"text":"Broadband service may get a little broader in the next few years, now that the Federal Communications Commission is graciously stepping out of the way.","headline":"FCC ruling sets stage for broadband surge"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- At virtually every turn, Intel Corp. executives are heaping praise on an emerging long-range wireless technology known as WiMAX, which can blanket entire cities with high-speed Internet access.","headline":"Wi-Fi successor is called high-speed hype -- for now"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - Gay marriage is emerging as a big enough issue in several states to influence races both for Congress and the presidency. Ballot initiatives on banning same-sex marriages are expected to propel social conservatives to the polls in 11 states, including four presidential battlegrounds: Arkansas, Ohio, Michigan and Oregon...","headline":"Gay Marriage Issue Motivates Conservatives"} {"label":2,"text":"Seven years of Pedro. Went by quickly, huh? Seven years, the best of which may very well have been the best pitching ever done in a Boston uniform. Seven years of feistiness. Seven years of blazing fastballs. Seven years of spellbinding changeups. Seven years of pitching inside, sometimes waaaaay inside. Seven years of double-digit strikeouts. Seven years of sheer virtuosity. ...","headline":"Ace's wicked run leaves us wanting more"} {"label":2,"text":"When it comes down to this, when it's worse than you could have possibly imagined, if you are any kind of ballplayer at all, you look within and ask yourself what you can do to make it better.","headline":"Ramirez should be taking it to heart"} {"label":3,"text":"Stanley Leisure plc has announced a Stanley Casinos Limited plan to develop a casino complex on land adjacent to Leeds United #39;s Elland Road stadium.","headline":"Stanley set sights on Elland Road for casino"} {"label":3,"text":"Ireland #39;s state-owned carrier, Aer Lingus, has asked the government for a grant worth euro200 million to euro300 million (US\\$250 million to US\\$375 million) to begin buying 10 or more long-haul aircraft from either Boeing or Airbus.","headline":"Ireland #39;s National Carrier Seeks Govt. Aid"} {"label":3,"text":"The Federal Government says they are considering more tax cuts for lower and middle-income Canadians. Fending off attacks over the 9.1 billion dollar budget surplus, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale said he ","headline":"Goodale Hints of Tax Cuts"} {"label":3,"text":"State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has embarked on another crusade against an industry whose wealth-fueled influence makes most politicians cower.","headline":"Attorney general is on target with aim at insurance industry ills"} {"label":2,"text":"Jacques Villeneuve will be looking to score points in his final race for the Renault F1 Team, this weekend in Brazil.","headline":"Villeneuve looking for points in final race"} {"label":1,"text":"An Australian journalist was seized by militants in Iraq for nearly 24 hours, but then released unharmed.","headline":"Australian reporter freed in Iraq"} {"label":1,"text":"A humble church has something Germany's glorious Cologne Cathedral cannot match: a leaning tower.","headline":"An Old Church's New Tilt Inspires Tourists and T-Shirts"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - As pressures increase on California's mental health system, its workers and advocates say they are forced to do more with a supply of money that seems to shrink each year.","headline":"Calif. Mental Health Services May Expand (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"FORT WORTH, Texas Helio Castroneves had a great restart today with two laps to go after a lengthy caution. He held off IndyCar Series champion Tony Kanaan to win the season finale at Texas Motor Speedway.","headline":"IndyCar champ Kanaan finishes second and every lap"} {"label":4,"text":"Already the search tool so popular its name has become a verb, Google has been quietly adding important features in the background since it became a public company.","headline":"Google blows search into another universe"} {"label":4,"text":"Daphne Koller is pushing the limits of building computer programs that learn efficiently and reason intelligently. Third in a series profiling this year's MacArthur 'genius award' winners. By Kari Lynn Dean.","headline":"The Brains Behind AI"} {"label":4,"text":"Signs of a delay, or just managing expectations?","headline":"Too few games could set back PSP launch - Sony exec"} {"label":4,"text":"Hearing a Jar Jar Binks-lookalike Gungan yell ","headline":"Star Wars Battlefront; Sly 2: Band of Thieves; MacFamily Tree 4.0.6"} {"label":4,"text":"The Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) at Karolinska Institute in Sweden found no indications of risk for less than 10 years of usage.","headline":"Older mobiles may cause tumours: study"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. said on Monday it plans to sponsor a major clinical study to further assess the cardiovascular safety of its arthritis drug Celebrex following the withdrawal of Merck Co.'s Vioxx, a drug in the same class.","headline":"Pfizer to Sponsor Large New Celebrex Trial"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft confirms that a pirated copy of Halo 2 for Xbox in the PAL video format and French language started circulating on the Internet this week over newsgroups and piracy sites.","headline":"Halo 2 for Xbox Leaked Online"} {"label":3,"text":"Star Gas Partners LP (SGH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (SGU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it has suspended distributions on its common partnership units and warned it may have to seek bankruptcy protection unless ","headline":"UPDATE 1-Star Gas suspends payout, may seek bankruptcy"} {"label":4,"text":"Tough times often make for strange bedfellows, and the explosion of viruses, computer worms and spyware programs on the Internet is producing unique alliances among top technology firms. <FONT face=","headline":"Tech Giants Declare, 'United We Stand'"} {"label":1,"text":"FLORENCE Interior ministers from the five largest West European countries have agreed to adopt digital fingerprinting on passports, officials here said, but a second day of talks on Monday found them still deadlocked on a plan to create migrant holding ","headline":"5 EU ministers back digital passports"} {"label":4,"text":"News and survey results from Computerworld's twice-annual storage conference.","headline":"Storage Networking World Highlights"} {"label":4,"text":"The Liberty Alliance Project signalled that it expects to have longevity when it comes to developing and promoting federated identity standards by naming its first executive director on Monday.","headline":"Liberty Alliance names first director, new members"} {"label":2,"text":"Grace Park was bitterly disappointed after failing to produce her second LPGA title of the season Sunday at the Samsung World Championship at Big Horn Golf Course in Palm Desert, California.","headline":"Late collapse costs Park a victory"} {"label":2,"text":"Celtic manager Martin O #39;Neill believes striker Juninho is benefiting from the support of the Parkhead crowd as he settles into life in the Bank of Scotland Premier League.","headline":"O #39;Neill backs Juninho to excel"} {"label":2,"text":"The Brazilian Grand Prix at Sao Paulo on 24 October will be the 18th and final round of the FIA Formula One World Championship 2004.","headline":"Brazilian GP: Sauber preview"} {"label":4,"text":"The UK's Royal Society urges the UN to ignore a call by President Bush to ban all forms of human cloning.","headline":"UN 'must ignore cloning ban call'"} {"label":1,"text":"IT WOULD have been obtuse to miss the streak of smug satisfaction in the Western response to the seizure by Al-Qaeda #39;s Pakistani allies of two Chinese engineers working on Pakistan #39;s ","headline":"Human lives mere pawns in game of political expediency"} {"label":3,"text":"Google has announced a new desktop search application that enables users to search their e-mail, files, web history, and chats. Perhaps learning from previous mistakes, Google says it has designed the product quot;from the ground up to respect user privacy.","headline":"Google puts desktop search privacy up front"} {"label":1,"text":"A deadly explosion has hit a car carrying an election worker in southeastern Afghanistan. In all, five people were killed, including the worker identified as a local physician who helped organize the vote.","headline":"Fresh violence mars Afghan vote count"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Odyssey Healthcare Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Odyssey Warns of Weak Quarter, CEO Quits"} {"label":3,"text":"Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI) said it rejected a takeover bid by Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. to create the world #39;s leading gold mining group, saying it was not in its interests.","headline":"Gold Fields ready to fight Harmony takeover"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - The dreaded Northern Snakehead, a\\voracious predator dubbed the ","headline":"'Frankenfish' Caught in Great Lakes (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM and Borland Software Corp. last week separately brought out upgrades to their development tool lines that executives said add support for heterogeneous environments and ","headline":"Vendors Upgrade Development Tools"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil prices fell sharply on Monday in what traders described as a wave of profit-taking sparked by a steep decline in gasoline futures.","headline":"Oil Prices Nosedive on Profit-Taking"} {"label":1,"text":"(AGI) - Florence, Italy, Oct.18 - quot;EuroPol must play a key role in the struggle against terorrism quot; said Interior Minister Giuseppe Pisanu, illustrating the results of the G5 (Italy, UK, France, Germany, Spain) Interior Ministers meeting held today in ","headline":"G5, PISANU: EUROPOL PLAYS KEY ROLE AGAINST TERRORISM"} {"label":3,"text":"MOSCOW: Foreign investors may take part in the sale of assets in Russian oil major Yukos main production unit, which could be offered at a 60 price discount to settle back taxes, Russian television reported on Monday.","headline":"Foreign investors likely to bid for Yukos unit"} {"label":4,"text":"The links between Apple and U2 grow stronger, with Apple #39;s announcement that it will hold a special music event next week on October 26.","headline":"Apple and U2 co-host autumn music special"} {"label":1,"text":"success, could point to the government #39;s ability to organise nationwide polls by the end of January. The interim government has vowed to crack down on insurgents and pacify Iraq before the January election.","headline":"Iraq to widen arms amnesty"} {"label":2,"text":" INDIANAPOLIS (Sports Network) - Peyton Manning threw for 425 yards with three touchdowns and Edgerrin James ran for 105 yards with a pair of scores, as the Indianapolis Colts shook off a sluggish start and rolled to a 51-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans at the RCA Dome.","headline":"Manning Throws 3 TDs to Lead Colts Past Titans"} {"label":4,"text":"p2pnet.net News:- quot;Select quot; members of the press on Monday have received an invitation to a special Apple iTunes \/ iPod promo slated for October 16, says MacCentral.","headline":"Bono at Apple promo"} {"label":3,"text":"Hoping to stem a tide of rising pension debt, a California legislator will propose a controversial overhaul on Monday that would convert traditional public employee retirement plans to privately managed 401(k)-style plans, the Los ","headline":"Calif. Lawmaker Wants to Privatize State Pensions"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kmart Holding Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"KMart Names Yum Marketing Maven as CEO"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq - The U.S. military said Monday no decision had been made on whether to discipline Army reservists who refused a supply mission last week, despite statements from their relatives that the soldiers would be discharged...","headline":"U.S.: No Decision Made on Iraq Unit's Fate"} {"label":4,"text":"PC World has posted a news article claiming that the highly anticipated game Halo 2 for the Xbox has been released on the net. quot;Microsoft confirms that a pirated copy of Halo 2 for Xbox in the PAL video format ","headline":"Halo 2 for Xbox Leaked Online"} {"label":4,"text":"Like the ugly duckling, cowbirds are raised by other bird species. So how do they find each other as adults? A new study says they have a ","headline":"Raised by Others, Birds Use Code to Find Their Kind"} {"label":2,"text":"Ernie Els has another 1.4m and a World Match Play record all to himself. But he wants more. And top of the South Africans agenda for 2005 is to try to win the Masters and US PGA titles.","headline":"Els still has Major ambitions"} {"label":2,"text":"American business tycoon Malcolm Glazer has increased his stake in Manchester United by buying another 17million worth of shares in the club.","headline":"Glazer buys more Man United shares"} {"label":3,"text":"Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Monday said quarterly profit rose about 26 percent on demand from handset ","headline":"TI Profit Up on Cellular, TV Chip Sales"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM recently unveiled the TotalStorage DS6000, a roughly VCR-size system aimed at mid-size businesses. The new DS8000 series system features IBM Power5 microprocessors and IBM #39;s Virtualization ","headline":"IBM Unveils New Storage Technology"} {"label":3,"text":"Deutsche Bank defended today its role in the collapse of a Chinese government-controlled company in Singapore early last week, as investigators continued to study what went wrong.","headline":"Deutsche Bank Defends Role in Collapse of Company in Singapore"} {"label":4,"text":"OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. #39;s move to a monthly patch-release cycle one year ago this month has made it easier to install security updates for Windows and other products, IT managers said last weekeven as they were greeted with a ","headline":"Users Buoyed by Monthly Patch Releases"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices retreated sharply after setting record highs above \\$55 a barrel on Monday as dealers took profits on signs that energy costs are hurting economic growth.","headline":"Oil Retreats on Signs Economy Hurting"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday after a drop in oil prices eased worries about corporate profits, although disappointing earnings from diversified manufacturer 3M Co. <A HREF=","headline":"U.S. Stocks Gain as Oil Retreats"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Kraft Profit Falls on Higher Costs"} {"label":1,"text":"Lindsay Davenport says she plans to play in the Australian Open next January.","headline":"Tennis: Davenport to play on"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW YORK - A sharp drop in oil prices gave Wall Street a modest relief rally Monday, with stocks edging higher on news that oil production had soared during the month of September. Investors who have sold stocks for months as oil prices climbed reversed course Monday and started buying as the price of crude declined...","headline":"Stocks Edge Higher As Oil Prices Retreat"} {"label":1,"text":"Southern California took the top spot Monday in the season's first Bowl Championship Series standings, and surprisingly Miami is ahead of Oklahoma in a close race for the second spot. Oklahoma is No...","headline":"USC, Miami Top BCS Standings, Not Okla."} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK - IBM Corp. posted quarterly results on Monday showing 9 percent revenue growth from last year and slight earnings growth, despite a \\$320 million charge it took during the quarter to settle some claims in a lawsuit over its pension plan.","headline":"IBM posts broad Q3 revenue growth"} {"label":2,"text":"Fashion models replaced traditional ball boys in the biggest surprise Monday at the Madrid Masters, where expected winners included Albert Costa, Alex Corretja and Luis Horna.","headline":"Models replace ball boys at Madrid Masters"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Voters in Hungary failed to turn out in sufficient numbers to pass a referendum to extend citizenship to millions of ethnic Hungarians living in the region, a motion that split the country and drew fire from neighboring governments.","headline":"Hungary citizenship fails due to low turnout (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"(Buffalo, NY, October 18, 2004) - - Buffalo #39;s dominant airlines is 1 of 2 carriers that #39;s taking drastic cost cutting steps to stay in the air.","headline":"US Airways Workers Get Pay Cut"} {"label":2,"text":"Malcolm Glazer edged closer to triggering a mandatory bid for Manchester United last night by increasing his stake in the club to 27.","headline":"Glazer raises stake in United to close on buy-out trigger point"} {"label":3,"text":"The management and labor representatives of the car producer Opel began talks Monday on thecontroversial massive layoffs faced by its workers.","headline":"Opel management, workers talk in job issues"} {"label":3,"text":"The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society is moving its headquarters to Central Florida. The bass fishing organization, based in Montgomery since its inception in 1967, announced Monday ","headline":"BASS moving headquarters to Florida"} {"label":2,"text":"MADRID: Leggy models as ballgirls won #39;t be a distraction to family man Alex Corretja after the veteran moved into the second round of the Madrid Masters yesterday.","headline":"Leggy models wont distract Corretja"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The U.S. military said Monday no decision had been made on whether to discipline Army reservists who refused a supply mission last week, despite statements from their relatives that the soldiers would be discharged.","headline":"U.S.: No Decision Made on Iraq Unit's Fate (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Australian embassy in Baghdad is to be moved into the strife-torn city's heavily fortified Green Zone, the government said Tuesday.","headline":"Australia to Relocate Embassy in Baghdad (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says he has picked the wrong teams at times this season. quot;Maybe at the moment I am making too many changes, quot; Ferguson told British newspapers ","headline":"Ferguson says he is picking the wrong teams"} {"label":2,"text":"Many of Britain #39;s Olympic medal winners had already done a lap of honour in Athens, the civic reception and some even appeared on A Question of Sport.","headline":"Parade of Heroes sets the pace for London 2012 bid"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Jerry Rice could be headed north to reunite with Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren.","headline":"Seahawks Looking at Acquiring Jerry Rice (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - As happy as Utah coach Urban Meyer was to hear his team was ranked seventh in the first Bowl Championship Series standings, he didn't want to talk about it much.","headline":"Utah Seventh in First BCS Standings (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"TONY EASTLEY: An Australian journalist snatched by insurgents in Iraq, has contradicted claims by Foreign Minister Alexander Downer that he was kidnapped in a part of Baghdad where he was advised not to go.","headline":"Australian journalist tells of capture in Iraq"} {"label":3,"text":"In January, Coke plans to introduce an energy drink called Full Throttle. Coke hopes it will be a better competitor than an earlier entry, the slow-selling KMX.","headline":"Coke plans new push into energy niche"} {"label":2,"text":"Keane was not with the squad flying out to the Czech capital after contracting a virus and Ferdinand, who would almost certainly have skippered United in the Irishmans absence, was due to attend his grandmothers funeral.","headline":"United without key pair"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new privacy risk to worry about: Google's free new tool that indexes a PC's contents for quickly locating data.","headline":"Google's New PC Search Tool Poses Risks (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - South Korea will pick its first two\\astronauts next year for a space trip by 2007, the science\\ministry said Sunday, after Russia agreed to help the country's\\space program.","headline":"South Korea to Pick Country's First 2 Astronauts (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Telecommunications firm MCI Inc. on Monday said it will take a hefty \\$3.5 billion charge in the third quarter to impair property, equipment and intangible assets related to its consumer phone business.","headline":"MCI to Take \\$3.5 Billion Charge in 3Q"} {"label":2,"text":"Georgetown Prep defender Fro Adu is proud of brother Freddy, a forward for D.C. United, but wants to step out on his own.","headline":"He's His Own Adu"} {"label":4,"text":"Mark Knopfler, the former lead guitarist and singer for Dire Straits, has recorded his new quot;Shangri-La quot; album on a dual AMD Opteron processor-based digital audio workstation.","headline":"Former Dire Straits Front Man Uses AMD Opteron for New Album"} {"label":3,"text":"Boeing Co. received at least \\$49 million in excessive profits on a \\$1.2 billion contract to supply explosives-detection systems to hundreds of the nation #39;s airports, the Department of Homeland ","headline":"TSA Deal Overpaid Boeing, Report Says"} {"label":1,"text":"A reconnaissance team is to visit the area around Baghdad where UK forces could be sent to provide US back-up.","headline":"UK to assess Iraq troop move"} {"label":2,"text":"Boston's David Ortiz drilled a pitch into center field, a clean single that brought home Johnny Damon with the winning run in a marathon Game 5 in the A.L.C.S.","headline":"Even Longer: Red Sox Win in 14 Innings"} {"label":3,"text":"Since mad cow disease turned up in the United States late last year, traced to a cow imported from Canada, federal regulators have issued rules to prevent the spread of the fatal disease, focusing on limiting beef imports, testing and other measures to protect the domestic herd.","headline":"Keeping Mad Cow Out of Cosmetics"} {"label":3,"text":"US Airways said it will change its flight schedules in February to increase departures at its Charlotte and Philadelphia hubs and create a mini-hub in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.","headline":"US Airways to Alter Flights"} {"label":4,"text":"A coalition of private citizens and local elected officials in New Jersey plan to file a lawsuit to block the state's use of electronic voting machines.","headline":"New Jersey Lawsuit Challenges Electronic Voting"} {"label":4,"text":"The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of an artificial heart made by SynCardia Systems as a temporary device for people awaiting transplants.","headline":"Regulators Approve Artificial Heart"} {"label":3,"text":"With a raft of new products ready to roll out over the next few years, Ford Motor Co. is setting big growth goals for its long-troubled Lincoln Mercury division.","headline":"Industry Report: Dec. 6, 2004"} {"label":3,"text":"Kmart yesterday hired a restaurant and branding expert as its new president and chief executive officer, suggesting the nation #39;s third-largest discount retailer would soon start ","headline":"Kmart names new CEO"} {"label":2,"text":"MIAMI -- Shaquille O #39;Neal swatted away Boris Diaw #39;s lay-up to preserve a 26-point lead, then waved into a nearby television camera the moment he landed on his feet.","headline":"NBA ROUNDUP: O #39;Neal puts on a show for new fans in Miami"} {"label":1,"text":"President Bush and Democratic challenger John F. Kerry lunged into the final two weeks of the 2004 presidential campaign on Monday by feuding feverishly over the Iraq war and the fight against terrorists.","headline":"Candidates Spar on Iraq, Terrorism War"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON -- Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in yesterday's auction to the highest levels in 30 months.","headline":"Rates on short-term T-bills hit 30-month high"} {"label":2,"text":"Even after two draining nights of disappointment, the New York Yankees are still in good shape. Sure, they squandered a pair of chances to close out Boston.","headline":"Exhausted Yankees still in good shape"} {"label":3,"text":"Tens of thousands of General Motors workers across Europe were set to stop working on Tuesday in a sign of solidarity with their German colleagues, who face massive job cuts.","headline":"GM Protests Spread Across Europe"} {"label":2,"text":"The official crowd at Fenway Park last night was a capacity 35,120, but as the years pass, the number of people who claim to have attended the Red Sox stats, schedule #39; 5-4, 14-inning victory ","headline":"Ortiz, Sox rally to fight another day: Sink Yanks in 14, send <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"A top North Korean official has flagged the resumption of multilateral talks over the country #39;s efforts to develop nuclear weapons.","headline":"N Korea crisis talks set to resume"} {"label":1,"text":" KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai was on course on Tuesday for an outright victory in the country's historic presidential election with almost a quarter of the votes counted from the poll 10 days ago.","headline":"Karzai Camp Scents Victory Early in Afghan Poll"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft and Cisco Systems will collaborate to make their emerging products for network security compatible. The vendors had been working independently in the area of PC access to networks but say customers ","headline":"Microsoft, Cisco partner on network-access security"} {"label":4,"text":"Linux distributor Red Hat Inc has appointed a vice president of desktop infrastructure technologies, a new position demonstrating its renewed commitment to Linux as a desktop operating system.","headline":"Red Hat appoints head of desktop infrastructure"} {"label":2,"text":"Courtney Prince, 25, of Manhattan, a former captain of the New York Rangers #39; skating cheerleading squad sued the owner of Madison Square Garden, saying she was fired after she told ","headline":"Pro Hockey Notebook: 10\/19\/04"} {"label":4,"text":"Technology India: New York, Oct 19 : The world #39;s leading computer chipmaker Intel has jumped off the chip speed roller coaster by yanking its four giga hertz (4 GHz) Pentium 4 processor off the drawing board.","headline":"Intel gets off chip speed roller coaster:"} {"label":4,"text":"Trust Digital Inc., a McLean software company, is getting a new chief executive and \\$3.1 million in new investments as it tries to expand its business making security software for wireless devices. <FONT face=","headline":"Trust Digital Gets CEO, Cash Influx"} {"label":3,"text":"Sainsburys chief executive Justin King today unveiled his long-term plan to return the UKs third largest supermarket chain to its former glory.","headline":"Key Areas of Sainsbury #39;s Revival Strategy"} {"label":4,"text":"<strong>Review<\/strong> From PC to hi-fi via Wi-Fi","headline":"Creative Sound Blaster Wireless Music"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Myanmar's Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt -- among the most reformist of the military regime's leaders -- has been sacked and placed under house arrest for alleged corruption, a Thai government spokesman said.","headline":"Myanmar PM sacked, arrested for corruption (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Care International charity says its chief of operations in Iraq has been kidnapped in Baghdad. A spokeswoman told Reuters on Tuesday that Margaret Hassan, who has been working ","headline":"Charity chief kidnapped in Iraq"} {"label":3,"text":"Constellation Brands Inc., the world #39;s largest winemaker, offered \\$1.3 billion in cash to acquire Robert Mondavi Corp., maker of lower-price Woodbridge wines.","headline":"Constellation Brands Offers \\$1.3 Billion for Mondavi (Update1)"} {"label":3,"text":"US-based chipmaker Texas Instruments Inc. said it will spend about US\\$300 million (euro 240 million) over the next three years to increase output at its facilities in the northern Philippines.","headline":"Texas Instruments Plans Investment"} {"label":1,"text":"Margaret Hassan, said to be a British-born Iraqi national, the director of CARE International #39;s operation in Iraq is seen in this image made from video footage made on May 20, 2003.","headline":"CARE Official Kidnapped in Baghdad"} {"label":4,"text":"Something strange happened on the sun last week: all the sunspots vanished. This is a sign, say scientists, that solar minimum is coming sooner than expected.","headline":"Solar Minimum is Coming Soon"} {"label":4,"text":"Users and developers anxious to get their hands on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 will have wait a little longer. Since early this year Microsoft said to expect the finished version of the product in the first half of 2005.","headline":"Microsoft pushes SQL Server 2005 back"} {"label":4,"text":"Customers that use the dual-core processors that Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) are expected to begin shipping next year will not need to buy extra licenses for Microsoft Corp. software, the software maker will announce Tuesday.","headline":"Microsoft: No extra licenses needed for multicore chips"} {"label":4,"text":"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) is expected to unveil its most powerful desktop processors to date on Tuesday, a few days after rival Intel Corp. disclosed changes to its desktop processor road map.","headline":"AMD pushes desktop performance with new chips"} {"label":4,"text":"New Athlon 64 processors will compete with Intel's Pentium 4 Extreme Edition.","headline":"AMD Readies Powerful Desktop Chips"} {"label":4,"text":"Could your TV call the Air Force? Apparently, Toshiba flat-screens can! Tv doesn #39;t get much better than this... quot;An Oregon man discovered earlier this month that his year-old Toshiba Corporation flat-screen ","headline":"Flat-screen TV emits international distress signal"} {"label":1,"text":"Israel's opposition leader warns that the prime minister risks being assassinated over his Gaza disengagement plan.","headline":"Sharon 'at risk of assassination'"} {"label":1,"text":"US tycoon Malcolm Glazer lifts his stake in Manchester Utd to 28.11, one day after spending 17m on further share buys.","headline":"Glazer stake in Man Utd nears 30"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK -- A federal judge has delayed the trial of former WorldCom chief Bernard Ebbers until January 17th. The trial had been set to start November Ninth.","headline":"Start of Ebbers Trial Delayed"} {"label":4,"text":"Symbol Technologies Tuesday launched a line of enterprise-class handheld devices aimed at mobile professionals such as retail managers and supply chain management professionals.","headline":"Symbol Arms Mobile Professionals With New Handheld"} {"label":2,"text":"Tommy Haas of Germany and Taylor Dent of the United States advanced to the second round of the Madrid Masters after easy wins Tuesday.","headline":"Haas, Dent win openers at Madrid Masters"} {"label":2,"text":"MADRID, Dec. 5. - Samuel Etoo scored twice to help FC Barcelona beat Malaga 4-0 and extend its lead in the Spanish league to 10 points.","headline":"Barcelona crush Malaga 4-0"} {"label":3,"text":"Sprint Corp. (FON.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported a larger third-quarter loss due to a \\$3.5 billion write-down in the value of its long-distance assets.","headline":"UPDATE 2-Sprint raises forecast, cuts \\$3.5 bln from assets"} {"label":2,"text":"CHARLTON #39;S players past and present would have been proud with this display - and how fitting that a game marking the Addicks #39; centenary had everything you could wish for from a match.","headline":"A game to remember"} {"label":1,"text":"A mortar attack on an Iraqi National Guard headquarters north of Baghdad killed at least four National Guards and injured 80 others, officials said Tuesday.","headline":"National Guard HQ attacked near Baghdad"} {"label":3,"text":"J Sainsbury will take a 550 million (\\$991 million) hit to profits this year as it invests to boost sales and reverse falling market share, Britain #39;s third-biggest supermarket chain said Tuesday.","headline":"Sainsbury takes profit hit"} {"label":4,"text":"The record level of debt carried by American households and soaring home prices do not appear to represent serious threats to the US economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday.","headline":"Greenspan: Debt, home prices not dangerous"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wells Fargo Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Wells Fargo Profit Rises 12 Percent"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Tennessee starting safety Brandon Johnson was suspended indefinitely because he fired a gun into the air near campus.","headline":"Tennessee's Johnson Suspended for Gun (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"U2 and Apple Computer are expected to announce next week that they have inked a deal to sell custom iPods. According to a source, the band #39;s upcoming Interscope album quot;How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, quot; due Nov.","headline":"U2, Apple In iPod Deal, Bono Wins TED Prize"} {"label":3,"text":"Coca Cola says it will allow retailers to stock rival drinks in its branded coolers as part of a deal with EU anti-trust watchdogs.","headline":"Coke opens fridge door to rivals"} {"label":1,"text":"Fungus from a deep-sea sediment core that is hundreds of thousands of years old will grow when placed in culture, scientists discover.","headline":"Ancient fungus 'revived' in lab"} {"label":4,"text":"SPACE.com - It gives new meaning to the term ","headline":"NEEMO's Undersea Operations: Making Telemedicine a Long Distance Reality (SPACE.com)"} {"label":1,"text":"Supporters of Afghan President Hamid Karzai say he is on course to win the presidential elections, with about one-quarter of the votes counted.","headline":"Karzai heading for Afghan victory"} {"label":4,"text":"OCTOBER 19, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Customers that use the dual-core processors Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. expect to ship next year won #39;t need to buy extra licenses for Microsoft Corp.","headline":"Microsoft: No extra licenses needed for multicore chips"} {"label":1,"text":"the (International Atomic Energy Agency) board of governors, quot; he said. quot;A proposal will be put to them. quot;. produce fuel for nuclear weapons -- but Tehran rejected the demand as illegal.","headline":"Iran given nuclear deadline"} {"label":4,"text":"Theater-quality entertainment systems are coming to the car. Is rush hour ready for wireless file swapping?\\<br \/> Photo gallery: Consumer gear takes a test drive","headline":"Digital home entertainment hits the road"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD - Iraqi militants threatened to kill an Australian journalist and interrogated him for more than 20 hours after kidnapping him outside a Baghdad hotel.","headline":"Journalist: I just kept talking"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Vanguard Group said on Tuesday it has lowered expense ratios on six portfolios in its 529 College Savings Plan sponsored by the state of Nevada.","headline":"Vanguard Cuts Fees in Some College Funds"} {"label":3,"text":"Standard amp; Poor #39;s on Tuesday said it may cut the debt rating for Constellation Brands (STZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) deeper into junk, after the wine and beer distributor said it had launched an unsolicited offer of \\$970 ","headline":"S amp;P says may cut Constellation Brands #39; debt rating"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) said it has clarified its software licensing policies to address a new trend in microprocessors and to keep the pressure on its rivals.","headline":"Single License for Dual Core at Microsoft"} {"label":2,"text":"ZURICH, Switzerland (Ticker) - Venus Williams got a measure of revenge against Karolina Sprem of Croatia at the Swisscom Challenge on Tuesday.","headline":"Venus gets revenge, Mauresmo withdraws"} {"label":2,"text":" quot;After the momentum we have got in Chennai, we should win the next two Tests. We are quite capable of winning the series, quot; Ganguly said.","headline":"We can win the series, says Ganguly"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - A European laboratory that was the birthplace of the World Wide Web and home of Nobel prize-winning developments in understanding the origins of the universe celebrated its 50th birthday Tuesday. But French President Jacques Chirac warned that despite those illustrious achievements, European scientists are falling behind.","headline":"Chirac: Europe Can Do More in Science Race (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"roundup Plus: Good Technology supported by HP, Samsung...RIM touts BlackBerry with Wi-Fi...HP to sell Voltaire's InfiniBand switch.","headline":"Briefly: Akamai boosts Web application services"} {"label":3,"text":"The plunge in US insurance stocks widened to include companies such as Aetna Inc. and Humana Inc. on concern New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe of the industry will drag down profits.","headline":"US Insurance Stocks Plunge on Concern About Spitzer (Update3)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - FBI, Justice Department and Homeland Security Department officials aren't talking much about the threat of a terrorist attack to disrupt the election in two weeks.","headline":"Feds Mum on Pre-Election Terror Threat (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"A ball of fire erupts from a train car, smothering commuters with smoke and littering the platform with bodies and staining it with blood in a chilling security-camera videotape of the March 11 train bombings broadcast Tuesday by a Spanish station.","headline":"Video Shows March Madrid Bombing"} {"label":3,"text":" LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - No. 1 video game maker Electronic Arts Inc on Tuesday reported higher quarterly profits on strong demand for titles like Madden NFL 2005, but its stock price fell after a holiday forecast fell short of Wall Street expectations.","headline":"EA Reports Higher Quarterly Profits"} {"label":4,"text":"p2pnet.net News:- If you #39;re in Britain and you see people peering intently at their mobile phones, tapping their feet and snapping their fingers at the same time, they might be checking out the new Robbie Williams Greatest Hits album.","headline":"Album-on-a-card"} {"label":4,"text":"As expected, Advanced Micro Devices, on Tuesday officially released its new microprocessors aimed at high-end desktop computers. The new chips set the new records in a variety of industrial benchmarks and ","headline":"AMD Assaults New Performance Heights with New Chips"} {"label":4,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"Toshiba to Unveil HD DVD Laptops in 2005 -- Paper"} {"label":3,"text":"OT quot; gt; Motorola, the world #39;s second-largest maker of cellphones, said yesterday that its profit more than quadrupled in the third quarter and revenue jumped 26 percent compared with the quarter ","headline":"Profit Jumps at Motorola, but Shares Trade Lower"} {"label":2,"text":"ENGLAND striker Michael Owen could not have been a happier man after finally finding the net for Real Madrid today. The former Liverpool man had fallen short for his new club and had suffered the brickbats ","headline":"Owen tastes Real joy"} {"label":2,"text":"One night after they were pounded by 19 points in a preseason game in Cleveland, the Nets looked like a much different team against the expansion Charlotte Bobcats ","headline":"NETS 96, BOBCATS 89 Nets Win but They Still Look Out of Sorts"} {"label":2,"text":"Antonio McDyess and Derrick Coleman understood that coming to the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons offered the best and worst scenarios for a veteran player.","headline":"Veterans face quandary with Pistons"} {"label":1,"text":"A radical Muslim cleric who is wanted on terrorism charges in the United States was accused by British prosecutors Tuesday of encouraging others to murder non-believers, including Jews, and inciting racial hatred.","headline":"Britain Charges Cleric Sought by US for Aiding Terrorism"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK - US stocks fell on Tuesday as health insurers #39; shares slid on worries that the New York attorney general #39;s probe will hit the entire industry.","headline":"US stocks: Market drops as insurers #39; woes offset IBM"} {"label":2,"text":"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - In some ways, the New Jersey Nets are searching for an identity as much as the expansion Charlotte Bobcats. It #39;s the price of being dismantled in the offseason.","headline":"Nets 96, Bobcats 89"} {"label":3,"text":"Kenneth Lay, a founder of the Enron Corporation, will get two criminal trials - one by himself and one with his former protg, Jeffrey Skilling, a judge ruled Tuesday.","headline":"3 Former Enron Executives to Share a Trial"} {"label":4,"text":"(WebMD) Eating a diet rich in soy or taking soy supplements probably won #39;t harm a woman #39;s fertility, according to a new study.","headline":"Soy-Fertility Risk Downplayed"} {"label":3,"text":"Coca Cola is to allow other companies #39; products in its shop coolers for the first time. It has agreed the move in a deal with the European Commission to settle a five year competition case.","headline":"Coke opens its coolers to rival products"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Oil prices ended lower on Tuesday on\\signs that high energy costs are slowing the economic growth\\that has fueled this year's sharp increase in world oil\\consumption.","headline":"Oil Eases Again as Fuel Costs Hit Economy (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - An Army reservist charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners plans to plead guilty at a court martial to four counts arising from the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal in a plea deal in which eight other counts will be dropped, his lawyer has said.","headline":"Soldier to Plead Guilty in Iraq Abuse Case (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Doc Rivers does not subscribe to the mad scientist, mix-and-match method when it comes to selecting a backup point guard. He does not want a rotation of Marcus Banks, Jiri Welsch, and Delonte West picking up the minutes Gary Payton leaves behind. He does not want the trio of young, inexperienced guards wondering about playing time in addition ...","headline":"Logjam at the point"} {"label":3,"text":"Lucent Technologies' population of retired workers has grown so large over the years, there are four retirees for every active employee on its payroll. With health insurance costs soaring, Lucent now is saying that it's time for retirees to help pay for the benefit.","headline":"Facing a fund gap"} {"label":1,"text":"Jackie Stewart rejects Bernie Ecclestone's claims that the British Grand Prix is dead.","headline":"F1: British Grand Prix ruled out"} {"label":3,"text":"A Colorado man who placed a quot;transplant wanted quot; ad on a Massachusetts-based Internet site is expected today to receive a kidney donated by a total stranger who simply wanted to do quot;something big. quot; The transaction marks the first time an organ transplant has been brokered by a commercial web company.","headline":"Web-based kidney match raises ethics questions"} {"label":1,"text":"Spain #39;s Interior Minister says police have broken up a radical Muslim cell, plotting to bomb the country #39;s National Court.","headline":"Seven suspected terrorists arrested in Spain"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple Computer and the rock band U2 have inked a deal to sell customized iPods, The Post has learned. The announcement will be made at a splashy event Oct.","headline":"APPLE #39;S NEWEST WRINKLE: THE CUSTOMIZED, U2 IPOD"} {"label":2,"text":"Donetsk, Ukraine, Oct. 20 -- Shakhtar Donetsks Romanian teenage forward Ciprian Marica believes his sides strong team spirit will see them beat Celtic twice in the UEFA Champions League.","headline":"Shakhtar to beat Celtic twice, bets Marica"} {"label":2,"text":"DHAKA, Bangladesh -- James Franklin became the second New Zealander to take a test hat-trick, on the second day of the first test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.","headline":"Franklin claims a test hat-trick"} {"label":1,"text":"BAOSHAN, China - A strong earthquake shook southwest China. The epicenter of magnitude 5 quakes on the Richter scale was located in the province of Yunnan not far from the city of Baoshan.","headline":"Earthquake shook Yunnan, China"} {"label":2,"text":"Monday's Game 5 of the Red Sox-Yankees series showed an interesting ratings pattern. The window from 5:15-8 p.m., the time allotted for the telecast, did a 42.2 rating and 66 audience share in Boston. Those are terrific numbers for any market. The better news for Fox was that the game was only half-over at that point.","headline":"Game 5 marathon rated highly with viewers"} {"label":4,"text":"More than four million Britons are regular internet gamblers according to new research.","headline":"Online gambling attracts surfers"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Hamid Karzai was cruising to victory in\\Afghanistan's first direct presidential elections, but by\\Wednesday the returns so far have underscored the ethnic fault\\lines that have often divided the country.","headline":"Karzai's Big Poll Lead Shows Afghan Ethnic Divide (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Anglican Dean of Sydney Phillip Jensen, whose reported attacks on the Archbishop of Canterbury and Prince Charles sparked a storm of protest last week, claims he never made the comments attributed to him by the media.","headline":"Anglican claims he was misquoted over attack on Archbishop of Canterbury (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Motorola Inc., the world's No. 2 maker of cell phones, on Tuesday said its quarterly profit\\more than tripled, as sales rose 26 percent, driven in part by a host of new handset models and cost controls.","headline":"Motorola Quarterly Earnings Rise"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Businessman Sam Katz tried to tap into Warren Buffet's gravy train a decade ago with a plan to make the legendary investor's lofty Berkshire Hathaway shares more accessible to the small investor.","headline":"Unit Trust Fan Targets Health Care"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON - A coalition of New Jersey residents filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking a judge to stop the state from using electronic voting machines in the Nov. 2 election.","headline":"NJ residents file lawsuit to block e-voting"} {"label":3,"text":"Ford Motor Co. swung to a third-quarter profit, but losses at the automakers global automotive operations widened, underscoring the difficulty Ford still faces ","headline":"Growing auto losses cloud Ford #39;s outlook"} {"label":4,"text":"AMD is expected to unveil its most powerful desktop processors to date this week, a few days after rival Intel disclosed changes to its desktop processor road map.","headline":"AMD readies powerful desktop chips"} {"label":4,"text":"FCC Chairman Michael Powell said Tuesday that he would seek broad regulatory authority for the federal government over Internet-based telephone services to avoid stifling the emerging market.","headline":"FCC Chair to Seek Net Telephone Oversight"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - If John Kerry is elected president, Massachusetts would end up with its first Senate vacancy in 20 years, triggering a springtime special election that could determine the balance of power in Congress' upper chamber.","headline":"Kerry Win Would Trigger Fierce Senate Race (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri resigned Wednesday and said he would not form a new government, following a widely opposed constitutional change to keep the Syrian-backed president in office.","headline":"Lebanon PM Resigns, Says Will Not Head New Govt."} {"label":1,"text":"The ritual of organised bullying in the Russian army is getting worse, an international rights group warns.","headline":"Russian army bullying 'horrific'"} {"label":3,"text":"The High Court in London has struck out the bulk of a record 240m libel damages claim brought against the Financial Times by investment bank Collins Stewart Tullet.","headline":"230m claim against FT struck out"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Colgate Profit Falls on Higher Costs"} {"label":4,"text":"Ziff Davis - Panelists at SoftSummit point to emerging alternatives to perpetual licensing but say the transition won't be easy.","headline":"Software Licensing Moving Toward Subscription, Utility Models (Ziff Davis)"} {"label":3,"text":"Northwest Airlines Corp. posted a third-quarter loss on Wednesday, compared with profits a year ago, due to rising fuel costs and low-fare competition.","headline":"Northwest Airlines Swings to 3Q Loss"} {"label":3,"text":"In effort to expand market share, firm says it will invest \\$100M in Disney #39;s money-losing business. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Children #39;s Place Retail Stores Inc.","headline":"Children #39;s Place to buy Disney stores"} {"label":1,"text":"A terrorist attack believed to be aimed at the national court in Madrid seems to have been foiled by the arrest in the past two days of eight alleged radical Islamists.","headline":"Spain arrests eight over plot to bomb court"} {"label":4,"text":"Geneva - Worldwide sales of industrial robots surged to record levels in the first half of 2004 after equipment prices fell while labour costs grew, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe said in a report to be released today.","headline":"Sales of industrial robots surging: UN report"} {"label":3,"text":"Service engine maker Cummins Inc. on Wednesday said that third-quarter profits more than quadrupled - beating both its own guidance and Wall Street estimates - and full-year earnings would also exceed previous expectations.","headline":"Cummins 3Q Profit More Than Quadruples"} {"label":3,"text":"BOCHUM - Workers at the Opel carmaking plant in the city of Bochum voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to end their nearly week-long wildcat strike and were to return almost immediately to work, officials announced.","headline":"Opel workers abandon wildcat strikes"} {"label":3,"text":"Harmony Gold Mining, the largest miner of South African gold, made a hostile bid yesterday to acquire Gold Fields Ltd., another South African miner, for 52.","headline":"South African Miner in Hostile Bid for Gold Fields"} {"label":2,"text":" FOXBORO, Mass., (Sports Network) - The New England Patriots placed rookie wide receiver P.K. Sam on injured reserve Wednesday with a groin injury.","headline":"Patriots Place Sam on Injured Reserve"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON (AFP) - A judge at the London High Court struck out the bulk of a record libel damages claim of 240 million pounds (345 million euros, 434 million dollars) against the Financial Times by stockbroker Collins Stewart Tullet.","headline":"Judge blocks record libel claim against Financial Times"} {"label":1,"text":"Bookies take bets on a new Band Aid single being Christmas No 1, expected to be confirmed by Midge Ure.","headline":"Bookies take bets on new Band Aid"} {"label":2,"text":"Peter Petherick welcomed James Franklin into the test hat trick club with open arms last night. 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Consolidated, the Coca-Cola Co. #39;s major bottler and distributor in the Southeast, said Wednesday that third-quarter profit fell as bad weather, high fuel prices and fewer promotions led to lower volume.","headline":"Coca-Cola Bottling #39;s 3Q Profit Drops"} {"label":4,"text":"A refined map of the human genome shows that humans have even fewer genes than previously thought -- less than 25,000, about the same as a mustard green.","headline":"Humans Aren #39;t So Complicated"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - It has revolutionized physics, made","headline":"CERN to Probe Life, the Universe and Everything (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"St. Louis - They trudged off the field at Minute Maid Park wearing glazed expressions, looking anywhere but home plate. That #39;s where Jeff Kent was celebrating a victory that left the Houston Astros one win from their first World Series.","headline":"Cardinals hope to fire up offense at home"} {"label":1,"text":"Tony Blair last night stood accused of conspiring to use British troops in Iraq as a quot;political gesture quot; to help George W Bush in the US presidential election.","headline":"Blair is #39;Using Our Troops to Boost Bush #39;"} {"label":4,"text":"The Istanbul technology is meant to replace MSN chat and Windows Messenger. Microsoft has not released much information on the technology, which may not reach market until next year or even later.","headline":"Microsoft Tests Advanced IM for Enterprises"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Russia is seeking a new economic partnership to boost a decades-old friendship with India, envisaging sophisticated arms sales, high-end technology swaps and political support on the world stage.","headline":"Russia wants new business partnership with old ally India (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":" SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Briton Jenson Button will drive for BAR next year but is likely to join Williams in 2006 after Formula One's Contract Recognition Board (CRB) ended a tug-of-war between the teams Wednesday.","headline":"Motor Racing: BAR Win Contract Tug-Of-War Over Button"} {"label":2,"text":"Newcastle boss Graeme Souness was in defiant mood tonight as he attempted to push yesterdays training ground bust-up with striker Craig Bellamy into the background.","headline":"Souness Looks Forward"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Countrywide Financial Corp. on Wednesday posted a 47 percent drop in quarterly earnings and cut its outlook as mortgage refinancings fell and rates climbed, sparking a broad sell-off in mortgage-company stocks.","headline":"Countrywide Results Spark Sector Selloff"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The kids have spoken, and it's Sen.\\John Kerry with a convincing victory over President Bush on","headline":"Kids Opt for Kerry in Bellwether Online Poll (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's parliament took extraordinary security steps Wednesday for a vote next week on a Gaza pullout plan expected to spark Jewish settler protests and heighten death threats against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.","headline":"Israel Battens Down Hatches for Volatile Gaza Vote"} {"label":4,"text":"Tabbed browsing, one of the more popular features built into alternative Web browsers, contains a security flaw that puts users at risk of spoofing attacks, research firm Secunia warned on Wednesday.","headline":"Tabbed Browsing Flaws Detected"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - U.S. average retail gasoline prices\\fell over the last two weeks and are poised to slip even\\further as crude oil prices continue to tumble, an industry\\analyst said on Sunday.","headline":"Gas Prices Continue Slide, Down to #36;1.93\/gallon (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Millions of new robots will be installed in households over the next few years, a UN report predicts.","headline":"Robo-servants set to sweep into homes"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON -- In the absence of congressional action, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Michael Powell has taken over the direction of Voice over IP (define) policy in the Capitol, at least for the time being.","headline":"FCC Mull November VoIP Vote"} {"label":1,"text":"Two Muslim girls were expelled Wednesday from high school for refusing to remove their head scarf -- the fourth such expulsions in two days as officials began taking action against ","headline":"4 French schoolgirls expelled for wearing head scarves"} {"label":3,"text":"French luxury goods company LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis said Wednesday it plans to buy whisky maker Glenmorangie PLC for about 300 million pounds (euro430.","headline":"LVMH Plans to Buy Glenmorangie"} {"label":2,"text":"MADRID, Oct. 20. - Top-seeded Tim Henman of Britain was all praise for the novel idea of replacing ball boys and girls with fashion models at the Madrid Masters, after thrashing Spaniard Albert Costa 6-4, 6-2, on Wednesday.","headline":"Henman crushes Costa"} {"label":3,"text":"The Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday that accounting firm KPMG LLP will pay \\$10 million to Gemstar-TV Guide International shareholders to settle allegations it committed improper conduct in Gemstar #39;s audit.","headline":"KPMG to settle SEC charges in Gemstar audit case"} {"label":2,"text":"Valencia may have to ditch their new-found attacking style of football in favour of an quot;ugly quot; defensive approach if they are to beat Inter Milan in the Champions League, according to club captain David Albelda.","headline":"Valencia need to play #39;ugly #39; against Inter, says Albelda"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann was left red-faced in Athens as two costly mistakes ensured that a Champions League victory slipped through his sides fingers again.","headline":"Wenger Spares Red-Faced Lehmann"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple Computer (NASDAQ: AAPL) recently launched its Apple iTunes Store in Canada. 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Cingular Wireless, which is buying AT amp;T Wireless, said yesterday that third-quarter sales rose 4.9 percent, to \\$4.","headline":"Cingular Sales Rise in Quarter, but Profit Falls 18 Percent"} {"label":1,"text":" BEIJING (Reuters) - A gas explosion in a crowded coal mine in China killed at least 56 people and left 92 missing with little hope of surviving the country's most serious mine accident in years, Xinhua news agency said on Thursday.","headline":"China Mine Blast Kills 56, Death Toll Could Soar"} {"label":4,"text":"A new report from the international consortium of laboratories that decoded the human genome has revised the estimated number of human genes sharply downward.","headline":"Human Gene Total Falls Below 25,000"} {"label":3,"text":"Lucent Technologies yesterday posted higher fiscal fourth- quarter earnings, helping lift the telecommunications equipment maker to its first profitable year since 2000.","headline":"Lucent milestone: A profit"} {"label":2,"text":"World No. 1 Vijay Singh, who is seeking his ninth win on the PGA Tour this year, will play the final three events this season, starting with this week #39;s Funai Classic.","headline":"Vijay Singh seeks ninth win of 2004"} {"label":3,"text":"The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to announce today a settlement with Qwest that is highly critical of quot;senior management, quot; two sources familiar with the case said.","headline":"SEC may finalize Qwest settlement today"} {"label":4,"text":"They #39;re bold, brash and break most rules of business -- so why are the Google guys multi-billionaires? 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The use of robots -- especially as domestic help -- is expected to increase sevenfold by 2007, according to the United Nations.","headline":"When Robots Rule the World"} {"label":4,"text":"Explicit lyrics, parachutes featured in new GTA: San Andreas trailer; official site also updated with info on Las Vegas-style city.","headline":"Sinful new GTA: San Andreas trailer revealed"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Like fishing in a stocked pond instead of an ocean, politicians are trying to catch votes by targeting phone calls and fliers at voters who have already applied for absentee ballots.","headline":"Parties Allowed to Contact Absentee Voters (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"COLLINS STEWART was the first company to try to base libel damages on a falling share price. 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The Internet's growth as an economic engine, particularly for financial transactions, is feeding the felonious frenzy.","headline":"Crooks slither into Net's shady nooks and crannies (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"SiliconValley.com - Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Dell, which were accused earlier this year of having ","headline":"HP, IBM, Dell set code' for treatment of workers (SiliconValley.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors, pull guard duty and perform other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007, says a new U.N. survey, which credits dropping prices for the robot boom.","headline":"U.N.: Robot Use to Surge Sevenfold by 2007"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar fell to an eight-month low against the euro on Thursday and set multi-month lows versus the yen, sterling and the Swiss franc amid worries the U.S. economy was not growing enough to support its currency.","headline":"Dollar at 8-Month Low Vs Euro"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistan take a slim lead over Sri Lanka by the end of the day two in the first Test.","headline":"Cricket: Pakistan edge ahead"} {"label":3,"text":"Pharmaceutical giant Merck amp; Co. said Thursday that third-quarter earnings dropped significantly year-over-year on charges related to the withdrawal of Vioxx from the market.","headline":"Merck Posts 3Q Profit Drop on Vioxx"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar was weaker across the board early in New York on Thursday, forging new lows on a growing sense that the United States is struggling to fund its record external deficits.","headline":"The Dollar Struggles Over Funding Fears"} {"label":2,"text":"ST. LOUIS, Missouri All of the wounds in this city, colored a fresh shade of cardinal red, healed with just one touch. The winning pitcher was the one who had the fractured hand.","headline":"Edmonds homer lifts Cardinals to Game 7 against Astros"} {"label":2,"text":"Milan and Barcelona offered a nice show on Wednesday night in which the rossoneri defeated their Spanish counterparts 1-0 at San Siro.","headline":"Galliani Applauds Both Ancelotti And Rijkaard"} {"label":2,"text":"New York was in shock today after their beloved baseball team the Yankees suffered a surprise defeat to arch rivals, the Boston Red Sox.","headline":" #39;Damned Yankees #39; Send New Yorkers into Mourning"} {"label":2,"text":"ARSENAL manager Arsene Weenger was today counting his crocks ahead of Sunday #39;s premiership showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford.","headline":"Gunners reel after mugging in Athens"} {"label":3,"text":"The number of summer visitors to Alaska rose from the year before, prompting the president of the Alaska Travel Industry Association to say tourism appeared to be back on track since leveling off after the 2001 terrorist attacks.","headline":"Alaska #39;s summer tourism pegged at 1.4 million visitors"} {"label":3,"text":"AT amp;T Corp. swung to a third-quarter loss of \\$7.12 billion after recording huge charges related to the company #39;s retreat from traditional telephone services, which has included at least 7,500 more job cuts ","headline":"AT amp;T Posts \\$7.1 Billion Loss for the 3Q"} {"label":1,"text":"The Socialist Group in the European Parliament (EP) on Thursday rejected a proposal by incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso designed to defuse a row over ","headline":"Barroso proposal to defuse EU Commissioner row rejected"} {"label":4,"text":"Texas Instruments Inc. today announced development of the wireless industry #39;s first digital TV on a single chip for cell phones, code-named quot;Hollywood.","headline":"TI Puts Digital TV on Cell Phones"} {"label":4,"text":"NEC Corporation has announced the worldwide launch and availability of the SX series model quot;SX-8, quot; the world #39;s most powerful vector supercomputer with a peak processing performance of a whopping 65 TFLOPS (trillion floating point operations per second).","headline":"NEC Unveils World #39;s Fastest Vector Supercomputer"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Four Nigerian military officers and a\\civilian were accused Thursday of plotting to overthrow\\President Olusegun Obasanjo by firing a rocket at his\\helicopter, court documents showed.","headline":"Nigerian Military Officers Charged with Coup Plot (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - US Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry will switch to macho politics when he makes an atypical hunting trip to rural Ohio in a bid to woo traditionalist male voters, while President George W. 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Voters seem open to change in the White House #151; most disapprove of the president's performance at home and in Iraq #151; but still harbor doubts about making the switch.","headline":"AP Poll: Bush, Kerry in Dead Heat (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Sudan #39;s government and Darfur rebels are likely to restart talks Thursday as the African Union said it would increase its forces in the restive region.","headline":"AU OKs more troops for Darfur; talks resume"} {"label":4,"text":"The human race is plundering the planet at a pace that outstrips its capacity to support life, according to a report by WWF. The Living Planet Report 2004 shows that humans currently consume 20 per cent more ","headline":"We Are Using 20 More Resources Than The Earth Can Produce"} {"label":3,"text":"The US Labor Department said Thursday the number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance fell to a six-week low last week.","headline":"Jobless Claims Drop"} {"label":3,"text":"Don #146;t let less-than-perfect credit prevent you from driving the car you want. Fill out a free loan application at Auto Net Financial and we #146;ll pre-arrange financing at a dealer near you.","headline":"ADV: Hassle-Free Car Financing"} {"label":3,"text":"Trump Hotels amp; Casino Resorts Inc. 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(U-WIRE) -- Syracuse may enter Morgantown, W.Va., for Wednesday #39;s game under different circumstances than Mountaineer fans are used to from the former Big East powerhouse.","headline":"No. 15 West Virginia, Syracuse battle it out for control of first"} {"label":1,"text":"Britain agreed Thursday to meet a U.S. request for British troops to be moved into volatile central Iraq, a proposal that has met strong opposition within the governing Labour Party.","headline":"Britain Agrees to Redeploy Troops"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Prime Minister Paul Martin served notice to his Liberal cabinet Thursday to clam up with their personal opinions on the U.S. presidential election.","headline":"Keep quiet on U.S. election, Martin tells loose-lipped cabinet (Canadian Press)"} {"label":3,"text":" SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"Microsoft Profit, Revenue Rises"} {"label":4,"text":"The Motley Fool - The lure of bundling services has been hanging over the communications industry for the past six years or so, although many companies have been unable to perfect a winning strategy. Bundling brings together services such as wired (local and long distance) and wireless phone service, Internet access, and satellite or cable television services.","headline":"SBC Bundles Up for Long Term (The Motley Fool)"} {"label":2,"text":"World Cup hero and England skipper Jonny Wilkinson is set to miss the upcoming Test against Australia with a badly bruised right arm.","headline":"Wilko in doubt"} {"label":4,"text":" SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"Intel Cancels Plan to Enter Digital TV Chip Market"} {"label":4,"text":"Einstein was right -- again. Satellites that have been pulled slightly off their orbits show that the Earth is indeed twisting the fabric ","headline":"Warped Satellites Prove Einstein Theory -Scientists"} {"label":4,"text":"The company's earnings beat Wall Street expectations.","headline":"Strong Server, PC Sales Boost Microsoft Revenue"} {"label":3,"text":"Disney and Viacom agreed to a fine of \\$1.5 million from the Federal Communications Commission over claims their children #39;s cable television networks violated advertising restrictions, the FCC said Thursday.","headline":"Viacom, Disney pay \\$1.5M FCC fine"} {"label":4,"text":"In a move that targets the increased threats of worms and viruses to networked businesses, Cisco Systems Thursday said it will acquire privately owned endpoint compliance vendor Perfigo in a deal worth approximately \\$74 million.","headline":"Cisco #39;s Perfigo Acquisition Delivers Policy Compliance To Channel"} {"label":2,"text":"FED-UP Freddie Ljungberg says Arsenal must stop letting in stupid goals or face another season of Euro heartache. The disappointed Swede reckons the Gunners have already wasted a golden opportunity ","headline":"Freddie #39;s goal rage"} {"label":4,"text":"Environmental organisation WWF International has warned that the global population is consuming about 20 per cent more natural resources than the planet can produce.","headline":"Australia #39;living beyond its means #39;"} {"label":2,"text":"There is an all but unanswerable case for asserting that the biggest story out of the United States this week has nothing to do with the presidential election, has no connection with the flu vaccine shortage and that it does not involve a gay bishop either ","headline":"America #39;s curse"} {"label":2,"text":"IN A week in which one of their former players rechristened himself G8 to distance himself from the past, Middlesbroughs attempts to rewrite history took another step forward in Athens.","headline":"Downing provides return on McClaren #39;s gamble"} {"label":3,"text":"PARIS - Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed belief on Thursday that the decision that the European Council would make on December 17th (on whether and when to open negotiations with Turkey) would be a milestone for not only Turkey-(EU) relations ","headline":"Erdogan Believes European Council #39;s Decision Will Be A Milestone"} {"label":2,"text":"IN A baffling interpretation of the word deliberate, the FA decided yesterday that there was insufficient evidence to charge David Beckham over his premeditated yellow card against Wales.","headline":"Beckham gets off scot-free despite candid confession"} {"label":4,"text":"Einstein was right: Scientists say satellites pulled slightly off their orbits show that the earth is indeed twisting the fabric of space-time as it rotates.","headline":"Astronomers find proof of Einstein #39;s theory"} {"label":4,"text":"At Gartner Symposium ITXPO, Microsoft Chief Executive, Steve Ballmer touched on quite a few topics that are targeted towards Microsoft #39;s end consumers.","headline":"Hackers are getting smarter, says Ballmer"} {"label":2,"text":"JL Lewis shot a 10-under 62 for his best start ever on the PGA Tour and a two-shot lead Thursday in the Funai Classic at Disney. Lewis putted for birdie on every hole and made 11 of them on the Magnolia course to match his career-low round.","headline":"Golf Capsules"} {"label":2,"text":"HEARTS UEFA Cup adventure may have been derailed in Rotterdam but coach Craig Levein can take comfort from the fact he has three more games to get it back on track.","headline":"Feyenoord make most of early fortune"} {"label":2,"text":"Top seed Tim Henman suffered a 6-4,4-6, 6-2 defeat to Croatian Ivan Ljubicic in the Madrid Masters on Thursday as Andre Agassi advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-1,6-3 victory over Vincent Spadea.","headline":"Agassi advances in Madrid, Henman eliminated"} {"label":1,"text":"GAZA CITY: One of the leaders of Hamas #39; military wing was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City early today, a Hamas spokesman said.","headline":"Hamas military chief killed"} {"label":2,"text":"Carmelo Anthony, who missed Denver #39;s previous game after being cited for marijuana possession, scored 23 points for the Nuggets in a 100-88 preseason victory Thursday night over the Los Angeles Clippers.","headline":"Nuggets 100, Clippers 88"} {"label":3,"text":"REDMOND, Washington, Oct 21 (AFP) - The world #39;s biggest software company, Microsoft Corp, said Thursday that its first quarter profits swelled to 2.9 billion dollars as consumers and businesses pumped up demand for new computers.","headline":"Software giant Microsoft rings up multibillion dollar profit gain"} {"label":4,"text":"HUMAN beings are plundering the earth #39;s resources at an alarming and unsustainable rate, and Australians are among the worst offenders.","headline":"World #39;s #39;worst plunderers #39; named"} {"label":1,"text":"The US declines to wish Fidel Castro a speedy recovery after he fractures bones in a fall at a public ceremony.","headline":"'Wrong kind of fall' for Castro"} {"label":3,"text":"Five-year, \\$1.8 billion cost-cutting contract approved Thursday also reduces retirement benefits, increases work hours and eliminates retiree medical coverage.","headline":"US Airways Pilots Approve 18 Pay Cut"} {"label":3,"text":"J.E. Robert Cos. completed raising \\$823 million from about 40 institutional and private equity investors this week.","headline":"J.E. Robert Assembles New Investment Fund"} {"label":3,"text":"General Motors hopes to make its hulking Hummer lineup quot;more approachable quot; with a new midsize sport utility vehicle scheduled to go on sale next spring.","headline":"Hummer going smaller for share of big market"} {"label":1,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - As the death toll rose from Japan's deadliest typhoon in two decades, experts warned on Friday that climate change could bring a stormier future.","headline":"Death Toll 69 in Japan Typhoon, 19 Still Missing"} {"label":1,"text":"Yun Young-Chul (C-back), president of the Constitutional Court, speaks as the court ruled against President Roh Moo-Hyun #39;s plan to relocate the country #39;s capital at the court, in Seoul, October 21.","headline":"South Korean court blocks relocation of capital"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Qwest Communications on Thursday said it #39;s agreed to pay \\$250 million to end a federal probe of allegedly fraudulent accounting practices used by former executives.","headline":"Qwest to pay \\$250 million to end probe"} {"label":3,"text":"The Financial Times claims Nomura, the Japanese bank, is involved in a plan to raise 200m to block a takeover of Man Utd by Malcolm Glazer.","headline":"Bank 'looks to block Glazer bid'"} {"label":4,"text":"The keyboard is mightier than the whiteboard at an emergency room in the Bronx, where the use of computers is now a staple.","headline":"In the E.R., Learning to Love the PC"} {"label":1,"text":"MEPs threatened last night to bring down the new European Commission before it even takes office, as a row sparked by controversial comments about homosexuality escalated into an unprecedented crisis.","headline":"MEPs threaten to sink commission over Buttiglione"} {"label":2,"text":"A debate on draft day 2003 was whether the Patriots should have moved up to take Kentucky defensive lineman Dewayne Robertson , who was picked fourth overall by the Jets. After he had a subpar rookie season, the feeling was the Patriots made the right choice, though they took Ty Warren 13th overall that year and he also ...","headline":"Robertson emerges with time"} {"label":3,"text":"Thursday #39;s agreement between Qwest Communications and federal regulator settles allegations of quot;massive financial fraud quot; at a price of \\$250 million.","headline":"Qwest: The end of the beginning"} {"label":2,"text":"SKIPPER Patrick Vieira is set to hand Arsenal a massive boost for Sunday #39;s crunch clash against Manchester United by declaring himself fit to lead the Gunners at Old Trafford.","headline":"VIEIRA FIT FOR UNITED BATTLE"} {"label":1,"text":"President Bush plans major changes in his Cabinet if he wins a second term -- perhaps nominating the first female defense secretary and first black attorney general -- but very little change among the small group of his closest advisers.","headline":"Staying or Going? Some Possibilities if Bush Wins"} {"label":2,"text":"With the Yanks out of the World Series, the city #39;s economy loses out on at least \\$40 million, according to studies by the controller #39;s office and other city agencies.","headline":"City Series-ly wounded"} {"label":2,"text":"Chelsea today shrugged off concerns about their attendances this season and insisted they are delighted with the support for Jose Mourinho #39;s side.","headline":"Our crowds are up, say Blues"} {"label":1,"text":"Kumar Sangakkara's unbeaten fifty revives Sri Lanka's chances against Pakistan.","headline":"Sri Lanka off to positive start"} {"label":1,"text":"Twenty-nine people believed to be North Koreans have entered a South Korean school in Beijing, apparently seeking asylum. Diplomats say the group, including two children, entered the school early Friday.","headline":"N. Koreans Seek Asylum in Beijing"} {"label":3,"text":"Connecticut is going to join California amid New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzers probe over the US insurance industry scandal.","headline":"Connecticut joins California in Spitzer probe"} {"label":4,"text":"An experiment using two orbiting satellites has proved that as the Earth turns it drags space and time around itself, like a spinning top in treacle.","headline":"Einstein Is Proved Right Again"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft and Swatch announced a new line of wireless data watches named Paparazzi. The watches offer news, sports, weather and stock quotes, among other snippets of content, via Microsoft #39;s MSN Direct wireless data service.","headline":"Microsoft\/Swatch Offer New Wireless Watch"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A military judge ordered a U.S. Army reservist on Friday to stand trial Jan. 7 in Baghdad for allegedly abusing Iraq inmates at the Abu Ghraib prison outside Baghdad.","headline":"Trial Date Set for Soldier at Abu Ghraib (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Citigroup's Ex-Exec May Face SEC Action"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - The dollar edged up against the yen and\\steadied against the euro on Friday, but kept within sight of\\multi-month lows hit this week on worries about the U.S.\\economy and its ability to attract global investors.","headline":"Dollar Stabilizes Above Recent Lows (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"BEIJING: China #39;s economy surged by an impressive 9.5 per cent year-on-year in the first nine months of this year, marginally slower than the 9.7 per cent recorded in the first half of the year, the government said here on Sunday while claiming credit for ","headline":"Chinese economy surges 9.5 in first 3 quarters"} {"label":3,"text":"Primaris Airlines Inc. has announced plans to buy 20 Boeing 7E7-8 Dreamliners and 20 737-800s, a deal worth \\$3.8 billion at list prices, the new low-cost business carrier and the Boeing Co.","headline":"Primaris to spend \\$3.8B on jets"} {"label":4,"text":"The move won #39;t have raised many eyebrows. Security is a hot market in which Cisco already has a strong grip in the enterprise space, and the vendor giant has already bolstered its security portfolio through ","headline":"Cisco Bolsters Its Security Story"} {"label":1,"text":"The European Commission launches graphic images showing the damage smoking can do to people's health.","headline":"EU launches graphic tobacco ads"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal were the clear #39;devils #39; back in September 2003, just six games into last season. Following captain Patrick Viera #39;s second half dismissal for lashing out on free-faller Ruud Van Nistelrooy, and then ","headline":"Now or never for United"} {"label":1,"text":"Religious and political leaders gather at the Umm al-Qura Sunni Muslim mosque outside Baghdad, where clerics called for their followers to boycott Iraq #39;s January elections.","headline":"Sunni clerics urge election boycott"} {"label":4,"text":"There is a strong trend for consumers to move away from using fixed-line phones in concert with mobiles to use mobile handsets for all or most of their voice calls, according to a study conducted for Finnish mobile handset maker Nokia by UK market ","headline":"Fixed-to-mobile substitution gaining momentum"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Weyerhaeuser Co.'s quarterly profit rose sharply on a large gain from the sale of timberlands in Georgia and it set tender offers to reduce as much as \\$700 million in debt, the company said on Friday.","headline":"Weyerhaeuser Profit Up"} {"label":4,"text":"It bought Stata Labs and apparently plans to incorporate Stata technology in an e-mail client that could compete with Google #39;s Gmail.","headline":"Yahoo Acquires Another E-Mail Startup"} {"label":4,"text":"The car rental company takes a major hit because of problems with IT, including high costs associated with an ERP project.","headline":"Avis blames IT for multimillion-dollar loss"} {"label":4,"text":"NEC has unveiled its latest supercomputer, which is almost twice as fast as the BlueGene\/L machine rolled out by IBM in September.","headline":"NEC Tops IBM with Speedier Supercomputer"} {"label":2,"text":" MADRID (Reuters) - Severiano Ballesteros said on Friday he has made such a dramatic recovery from his back problems that he hopes to play a full season next year on both sides of the Atlantic.","headline":"Ballesteros Hoping to Play Full Season Next Year"} {"label":4,"text":"roundup Free-roaming source code breeds new Netsky pest. Also: From IE to Opera, browsers are a likely prey.\\","headline":"Bug bites continue to plague the Net"} {"label":4,"text":"OCTOBER 22, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Amazon.com Inc. fell a penny short of analysts #39; per-share earnings expectations, while reporting net sales of \\$1.","headline":"Amazon.com net sales jump 29; Google reports \\$52M in net income"} {"label":4,"text":"Lacie today introduced a new series of external harddrives with SATA interface at the SMAU trade show in Milan, Italy. The drives are available in capacities up to 400 GByte.","headline":"Lacie announces external SATA harddrive, high-end LCD"} {"label":1,"text":"Mr Vladimir V. Putin, President of the Russian Federation, Mr NR Narayana Murthy, Chief Mentor and Chairman, Infosys, and Mr Nandan Nilekani, CEO and Managing Director, at the Infosys campus in Bangalore on Sunday.","headline":"India, Russia must join hands to develop new tech: Putin"} {"label":3,"text":"Eliot Spitzer, fresh from rocking the insurance industry, has now asked the music business to uncover the secrets behind how radio stations decide what records they play.","headline":"Spitzer launches music industry probe"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK\/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc. rose as much as 20 percent on Friday, to trade at more than twice the level of its cut-price IPO, after the Web search leader posted strong quarterly results in its first reported quarter as a public company.","headline":"Google Results Revive 'Dot-Com' Fervor"} {"label":2,"text":"Since becoming NC State #39;s head football coach in January of 2000, Chuck Amato has endeavored to change the culture of a program that had rarely flirted with greatness.","headline":"Wolfpack, Canes Clash at Carter-Finley"} {"label":2,"text":"MADRID, Spain -- England #39;s Paul Broadhurst, winless in nine years on the European Tour, shot a 6-under-par 65 Friday and took a one-stroke lead midway through the Madrid Open.","headline":"Broadhurst leads in Spain"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Mississippi State is looking for another landmark win against Florida.","headline":"Bulldogs, Gators Remember Last Miss. Game (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Ground zero for the country's costliest House race is Dallas, where two congressmen shoehorned into the same new district have each raised #36;4.1 million #151; and counting #151; to bash each other with television ads and sophisticated mailings.","headline":"Campaign Spending on Rise in House Races (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The U.S. government's drive for homeland security has produced a boom in antiterror technologies--as well as industry confusion and privacy concerns.","headline":"This week in security news"} {"label":2,"text":"Fernando 7th and Jacques 12th after a studious opening day at Interlagos for the Mild Seven Renault F1 Team.","headline":"Brazilian GP, Friday"} {"label":1,"text":"North Korea on Friday eased its tough stance against the United States, saying it is willing to resume stalled six-way talks on its nuclear weapons if Washington is ready to consider its demands.","headline":"North Korea eases tough stance against US in nuclear talks"} {"label":3,"text":"US Treasury prices rose on Friday as a potent combination of record high oil prices and slumping stocks kept market participants jittery about the potential for slower growth.","headline":"Rising oil, falling stocks lift US Treasury prices"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A senior Saudi official rejected on Friday a suggestion that his government was lax in pursuing Saudi nationals who provide money to Iraqi insurgents or terrorist groups.","headline":"Saudi Denies Failure to Pursue Insurgents (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"China #39;s economic boom is still roaring despite efforts to cool sizzling growth, with gross domestic product climbing 9.5 per cent in the first three quarters of this year, the government reported Friday.","headline":"China #39;s economy still sizzling, with GDP up 9.1 in Q3, but prices <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped British aid worker, appeared in a new and harrowing video yesterday, weeping and asking Tony Blair to save her life by halting the deployment of British ","headline":"Harrowing footage shows Hassan pleading for her life"} {"label":1,"text":"Some 850 British troops have started preparations to redeploy from southern Iraq to an area outside of Baghdad. The move comes after Britain agreed to a US request for help and is designed to make more US ","headline":"In Controversial Move, Britain Says #39;Yes #39; to Troop-Redeployment <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON President Bush has signed into law the most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades. Bush signed the bill today with no fanfare, during a flight on Air Force One to a campaign stop in Pennsylvania.","headline":"Bush signs \\$136 billion tax-cut bill with no fanfare"} {"label":2,"text":"There are two consolations for disillusioned tennis romantics upset by yesterday #39;s news of the split of Lleyton Hewitt and Kim Clijsters four months before their scheduled marriage.","headline":"Clijsters and Hewitt reach break point"} {"label":4,"text":"Cyber security audits find improvement in some agencies, but viruses and worms still plague the halls of government.\\ ","headline":"News: Report card day looms for federal agencies"} {"label":2,"text":"Pete Kendall #39;s New England accent is as thick as his 6-5, 292-pound frame. So there #39;s no hiding his roots or his allegiance to Red Sox Nation.","headline":"Big day for New England"} {"label":1,"text":"In line with his pledge made during the election campaign, Indonesian new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stressed the importance of fighting corruption and terror while ","headline":"President Susilo stresses fighting against graft, terror as <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"St. Louis is a collection of superstar position players and anonymous pitchers.","headline":"Starting for Cardinals Has Privileges"} {"label":4,"text":"The \\$41 billion merger between Cingular Wireless LLC and AT T Wireless Services Inc. won approval from the Federal Communications Commission Friday, according to federal sources close to the agency. <BR>\\<FONT face=","headline":"Regulators Let Cingular Buy AT T Wireless"} {"label":2,"text":"CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen brought St. Loius past Houston during the sixth inning, giving them the win and the pennant.","headline":"Cardinals make it to the World Series"} {"label":2,"text":"Tennessee and Alabama fans needed extra reasons to hate each other about as much as Deion Sanders needs more reasons to love himself.","headline":"Column: Alabama fans should take responsibility for their own <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"Stock prices were pummeled by a toxic combination of still-rising oil prices and anxiety surrounding Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe of the insurance industry.","headline":"MARTS SWOON ON RISING OIL"} {"label":2,"text":"MADRID, Spain (Ticker) - Appearing in his first tournament since the US Open, Andre Agassi has not displayed much rust. The 34-year-old Agassi advanced to the semifinals of the Tennis Masters Madrid on Friday ","headline":"Agassi advances in Madrid"} {"label":4,"text":"\\\\The blogs are buzzing that the Treo 650 will be released on Monday.\\\\From Gizmodo:\\\\","headline":"Treo 650 on Monday?"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Kobe Bryant scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers got major contributions from their ever-improving reserves Friday night, beating the Clippers 113-102 in a preseason game.","headline":"Bryant's 25 Helps Lakers Beat Clippers (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A roadside bomb exploded near an American military patrol in Baghdad Saturday, injuring six soldiers, the U.S. command said.","headline":"Roadside Bomb Injures Six GIs in Iraq (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week, the Washington Post reported in its Saturday edition, citing an unnamed source familiar with the situation.","headline":"Delta Air May File Bankruptcy Soon-Report"} {"label":2,"text":"Stephen Werner and the Minutemen weren't easily discouraged in their Hockey East opener last night.","headline":"In OT, first-minute men lift UMass"} {"label":3,"text":"Delta Air Lines Inc. could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week, a source familiar with the matter said yesterday.","headline":"Delta Air Lines Prepares Chapter 11 Filing"} {"label":1,"text":"XINMI, China -- Desperate to know their loved ones' fates, grieving relatives scuffled with guards yesterday at the scene of China's worst mining accident this year as rescue workers pulled more bodies out of a mine shaft choked with poison gas.","headline":"82 still missing in Chinese mine blast"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - U.S. planes bombed targets in\\Iraq's rebel-held city of Falluja, killing two people, and the\\U.S. military said it had captured a lieutenant of its\\deadliest Islamist enemy in Iraq in a raid early on Saturday.","headline":"US Forces Bomb Iraq's Falluja, Seize Zarqawi Aide (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK Oct. 18, 2004 - People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new privacy risk to worry about: Google #39;s free new tool that indexes a PC #39;s contents for quickly locating data.","headline":"Google #39;s New PC Search Tool Poses Risks"} {"label":1,"text":"Iran on Sunday refuted a report made by some US media that UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei had collaborated with Iran by giving Tehran an advance look at his reports, the official IRNA news agency reported.","headline":"Iran refutes allegation about collaboration with IAEA chief"} {"label":2,"text":"The now former starting Tennessee safety was arrested early Monday morning for firing the handgun of teammate Chris Heath. Afterwards, Johnson was slapped with indefinite suspension.","headline":"BAD BLOOD, GOOD RIVALRY: Vols prep for raging Tide"} {"label":2,"text":"Former Tottenham captain Dave Mackay has led the tributes to legendary former Spurs manager Bill Nicholson, who passed away on Saturday aged 85.","headline":"Tributes flood in for Nicholson"} {"label":3,"text":"Bankrupt US Airways is giving flight attendants, machinists and passenger service workers three weeks to reach consensual cost-cutting pacts before the airline asks ","headline":"Greater pressure directed at US Airways unions"} {"label":2,"text":"England #39;s Paul Broadhurst shot a 6-under 65 Friday to take a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Madrid Open. Broadhurst, who hasn #39;t won on the European tour in nine years, is 10-under 132 overall ","headline":"Broadhurst leads by a shot after second round of Madrid Open"} {"label":3,"text":"The doubts, the uncertainty, the mud-slinging that have kept investors indecisive all year are set to end one week from Tuesday when US voters go to the polls.","headline":"Wall Street Fears an Undecided Election"} {"label":3,"text":"Public transit in Toronto will not improve next year despite \\$81-million in provincial gas tax funding announced yesterday, according to Mayor David Miller.","headline":"Miller slams transit funding"} {"label":2,"text":"Ten outs away from winter, knowing a 105-win magic-carpet ride was about to hit the runway way too soon. Ten outs away from winter, and the St.","headline":"Cards all hearts"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Milwaukee Bucks forward Zendon Hamilton will miss six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.","headline":"Bucks' Zendon Hamilton Has Knee Surgery (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - The majestic pyramids and\\temples of the ancient Zapotec kingdom of Monte Alban sit\\spectacularly atop a hill in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca.","headline":"Mexico Struggles to Preserve Ancient Ruins (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"SAO PAULO, Oct 23 (AFP) - World champion Michael Schumacher was involved in a high-speed crash in Saturday #39;s practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix.","headline":"Schumacher escapes high-speed practice crash"} {"label":1,"text":" ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - The European Union and its member states will contribute more than \\$100 million to an African Union (AU) force in Sudan's troubled Darfur region, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Saturday.","headline":"EU to Give \\$100 Mln for AU Force in Darfur-Solana"} {"label":1,"text":"Charity workers were still facing an agonising wait for news of Iraq aid worker Margaret Hassan tonight after a televised plea to her kidnappers was met with silence.","headline":"Plea for Kidnapped Aid Worker Meets with Silence"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova advanced to the final of the Swisscom Challenge, defeating fellow Russian Elena Dementieva 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in one of Saturday's semifinals. The fourth-seeded Sharapova, who eliminated Venus Williams in the quarterfinals, extended her winning streak to 12 matches.","headline":"Sharapova, Molik Advance to Swisscom Final (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Insurgents launched strikes on Saturday at United States and Iraqi outposts across Iraq, killing at least a dozen Iraqi police officers and national guardsmen ","headline":"Rebel Attacks Kill 12 Iraqis; GI #39;s Injured"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Seizing on a report that a plan to privatize Social Security includes raising the retirement age for full benefits to 72, vice presidential candidate John Edwards on Saturday renewed a promise that the Democrats would never raise the retirement age.","headline":"Edwards: I Won't Raise Retirement Age (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Suspected Algerian Islamic militants killed 16 people in the first attack on civilians since the start of the holy month of Ramadan, officials said on Saturday.","headline":"16 killed in Algeria rebel attack"} {"label":2,"text":"Sachin Tendulkar will play in the third Test against Australia beginning Tuesday. That the master batsman has been declared fit to play in the Test was announced by physio Andrew Leipus of the Indian cricket team.","headline":"Sachin ready for Nagpur"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL - A man with six grenades strapped to his body killed himself and a 12-year-old girl on a busy street in Kabul Saturday, police said.","headline":"Taliban suicide bomber kills girl, wounds 6 others"} {"label":2,"text":"Rubens Barrichello appears to have rid himself of his bad luck in Brazil only for it land on his team-mate Michael Schumacher. Barrichello last finished the Brazilian GP in 1994, which means even seeing the ","headline":"Rubens bad Brazilian luck visits Michael"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The United States could cut its forces in Afghanistan next summer if Taliban militants accept an amnesty to be drawn up by President Hamid Karzai and neighboring Pakistan, the senior U.S. commander here said Sunday.","headline":"Taliban Wanted List to Be Drawn (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"MAJOR Japanese computer maker Toshiba aimes to sell laptop computers that are loaded with its next generation DVD drive by next year.","headline":"Toshiba laptops with HD DVD soon"} {"label":4,"text":"NASA #39;s Deep Impact spacecraft has arrived in Florida to begin final preparations for a launch on Dec. 30, 2004. The spacecraft was shipped from Ball Aerospace amp; Technologies in Boulder, Colo.","headline":"Countdown to Deep Impact"} {"label":3,"text":"WILMINGTON, Delaware, isnta popular spot with the Hollywood crowd. I imagine they would be a bit sniffy about what passes for local entertainment.","headline":"On Wall Street: Dominic Rushe: Disney trial is more than a Mickey <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"MADRID: Marat Safin defeated Andre Agassi 6-3, 7-6 yesterday to book a place in the Madrid Masters final against Argentina #39;s David Nalbandian.","headline":"Agassi bites the dust as Russian Safin sets up final clash with <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Suicide bombers killed at least 22 members of Iraq #39;s fledgling security forces yesterday amid a spate of insurgent attacks across the country that also ","headline":"Iraq: 26 killed on horrific day of violence"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The European Union will help rebuild conflict-ravaged Somalia, but the cost is not clear, the EU's foreign policy chief said Saturday.","headline":"Official: EU Will Help Rebuild Somalia (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Tied for the lead in what was shaping up as another shootout at Disney, Tom Lehman believes he has experience on his side. Not from the last 12 years, but the last three weeks.","headline":"Lehman hoping third time is a charm"} {"label":3,"text":"Shareholders in Kidde, the fire protection group, have indicated they would be prepared to sell out if United Technologies Corporation (UTC), the US industrial conglomerate ","headline":"Investors put 1.5bn tag on Kidde"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD, Oct 23: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz briefed Commonwealth Secretary-General Donald C. McKinnon on full restoration of democracy in the country and Pakistan #39;s role in promoting regional and global peace.","headline":"McKinnon briefed on democracy: Meeting with PM"} {"label":3,"text":"Nextel Communications, the nation #39;s fifth-largest wireless provider, said yesterday that its profit jumped 69 percent in the third quarter from the period last year.","headline":"Nextel #39;s Profit Rose by 69 in 3rd Quarter"} {"label":2,"text":"Paul Broadhurst shot a 3-under 68 Saturday for a share of the lead after the third round of the Open de Madrid. Broadhurst finished 54 holes at 13-under-par 200 for a tie with Darren Fichardt, who shot a 67.","headline":"Broadhurst, Fichardt lead Open de Madrid"} {"label":3,"text":" In finance, a process that requires a company to estimate the expected future value of a company #39;s pension assets and the expected cost of fulfilling pension and health care obligations to current and retired employees.","headline":"Pension accounting"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - David Greene threw for a career-high 382 yards and two touchdowns, Thomas Brown rushed for 107 yards and No. 10 Georgia held off Arkansas 20-14.","headline":"Tenth-Ranked Ga. Gets Past Ark. 20-14 (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"GUILDERLAND, NY Socially conscious consumers have made fair trade brews a rapidly growing niche of the coffee market. The beans can now be found on supermarket shelves next to the Folgers and in the espresso at Dunkin #39; Donuts.","headline":"Is fair trade coffee a beachhead for bananas?"} {"label":4,"text":"Google is famed for its Web search engine, but over the past few years it has acquired a different role: Microsoft #39;s No. 1 foreign aid donor.","headline":"Google Desktop Outshines Windows #39; File-Search Capabilities"} {"label":1,"text":" <em> IN<\/em><br> Aylwin B. Lewis, president of Yum Brands, as chief executive of Kmart.","headline":"Revolving Door"} {"label":2,"text":" BOSTON (Reuters) - With a power-packed lineup that features sluggers like Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, it was Mark Bellhorn who was the unlikely hero of Game One of the 100th World Series with a two-run homer for the Boston Red Sox Saturday.","headline":"Bellhorn Makes Big Noise for Red Sox"} {"label":1,"text":"South African President Thabo Mbeki left Ivory Coast #39;s rebel town of Bouake after talks Sunday, saying mediators would prepare proposals to end the crisis in the world #39;s top cocoa grower.","headline":"South Africa #39;s Mbeki Leaves Ivory Coast Rebel Zone"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Bush administration may impose sanctions against leaders of the former Soviet republic of Belarus as part of a broader range of punitive measures, the State Department said Thursday.","headline":"U.S. Weighs More Sanctions Vs. Belarus (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Pilots at US Airways narrowly approved \\$300 million in wage and benefit cuts today, making the Air Line Pilots Association the first major union representing US Airways workers to agree to permanent concessions.","headline":"Pilots #39; union accepts pay cuts from US Airways"} {"label":1,"text":" TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran on Sunday turned down a European Union proposal that it stop enriching uranium in return for nuclear technology.","headline":"Iran Says EU Nuclear Proposal Unacceptable"} {"label":3,"text":"For 10 years, Ellen Zane oversaw community doctors for Partners HealthCare, the parent organization of Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals and the biggest and most profitable hospital and physician network in Massachusetts. Then in December, she became chief executive of a very different institution: Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood. Tufts-NEMC is not only smaller, it's ...","headline":"Her aim: Give Tufts-NEMC intensive care"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Taliban suicide fighter killed himself and wounded at least seven others, including three members of a NATO-led peacekeeping force, in a grenade attack on a busy shopping street in central Kabul yesterday.","headline":"Suicide bomber wounds 7; Afghan vote tally nears end"} {"label":2,"text":"For the first time in three years, former Bruins forward Bill Guerin will be home with his family for Halloween. But he won't be dressing up as a National Hockey League player any time soon. He'll be a full-time dad to his four children while he waits -- with his NHL Players Association brethren -- for something to break in ...","headline":"Guerin trades NHL job for family business"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal bounced back to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 victory over struggling Birmingham City yesterday. A brace from Thierry Henry came after Robert Pires #39; opener, but it was the shaky Premiership debut ","headline":"Arsenal boss Wenger has keeper worries"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Hip-hop mogul Sean ","headline":"P. Diddy Takes Vote Drive to Swing States (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"RALEIGH, N.C. -- Brock Berlin tied a Miami record shared by Bernie Kosar, Steve Walsh, and Ken Dorsey with five touchdown passes, and Devin Hester returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for another score, helping the No. 4 Hurricanes hold off North Carolina State, 45-31, last night.","headline":"Berlin ties Miami mark"} {"label":3,"text":"401(k) credit card would give millions of American workers the chance to borrow their own money from their retirement savings plans.","headline":"A Card to Your Future"} {"label":1,"text":"US Secretary of State Colin Powell arrives in Seoul today for a two-day visit, after rejecting a North Korean overture to resume the six-party nuclear talks if the US rewards it for freezing its nuclear activities.","headline":"Powell rejects NK overture, arrives here today"} {"label":2,"text":"Markus Curry made the hit low, Ernest Shazor made the hit high and Leon Hall leapt for the football as it wobbled freely toward the University of Michigan sideline.","headline":"UM defense a big hit from start to finish"} {"label":2,"text":"Bruno Junqueira won Sunday #39;s Lexmark Indy 300 ahead to retain hopes of winning the Champ Car title. The Brazilian #39;s Newman-Haas team-mate Sebastian Bourdais needed to win seven more points than Junqueira in Surfers Paradise to secure the title.","headline":"Junqueira sets up Champ Car final"} {"label":3,"text":"or write a check before the funds are available in their accounts - might soon find themselves at risk for more bounced checks and high overdraft fees.","headline":"Bank on it: Checks won #39;t float, they #39;ll bounce"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Record crude oil prices, a tidal wave of quarterly earnings reports and anxiety ahead of the presidential election may pin U.S. stocks down this week.","headline":"Stocks Seen Stymied by Oil, Earnings"} {"label":1,"text":"ISRAEL killed two Islamic Jihad militants in the Gaza Strip yesterday as Ariel Sharon and his cabinet finalised a bill to withdraw from Gaza.","headline":"Israel strikes before Gaza vote"} {"label":1,"text":"US Secretary of State Colin Powell, left, shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi before their meeting at the Foreign Ministry #39;s annex in Tokyo Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004.","headline":"Powell Presses N. Korea on Weapons Talks"} {"label":1,"text":"An American woman, believed to be a civilian, and a young Afghan girl died from their wounds after a suicide bomb attack in a busy shopping street in the Afghan capital.","headline":"American Woman, Afghan Girl Die After Kabul Blast"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A large explosion shook downtown Baghdad on Sunday night, but its cause could not immediately be determined.","headline":"Large Explosion Shakes Downtown Baghdad (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Chinese duo Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao have clinched the first spot in pairs free skating at Smart Ones Skate America, the first station of the 04-05 ISU Grand Prix.","headline":"Chinese skaters crowned at Smart Ones Skate America"} {"label":1,"text":"Two Iraqis were killed and four others wounded in clashes that broke out between US troops and insurgents in Samarra, north of Baghdad, police said on Sunday.","headline":"2 people killed in clashes in Iraq #39;s Samarra"} {"label":2,"text":"Randy Moss was the starting lineup for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday despite a strained right hamstring that kept him out of practice all week.","headline":"Moss in Minnesota #39;s lineup against Tennessee"} {"label":2,"text":"So what will Curt Schilling do for an encore tonight? Take the mound without a flu shot? Five days after baseball #39;s most inspiring comeback that didn #39;t involve an Iowa cornfield, Schilling ","headline":"Schilling, Morris face tall task"} {"label":1,"text":"A US security official, assigned to the US Embassy in Baghdad, was killed on Sunday by a mortar attack on a US Army base near Baghdad International Airport, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said.","headline":"US security official killed in Iraq attack"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Thousands of people were spending the night in emergency shelters after the deadliest quakes to hit Japan in nearly a decade killed 23 people and injured more than 900, police and reports said.","headline":"Japan earthquakes kill 23, leave thousands in shelters (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"United are back in the title race after bringing Arsenal #39;s long unbeaten run to a grisly end in the Manchester rain. Ruud van Nistelrooy erased the misery of his penalty miss in last season #39;s fixture by slotting a second-half spot-kick past Jens Lehmann.","headline":"UNITED V ARSENAL: MATCH REPORT"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Two Turkish soldiers were killed when their vehicle hit a land mine in southeastern Turkey, and a small oil pipeline was damaged by a bomb in two attacks Sunday blamed on Kurdish rebels, the Anatolia news agency reported.","headline":"2 Troops Said Killed by Turkey Land Mine (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Irish-Moroccan or Egyptian-English, with headscarf or without, the diverse students at Britain's first state-funded Islamic school are at the vanguard of a trend toward a distinctly European Muslim culture.","headline":"Headscarf optional at Britain's first state-funded Islamic school (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - A plane carrying members of the Hendrick Motorsports organization was missing Sunday after losing contact with the Federal Aviation Administration on its way to a NASCAR race, and a search was underway for the aircraft.","headline":"Plane of NASCAR Team Hendrick Missing (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"INDIANAPOLIS Byron Leftwich was flawless on a 30-yard drive in the final four minutes, and rookie kicker Josh Scobee made a season-long 53-yard field goal to help the Jacksonville Jaguars pull off a 27-to-24 win over Indianapolis.","headline":"Jaguars 27 Colts 24"} {"label":2,"text":"The Miami Dolphins finally gave their fans reason to celebrate, combining a polished offensive performance with solid defense for their first victory this season, 31-14 over the St.","headline":"Dolphins finally win, taking out frustration on Rams"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A #36;500,000 donation by Republican beer baron Pete Coors to his own Senate campaign has triggered a new federal law that eases fund-raising restrictions for his Democratic opponent.","headline":"Coors' Donation to Own Campaign Draws Ire (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Race fans wave American flags in the stands during the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of the NASCAR Subway 500 stock car race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va.","headline":"Plane of NASCAR Team Hendrick Missing"} {"label":2,"text":"MINNEAPOLIS -- With Randy Moss relegated to two snaps of decoy duty, Daunte Culpepper and the Minnesota Vikings shifted gears and grinded one out against the Tennessee Titans.","headline":"Tennessee Loses McNair Again in Loss"} {"label":2,"text":"The Williams team breathed a sigh of relief after Juan Pablo Montoya #39;s victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix. The team finished fourth in the constructors standings but technical director Sam Michael was full of praise for the Colombian #39;s performance.","headline":"Brazilian victory lifts Williams"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - A plane owned by the Hendrick Motorsports organization crashed Sunday on its way to a NASCAR race, killing all 10 people aboard, federal officials said. A spokesman for a funeral home where the bodies were being taken said the dead included the son, brother and two nieces of Rick Hendrick, owner of one of the most successful organizations in NASCAR history.","headline":"Hendrick Motorsports Plane Crash Kills 10 (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON - With no fanfare, President Bush Friday signed the most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades, showering \\$136 billion in new tax breaks on businesses, farmers and other groups.","headline":"Bush quietly signs corporate tax-cut bill"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 2 percent at the opening on Monday as investors shied away from exporters including Toyota Motor Corp. after a fall in the dollar below 107 yen stoked concerns about their earnings.","headline":"Nikkei Sinks Due to Exporters"} {"label":3,"text":"MG Rover, the ailing British carmaker, has signed a binding agreement to hand over technology and know-how to the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC).","headline":"MG Rover offers know-how to Chinese partner"} {"label":2,"text":"Five years may not seem a whole lot, but consider what has happened since the last time the Green Bay Packers played the Dallas Cowboys prior to today #39;s meeting.","headline":"Long and short of a rivalry that was"} {"label":1,"text":"The head of Indian Kashmir #39;s main opposition party, Omar Abdullah, has survived a second assassination bid in a month. Police say seven people were injured when rebels detonated a bomb a few steps away from Mr Abdullah, two of them critically.","headline":"KASHMIR LEADER SURVIVES ATTACK"} {"label":3,"text":"Premier Dalton McGuinty sent a shot across the bow of have-not provinces Sunday, warning that Ontario will not support efforts to wring billions more in equalization payments out ","headline":"Ontario won #39;t help other provinces squeeze Ottawa for more <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Federal regulators will formally approve Cingular Wireless #39;s \\$41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless today, company officials briefed on the matter said over the weekend.","headline":"Approval Expected for Big Cellphone Deal"} {"label":4,"text":"I.B.M. plans to begin releasing a monthly report of threats to computer networks in an effort to establish an indicator similar to the federal governments Homeland Security Advisory System.","headline":"New I.B.M. Report Will Warn of Computer Security Threats"} {"label":2,"text":"Of the 115 rushing yards Corey Dillon rolled up against the Jets on Sunday, it was the final 12 that might have been the most important.","headline":"Dillon Relishes Icing Victory"} {"label":1,"text":"Using armored cars and earth movers, U.N. peacekeepers and Haitian police moved into an area early Sunday controlled by militants loyal to ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, protecting workers removing burned out cars used as road blocks.","headline":"In Haiti, Peacekeepers Take on Militants"} {"label":2,"text":"The race for the Champ Car drivers #39; title is going to Mexico City in two weeks. Bruno Junqueira won yesterday #39;s Lexmark Indy 300 ahead of teammate Sebastien Bourdais, stalling Bourdais #39; run to the 2004 championship ","headline":"Junqueira beats Bourdais to take Lexmark Indy 300"} {"label":2,"text":"A first win on the European Tour - any tour, in fact - is a notable feat in any golfer #39;s career. But the one by South African Richard Sterne in the Madrid Open yesterday deserves special mention.","headline":"SCHOOL #39;S OUT FOR STERNE"} {"label":1,"text":"DESTRUCTION: At least 21 people have been killed by the quake, which has forced thousands to evacuate. Yesterday, many were readying to spend another chilly night outside.","headline":"Thousands of Japanese endure night outdoors"} {"label":3,"text":"A deeply divided S.E.C. is expected to approve rules requiring all but the smallest hedge funds to register with the S.E.C. and make their records available.","headline":"Divided S.E.C. Likely to Ask Hedge Funds for More Data"} {"label":2,"text":"They beat a bunch of bad teams -- some, just barely -- to become the first team in franchise history to get off to a 5-0 start. Still, we couldn #39;t tell just how good the Jets really were.","headline":"Loss bodes well for future"} {"label":2,"text":"Ryan Palmer came from five shots behind with a magnificent 62 to earn his maiden PGA Tour tournament victory at the Funai Classic on Sunday.","headline":"PALMER BREAKS TOUR DUCK IN STYLE"} {"label":4,"text":"The \\$41 billion merger between Cingular Wireless LLC and AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. won approval from the Federal Communications Commission yesterday, according to federal sources close to ","headline":"Regulators Let Cingular Buy AT amp;T Wireless"} {"label":1,"text":"The corpses of 50 soldiers of Iraq #39;s new army have been discovered northeast of the capital Baghdad. Interim Iraqi interior ministry spokesman Adnan Abd al-Rahman said the troops were believed to have been ","headline":"Dozens of Iraqi soldiers found executed"} {"label":1,"text":"Strong aftershocks are still shaking northern Japan after the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in nine years killed at least 24 people.","headline":"Aftershock hits Japan quake zone"} {"label":2,"text":"SIR ALEX FERGUSON was pelted with food and pea soup by an Arsenal player in an extraordinary tunnel bust-up at Old Trafford yesterday.","headline":"FERGUSON ATTACKED IN TUNNEL BUST-UP"} {"label":1,"text":"The three New Zealand judges presiding over sexual assault cases on Pitcairn Island have handed down their verdicts in Adamstown, finding five of the seven men charged guilty of sex crimes.","headline":"PITCAIRN TRIAL FINDS 5 OF 7 GUILTY"} {"label":1,"text":"Hamid Karzai was assured of a majority in Afghanistans election to become its first democratically chosen president. With nearly 95 per cent of votes counted, the interim leader already has more than half ","headline":"Victory Looms for Karzai as Vote Probe Continues"} {"label":2,"text":"Jimmie Johnson, center, winner of the NASCAR Subway 500 race, is escorted to a NEXTEL Cup trailer after the race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va.","headline":"Hendrick Motorsports Plane Crash Kills 10"} {"label":2,"text":"The first at-bat of the game seemed to go on and on, with Red Sox starting pitcher Curt Schilling aiming to end the inning with little damage, and St. Louis leadoff batter Edgar Renteria aiming to throw a wrench is his game plan. Twelve pitches later, after several fouls, Schilling got Renteria to ground out to shortstop.","headline":"Cardinals unable to solve Schilling"} {"label":1,"text":"Haitian police and U.N. troops moved into a slum that has become a flashpoint for unrest, using bulldozers to remove a barricade of torched cars that had blocked traffic in the capital.","headline":"Haiti Moves on Pro-Aristide Militants"} {"label":2,"text":"The world #39;s richest soccer club, Manchester United (MNU.L: Quote, Profile, Research) , has called off talks with US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer over his proposed ","headline":"UPDATE 2-Manchester United calls off bid talks with Glazer"} {"label":2,"text":"MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- A Hendrick Motorsports plane crashed yesterday on its way to a NASCAR race, killing all 10 people aboard, including the son, brother and two nieces of the owner of one of auto racing's most successful organizations.","headline":"Plane crash kills 10 close to racing"} {"label":1,"text":"EU ministers meeting in Luxembourg plan moves to integrate their asylum and immigration procedures.","headline":"EU seeks joint asylum policy"} {"label":1,"text":" GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli tanks and troops backed by helicopter gunships stormed Khan Younis refugee camp, a Gaza militant stronghold, on Monday, killing 10 Palestinians including an 11-year-old boy, medics and witnesses said.","headline":"Israel Kills 10 Palestinians in Gaza Camp Raid"} {"label":4,"text":"This is the second Rocky video game in two years -- even though it's been 14 years since the last ","headline":"Rocky Legends; Tony Hawk's Underground 2; Nisus Writer Express 2.0; Surfsaver 6"} {"label":2,"text":"Mount St. Helen #39;s in Oregon has been active these last few months but that is nothing compared to the eruption at Old Trafford on Sunday.","headline":"Another controversial Man Utd-Arsenal game"} {"label":1,"text":" BEIJING (Reuters) - Secretary of State Colin Powell urged China on Monday to exert its influence over North Korea to resume stalled talks on scrapping its nuclear weapons programs and pressed Beijing to accept a Taiwan offer of talks.","headline":"U.S. Urges China to Push for More N.Korea Talks"} {"label":4,"text":"American astronaut Mike Fincke and Russian commander Gennady Padalka descended to Earth in remote Kazakstan late Saturday aboard a Soyuz space capsule.","headline":"Mission accomplished: US astronauts are home at last"} {"label":1,"text":"India and Myanmar today signed three accords and agreed to step up cooperation in trade, economic and other key areas. A Cultural Exchange Programme for 2004-06 and another MOU on the Tamanthi Hydroelectric Project in Myanmar were inked.","headline":"India, Myanmar sign three accords"} {"label":1,"text":"LUSAKA: Africa must move away from conflicts and begin to pool its resources to develop the impoverished continent and reduce poverty, South African President Thabo Mbeki said on Sunday.","headline":"Africa must move away from conflicts: Mbeki"} {"label":4,"text":"Tuesday, barring a weather-caused delay, for the first time the United States will send an autonomous robot vehicle to join up with a satellite and conduct a 20-hour demonstration of its abilities -- without any human guidance.","headline":"NASA Puts Hands-Free Linkup to a Test"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Eight Egyptians have been arrested and accused of plotting the nearly simultaneous car bombings of a hotel and tourist camp in the Sinai that killed at least 34 people earlier this month.","headline":"Egypt Arrests Alleged Sinai Bombers (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Harmony Gold Mining Co., the biggest miner of South African gold, made its fifth consecutive quarterly loss as the rand #39;s gains against the dollar eroded profit margins, compelling it to seek expansion to cut costs.","headline":"Harmony Gold Posts Fifth Straight Quarterly Loss (Update1)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower market open on Monday, as oil prices hit another record, fueling worries that soaring energy costs will bite into corporate profits.","headline":"Stocks Seen Lower as Oil Hits New High"} {"label":3,"text":"Monday #39;s opening levels are: The Dow opens at 9,757.81, lower by 107.95. The Nasdaq starts the day at 1,915.14, lower by 38.48 .","headline":"Monday Fortune Business Report"} {"label":2,"text":"While not pleased, the Jets were neither surprised at the outcome of their showdown against the Patriots, nor downcast about their future.","headline":"Patriots #39; game: New England beats Jets for 21st win in a row"} {"label":2,"text":"When Lecce sold their prolific Uruguayan striker Ernesto Chevanton to French club Monaco in the close-season, many pundits added the southern club to the list of favourites for relegation.","headline":"Zeman #39;s Lecce enjoy heady heights of Serie A"} {"label":3,"text":"The office of New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has uncovered evidence of improper business practices at Aon Corp., the world #39;s second-largest insurance broker, according to a published report.","headline":"Aon may face civil suit"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ryder System Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Ryder Quarterly Earnings Up"} {"label":3,"text":"China #39;s total trade volume will reach 1.1 trillion US dollars in 2004 -- up 30 percent over 2003 --with a trade surplus of about 10 billion US dollars, said Assistant Minister of Commerce Yi Xiaozhun.","headline":"China trade volume to reach \\$1.1trillion in 2004"} {"label":4,"text":"Stata Labs previously sold two products Bloomba and SAproxy Pro which have now been withdrawn from sale. Saproxy was an anti-spam product whilst Bloomba was an email management system which allows users to ","headline":"Yahoo! email acquisition aims to keep Google in view"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor Inc. said Monday its third-quarter net profit more than tripled from same period last year thanks to steady global prices for memory chips.","headline":"Hynix's 3Q Profit More Than Triples (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Cisco and Microsoft have gotten the word: IT managers are tired of constantly plugging security holes in their networks.","headline":"Cisco, Microsoft shake hands on security"} {"label":4,"text":"Mobility will take center stage this week as San Francisco plays host to the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association's (CTIA) Wireless I.T. Entertainment 2004 fall conference.","headline":"CTIA shines spotlight on mobile middleware"} {"label":1,"text":"Vienna, Austria -- The UN nuclear watchdog agency says it #39;s concerned tons of missing explosives in Iraq quot;could have fallen into the wrong hands.","headline":"UN Nuclear Agency Confirms Tons Of Explosives Missing"} {"label":1,"text":"China has rebuffed suggestions by US Secretary of State Colin Powell that it consider accepting the Taiwanese President #39;s offer of talks to reduce cross-strait tension.","headline":"China rebuffs Powell over Taiwan recommendation"} {"label":3,"text":"A privately-owned Dutch steelmaker headed by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is buying US-based International Steel Group Inc. for about \\$4.","headline":"Update 3: LNM to Buy ISG for \\$4.5B in Cash, Stock"} {"label":3,"text":"AURORA, ONT. - Auto parts giant Magna International on Monday unveiled bids worth a total of about \\$1.3 billion to take its three publicly traded subsidiaries private.","headline":"Magna bids to privatize auto parts spin-offs"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON - Internet users at home are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by researchers.","headline":"Internet users far from being secure"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO - After removing the 2006 ","headline":"Microsoft makes Exchange road map more mirky"} {"label":3,"text":"Citigroup Inc. said Monday it will close its trust banking unit in Japan within a year, after Japanese authorities ordered the US financial services giant to suspend its private banking business there.","headline":"Citigroup to Close Unit in Japan"} {"label":4,"text":"The PalmOne Treo 650 Smartphone with high-resolution screen, Bluetooth, swappable battery and extended multimedia capabilities was officially announced today.","headline":"PalmOne Treo 650 Arrives"} {"label":2,"text":"A 24-year-old Danish football fan died after falling from the top tier of the stands at FC Copenhagen #39;s Parken Stadium during a weekend match against Viborg, news agency Ritzau said.","headline":"Danish fan falls to his death in Copenhagen stadium"} {"label":4,"text":"washingtonpost.com - Think your PC is safe? Think again. A new study indicates your home computer is likely bogged down with spyware, viruses and other scourges wrought by hackers and PC pranksters. Ignorance may be bliss for some people, but for computer users, not knowing can be costly and inefficient.","headline":"Invasion of the Data Snatchers (washingtonpost.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"Sony Europe has launched two tiny 512MB and 1GB MP3 players, the NW-E95 and NW-E99 Network Walkman. Both play MP3 (Sony has officially bit the mp3 bullet) and ATRAC3plus compressed files and have a small blue backlit LCD screen.","headline":"Sony NW-E95 and NW-E99 Network Walkman"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The group loyal to Al-Qaeda-linked militant Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi claimed to have bombed an Australian convoy in Baghdad, in a statement posted on an Islamist website.","headline":"Zarqawi group claims attack on Australian soldiers in Baghdad (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Texas power company TXU Corp. (TXU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday raised its dividend by 350 percent, boosted its earnings forecast and increased its share buyback program ","headline":"UPDATE 1-TXU raises dividend, profit forecast; shares jump"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The chief negotiator in the rebel-held\\Iraqi town of Falluja said Monday the government had canceled\\indefinitely talks to avert a military assault on the town.","headline":"Report: Iraq Govt. Cancels Falluja Negotiations (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"\\\\Found this via BoingBoing this morning:\\\\","headline":"This Just In - Sprint is Stupid"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - For lack of funds, more than a third of the nation's ","headline":"Scientists: Volcano Monitoring Funds Low (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"David Akers kicked a 50-yard field goal in overtime to help the Eagles to a 34-to-31 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Donovan McNabb matched a career high with four touchdown passes.","headline":"Eagles remain unbeaten"} {"label":3,"text":"United Online Inc., a California-based provider of low-cost Internet subscription services, has agreed to buy Internet networking company Classmates Online Inc.","headline":"Classmates agrees to \\$100M buyout"} {"label":4,"text":"One of the first pieces of malicious code targeting Apple's Mac OS X operating system has been discovered.\\","headline":"News: Mac OS X rootkit surfaces"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM on Monday plans to begin releasing a monthly report of threats to computer networks in an effort to establish an indicator similar to the US government #39;s Homeland Security Advisory System.","headline":"IBM to report on computer security threats"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - U.S. Treasury yields hit their lowest\\level in almost seven months on Monday as record high oil\\prices clouded the outlook for global economic growth.","headline":"Treasuries Mirror Oil's Climb (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Ben Obomanu used to be curious about the goats of the sports world, the guys who had the game in their hands and failed. ","headline":"Auburn's Obomanu Recalls 'The Drop' (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Most users think their computer is safe from adware and spyware--but they #39;re wrong. A survey conducted by Internet service provider America Online found that 20 percent of home computers were infected by a ","headline":"Your PC May Be Less Secure Than You Think"} {"label":4,"text":"Yahoo may glow in the halo effect of the popular Adobe Acrobat Reader, installed on more than 500 million computers. At 274 million users, Yahoo will leverage the partnership to try to oust ","headline":"Adobe Adds Yahoo Search Bar to Acrobat"} {"label":3,"text":"The Federal Trade Commission won an important victory last week in its fight to protect consumers from spyware, the software that tracks unsuspecting Web surfers, bombards them with advertisements and sometimes even steal login information and passwords.","headline":"Spyware opponents win another battle"} {"label":2,"text":"Our thoughts are with the Hendricks Motorsport team in the United States today following the plane crash in Sunday which killed five team members, two family members and three pilots.","headline":"Hendrick Motorsports"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Delta Air Lines soared after the troubled airline said Monday it entered into a commitment letter with American Express Travel Related Services Co.","headline":"Delta Financing to Use Prepaid SkyMiles"} {"label":2,"text":"HE IS THE face of sporting evil, this man who once was an accomplished bass player and now leers at us from a television screen describing the hell he hath wrought on the games people play and on the people who play them.","headline":"Conte turned athletes into towers of power"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Britain's Prince Philip and saber-waving cavalry re-enactors commemorated the charge of the Light Brigade on Monday, 150 years after the doomed British assault against Russian cannons in a Crimean War battle immortalized by the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson.","headline":"British Re-Enact Charge of Light Brigade (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Baltimore Ravens All-Pro offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden could miss this week #39;s game at Philadelphia against the undefeated Eagles because of a left hamstring injury.","headline":"Ravens #39; Ogden could miss Week 8"} {"label":4,"text":"Cisco Systems announces an upgrade to its CallManager software to improve security on its IP telephony gear.","headline":"Cisco tightens security on voice products"} {"label":4,"text":"Adobe Systems Inc. ADBE.O and Yahoo Inc. YHOO.O on Monday said they have signed a deal to combine Adobe services, like its widely used document-sharing program, with Yahoo #39;s Web search functions.","headline":"Adobe, Yahoo to Integrate Products"} {"label":2,"text":" ST LOUIS (Reuters) - So much for the ","headline":"Red Sox Stumble and Fumble Their Way to Series Lead"} {"label":3,"text":"Electronic Data Systems Corp., the world #39;s second-largest seller of computer services, delayed the release of third-quarter earnings while it reviews the value of a contract with the US Navy.","headline":"Electronic Data Delays Earnings for Navy Asset Audit (Update1)"} {"label":3,"text":"Polk County will retain its position at the heart of the US phosphate industry, at least through the end of this decade, following the merger of IMC Global Inc.","headline":"Mosaic Merger to Take Effect Today"} {"label":1,"text":"Five days after falling and fracturing a knee and an arm, Cuban President Fidel Castro appeared on television on Monday with his arm in a sling to announce Cuba will end circulation of the US dollar.","headline":"Castro Appears on TV Wearing an Arm Sling"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - One of the state's biggest broadcasters has given 13 Republican county committees #36;325,000 worth of free air time to promote candidates on its radio and television stations throughout California.","headline":"Broadcaster Donates #36;325,000 to GOP (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Australia amp; New Zealand Banking Group said today it would transfer most of its London-based project finance business to Standard Chartered.","headline":"ANZ sells project finance unit"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - There are several reasons the Jacksonville Jaguars have gone from 1-6 at this time a year ago to their current 5-2 record. The answer given by most players is just one word: confidence.","headline":"Jags Turnaround Gives Them AFC South Lead (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- WellPoint Health Networks Inc. #39;s third-quarter net income rose 28 percent as the managed-care company saw membership growth in key markets and double-digit revenue growth.","headline":"WellPoint net income increases 28 percent"} {"label":2,"text":"There is no simple way to replace one of the most accurate outside shooters in the game, but starting next week, barring a miraculous turn in Allan Houston #39;s health, the Knicks will try.","headline":"Houston Isn #39;t Ready, but the Knicks Will Have to Be"} {"label":4,"text":"com October 25, 2004, 6:49 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients.","headline":"Microsoft reworks antispam spec to silence critics"} {"label":2,"text":"In somber tones and professional adjectives, the president, the athletic director and the no-longer-the-football-coach took turns announcing a University of Florida firing Monday that was surprising only for coming sooner rather than later.","headline":"Dave Hyde column, October 25, 2004"} {"label":4,"text":"Qualcomm began life in 1985 in a very unremarkable way -- in founder Irwin Jacobs #39; den. The space was small and crowded. The founding crew consisted of seven people, who were enthusiastic but low key.","headline":"Qualcomm: A quot;Wireless Intel quot;?"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - China has reached agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, on completely removing tariffs on merchandise goods by 2010 as part of a proposed free trade agreement, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce says.","headline":"China, ASEAN Agree to End Tariffs (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Monday #39;s workout at Busch Stadium contained a few more St. Louis Cardinals than you #39;d expect considering it was optional, but you could understand why they #39;d want to ","headline":"Cards unfazed by Series deficit"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Dutch steel groups Ispat International and LNM Holdings, both run by Indian businessman Lakshmi Mittal, said they had agreed to merge with US International Steel Group to form the world's largest steelmaker.","headline":"Ispat, LNM, ISG merge to form world's largest steelmaker (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - BP Plc, the world's second largest oil\\company, reported bumper third-quarter earnings on Tuesday on\\the back of high oil prices.","headline":"BP Beats Q3 Forecasts on High Oil Price (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"In his previous stints with Cleveland and Colorado, the teams were rebuilding. They didn #39;t do well and he was let go. By Don Bostrom.","headline":"Bell would like to manage a contending team"} {"label":3,"text":"The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the Bank Rate untouched at 6 today, but raised the repo rate by 0.25 to 4.75 effective from tomorrow.","headline":"RBI hikes repo rate by 25bps"} {"label":1,"text":"The Bush administration intends to seek the emergency funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan early next year, officials said on Monday.","headline":"\\$70 Billion Increase in War Funding Sought"} {"label":2,"text":"Crews on all-terrain vehicles yesterday recovered the bodies of all 10 people killed in the crash of a Hendrick Motorsports plane that was carrying family and friends of one of NASCAR's top syndicates.","headline":"NASCAR mourns plane crash victims"} {"label":3,"text":"LNM Holdings has steelmaking operations in eight countries with an annual steel production capacity of more than 32 million tons. ISG was formed in 2002 and bought the assets of bankrupt Bethlehem Steel Corp ","headline":"To learn more"} {"label":2,"text":"The aging process for veteran NBA players is usually accelerated when they have reached their tenth season. Penny Hardaway has 11 years and 647 games on his odometer and he can feel it in his bones and joints.","headline":"As reserve, Penny seeks Knick payoff"} {"label":1,"text":"Like the ","headline":"Unprecedented Peril Forces Tough Calls"} {"label":2,"text":"Zimbabwe held up England #39;s charge as they battled to avert a series whitewash in the fourth one-day international in Bulawayo today.","headline":"England held up in Zimbabwe"} {"label":2,"text":"Twenty-year-old Miss Peru has been crowned Miss World in a southern Chinese resort town, as China looks to become the regular host of an event that would have once been deemed heretical by its Communist leaders.","headline":"Miss Peru takes Miss World crown"} {"label":1,"text":"Israeli MPs have resumed a debate on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s disengagement plan, which is expected to culminate in a historic vote in favour of a pull-out of troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip.","headline":"Israel resumes Gaza pull-out debate"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Sara Lee Corp. on Tuesday\\posted a 53 percent increase in quarterly profit, as a fee\\related to the 1999 sale of a tobacco business helped offset\\higher costs for meat and cotton.","headline":"Sara Lee 1st-Quarter Net Rises on Fee (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"The 34-year-old tore his right hamstring on day one of the third Test against India at the VCA Ground just as he was presenting a very good case to be retained when captain Ricky Ponting returns from injury next week.","headline":"Lehmann may have played last Test"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - President Bush holds a slim\\three-point lead over Democratic rival John Kerry one week\\before the Nov. 2 presidential election, according to a\\Reuters\/Zogby poll released on Tuesday.","headline":"Reuters Poll: Bush Keeps Three-Point Lead on Kerry (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"US Secretary of State Colin Powell ends his tour of Asia by once again asking North Korea to resume nuclear talks.","headline":"Powell calls for more Korea talks"} {"label":4,"text":"Since it arrived at Saturn in mid-2004, Cassini has already sent us back fascinating images of Titan, Saturn #39;s largest satellite.","headline":"Cassini-Huygens Fly-By at Titan \/ ESA TV Live \/ 27-10-2004"} {"label":4,"text":"Adobe Systems and Internet provider Yahoo! have announced a tie-up aimed at providing consumer services to Internet users. The two companies will introduce integrated products that feature Adobe services, increase the reach of Yahoo!","headline":"Adobe Services Now Via Yahoo!"} {"label":1,"text":"New rebel factions have emerged in western Sudan, complicating peace talks on the conflict in Darfur. The UN special representative for Darfur, Jan Pronk, says he thinks the new groups are serious and need to be taken into consideration.","headline":"New Rebel Factions Emerge in Darfur"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Australia were 362 for seven wickets at the close of play on the first day of their third cricket test against India on Tuesday.","headline":"Australia 362-7 v India, third test - close (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"<p>\\<\/p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - No. 1 U.S. defense contractor Lockheed\\Martin Corp. <LMT.N> reported a 41 percent rise in quarterly\\profit on Tuesday, beating Wall Street forecasts, as demand\\soared for its combat aircraft and information technology\\services.<\/p>","headline":"Lockheed Profit Jumps on IT, Jet Demand"} {"label":4,"text":"USATODAY.com - Justice Department antitrust regulators cleared the way Monday for Cingular Wireless' #36;41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services (AWE), a crucial step toward creating the nation's largest wireless telephone company.","headline":"Cingular, AT amp;T deal gets an OK from Justice (USATODAY.com)"} {"label":3,"text":"HOUSTON - Oilfield services giant Halliburton Co. on Tuesday swung to a loss in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, hurt by hefty charges from discontinued operations related to the settlement of asbestos and silica claims.","headline":"Halliburton Suffers Loss on Asbestos Claims"} {"label":4,"text":"Virginia Tech #39;s all-Mac System X supercomputer, installed at the university #39;s Terascale Computing Facility, made headlines last year when it was determined to be the third-fastest supercomputer in the world.","headline":"System X supercomputer speeds up almost 20 percent"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Treasuries prices crawled ahead on Tuesday as a hesitant market awaited the latest reading on consumer sentiment and an auction of new U.S. government debt.","headline":"Treasury Prices Crawl Higher Before Data"} {"label":4,"text":"A new home heating system from Panasonic is based on a hydrogen fuel cell; it both heats the house and produces hot water.","headline":"Panasonic, Toshiba delve into alternate energy"} {"label":3,"text":" BOSTON (Reuters) - Diversified manufacturer General Electric Co. <A HREF=","headline":"GE Says It's on Track for 2004, 2005"} {"label":4,"text":"A little over a year after introducing the first version of Office Live Communications Server, Microsoft Corp. in December plans to release the next version of its enterprise instant messaging software, it said Monday.","headline":"Microsoft prepares to ship new corporate IM server"} {"label":1,"text":"JERUSALEM Israel #39;s Parliament appeared poised Tuesday to approve Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza pullout plan, clearing the way for a withdrawal of Jewish settlers from Palestinian territory for the first time in history.","headline":"Hot debate on Gaza pullout in Knesset"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corp. is working on a device management technology that could allow IT departments to take advantage of existing management software and bring a host of disparate wireless devices under the IT department umbrella, an Intel executive said Monday at the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's Wireless Entertainment and IT conference here.","headline":"Intel guns for remote wireless device management"} {"label":3,"text":"HOUSTON -- Oilfield services giant Halliburton Co. on Tuesday swung to a loss in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, hurt by hefty charges from discontinued operations related to the settlement of asbestos and silica claims.","headline":"Halliburton suffers loss on asbestos claims"} {"label":1,"text":"COLLEAGUES of aid worker Margaret Hassan, kidnapped a week ago today, gathered at a rally in Baghdad to demand her release. More than 200 people staged the protest as the Foreign Office dismissed claims that ","headline":"Rally demands aid worker #39;s release"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumers turned more gloomy in October, beset by soaring energy prices, relentless violence in Iraq and the increasingly bitter end of the presidential election campaign.","headline":"Consumer Confidence Hits 7-Month Low"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - President Bush sees the value #151; and the humor #151; in the idea that aides could secretly feed him advice through a radio receiver hidden on his back.","headline":"Bush Blames Poorly Made Shirt for Bulge (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"European Union antitrust regulators on Tuesday cleared Oracle Corp.'s hostile \\$7.7 billion bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc., removing one of the last major hurdles to the contested takeover proposal.","headline":"E.U. Regulators Approve Oracle's PeopleSoft Bid"} {"label":3,"text":"Record high oil prices will cut euro zone growth next year and further sharp euro gains could make matters worse, the European Commission said on Tuesday.","headline":"EU sees oil prices spoiling euro zone growth party"} {"label":3,"text":"Mumbai: Despite the revision of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and inflation rate, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had kept the bank rate stable at 6 per cent in the mid-term review of annual policy statement for the year 2004-05 in order to boost ","headline":"Bank rate stable to boost exports: Reddy"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The European Union's head office issued a bleak economic report Tuesday, warning that the sharp rise in oil prices will ","headline":"EU Head Office Trims 2005 Growth Forecast (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"London: NRI business tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal, who is set to control the world #39;s largest steelmaker, has emerged as the richest man in Britain.","headline":"Lakshmi Mittal is Britain #39;s richest man"} {"label":4,"text":"Meat from African wild animals being sold illegally in the UK is spreading a virus similar to HIV, a leading scientist warns.","headline":"Aids warning over bushmeat trade"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Germany and France both support inviting to European Union membership talks at a summit in December in Brussels, Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said.","headline":"Germany, France support Turkish invitation to EU membership talks (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"A little over a year after introducing the first version of Office Live Communications Server, Microsoft says it plans to release the next version of its enterprise instant messaging software, in December.","headline":"Microsoft Readies Next Business IM Server"} {"label":3,"text":"Derivatives exchange LIFFE turned up the heat on rival Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday by ratcheting up its fee incentive program for some US traders in a bid improve volume in its Eurodollar contract, the CME #39;s flagship offering.","headline":"LIFFE ratchets up price war with Merc"} {"label":2,"text":"The man who says he didn #39;t have a pair of shoes until he was 12 is now fielding offers in the millions for a horse he compares to the late Dubai Millennium, the best in the world a few years ago.","headline":"26\/10\/04 Savabeel Compared To Dubai Millennium"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Thousands of rightist Israelis accused Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of treason Tuesday as parliament looked set to approve the first pullout of settlers from occupied land Palestinians want as part of a future state.","headline":"Protesters Harry Israel Parliament Before Gaza Vote"} {"label":1,"text":"Revelations that nearly 400 tons of conventional explosives have gone missing in Iraq have experts wondering what other weapons might be in jeopardy of falling into insurgent or terrorist hands.","headline":"9:22 am: Missing explosives have experts wondering what else is <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"The Linux-based Columbia is a top contender for the title of world's fastest supercomputer.","headline":"Photo: SGI's Columbia supercomputer"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Incumbent Hamid Karzai drew quot;great happiness quot; from his lead in Afghanistan's presidential election, his spokesman said, but will not claim victory until results are officially certified.","headline":"Karzai happy to wait for official Afghan poll verdict (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The European Union braced for a knife-edge vote to decide the fate of its new executive arm with incoming EU chief Jose Manuel Barroso hardening his stance against rebel legislators.","headline":"EU chief battles to avert veto in crunch vote (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"A deeply divided SEC voted Tuesday to mandate new oversight for hedge funds -- largely unregulated investment pools, traditionally for the wealthy, that have become popular with small investors.","headline":"SEC Adopts New Rules for Hedge Funds"} {"label":3,"text":"Hard on the heels of Microsoft announcing that it #39;s taken Live Communications Server 2005 gold, instant messaging management software vendors IMlogic and FaceTime on Tuesday both touted their support for the communication product.","headline":"FaceTime, IMlogic Back Live Communications Server 2005"} {"label":2,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe believes she has put her failure at the Athens Olympics behind her after announcing on Tuesday that she will run in the New York marathon on November 7.","headline":"Radcliffe to Run in New York Marathon"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The theory that Saturn's giant moon Titan has oceans or seas of liquid methane and ethane faced its best test yet Tuesday.","headline":"Cassini to Look at Saturn's Giant Moon (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Family members of a college student killed by Boston police during a Red Sox celebration will wait for an internal investigation before deciding if they will sue the department.","headline":"Fan Death"} {"label":4,"text":"Scott McGregor, former head of Royal Philips Electronics' semiconductor division, will replace Alan Ross, who plans to retire.","headline":"Broadcom taps ex-Philips executive as CEO"} {"label":4,"text":"The electronics maker's wireless television set emphasizes advances in the boob tube.","headline":"Photo: Sony's LocationFree TVs"} {"label":2,"text":"As hundreds of mourners paid their final respects Tuesday to Victoria Snelgrove, her pastor denounced the raucous fans who prompted police to fire the pepper-spray pellet that killed the college student.","headline":"Hundreds mourn loss of student killed by police during Red Sox <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"Thomson Corp., a provider of information services that was once Canada #39;s largest newspaper publisher, sailed past Street forecasts in its latest quarterly results released Tuesday.","headline":"Thomson beats the Street on core strengths"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM has launched a new intelligence service to give enterprises a monthly report showing the big picture of security attacks and other business threats, the Armonk, NY-based giant said Tuesday.","headline":"IBM Unveils Security Intel Service, Notes Big Jump In Attacks"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he and three other cabinet members from Ariel Sharon's Likud would quit unless the prime minister agreed to hold a referendum on a pullout from Gaza.","headline":"Sharon Faces Netanyahu Threat to Resign Over Gaza"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's U.S.-backed government said on Tuesday that ","headline":"Iraq Blames US-Led Forces for Army Massacre"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Cingular Wireless on Tuesday closed\\its #36;41 billion cash purchase of AT T Wireless Services Inc.\\, creating the biggest U.S. mobile service with more\\than 46 million customers.","headline":"Cingular Closes #36;41 Bln ATT Wireless Deal (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"The Reserve Bank of India announced the mid-term review of its monetary policy on Tuesday. Though the central Bank kept away from the much expected interest rate hike, the policy contained recommendations ","headline":"How the credit policy will affect you"} {"label":4,"text":"To overcome industry objections, Microsoft revises its Sender ID proposal.","headline":"AOL Supports Microsoft Antispam Plan"} {"label":4,"text":"NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft streaked by Saturn #39;s smoggy moon Titan today, targeted to pass within just 750 miles of the planet-sized satellite to give scientists their first ","headline":"Cassini flies past Titan; pictures expected tonight"} {"label":2,"text":"The Bengals were happy to be back on Monday Night Football after a 15 year absence. From gameplan to execution, they looked very good.","headline":"Broncos And Monday Night On The Road Don #39;t Mix"} {"label":4,"text":"Attacks against crucial infrastructure -- utilities, telcos, and government agencies -- rose by 55 from July to August. By Gregg Keizer, TechWeb.","headline":"IBM Unveils Security Intel Service, Notes Big Jump In Attacks"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The U.S.-European spacecraft Cassini hurtled Tuesday toward its closest encounter yet with Saturn's giant moon Titan.","headline":"Cassini Heads Toward Giant Moon on Saturn (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Israeli military police on Tuesday\\arrested a commander accused by comrades of riddling the body\\of a Palestinian schoolgirl with bullets after fellow soldiers\\killed her.","headline":"Israeli Officer Arrested Over Killing of Gaza Girl (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"TORONTO (CP) - A rally in the insurance sector helped take stock markets up sharply - and drove New York #39;s blue chip index to a triple-digit runup - despite higher oil prices and a further slowdown in US consumer confidence.","headline":"Pickup in US insurance sector sends stocks surging despite higher <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"U.S. District Judge Joseph A. DiClerico Jr. ordered Sanford Wallace and his companies to remove any software scripts from their Web sites that exploit security vulnerabilities in some versions of Internet Explorer.","headline":"FTC wins a temporary injunction against alleged spammer"} {"label":2,"text":"Bayern Munich reined in Bundesliga leaders Wolfsburg on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory, courtesy of a double strike from Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro in his first match in a month.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Bayern rein in Wolfsburg with Pizarro double"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - US civil rights groups expressed concern over alleged intimidation of Hispanic voters and said they will work to ensure their ballots are counted in the November 2 presidential election.","headline":"Hispanic rights groups unite to fight voter discrimination (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"PLANO, Tex. (CP) - Electronic Data Systems is cutting 4,600 jobs through early retirement and taking a \\$150 million US charge in the fourth quarter, the information technology company said Tuesday.","headline":"EDS cutting 4,600 jobs through early retirement, taking US\\$150M <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft released on Tuesday a preview version of new tools intended to make it easier for companies to create custom Web applications.","headline":"Microsoft previews quot;Whitehorse quot; developer tools"} {"label":4,"text":"Secure USB tokens used to verify a child's age before allowing him to chat.","headline":"AOL Shows Safe Chat Rooms"} {"label":2,"text":"After losing the first two games to the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals try to make the World Series competitive by winning Tuesday night's Game 3 at home. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Pedro Martinez starts for Boston against journeyman Jeff Suppan, who used to play for the Red Sox. Both are 16-9.","headline":"Cards Try to Narrow Gap in Game 3"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Add the governor of the Bank of Canada to the list of people who say Sheila Copps has a faulty memory.","headline":"Dodge denies Copps charge that Martin wanted to scrap Canada Health Act (Canadian Press)"} {"label":4,"text":"At Tuesday's unveiling of the iPod Photo, Steve Jobs repeated his contention that the iPod is the ","headline":"The video iPod is coming, I hope"} {"label":4,"text":"Linux desktop vendor Xandros Inc. on Tuesday announced the availability of its new Xandros Desktop Management Server (xDMS) application, which gives IT administrators the tools to roll out, configure and maintain mass deployments of Linux-equipped PCs.","headline":"Xandros rolls out Linux desktop management app"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday introduced a new larger-capacity iPod with a color display as well as a first-of-its-kind digital compendium of the rock band U2's songs.","headline":"Apple's IPod Features U2 Collaboration (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"PeopleSoft reiterated on Tuesday its opposition to a \\$7.7 billion takeover offer from Oracle after the European Union approved the bid, removing the last regulatory hurdle to a deal.","headline":"Oracle #39;s bid still facing hurdles"} {"label":1,"text":"Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken part in a live phone-in on Ukrainian TV, just days before the country #39;s presidential election.","headline":"Putin praises Ukraine #39;s leader"} {"label":3,"text":"Description: A divided Securities and Exchange Commission will likely approve new regulations governing the hedge fund industry. Under the rules, all but the smallest hedge funds would be required to register with federal regulators.","headline":"SEC Seeks to Make Hedge Funds More Transparent"} {"label":2,"text":"The result of the Calgary-BC game last Friday night will stand, the CFL announced yesterday. While a review of videotape from the game confirmed an officiating error resulting in a no-yards ","headline":"CFL erred, Stamps still losers"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley denied a report Tuesday that school officials have contacted former coach Steve Spurrier about replacing Ron Zook.","headline":"Florida Denies Contact With Spurrier (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The group led by wanted terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has said it has abducted a member of Japan #39;s armed forces and is threatening to behead him if the Japanese government does not withdraw its troops from Iraq within 48 hours.","headline":"Threat to behead Japanese soldier"} {"label":4,"text":"The company has just announced the release of two flash-memory-based devices, the Walkman NW-E99 and NW-E95, in Europe. The music players can play songs in MP3 and Sony #39;s own Atrac file format.","headline":"Sony launches music players with MP3 support"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Marsh McLennan Cos. , the\\world's largest insurance broker, said on Tuesday it would\\reform its business practices and stop accepting fees at the\\center of an investigation by New York Attorney General Eliot\\Spitzer into bid rigging.","headline":"Marsh to Scrap Fees Spitzer Faulted (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, who hit .362, set a record with 232 walks and topped 700 career homers, was named 2004 player of the year by The Sporting News.","headline":"Sporting News: Bonds is player of year; Pujols fourth"} {"label":1,"text":"At midnight on Saturday, the dance floor in the Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) in Bali was heaving. Apart from a careful pat down at the door for guests, the scene was no different from two years ago, before Islamist ","headline":"Indonesia at a crossroad"} {"label":1,"text":"The Islamic militant group of Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi reportedly claims to have taken a Japanese citizen hostage in Iraq. In a video shown on the Internet, the group threatens to execute him if Tokyo does not withdraw its troops from Iraq in 48 hours.","headline":"Japanese citizen reportedly taken hostage in Iraq"} {"label":4,"text":" AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - South Korean mobile phone makers continued a rapid move up the global market rankings during the third quarter, while growth in the wider mobile phone market slowed, a survey found on Wednesday.","headline":"Korean and Japanese Phone Makers Win -Survey"} {"label":4,"text":"The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way. I really dont know why a printer manufacturer should have exclusive rights on producing ink that work with their printers.","headline":"DMCA Limited by Sixth Circuit Appeals Court"} {"label":1,"text":"India responded coolly yesterday to suggestions by the Pakistani president, Pervez Musharraf, on how to solve the Kashmir dispute between the two countries.","headline":"India cool on Kashmir proposals"} {"label":2,"text":"Joe Paterno often has talked about the profound impact that a piece of classic literature has had on his life. While a student at Brooklyn Prep in the early 1940s, he devoured TheAeneid, written by the Roman poet Virgil.","headline":"Paterno #39;s real tragedy may be not knowing when to go"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Don't question Pedro Martinez anymore. Fame and fortune already his, Martinez finally made it to the World Series on Tuesday night. And when he got there, he shut down the St. Louis Cardinals, putting the Boston Red Sox within one victory of the World Series title that has eluded them since 1918.","headline":"Martinez Moves Red Sox Nearer Series Title (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Michael Ovitz said on Tuesday that Walt Disney Co. would have made a string of dazzling deals and shrewd strategic moves during his brief tenure as the company #39;s president ","headline":"Ovitz Defends His Tenure"} {"label":2,"text":" ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Pedro Martinez pitched seven shutout innings and Manny Ramirez hit a home run as the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Tuesday, moving to the brink of their first World Series title since 1918.","headline":"Baseball-Red Sox on Brink of World Series Victory"} {"label":3,"text":"WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--Air New Zealand Ltd. (AIR.NZ) said Wednesday it expects to post a slight drop in profit in the current financial year, and that it hopes to raise NZ\\$186 million in a rights issue next month to fund investment in new aircraft.","headline":"UPDATE: Air New Zealand Rights Issue Greeted Positively"} {"label":2,"text":" ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Pedro Martinez pitched seven shutout innings and Manny Ramirez hit a home run as the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Tuesday, moving to the brink of their first World Series title since 1918.","headline":"Red Sox on Brink of World Series Victory"} {"label":2,"text":"The Washington Wizards #39; Brendan Haywood and Larry Hughes could face suspensions for their part in a fight during Monday night #39;s preseason game against the Bulls in Chicago.","headline":"Two Wizards face possible suspensions"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Bobby Avila, a three-time All-Star who won the American League batting title in 1954, died Tuesday of complications from diabetes and a lung ailment. He was 78.","headline":"Former AL Batting Champion Dies at 78 (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Former Walt Disney Co. president Michael Ovitz insisted Tuesday that he worked tirelessly to better the company but frequently ran into resistance from CEO Michael Eisner and a handful of senior executives who refused to report to him.","headline":"Eisner blocked big ideas, Ovitz tells court"} {"label":2,"text":"Any time in the last decade and a half, yesterday's result would have been an upset. With a 3-2 victory over host Winchester, the Belmont girls' soccer team took the Middlesex League title from the Sachems for the first time in 16 years, and avenged a 1-1 tie with Winchester that was the only blemish on a 15-0-1 season.","headline":"Belmont beats the best to take its place at the top"} {"label":3,"text":"Here are answers to some questions arising from the closing of Cingular Wireless #39; acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless. Q: With the merger, how will the combined company rank in the industry?","headline":"Q amp;A : Merger changes little for now"} {"label":2,"text":"Unless there #39;s an extenuating circumstance - see the University of Arizona last September - it #39;s generally considered poor form to change football coaches in midseason.","headline":"Midseason ouster no surprise"} {"label":1,"text":"SEOUL -- Secretary of State Colin L. Powell yesterday sought to fend off complaints from key partners in the effort to end North Korea's nuclear programs that the Bush administration has not been sufficiently creative or willing to compromise in the negotiations.","headline":"In Asia, Powell defends N. Korea policy"} {"label":3,"text":"The FTSE 100 has climbed as a surge by US shares gives a boost to European markets. Shire Pharmaceuticals SHP.L jumped after winning approval for a key drug and consumer goods giant Unilever ULVR.","headline":"FTSE 100 lifted by bright Dow"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli leader Ariel Sharon rejected calls from within his divided cabinet on Wednesday for a referendum on leaving Gaza after winning parliament's support to uproot settlements from land claimed by Palestinians.","headline":"Sharon, Under Pressure, Snubs Gaza Referendum Call"} {"label":2,"text":"For the 3,000 Britons who will run in the New York City marathon next month the most important thing will be to finish the 26.2-mile race, in order to achieve a sense of personal fulfilment.","headline":"Radcliffe awaits gun for start of Russian roulette"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - United Microelectronics Corp. #151; the world's No. 2 producer of made-to-order chips #151; on Wednesday reported that its third-quarter net profit more than doubled on year as shipments of chips for mobile phones and other gadgets increased.","headline":"Chip Giant UMC Reports Higher Profits (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders has labeled North Korea and Cuba the worst countries in terms of press freedom, with Denmark being the best.","headline":"N.Korea called worst for press freedom"} {"label":4,"text":"IOWA CITY, Iowa A NASA scientist has charged that the Bush administration is subverting science and misleading the public by trying to suppress or alter evidence on the dangers of global warming.","headline":"NASA expert says Bush stifles evidence on global warming"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Thai Prime Minister Thaksin\\Shinawatra shed few tears on Wednesday over the death of 78\\Muslims in military custody as distraught mourners besieged an\\army base in the far south, demanding the bodies of relatives.","headline":"Thai PM Defiant After 78 Muslims Die in Custody (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"The Spanish bank which is buying Abbey made a 2.2bn profit (3.1bn euros)in the first nine months of 2004. Banco Santander Central Hispano, which is acquiring the UK lender in a 8.","headline":"Spanish bank makes bumper profits"} {"label":2,"text":"The two teams that shared the Pac-10 women #39;s basketball title last season -- Stanford and Arizona -- are primed to share it again, according to the annual poll released at Pac-10 media day Tuesday at HP Pavilion in San Jose.","headline":"Stanford ties Arizona in poll Media splits on who #39;s favorite in <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":" THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's two court-assigned defense lawyers have asked to be withdrawn from his case, The Hague war crimes tribunal said Wednesday.","headline":"Milosevic Defense Team Asks to Withdraw from Case"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) said it has entered into an agreement with Malaysia's TIME dotCom to link their corporate customers through private leased line circuits.","headline":"Singapore Telecom ties up with Malaysia's TIME dotcom (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Hakim Hill, the ASU football teams oft-controversial running back, will be back on the field when the Sun Devils travel to face California, head coach Dirk Koetter announced Tuesday.","headline":"Koetter: Hill will play Saturday"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton and Alcoa, the world's largest aluminium producer, have agreed to sell their metal services joint venture Integris Metals for 660 million dollars (359 million pounds) including debt, a joint statement said.","headline":"BHP Billiton, Alcoa sell Integris Metals for 359 million pounds (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - French President Jacques Chirac said Wednesday that Turkey's EU membership bid was quot;not a done deal, quot; although he believed it was in Europe's best interests, a government spokesman reported after a cabinet meeting.","headline":"Chirac says Turkey's EU bid 'not a done deal' (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Cable giant Comcast Corp. on Wednesday posted a smaller third-quarter profit that missed Wall Street expectations, but said digital cable and high-speed Internet subscriptions continued to grow during the period.","headline":"Comcast Posts Smaller 3Q Profit"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - U.S. orders for long-lasting durable\\goods rose by a smaller-than-expected 0.2 percent in September,\\held back by another sharp fall in commercial aircraft,\\government data showed on Wednesday.","headline":"Durable Goods Orders Up 0.2 Percent (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"_ Nearly 800 British forces left their base in southern Iraq on Wednesday, heading north toward Baghdad to replace US troops who are expected to take part in an offensive against insurgent strongholds.","headline":"WWW KOTV.com"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, said it had received a 115-million-dollar (90-million-euro) order to expand Oi Celular's second-generation GSM network in Brazil.","headline":"Nokia wins 115-million-dollar network deal from Brazil's Oi Celular (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Nazrul Islam is an Indian\\living in an Indian village.","headline":"India and Bangladesh Neglect Their Enclaves (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"THE Black Watch today moved towards Baghdad in response to the US plea for help. The Ministry of Defence said today that soldiers from the Scottish regiment were leaving their base in the southern city of ","headline":"Black Watch move towards Baghdad"} {"label":2,"text":"The second day of the third Test at Nagpur belonged to Australia #39;s bowlers, with their attritional approach wearing down India #39;s batsmen.","headline":"Aussie quartet put India on back foot"} {"label":2,"text":"Tara VanDerveer stepped to the dais at the Pacific-10 Conference women #39;s basketball media day Tuesday and was asked to make an opening comment.","headline":"Stanford picked to win much-improved Pac-10"} {"label":2,"text":"Jim Leyland just might be ready to manage a Major League Baseball team again, and he will reportedly interview for jobs with the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, according to the NY Daily News.","headline":"Leyland has emerged as a managerial candidate"} {"label":3,"text":"Figures showing falling mortgage approvals and rising repossessions suggest interest rate rises are being felt. ","headline":"Mortgage approvals drop sharply"} {"label":4,"text":"Google Acquires Satellite Mapping Firm Keyhole\\\\After a tip from Andy Beal, I checked out Keyhole Satellite Image mapping and local search tool and absolutely loved it. Basically, with Keyhole you get a satellite image of the world and can view streets in the major cities, political hotspots, and towns (mostly ...","headline":"Google Acquires Satellite Mapping Firm Keyhole"} {"label":4,"text":"With competitors avidly trying to nibble at the iPod #39;s market share, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has released its ostensibly new and improved version.","headline":"Is Apple Photogenic?"} {"label":1,"text":"If hunting is banned in Britain, the pro-hunt lobby says its supporters will continue to hunt illegally.","headline":"Britain's Not-So-Civil War: Hunters Outfoxed?"} {"label":4,"text":"PC World - IFire aims to displace LCD TVs with its lower-cost display technology.","headline":"Are Cheaper Flat-Panel TVs On The Way? (PC World)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says he has been ordered not to comment on the presidential elections, but it hasn't kept him from defending the war in Iraq in interviews with radio talk show hosts in battleground states.","headline":"Rumsfeld turns to radio interviews in battleground states to defend Iraq situation (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"INDIANAPOLIS -- ATA says it will honor all tickets and maintain its full schedule, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday.","headline":"ATA: Customers Won #39;t Be Affected By Bankruptcy"} {"label":1,"text":"British troops have rolled north from Basra to take over a deadly area near Baghdad and free up US troops for a widely expected attack on the rebel-held city of Falluja.","headline":"Black Watch troops move near Baghdad"} {"label":1,"text":"<p><\/p><p> By Mark Ledsom<\/p><p> BASEL (Reuters) - Britain's world number four Tim Henmanwon his opening match at the Swiss Indoors tennis tournamentwith little difficulty on Wednesday, beating Frenchman AntonyDupuis 6-3, 6-4.<\/p>","headline":"Henman Sails at the Swiss Indoors"} {"label":3,"text":"Comcast Corp. (CMCSA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US cable operator, on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit that fell short of Wall Street forecasts but reported better-than ","headline":"Comcast Profit Falls Short of Forecasts"} {"label":4,"text":"Scientists in Australia have found a new species of hobbit-sized humans who lived about 18,000 years ago on an Indonesian island in a discovery that adds another piece to the complex puzzle of human evolution.","headline":"Remains of New Species of Hobbit-Sized Human Found"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Behind thick concrete walls and iron doors, Ho Chi Minh and other top Vietnamese leaders hid in secret underground tunnels during U.S. B-52 bombing raids to plot key military strategies that led to America's defeat in the Vietnam War.","headline":"Vietnam Opens Bunker Used by Ho Chi Minh (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks jumped on Wednesday as oil prices, which have held investor enthusiasm for stocks in check for months, fell sharply after a higher-than-expected crude build last week.","headline":"Stocks Up as Oil Slides"} {"label":4,"text":"Dell (Quote, Chart) officials announced Wednesday an agreement with Linux distributor Novell (Quote, Chart) to distribute and support SUSE Enterprise Server 9 on its single- and dual-processor line of servers.","headline":"Dell Offers SUSE on Servers"} {"label":1,"text":"\\Flooding causes chaos for homeowners all along Cornwall's south coast as 80mph winds hit land.","headline":"Storms batter Cornish coastline"} {"label":4,"text":"PC giant also wants to be your supplier of high-end home electronics. Also: How your desktop gets bolted together.","headline":"Dell: From factory floor to finished gear"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Pieces of Britain's past, including a\\second-century silver ring and a 500-year-old Tudor trade\\weight, are among artifacts being peddled daily on the Internet\\to the alarm of experts at the British Museum.","headline":"Black Market in British Treasure Sold on EBay (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Much ado has been made about whether or not Linux is truly more secure than Windows. The results were not unexpected. Even by Microsoft #39;s subjective and flawed standards, fully 38 of the most recent patches address flaws that Microsoft ranks as Critical.","headline":"Security report: Windows vs Linux"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Kidnapped Briton Margaret Hassan made a new appeal for the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq, Al-Jazeera television said, showing her in a video.","headline":"Al-Jazeera airs new footage of pleading British hostage in Iraq (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Houston -- Prosecutors claim six executives conspired to push through a 1999 sham sale of barges because they didn #39;t think they #39;d get caught.","headline":"Closing Arguments In Enron Barge Trial"} {"label":3,"text":"The worldwide market for handheld devices saw its third successive quarter of year-over-year decline in the third quarter of 2004, according to a new report released by IDC.","headline":"Report finds handheld device market in continued decline"} {"label":4,"text":"Sony Corp. announced a price more fitting of a video-game machine than a slick movie-playing gadget for its new PlayStation Portable - 19,800 yen (\\$186).","headline":"Sony Announces PlayStation Por"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The European Union said Wednesday it will impose a duty of 230 euros ( #36;290) per ton of bananas starting in 2006, in an effort to prevent producers in former African and Caribbean colonies from losing business to larger growers in Latin America.","headline":"EU Unveils Plans for New Banana Tariffs (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK - The people who will forever be associated with the Great Crash of 1929 were all white, male and wealthy, but their occupations and ethics varied considerably.","headline":"Faces From The 1929 Crash"} {"label":3,"text":" JAKARTA (Reuters) - OPEC has taken the unprecedented step of urging the United States to tap its emergency crude reserves to bring down world oil prices.","headline":"OPEC Head Urges U.S. to Use Oil Reserves"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Robust demand for military equipment and technology led four U.S. defense companies to post higher quarterly profit on Wednesday, with jet maker Boeing Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Military Buoys Profit at Defense Firms"} {"label":3,"text":"Perhaps the optical network supplier should call off its merger with AFC.","headline":"Will Tellabs Push Its Luck?"} {"label":3,"text":"The US economy continued to expand in September and early October in spite of rising energy costs, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday in its Beige Book, a survey of business activity around the country.","headline":"US economy continues to expand in spite of rising energy prices <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- Yahoo (Quote, Chart) expanded its search empire to the mobile arena with the launch of some additional services. The company was one of the original content providers for mobile devices running ","headline":"Yahoo Debuts Mobile Search"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - Giddiness. Paranoia. Arrogance. Caution.\\All were on display on Wednesday in Boston as the supposedly\\cursed Red Sox moved within one victory of a baseball\\championship that has eluded them for 86 years.","headline":"Hubris, Caution in Boston as Red Sox Eye Victory (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Lexmark's loss in court on Tuesday may mean that consumer electronics companies won't try to use the Digital Millenium Copyright Act as an all-purpose competition shield anymore, consumer advocates say. By Katie Dean.","headline":"Lexmark Loss Good for Consumers"} {"label":1,"text":"Hundreds of villagers besieged a Thai military camp Wednesday demanding to know whether their relatives were among at least 78 Muslim men who officials said suffocated ","headline":"Thai Villagers Search for Relatives"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Rafael Palmeiro didn't want his homecoming with the Baltimore Orioles to end after just one season, so he took a pay cut and accepted a one-year, #36;3 million contract Wednesday.","headline":"Palmeiro Signs One-Year Deal With Orioles (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"OCTOBER 27, 2004 (TECHWORLD.COM) - Linux distributor Suse has warned of one of the most serious security holes to date in version 2.6 of the Linux kernel, which could allow attackers to shut down a system running 2.6-based software.","headline":"Suse warns of hole in Linux kernel"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal FC have agreed a three-year contract extension with manager Arsne Wenger, retaining the Frenchman #39;s services until May 2008.","headline":"Wenger commits future to Arsenal"} {"label":2,"text":"MATEJA KEZMAN finally broke his scoring duck to settle this League Cup derby at Stamford Bridge today. Kezman missed a string of chances before firing in from Joe Cole #39;s through-ball in the 57th-minute to quash the Hammers #39; hopes of making the last 16.","headline":"Kezman #39;s first hammer blow"} {"label":1,"text":"The first units of a Black Watch battlegroup are due to arrive today in their new positions south of Baghdad as Tony Blair indicated that more British troops may replace them in the American-controlled zone before the end of the year.","headline":"Black Watch troops move into position"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Georgia Tech wants to avoid being embarrassed by another ACC rookie.","headline":"Georgia Tech Looks to Virginia Tech (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has conveyed to Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra its concern over the latest incident of violence in southern Thailand.","headline":"Abdullah conveys concerns over violence to Thaksin"} {"label":1,"text":"ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - Three Russian police officers have been charged with criminal negligence in connection with the Beslan school hostage-taking that left 360 people dead, almost half of them children.","headline":"3 police officials charged over Beslan siege"} {"label":4,"text":"If a handheld device doesn't have voice capabilities, a growing number of users around the world aren't interested, according to IDC. For the third straight quarter, shipments of handheld devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) fell as some prominent vendors decided to pull back from the market, IDC said Wednesday.","headline":"IDC sees continuing decline in PDA market"} {"label":2,"text":"FRANKFURT, Germany -- Hosts Germany will play in the opening match of the 2006 World Cup, the organizing committee of the governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday.","headline":"Germany to kick off 2006 World Cup"} {"label":3,"text":"MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Australia #39;s National Foods Ltd. (NFD.AU) on Thursday told shareholders to take no action on New Zealand dairy group Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd.","headline":"National Foods: Take No Action On Fonterra Takeover Bid"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Two new Internet domain names #151; ","headline":"New Web Domain Names Get Preliminary Nod (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Bulgarian teenager Valeri Bojinov scored twice as Lecce came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Inter Milan in Italian first division league on Wednesday.","headline":"Inter draw with lecce while AC Milan crash Atlanta"} {"label":4,"text":"Yahoo added a search feature for cell phones Wednesday, just a few weeks after rival Google launched one of its own. While Google SMS (Short Message Service) uses text-only messages to deliver its results, Yahoo #39;s ","headline":"Yahoo Battles Google for The Cell Phone"} {"label":2,"text":"Until Theo Epstein became the general manager of the Boston Red Sox two years ago, at 28, life had offered him little cause to believe in superstition.","headline":"New-Age General Manager Labors to End Age-Old Curse"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Kyoto Protocol overcame its final legislative hurdle in Russia when the upper house of parliament ratified the global climate pact Wednesday and sent it on to President Vladimir Putin for his signature #151; setting the stage for the treaty to come into force next year.","headline":"Russian Parliament Ratifies Kyoto Pact (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"An ambulance was called to Yasir Arafat's compound amid unconfirmed reports that he had lost consciousness at least once.","headline":"Arafat's Health Reported to Have Turned Sharply Worse"} {"label":2,"text":"Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis took a deep breath as he prepared to answer yet another question about Terrell Owens, the wide receiver who spurned an ","headline":"Owens Explains Ravens Snub"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - At least five miners were killed and 14\\injured in a blast in a coal mine in Russia's Siberia, the\\Emergencies Ministry said on Thursday.","headline":"At Least Five Dead in Russia Mine Blast (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"TOKYO - Rescuers grappled through mud and rocks for a second day Thursday in the hope of finding a three-year-old girl trapped in a crushed car since Japans killer earthquake last weekend.","headline":"Japanese rescuers grapple with rocks to retrieve girl from quake <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"Orders for durable goods rose in September for the third time in four months. Home sales also increased. Orders for goods intended to last more than three years increased 0.2 percent to \\$195.","headline":"Durable Goods Orders Up"} {"label":4,"text":"Astronomy buffs and amateur stargazers turned out to watch a total lunar eclipse Wednesday night - the last one Earth will get for nearly two and a half years.","headline":"Stargazers Enjoy Total Lunar Eclipse"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A large blast was heard in central\\Baghdad on Thursday, witnesses said.","headline":"Large Explosion Heard in Central Baghdad (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Five miners are killed by an explosion which leaves up to 240 trapped in a Siberian coal mine.","headline":"Hundreds trapped in Russia mine"} {"label":3,"text":"Blaming excess capacity, extremely high fuel prices, which and descending fares, ATA Holdings Corp., parent of discount airline carrier ATA Airlines, said it has filed for bankruptcy.","headline":"Low-Cost Airline Enters Bankruptcy"} {"label":1,"text":" quot;At 9:45 am (2:45 am British time) we received the signal for a methane blast. At the time, a 45-strong repair team was working in that.","headline":"At least five dead in Russia mine blast"} {"label":3,"text":"Boeing's bottom line continues to fatten, even as its image tarnishes, thanks in part to the consolidation of the defense industry, which has left the Pentagon with few choices for buying weapons, industry analysts said.","headline":"Despite Scandals, Boeing Still Charms Wall Street"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Stability control systems could save up to 7,000 lives each year if they were standard equipment on all vehicles, according to a study by the insurance industry.","headline":"Stability Control Systems Can Save Lives (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Companies that provide federal agencies with network integration and payroll accounting technologies are benefiting from a government trying to bolster its defenses against terrorism, experts say. <br><FONT face=","headline":"Washington Contractors' Sales Increase"} {"label":3,"text":"If the airline acquires some ATA assets, Wichita Mid-Continent could see expanded AirTran service, especially to Chicago. BY PHYLLIS JACOBS GRIEKSPOOR.","headline":"AirTran #39;s plan may aid city"} {"label":2,"text":"Mateja Kezman finally broke his Chelsea goal duck with the winner against a spirited West Ham in the Carling Cup. The striker was making his 13th outing for Chelsea and he arrowed in a second half shot past keeper James Walker.","headline":"Chelsea 1-0 West Ham"} {"label":2,"text":"Tim Henman confirmed he was in good health, despite being diagnosed with a magnesium deficiency, after a straight-sets win over Antony Dupuis in the first round of the Davidoff Swiss Masters.","headline":"Healthy Henman looking forward to Moodie match"} {"label":2,"text":"Results of X-rays on Gary Payton #39;s right hand revealed a non-displaced fracture in the point guard #39;s right thumb. Payton did not play last night against the ","headline":"Broken thumb sidelines Payton"} {"label":1,"text":"US Secretary of State Colin Powell yesterday carefully avoided repeating a suggestion he made earlier this week of an eventual reunification of China and Taiwan.","headline":"Powell backpedals on Taiwan remarks"} {"label":3,"text":"Share prices closed higher across the board in Tokyo this morning, as investors were cheered by last night #39;s gains on Wall Street.","headline":"Tokyo shares follow NY trend higher"} {"label":2,"text":"TIM HENMAN showed he was on top form despite being diagnosed as suffering from magnesium deficiency, with a straight-sets win over Antony Dupuis in the first round of the Davidoff Swiss Masters.","headline":"Tennis: Leading Brits go marching on"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK - Brendan Haywood of the Washington Wizards was suspended for three games by the NBA yesterday for fighting during a pre-season game against the Chicago Bulls.","headline":"Haywood suspended for three games"} {"label":2,"text":"It #39;s hard to imagine, but the league that gave us college basketball #39;s last two national champions is about to get a lot better.","headline":"Big East braces for growth spurt"} {"label":2,"text":"When we look back on this improbable postseason turnaround by the Red Sox, one of the turning points will be hard to find unless we recall the words of Red Sox manager Terry Francona in the aftermath of the humiliating 19-8 loss to the Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.","headline":"Hidden value for Wakefield"} {"label":2,"text":"For Derek Lowe, two roads diverged not in a yellow wood, as New England's poet laureate Robert Frost had it, but on the greenswards of Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Busch Stadium.","headline":"Lowe's road to glory"} {"label":2,"text":"College field hockey: UMass-Dartmouth at Salve Regina, 3 p.m.; UNH at BC, 7 p.m.; Anna Maria at Westfield St., 7 p.m.","headline":"Today's schedule"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Australia batted cautiously in their second innings to build a lead of 300 runs over India with nine wickets in hand in the third cricket Test here.","headline":"Australia establish 300-run lead in third India Test (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"JOHANNESBURG (Mineweb.com) -- Gold Fields, the takeover target of smaller rival Harmony, contained its costs on its South African mines during the September quarter.","headline":"Gold Fields hit by Q3 rand strength"} {"label":1,"text":"An elite contingent of 50 Nigerian soldiers left Nigeria on Thursday for Darfur, the first stage in the deployment of 3,000 extra African Union (AU) troops to monitor a shaky cease-fire in the western Sudanese region.","headline":"Nigerian Protection Force Leaves for Darfur"} {"label":4,"text":"MOSCOW, October 28 (Itar-Tass) - People in Russia #39;s European part will have an opportunity to see a full eclipse of the Moon during several hours Thursday morning, said Dr Andrei Finkelshtein, director of the Russian Institute of Applied Astronomy.","headline":"Russians to see full lunar eclipse Thursday morning"} {"label":4,"text":"The re-election website of President Bush is blocking overseas visitors because of ","headline":"Attack prompts Bush website block"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON, October 28 (newratings.com) - Royal Dutch\/Shell Group has announced its plans to merge its two holding companies in the Netherlands and the UK, Royal Dutch Petroleum (ROY.","headline":"Royal Dutch\/Shell merges holding companies with unified board"} {"label":4,"text":"Novell has given its recently acquired Linux distro, SuSE, a push, by signing an agreement with Dell to offer SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 9 on select PowerEdge servers worldwide.","headline":"Dell Comes Up With Novell Idea To Sell Servers"} {"label":4,"text":"washingtonpost.com - Internet TV is a mirage, seeming so close yet turning out to be far away or downright unreal when you try to watch it. At least that's my take on the many past plans for zapping motion pictures over the Internet.","headline":"Web TV Start-Ups Show Programs Outside the Box (washingtonpost.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"SONY is going head-to-head with Nintendo in the battle for the handheld games console market. The company will price its long-awaited PlayStation Portable (PSP) at about 100 for its launch in Japan, when ","headline":"Game on as Sony puts 100 tag on PSP system"} {"label":2,"text":"No stranger to brash statements, jockey Corey Nakatani has a firm goal for Saturday #39;s Breeders #39; Cup program at Lone Star Park.","headline":"Nakatani expects a big day at BC"} {"label":4,"text":"Now that its \\$41 billion takeover of AT T Wireless has been completed, Cingular will spend hundreds of millions of dollars in coming weeks on its advertising campaign.","headline":"When Wireless Networks Merge"} {"label":2,"text":"Sebastian Sainsbury warned Leeds United chiefs today they face the stark choice of accepting his 25million bid or selling Elland Road.","headline":"Sainsbury Ultimatum to Leeds"} {"label":3,"text":"Union officials representing 7,500 pilots at Delta Air Lines said Wednesday night they have reached a cost-cutting agreement with management, which presumably could halt, or at least ","headline":"Delta, pilots OK deal"} {"label":2,"text":"DANIEL VETTORI spun New Zealand to the brink of a crushing victory over Bangladesh in the second and final Test at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong today.","headline":"Kiwis heading for big win"} {"label":1,"text":"Unknown armed men in military uniform kidnapped three staff of the United Nations in the Afghan capital city at broad daylight Thursday, Afghan officials confirmed.","headline":"3 UN staff kidnapped in Afghan capital"} {"label":4,"text":"Google and Microsft Getting Close\\\\Microsoft partnering with Google? 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(ATAH), parent of struggling low-cost carrier ATA Airlines, on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as falling fares and soaring fuel prices drained it of cash.","headline":"ATA Files for Bankruptcy Protection"} {"label":3,"text":"DETROIT - Dow Chemical Co. #39;s third-quarter earnings soared 86 percent to beat Wall Street forecasts, thanks largely to improved margins.","headline":"Dow Chemical reports 86 percent increase in profit"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A bomb exploded Thursday evening outside a bar in southern Thailand, the scene of a campaign of violence blamed on Islamic separatists, injuring at least 15 people, police said.","headline":"Blast Outside Thailand Bar Injures 15 (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"HONG KONG The Far Eastern Economic Review, an often incisive newsweekly for more than half a century, will become a monthly opinion magazine in December, and virtually all of its employees will lose their jobs, Dow Jones announced on Thursday.","headline":"Final edition for a respected Asian newsweekly"} {"label":4,"text":"US chip maker Advanced Micro Devices AMD.N has unveiled a low-cost Internet access device that could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first-time technology users in the developing world.","headline":"AMD Rolls Out Low-Cost Net Access Device in India"} {"label":2,"text":"Because his name is called infrequently, he is having a solid season as a rookie. By Gregg Bell -- Bee Staff Writer. It #39;s not too late to get into a Fantasy Sports League.","headline":"Raiders notes: Gallery appreciates the silence"} {"label":3,"text":"WELLINGTON New Zealand #39;s central bank raised the benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Thursday, to 6.5 percent, and said the sixth increase this year may be the last as economic growth slows.","headline":"New Zealand bank raises key interest rate"} {"label":1,"text":"A bomb has exploded in southern Thailand, killing one person and injuring about 20, in what could be the first reaction to the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters earlier this week.","headline":"Bomb kills one in southern Thailand"} {"label":3,"text":"Viacom Inc. (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (VIA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a quarterly loss on charges related to the spinoff of video rental chain Blockbuster ","headline":"UPDATE 2-Viacom posts loss on charges; cable networks up"} {"label":3,"text":"After 15 months of negotiations, Delta Air Lines Inc. has secured a tentative contract with its pilots, a move that might help the struggling carrier avoid a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.","headline":"Delta gets tentative deal with pilots"} {"label":4,"text":"LONDON: Unprecedented pictures of the purple atmospheric haze on Titan have been captured by the Cassini spacecraft during its closest approach yet to Saturn #39;s largest moon.","headline":"Titan reveals its purple patches"} {"label":1,"text":"JERUSALEM, Oct 28 (AFP) - Israel will not bar ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat from returning to the West Bank if he were to leave for medical treatment, senior government spokesman Raanan Gissin told AFP Thursday.","headline":"Israel would not bar Arafat return after overseas treatment"} {"label":4,"text":"The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has approved two new sponsored Internet domains, .post and .travel, specifically for the post and travel industries.","headline":"Web domains approved for Posties, travel"} {"label":4,"text":"A supernova spotted by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe more than four centuries ago - which changed the course of human knowledge - has just yielded a further discovery: the companion star that triggered the great event.","headline":"A fresh look at the stars..."} {"label":1,"text":"The European Union #39;s normally yawn-inducing institutions raised eyebrows on Wednesday when a spat over comments about homosexuality made by an Italian bureaucrat led to the ","headline":"Remark on Homosexuality Delays Seating of European Panel"} {"label":3,"text":"The Japanese electronics makers remained cautious about the months ahead, citing worries about global growth. Japanese corporate profits are almost certain to be hurt by any economic slowdown in Japan and in the United States.","headline":"Earnings Improve at Japanese Electronics Firms"} {"label":3,"text":"vueling writes quot;Ryanair confirmed it had written to the Walloon authorities and agreed to repay 4M in an escrow account until Ryanairs appeal is heard and the European Courts make a definitive decision on this matter.","headline":"Ryanair agrees to repay 4M in an escrow account for the Walloon <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Yahoo will offer its own version of wireless Internet searching, keeping pace with rival Google, which recently introduced a mobile search offering.","headline":"Yahoo Takes Search to the Airwaves"} {"label":3,"text":"The leadership of Delta Air Lines #39; pilot union early this morning approved a tentative concessionary agreement with the company, sending it to a vote of the entire membership.","headline":"Pilot leaders OK Delta deal"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Oil steadied on Thursday after Wednesday's 5 percent retreat from record highs, as traders concluded that China's surprise interest rate rise would not do much to dampen fuel demand growth.","headline":"Oil Price Steadies After 5 Percent Slide"} {"label":2,"text":" CLEVELAND (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday picked up the team's 2005-06 contract option on forward Drew Gooden.","headline":"Cavs Pick Up Option on Drew Gooden"} {"label":4,"text":"There #39;s evidence of a possible link between endometriosis and migraine, says an Italian study in the latest issue of Human Reproduction.","headline":"Link Between Migraine, Endometriosis Found"} {"label":2,"text":"Sergio Garcia showed the consistency that has lifted his game this year with a four-under-par 67 in difficult conditions to share the Volvo Masters lead with Spanish compatriot Jose Manuel Lara.","headline":"UPDATE 2-Spaniards Garcia and Lara share Volvo Masters lead"} {"label":3,"text":"America Online Inc. said Thursday it had filed a federal lawsuit accusing numerous unnamed defendants of violating federal and state laws by sending bulk messages known as quot;spim quot; to instant message accounts and Internet chat rooms.","headline":"AOL Files Lawsuit Against IM #39;Spim #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"Iran says it is not obliged to allow UN atomic energy agency inspectors to visit military sites alleged to be involved in secret nuclear weapons work but that it is willing to discuss the issue.","headline":"Iran #39;not obliged #39; to allow military site inspections"} {"label":4,"text":"com Staff. NASA once again postponed the launch of the Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology (DART) spacecraft Thursday due to the discovery of contamination inside the fairing of its Pegasus launch vehicle.","headline":"NASA Again Postpones Launch of Autonomous DART Spacecraft"} {"label":4,"text":"A new fuel cell for notebook PCs, more compact and powerful than competing technologies, could be on the market in early 2006 at a price of around \\$90, its Japanese inventors claim.","headline":"New Technology Powers Fuel Cells"} {"label":2,"text":"Boston Red Sox owner John Henry #39;s bet on baseball has paid off big with the team #39;s first World Series championship since 1918, but his calls in financial markets have been less blessed this year.","headline":"Boston Red Sox outperform their owner #39;s funds"} {"label":4,"text":"In one example, a government study of voting-machine security issues was eventually canceled because conclusions by the panel of computer scientists were so negative.","headline":"Voting Machines Remain Unsecured--Experts"} {"label":4,"text":"Advanced Micro Devices is launching a low-cost Internet access device dubbed quot;PIC, quot; or personal Internet communicator, targeted at first-time computer users in the developing world.","headline":"AMD Launches Low-Cost Web Device"} {"label":2,"text":"The New England Patriots might be like no other powerhouse in NFL history. They almost never dominate, they just always win -- a record 21 victories in a row including the postseason, 18 straight in the regular season.","headline":"This could be the week for a Patriots loss"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - A former Baylor University basketball player charged with murdering a teammate was ruled incompetent to stand trial Thursday.","headline":"Judge: Ex-Baylor Player Unfit for Trial (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Forbes.com - Not every driver was dressed formally for the start of this year's Bullrun, a road rally that begins in London, at the Marble Arch, and ends three days later in Ibiza, Spain. Yet as drivers thrummed their engines nervously on the afternoon of Sept. 23, waiting for the checkered flag, a quick inspection of the field revealed one entrant clad in an Oxford shirt and gray pinstripe blazer, another sporting a tuxedo, and a third--me--wearing a red couture Matthew Earnest gown.","headline":"Racing in an Evening Gown (Forbes.com)"} {"label":3,"text":"The nation #39;s largest e-mail providers today filed a new round of lawsuits against Internet spammers allegedly responsible for shoveling millions of junk e-mail messages into computer users #39; in-boxes and their instant messaging screens.","headline":"AOL, E-Mail Companies Sue Spammers"} {"label":4,"text":"Ubisoft and LucasArts are teaming up to bring the adaptation of the third Star Wars prequel to all portables; will be released alongside the game in Spring 2005.","headline":"Revenge of the Sith turning DS, PSP, GBA to the dark side"} {"label":2,"text":"Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Craig Biggio will be around for an 18th season with the Houston Astros. On Thursday, the team exercised its contract option on Biggio for the 2005 season.","headline":"Astros exercise Biggio #39;s option, but not Kent #39;s"} {"label":2,"text":"Scott Elarton, who pitched effectively late in the season after a slow start with Cleveland, agreed Thursday to an \\$850,000, one-year contract with the Indians.","headline":"Elarton agrees to \\$850,000, one-year deal with Indians"} {"label":4,"text":"With most organizations that planned to move already moved to Microsoft Server 2003, OS migration has dropped to the bottom ranks after making its ","headline":"UK gives blessing to open source"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Militants piled more pressure on Washington's military allies in Iraq on Thursday, seizing an Iraqi-Polish woman and holding a Japanese man under threat of death.","headline":"Hostage-Takers Demand U.S. Allies Quit Iraq"} {"label":4,"text":"Gateway Inc. reported a narrowed net loss in the first quarter as it continues to restructure its operations and integrate its acquisition of eMachines. Still, the personal computer and electronics company posted a tiny operating profit -- its first in nearly three years.","headline":"Gateway Reports Smaller Quarterly Loss"} {"label":1,"text":"ABC News is in possession of a tape purportedly from Al Qaeda, threatening attacks on the US.","headline":"'American' voice on new terror video"} {"label":4,"text":"Games, graphic ring tones and other services dominate the showroom floor. Also: Yahoo battles Google for the cell phone.","headline":"At wireless show, services take center stage"} {"label":4,"text":"With Microsoft's new Live Communications Server 2005 due out in December, enterprise IM users and vendors are eyeing new opportunities for more secure messaging in the workplace.","headline":"Microsoft's Live Communications Server may drive interest in enterprise IM"} {"label":4,"text":"EMC has unveiled long-awaited storage virtualization technology that the company said will allow users to manage its arrays -- and high-end boxes from major competitors -- through a single interface.","headline":"EMC unveils 'Storage Router'"} {"label":3,"text":"Gateway Inc. reported a narrowed net loss in the first quarter as it continues to restructure its operations and integrate its acquisition of eMachines.","headline":"Gateway reports smaller net loss as restructuring continues"} {"label":3,"text":"Record fuel costs and low air fares contributed to a \\$274 million third-quarter loss for United Airlines #39; parent company, which warned again that labor costs must be slashed again soon in order for it to emerge from bankruptcy.","headline":"Update 1: UAL Posts \\$274M Loss, Capping Bad Quarter"} {"label":4,"text":"LOS ANGELES - The recording industry on Thursday filed another round of copyright infringement lawsuits against people it said were illegally distributing songs over the Internet.","headline":"Recording Industry Sues 750 Computer Users"} {"label":1,"text":"RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - Yasser Arafat is about to leave his compound in the West Bank for the first time in two and a half years. Two helicopters from Jordan were expected to arrive in Ramallah late Thursday ","headline":"Arafat to seek treatment in France"} {"label":3,"text":"Alliance Capital Management Holdings LP (AC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the biggest US money managers, on Thursday said its profit rose in the third quarter ","headline":"UPDATE 3-Alliance Capital profit rises in third quarter"} {"label":1,"text":"Nine British tourists, two Jordanians and an Egyptian have been killed in a bus accident in southern Jordan, civil defence sources and diplomats say.","headline":"British tourists killed in Jordan bus crash"} {"label":1,"text":"BANGKOK\/JEDDAH, 29 October 2004 - A bomb ripped through two bars in southern Thailand yesterday, killing two people and wounding about 20, in what could be the first reaction to the deaths of 78 Muslims in police custody this week.","headline":"Thaksin in the Firing Line After Massacre"} {"label":4,"text":"Long live the real Bilbo Baggins, the first Little People of the World, Homo floresiensis and Homo sapien archeologists Michael Morwood, Peter Brown and Professor Soejono!","headline":"Hobbit-sized Humans Called Homo floresiensis Discovered by <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD: Seven people including foreigners were injured in a powerful explosion at the entrance to the Marriott Hotel lobby on Thursday.","headline":"US diplomat among 7 injured in Islamabad hotel explosion"} {"label":4,"text":"Open source software proponents received a potential boost from the UK government Thursday with a release of a report citing the well-documented advantages on the server side, but also growing maturity on the desktop front.","headline":"UK gov #39;t report cites merits of open source"} {"label":1,"text":"Japan has made last-ditch efforts to secure the release of a Japanese hostage facing execution in Iraq. A Japanese government official says efforts are still being made to free Shosei Koda, 24, but there have been no reports of any progress.","headline":"Japan steps up efforts for Iraq hostage release"} {"label":2,"text":"The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has appointed a domestic coach to take over Italian Marco Tardelli who was sacked earlier this month after a surprise defeatto Libya, a spokesman said Thursday.","headline":"Egypt names former player Shehata as caretaker coach"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The Earth's last total lunar eclipse for nearly two and a half years didn't disappoint.","headline":"Stargazers Enjoy Total Lunar Eclipse (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The warning came during its earnings report and on a day when Shell said it would merge the two entities that make up the company, unifying the boards and management.","headline":"Shell Warns of New Cuts in Reserves of Oil and Gas"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - It was a pinch-me morning. Did the Boston Red Sox really win the World Series or was it all a sweet dream? Opened the shades, let in the sunlight, blinked at red, gold and orange leaves shimmering against a clear blue sky. It seemed too perfect, too real.","headline":"Red Sox Spread Good Feeling Across Nation (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Boston Red Sox are already thinking about next year, the year after and, above all, how to avoid another eight-and-a-half-decade drought.","headline":"The Red Sox Gaze Ahead After Much Looking Back"} {"label":3,"text":"A new federal law that went into effect yesterday will eventually eliminate the days of check floating.. However, some Sumner County bankers say it depends on where you bank and ","headline":"New federal law ends check floating"} {"label":1,"text":"No crowds of well-wishers massed Thursday outside the Mukata, the mostly ruined compound where Yasser Arafat has been confined for the past two years.","headline":"As Drama Plays Out, Mixed Feelings for Arafat #39;s Neighbors"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The militant Palestinian group Hamas said Friday it was setting aside its differences with ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and called for a united Palestinian leadership to work toward general elections.","headline":"Militant Rivals Show Unity Behind Arafat (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" PATTANI, Thailand (Reuters) - Bomb blasts rocked southern Thailand on Friday hours before Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was to address the nation as he faces his worst crisis following the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters. A second bomb exploded at a busy food stall in Yala province on Friday, wounding nine bomb squad members who had arrived to investigate an earlier blast that wounded three people, including one policeman, hospital officials said.","headline":"Thai PM to Address Nation as More Bombs Hit South"} {"label":1,"text":"Presidential candidates combed the Midwest for the last few uncommitted voters Thursday, each carrying severe warnings that his rival's victory would worsen the security of Americans.","headline":"Bush, Kerry Stick to Issue Of Security"} {"label":4,"text":"It was like nothing youd ever exercised your thumbs to before. You could do whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted. The game seemed endless.","headline":"Blame player, not game"} {"label":1,"text":" RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, weakened by what doctors think may be leukemia, flew for treatment in France on Friday from the besieged West Bank headquarters where he has been pinned for over 2-1\/2 years.","headline":"Weakened Arafat Heads for France, Cancer Suspected"} {"label":2,"text":"Player Paulo de Oliveira, quot;Serginho, quot; of Brazilian First Division club Sao Caetano, Wednesdaynight died of a heart attack during the second half of a match against Sao Paulo ","headline":"Brazilian soccer player dies of heat attack during match"} {"label":4,"text":"A volley of lawsuits was launched against alleged spammers on Thursday by the four major US Internet service providers. This includes a case brought by AOL against twenty individuals accused of spimming, or ","headline":"AOL attacks the spimmers"} {"label":2,"text":"STOCKHOLM - Andre Agassi made short work of Kristof Vliegen in his opening Stockholm Open tennis match today, beating the Belgian 6-2 6-4 in just over an hour.","headline":"Tennis: Agassi makes short work of Vliegen"} {"label":1,"text":"Police say the blast occurred less than 90 minutes after a previous explosion at the same site injured seven other people. The police had been conducting forensic research at the site of a bomb blast in the ","headline":"At least seven police injured in second bomb in Thai south"} {"label":1,"text":"Mr Powell says that while the US recognises the one-China policy, it will offer to assist Taiwan if it is threatened. A US State Department spokesman says the issue came up during talks with China #39;s visiting military chief, General Liang Guanglie.","headline":"US confirms commitment to defend Taiwan"} {"label":3,"text":"The UK's biggest insurer unveils better than expected sales figures for the first nine months of the year.","headline":"Pension sales help to lift Aviva"} {"label":2,"text":"In a Framingham coffee shop yesterday morning, an elderly man softly asked a customer if he could see her newspaper. When the woman held up the front page, emblazoned with news of the Red Sox victory, the man stared in silence, touched his eyes, and began to cry.","headline":"New Englanders greet the day with wings on their heels"} {"label":3,"text":"G. Michael Caggiano Jr. lies awake at night thinking about bank signs. He ponders them during breakfast, while brushing his teeth, and quot;constantly quot; during the day, he says.","headline":"Sign off, then sign in "} {"label":2,"text":"Virginia Tech just couldn't seem to get going. There were turnovers. There were botched plays. There were missed opportunities. Then, in the last 5 1\/2 minutes, Bryan Randall and the Hokies turned it all around.","headline":"Not quite high Tech"} {"label":4,"text":"America Online on Thursday said it would give away a formerly for-fee virus scanning service when it releases a special security-focused edition of its software next month.","headline":"AOL To Add Free Anti-Virus Service For Members"} {"label":2,"text":"Chelsea have sacked their Romanian striker Adrian Mutu after he tested positive for cocaine last month. quot;Chelsea has terminated the contract of Adrian Mutu for gross misconduct, quot; the Premier League club said on Friday.","headline":"UPDATE 2-Chelsea sack Mutu after positive dope test"} {"label":3,"text":"The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating allegations that German automaker DaimlerChrysler AG maintained at least 40 secret bank accounts to bribe foreign government officials ","headline":"Suit says secret accounts at DCX used for bribes"} {"label":4,"text":"Los Angeles, October 29: A trade group representing the US music industry said on Thursday it has filed lawsuits against 750 people it claims used online file-sharing networks to illegally trade in copyrighted songs.","headline":"Music industry group sues 750 for file sharing"} {"label":2,"text":"Consistency was the key to Jeff Sluman #39;s record-breaking round on Thursday on the difficult Copperhead Course at the Westin Innisbrook Resort.","headline":"Sluman shoots course-mark 62"} {"label":4,"text":"Well, both do, actually. But there are some discernible differences in brain activity which may just explain why a Democrat sees the world one way, and a Republican sees it another.","headline":"Dems, GOP: Who's Got the Brains?"} {"label":3,"text":"Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., still reeling from the personal legal woes of its imprisoned founder, former chairwoman and CEO, posted a wider loss in the third quarter ","headline":"Martha Stewart Living posts bigger loss"} {"label":2,"text":"Florida long-snapper Casey Griffith let the secret slip while talking to a Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Sun-Sentinel reporter this week: quot;Don #39;t tell anyone I told you this, but someone inside the system told me they heard we #39;re going to be playing against ","headline":"Canning Zook could backfire on the Gators"} {"label":1,"text":"Around 100,000 Iraqis have been killed in violence since the US-led coalition forces invaded the country in March 2003, said a report published Friday in British medicine journal The Lancet.","headline":"War costs 100,000 Iraqi lives"} {"label":3,"text":"The head of Smart cars denies rumours that the loss-making firm may be sold, or even closed down, by parent group DaimlerChrysler.","headline":"Loss-making Smart 'is not doomed'"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Avon Products Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Avon Third-Quarter Profit Rises"} {"label":3,"text":"29\/10\/2004 National Foods will hunt for a quot;white knight quot; to protect it from Fonterras \\$A1.62 billion (\\$NZ1.76 billion) bid, raising the risk New Zealand dairy farmers will get dragged into an expensive bidding war.","headline":"National Foods to look for protector"} {"label":1,"text":"A French military jet believed to be carrying the Palestinian leader landed today at an airfield outside Paris, witnesses said.","headline":"Ailing Arafat Arrives in Paris for Medical Treatment"} {"label":3,"text":" PARIS (Reuters) - French companies Snecma and Sagem announced a planned 7 billion euro (\\$8.9 billion) merger on Friday, in a deal that analysts said was driven by political rather than shareholder interests.","headline":"French Firms Sagem, Snecma Plan Merger"} {"label":3,"text":"The US economy grew at a 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter - a pace that was slightly better than in the spring but not as strong as many analysts expected.","headline":"Economy Grows at a 3.7 Percent Rate in 3Q"} {"label":1,"text":"Sudanese rebel leaders #39; demand that Islam be kept out of government in the war-torn region of Darfur, has been rejected by government negotiators.","headline":"Sudan Govt rejects call to separate religion, state"} {"label":2,"text":"Carin Koch of Sweden and South Korea #39;s Grace Park both shot a 6-under-par 66 on Friday, taking the lead after the first round of the LPGA #39;s CJ Nine Bridges Classic.","headline":"Koch, Park leads first day in Nine Bridges Classic"} {"label":1,"text":"A 12-member delegation of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) was deported early yesterday after being driven to Beitbridge overnight in a minibus.","headline":"Cosatu Delegation Sent Home in Minibus"} {"label":4,"text":"Are right-leaning voters spending all their online time on Rushlimbaugh.com? Are left-leaning voters locked into the like-minded Talkingpointsmemo.com?","headline":"Voters Checking Out Other Sides' Sites"} {"label":2,"text":"Padraig Harrington is tied for first at the Volvo Masters in Valderrama, at two under after 14 holes. Joining him at the top of the leaderbaod are Angel Cabrera, Brian Davis, and Alastair Forsyth.","headline":"Harrington tied for first at Valderrama"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - European Union regulators Friday cleared Singapore's Flextronics International Ltd., the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, to acquire factories from Canada's Nortel Networks Corp.","headline":"EU Clears Flextronics Purchase of Units (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"GAMES stores opened at midnight to meet demand for the latest version of the controversial Great Theft Auto. There were queues outside shops around Merseyside with people anxious ","headline":"Game sparks sales frenzy"} {"label":2,"text":" VIENNA (Reuters) - Top seed Amelie Mauresmo reached the semifinals of the Linz Open when she continued her run of success against Ai Sugiyama by beating the defending champion 6-2, 6-4 Friday.","headline":"Fitful Mauresmo Through to Linz Semifinals"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Grant Thornton and Bank of America have filed motions in a New York court to remove a U.S. injunction stopping them counter-suing insolvent Italian dairy group Parmalat, which has sued each for \\$10 billion.","headline":"Bank of America Fires Back at Parmalat"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Stock of Google Inc. powered\\to new highs on Friday, buoyed by the web search leader's new\\products and growth prospects, which complement its recent\\strong financial results, analysts said.","headline":"Optimism Drives Google Shares to New Highs (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":" STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Andre Agassi marched into the Stockholm Open semifinals Friday, beating Spanish eighth seed Fernando Verdasco 7-6, 6-2 in his toughest match of the tournament.","headline":"Agassi Overcomes Verdasco Power"} {"label":1,"text":"The Thai prime minister pledges to set up an independent inquiry into the deaths of 78 Muslim protesters in police custody.","headline":"Thai inquiry over Muslim deaths"} {"label":4,"text":"Search Engine Marketing: Outsource or In House?\\\\The next Search Engine Strategies session I thought would be interesting to report on was Search Engine Marketing: Outsource or In House?. Chris Sherman is moderating this panel, which includes Drew Graham from Kelkoo, Bill Hunt from IBM, Joseph Morin from Autobytel (SEW Forum ...","headline":"Search Engine Marketing: Outsource or In House?"} {"label":2,"text":"The Times is to scrap its broadsheet edition and go tabloid from Monday, it was confirmed today. The decision was made after a trial run of the compact edition proved a success, said editor Robert Thomson.","headline":"Times to Scrap Broadsheet Edition"} {"label":4,"text":"p2pnet.net News:- Microsoft is being sued for damages, restitution and other costs and fees, quot;on behalf of all Xbox owners across the United States, quot; says Reuters.","headline":"Xbox owner sues MS"} {"label":3,"text":"Credit Suisse First Boston, the securities arm of Switzerland #39;s second-biggest bank, plans to cut costs by combining some units and eliminating jobs, people familiar with the matter said.","headline":"CSFB May Cut Costs by Merging Units, Shedding Jobs, People Say"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - America Online is adding a layer of security to its popular Internet\\service with the bundling of virus protection software from McAfee at no\\charge to customers. AOL (NYSE: AOL) claims it is the first ISP to offer premium\\antivirus coverage in the basic membership package.","headline":"AOL Adds McAfee to Bundle (NewsFactor)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Liberal challenger Viktor Yushchenko\\predicted on Friday that Ukrainian authorities would resort to\\mass fraud to ensure victory for the establishment candidate in\\an increasingly tense weekend presidential poll.","headline":"Ukraine Challenger Predicts Mass Cheating in Vote (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's leftist Worker's Party appears set to lose control of South America's biggest city, Sao Paulo, with polls showing voters will replace the mayor with the man who lost the presidential election to Silva two years ago.","headline":"Silva's Party Could Lose Sao Paulo Control"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - The surface of Saturn's moon Titan\\may be covered by thick drifts of combustible organic ","headline":"NASA Scientists Find Surface of Titan 'Very Alien' (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"The United States says Friday Ukraine still has an opportunity to conduct a free and fair presidential election Sunday, despite a campaign marred by charges of pro-government bias.","headline":"US Says Ukraine Can Still Salvage a Free and Fair Election"} {"label":3,"text":"America Online will now provide gratis antivirus protection to its subscribers.","headline":"AOL's Viral Marketing"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Washington Post's executive editor says his paper should have told readers up front that it had helped arrange a Republican debate-watching party it covered, paid for food and carried a photograph that was not as spontaneous as the story suggested.","headline":"Washington Post Comes Clean on Party (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares in agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. soared to a 6 1\/2-year high Friday, fueled by a 77 percent increase in quarterly earnings.","headline":"Update 3: ADM #39;s Earnings Skyrocket; Stocks Soars"} {"label":3,"text":"The Standard amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index rose for a fourth day as investors looked past a disappointing third- quarter economic growth report to better-than-expected readings on Chicago-area business and consumer confidence.","headline":"S amp;P 500 Rises for 4th Day; Material, Energy Shares Lead Advance"} {"label":4,"text":"Feds allege 1.7 million stolen credit card numbers were involved in global scam.","headline":"Secret Service Busts Internet Organized Crime Ring"} {"label":4,"text":"Agents at the US Secret Service unmasked 28 people who thought they were safe behind anonymous identities and charged them in connection with alleged ID Theft activities.","headline":"Feds Charge 28 in ID Theft Ring"} {"label":2,"text":"Adam Gilchrist boldly went where no Australian captain since Bill Lawry has gone before at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur yesterday. His team #39;s 342-run win gave them an invincible 2-0 ","headline":"Australia conquer their final frontier"} {"label":4,"text":"Company outsources e-mail for small to medium businesses.","headline":"Hosted E-Mail Service Leaves Windows for Linux"} {"label":4,"text":"Seabirds called prions, which mate for life, find their nests by sniffing out their partners, scientists say.","headline":"'Smelly' mates guide seabirds"} {"label":1,"text":"MONROVIA, 29 October (IRIN) - Religious riots between Christians and Muslims erupted in the Liberian capital Monrovia on Thursday night and continued on Friday morning until UN peacekeeping troops restored order and the government imposed an indefinite ","headline":"LIBERIA: Religious riots erupt in Monrovia, curfew imposed"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON - The first radar images of Titan, the cloud-shrouded moon of Saturn, revealed a relatively young, active surface, NASA said Friday (Oct. 29).","headline":"Cassini radar lifts the veil from Saturn #39;s Titan"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - President George W. Bush called on the star power of actor-turned-California-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to boost his campaign appeal as Democratic challenger John Kerry shifted his attack from missing explosives in Iraq to domestic economics.","headline":"Bush seeks Schwarzenegger's muscle, as missing explosives cast campaign shadow (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Description: In Cambodia, Norodom Sihamoni who accedes to the throne with an elaborate coronation, following the abdication of his father King Norodom Sihanouk.","headline":"Cambodia #39;s New King Ascends the Throne"} {"label":2,"text":"GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex.<br>The most brilliant American racehorse in years has labored in relative obscurity until now. But when he runs Saturday in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Lone Star Park, Ghostzapper can demonstrate his talent to the world and, quite possibly, win the horse-of-the-year...","headline":"Ghostzapper Has Speed to Burn"} {"label":2,"text":"Jared Zabransky and the No. 18 Boise State Broncos reduced Timmy Chang #39;s bid to break the NCAA Division IA passing record to a footnote Friday night, routing Hawaii 69-3 for their 19th straight victory.","headline":"No. 18 Boise St. 69, Hawaii 3"} {"label":4,"text":"The Times newspaper has announced that it is to move on from its tradition of publishing in a broadsheet format and will appear in a compact size only, starting on Monday.","headline":"Times to go completely compact"} {"label":2,"text":"Jeff Sluman and Jonathan Byrd were tied for the lead at the Chrysler Championship, both knowing the tournament really doesn #39;t start until the weekend.","headline":"Sluman, Byrd split lead; many bubbles burst"} {"label":2,"text":"and then crashed out of it with a sextuple-bogey 11. The nightmare came on the infamous 536-yard 17th at Valderrama where ","headline":"GOLF: CLARKE #39;S 11-SHOT TORMENT"} {"label":1,"text":"A Danish group has caused controversy in Colombia by publicly donating money to the country #39;s largest Marxist guerrilla organization.","headline":"Danish group #39;s gift criticized"} {"label":1,"text":"PRIME Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said today hundreds of Muslims will be prosecuted over a demonstration that led to the deaths of 87 people in southern Thailand last week, in a move which could further raise tensions in the region.","headline":" #39;Hundreds to be charged #39; over Thai protest"} {"label":2,"text":"ike the bourbon and beer, emotions tend to spill over in this traditional grudge match along the St. Johns River they call quot;The World #39;s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.","headline":"Gators may be hungover before Cocktail Party"} {"label":4,"text":"HOUSTON -- The NASA turbojet notoriously known as the quot;vomit comet quot; for its use in training astronauts for weightlessness made its final flight Friday.","headline":"Up, down and away: NASA #39;s #39;Weightless Wonder #39; makes final flight"} {"label":2,"text":"Although Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer took limited work yesterday after missing the previous two days of practice, coach Tom Coughlin won #39;t decide on his availability ","headline":"Injured Toomer might be able to play tomorrow"} {"label":4,"text":"Photographs and radar surveys from the Cassini spacecraft #39;s Tuesday-night flyby of Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan are raising more questions than they #39;re answering, say NASA scientists.","headline":"Titan Photos Pose New Questions"} {"label":1,"text":"BANGKOK : Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said the government would prosecute 300 Muslims detained at a riot this week that led to the deaths of 87 protesters, while another 900 would be released.","headline":"Thailand to prosecute 300 Muslims detained in deadly riot"} {"label":2,"text":"ESTONIA #39;s Markko Martin took the Rally of Catalonia lead today after newly-crowned world champion Sebastien Loeb, the overnight leader, was forced out of the race with a severe oil leak.","headline":"Loeb forced out of rally"} {"label":4,"text":"The Arctic Council, an international group of northern nations, says global warming will be both a blessing and a curse. The group #39;s report, four years in the making and set for a Nov.","headline":"Report: Global warming now inevitable"} {"label":2,"text":"GLASGOW - Scotland #39;s Scott Harrison successfully defended his WBO featherweight title for a fifth time with a farcical first-round stoppage of Swedish-based Ethiopian Samuel Kebede on Saturday.","headline":"Harrison keeps title for fifth time"} {"label":1,"text":"A militant group is threatening to kill three UN hostages kidnapped in Afghanistan, including a British woman, unless all Taliban prisoners are released.","headline":"UN Kabul kidnappers reveal demands"} {"label":4,"text":"Fletcher writes quot;The Recording Industry Association of America filed another round of lawsuits against alleged file-swappers, including students on 13 university campuses.","headline":"New RIAA File-swapping Suits Target Students"} {"label":2,"text":"Japan #39;s Makoto Tamada grabbed his third pole position of the season before Sunday #39;s Valencia MotoGP after clocking the fastest time in the second qualifying session on Saturday.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Tamada claims pole in Valencia"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq An advance party of British soldiers has arrived at its new base near Baghdad. The small group from the Scottish Black Watch regiment set up base camp south of the capital, according to a pool report made to British media.","headline":"First Black Watch troops move north to Sunni Triangle"} {"label":2,"text":"He may be 120 places lower in the world, but it was advantage Alastair Forsyth in his Volvo Masters duel with Sergio Garcia today before a thunderstorm suspended play.","headline":"Forsyth Forges Clear"} {"label":2,"text":"India have dropped wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel and batsman Yuvraj Singh for the final Test against Australia. Opening batsman Aakash Chopra and seamer Ajit Agarkar were also left out after India conceded the ","headline":"Four pay price for India defeats"} {"label":2,"text":"Unseeded Slovak Karol Beck reached the first final of his career at the St Petersburg Open, upsetting seventh-seeded Michael Llodra of France 6-4 2-6 6-1 on Saturday.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Beck to face Youzhny in St Petersburg final"} {"label":1,"text":"KUWAIT CITY - Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar arrived in Kuwait on Saturday for a two-day official visit, an AFP correspondent reported.","headline":"Iraqi president on visit to Kuwait"} {"label":4,"text":"Now that Steve Ballmer and company have given you all the facts you need to compare Windows and Linux, allow me to add just one little tidbit.","headline":"Get the Facts on Microsoft Benchmarks"} {"label":2,"text":"It is just six days since the #39;mulligatawny madness #39; at Old Trafford, but the shock waves are still reverberating around the Arsenal dressing room.","headline":"After the Lord Mayor #39;s show"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistan is inherently unstable. Dealing with them is like playing with matches in a forest. - Larry Pressler. That statement from Larry Pressler, made during his recent visit to India, coincided with ","headline":"THE UNFOLDING UNIFORM"} {"label":2,"text":"GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Ticker) - After further review, Better Talk Now proved to be the best after all. Overcoming huge favorite Kitten #39;s Joy, Better Talk Now pulled off a surprising upset in Saturday #39;s \\$2 million Breeders #39; Cup Turf at Lone Star Park.","headline":"Better Talk Now upsets rough Breeders #39; Cup Turf"} {"label":3,"text":"About 70,000 motorists signed up for FasTrak, the electronic toll collection system, since July 1, when tolls went up from \\$2 to \\$3.","headline":"FasTrak Toll Bridge Discounts End Monday"} {"label":2,"text":"World number one Vijay Singh shot a four-under-par 67 on Saturday and took the lead of the Chrysler Championship after three rounds.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Singh takes lead at Chrysler"} {"label":4,"text":"China shut 1,600 Internet cafes between February and August and imposed \\$12.1 million worth of fines for allowing children to play violent or adult-only games and other violations, state media said.","headline":"China Closes 1,600 Internet Cafes in Crackdown"} {"label":2,"text":"Is it really true? Did it really happen? Or was that just the figment of some Boston Red Sox fanatic #39;s wild imagination? Did the Red Sox really win the World Series for the first time since 1918 by sweeping the St.","headline":"New memories warm heart of this Bosox fan"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil prices bounced higher on Friday following two days of sharp declines that came on the heels of rising inventories of crude in the US and a move by China to cool its economy.","headline":"Oil bounces higher amid fears of supply disruption"} {"label":2,"text":"Reggie Bush and LenDale White each scored two touchdowns, Dwayne Jarrett caught two more from scores from Matt Leinart and No. 1 Southern California routed Washington State 42-12 Saturday.","headline":"No. 1 USC 42, Washington State 12"} {"label":3,"text":"Seattle -- The assembly line at Boeing Co. #39;s cavernous Everett plant near here is designed to keep moving continuously, if almost imperceptibly, as workers scramble over the silvery bodies of skeletal Boeing 777s, applying finishing touches.","headline":"Boeing trying to keep up Aircraftmaker seeks buyers for new <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Relatives of the Black Watch soldier killed during the controversial military deployment from Basra have spoken of their devastation at his death.","headline":"Black Watch Death Family Speak of #39;Devastation #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"Japan has confirmed that the headless body found in Baghdad on Saturday is of the Japanese being held captive in Iraq. An armed group in Iraq had on Tuesday threatened to behead Shosei Koda, 24, within 48-hours unless Japan pulled its troops out of Iraq.","headline":"Japan confirms captive in Iraq beheaded"} {"label":2,"text":"It is the best story of the Breeders #39; Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Lone Star Park. A partnership puts together an ownership group to buy and race thoroughbreds.","headline":"Singletary shuffles into winner #39;s circle"} {"label":2,"text":"By Raphael Lewis and Benjamin Gedan, Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent October 31, 2004. Republican state Senate candidate Rod Jane of Westborough woke up yesterday with a plan to grab some attention from ","headline":"Cast-aside candidates grab onto Sox coattails"} {"label":2,"text":"Ashado had a little trouble finding running room in the stretch of the Breeders #39; Cup Distaff on Saturday. But once she did, she quickly kicked away from the opposition ","headline":"Ashado pulls away to win Distaff"} {"label":2,"text":"Finally. the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have a bona fide rivalry. Please don #39;t assume that this belongs on the sports pages.","headline":"It #39;s About Time Sox Became The Champs And Real Rivals"} {"label":4,"text":"The American space agency Nasa says the first space shuttle mission since the Columbia disaster of 2003 is to be launched next May or early June.","headline":"Nasa to resume shuttle missions"} {"label":3,"text":"Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to go after other oil companies the way he has hammered Yukos, a top Kremlin official has said.","headline":"Putin ready to probe other oil companies"} {"label":4,"text":"There have been essentially four questions sent into the PSP Mailbag -- four questions, and a heck of a lot of hate mail. Those questions are: When is PSP shipping, what will PSP cost, how long will PSP #39;s ","headline":"PSP: Region Free"} {"label":1,"text":"Malaysia #39;s former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has come home to a rock star #39;s welcome Sunday. He returned from undergoing back surgery in Germany following his release from prison last month.","headline":"Malaysia #39;s Anwar Returns to Hero #39;s Welcome"} {"label":2,"text":"For the second time this month, UNC football fans had something to celebrate. In a stunning upset, the Tar Heels beat Miami 31 to 28.","headline":"Tar Heels beat Miami"} {"label":2,"text":"Not with players dragging off the field, their bodies drained by yet another anticlimactic loss. Not with their fired leader standing before reporters, struggling to hold back the tears once more.","headline":"Dawgs get Gators off their back"} {"label":4,"text":"Ive written before about my struggle to remain a vegetarian on Tuesday - when I abjure meat for religious reasons -hile travelling.","headline":"The Great Vegetarian Scam"} {"label":1,"text":"has passed a bill obliging the government to continue efforts to develop a nuclear energy programme. Uranium enrichment can be used both for nuclear power and to make atomic bombs.","headline":"Iranian bill backs nuclear drive"} {"label":1,"text":"Militants holding three UN workers hostage in Afghanistan have offered to consider extending a three-day deadline for their beheading.","headline":"Kidnappers may extend deadline"} {"label":1,"text":"Jordan #39;s state security court jailed an Islamist militant for six months on Sunday for financing al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s bombings in Iraq but found no evidence to charge him with plotting any attacks.","headline":"Jordan #39;s Zarqawi Financier Jailed Six Months"} {"label":2,"text":"Markko Martin won his second consecutive World Rally Championship race on Sunday to clinch the Rally of Catalunya. The Estonian, driving a Ford, followed up his recent victory in ","headline":"Martin wins second straight race"} {"label":1,"text":"Malaysia #39;s most charismatic dissident Anwar Ibrahim, released from jail two months ago, kicked off his political comeback Sunday, vowing to restart a campaign for democratic reforms and racial equality.","headline":"Anwar Begins Malaysia Political Comeback"} {"label":2,"text":"BASEL, Switzerland Oct 31, 2004 - Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic won the Swiss Indoors for his first indoor title, defeating David Nalbandian in five sets Sunday in a final in which the Argentine smashed two rackets.","headline":"Novak Captures First Indoor Title"} {"label":4,"text":"Between February and August of this year, China has shut down 1,600 internet cafes, and handed out 100 million yuan fines (US\\$12 million) to cafe operators, for allowing children access to violent or adult-only content and games.","headline":"China Shuts Down 1600 Internet Cafes"} {"label":3,"text":"A key deadline to bring Australia #39;s Free Trade Agreement with the United States into force has expired. But the Australian Government is still confident the deal will come into effect next year, as Louise Willis reports.","headline":"Key Australia-US FTA deadline passes"} {"label":2,"text":"Bolton Wanderers continued their impressive start to the season as they battled to beat in-form Newcastle United 2-1 on Sunday to stay in touch with the leading pack at the top of the Premier League.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Bolton end Newcastle run with 2-1 win"} {"label":3,"text":"When in his mid-50s, immigrant Andrew Carnegie sold his steel holdings into a trust headed by JP Morgan in 1901, the Scottish immigrant and former cotton factory bobbin boy left a life of astounding, ground-up capitalism for retirement into philanthropy.","headline":"Saturday Essay"} {"label":4,"text":"By guest contributor Josh Pereira. Kyocera, a leading manufacturer of CDMA phones, has announced a voluntary and precautionary recall of the batteries found in their KE\/KX 400 Series, 3200 Series, and Slider Series phones.","headline":"Kyocera Battery Recall Kyocera Battery Recall"} {"label":2,"text":"The Washington Redskins lost their final home football game before the US presidential election on Sunday -- and that #39;s great news for Democratic Sen. John Kerry and bad news for President Bush.","headline":"Redskins Loss - Bad News for Bush, Great for Kerry"} {"label":3,"text":"General Motors (GM) and Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) on Saturday signed a joint development and commercialization agreement on hybrid and fuel cell ","headline":"Automakers work on fuel cell vehicles"} {"label":2,"text":"BOLTON manager Sam Allardyce rounded on his Newcastle counterpart Graeme Souness last night for criticising their style of play. Allardyce saw his unsung side reclaim fourth spot in the table after a 2-1 victory at the Reebok Stadium.","headline":"Allardyce is infuriated by Souness #39; criticism"} {"label":4,"text":"Earlier this year Microsoft released a major security update for Windows XP, which was designed to strengthen the operating systems defences against attack from viruses and hackers.","headline":"Ninety million Bagle worms kill the Windows XP2 firewall"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD: Fifteen people were killed and eight others injured in an explosion that hit a hotel last night in the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit, police and hospital officials said.","headline":"15 killed in Iraq hotel explosion"} {"label":2,"text":"Valentino Rossi hailed an quot;unbelievable quot; season after celebrating his fourth world championship with victory in Valencia.","headline":"ROSSI CELEBRATES IN STYLE"} {"label":1,"text":"On the eve of the US election, China laid into what it called the quot;Bush doctrine, quot; said the Iraq war has destroyed the global anti-terror coalition and blamed arrogance for the problems dogging the United States worldwide.","headline":"China Lays Into #39;Bush Doctrine #39; Ahead of US Poll"} {"label":3,"text":"The MSU College of Human Medicine won #39;t be relocated to Grand Rapids until at least 2007, and could cost only half as much as university officials originally estimated.","headline":"Med school move delayed to 2007"} {"label":3,"text":"SINGAPORE : Singapore #39;s unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in five years on the back of strong economic growth in the first half of the year, the government said Monday.","headline":"Singapore #39;s unemployment rate eases to 3.4 as economy expands"} {"label":4,"text":"Steve Ballmer #39;s letter to customers said nothing about the widespread reality of tens of thousands of Microsoft customers who are eager to deploy BOTH Windows and Linux.","headline":"Business Technology: Microsoft And Its Blind Spot: Linux"} {"label":3,"text":"So many disasters to avoid, so many uncertainties to resolve, no wonder so many investors have been cautious about buying stocks and bonds.","headline":"Some think this metal is golden"} {"label":4,"text":"WITH no planets on view, and with large areas of the southern sky devoid of bright stars, the evening sky at our star map times may not be the most exciting of the year.","headline":"Venus and Jupiter witnessed in dawn rendezvous"} {"label":1,"text":"Uruguay #39;s leftist candidate Tabare Vazquez won a historic victory in Sunday #39;s presidential elections with more than 50 percent of the ballot.","headline":"Profile: Leftist Vazquez wins Uruguay presidential poll"} {"label":2,"text":"Djibril Cisse #39;s horrific injury will spur Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez into a renewed bid to prise striker Fernando Morientes from Real Madrid when the transfer window opens in January.","headline":"Liverpool target Morientes after Cisse break"} {"label":4,"text":"The Chinese government confirmed this weekend that it has closed 1,600 internet cafes and fined operators a total of 100m yuan since March, when it began its crackdown on violent or pornographic content, and other material it considers harmful to public ","headline":"China shuts 1,600 cybercafes"} {"label":1,"text":"Former deputy leader of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, has returned home after two months overseas, and ahs pledged to fight on for reform in Malaysia.","headline":"ANWAR RETURNS TO MALAYSIA"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN JOSE, Calif. - Apple Computer Inc. rolled out a new iPod Tuesday that allows users to view and share photos as it opened nine new iTunes music stores in Europe, spurring its rivalry with Microsoft Corp.","headline":"Apple adds photos to iPods"} {"label":3,"text":"Software manufacturer Oracle Corp. said Monday that it raised its hostile bid for rival PeopleSoft Inc. to \\$24 per share from \\$21, and said the new price represents the company #39;s quot;best and final offer.","headline":"Update 1: Oracle Raises Offer for PeopleSoft"} {"label":2,"text":"MARKKO MARTIN won his second event in succession as he held off a late charge from Marcus Gronholm to come out on top in the Rally of Catalunya.","headline":"Spanish flyer: Markko Martin steers his Ford Focus during the <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"SINGAPORE : The government is extending third-party war risk insurance cover to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and SATS Security Services, a unit of the Singapore Airlines group.","headline":"Singapore govt extends third-party war risk insurance"} {"label":2,"text":"TAMPA. Fla. First it was the Boston Red Sox World Series win that had John Kerry grinning, now another sports event has him feeling good.","headline":"Redskins lose, Kerry hopes for win"} {"label":2,"text":"Kaneohe native Dean Wilson missed out yesterday on his final chance to secure his PGA Tour card. Wilson, who entered the final round of the Chrysler Championship tied for 18th and needing a top-20 finish to ","headline":"Kaneohes Wilson comes up short"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON - Consumers, who substantially slowed down their spending in late summer, roared back to life in September, boosting their purchases by 0.6 percent.","headline":"Consumer spending jumped in September"} {"label":2,"text":"Their fall to the bottom of the league is complete with an uninspired loss to another very bad team. By Matthew Barrows -- Bee Staff Writer.","headline":"49ers stake out some dubious turf"} {"label":4,"text":"Chinese authorities have between February and August of this year closed 1,600 Internet bars. In additional fines amounting to a total of 100 million yuan (9.","headline":"China closes more Internet cafs"} {"label":4,"text":"After more than two centuries as a broadsheet newspaper, The Times of London has gone strictly tabloid. On Monday, The Times moved to a totally compact format after almost a year of dual publication.","headline":"London Times goes strictly tabloid"} {"label":3,"text":"Sysco Corp., the country #39;s largest food service distributor, Monday said profit for its latest quarter rose 8 percent, as it increased sales and trimmed expenses despite the hurricanes in the Southeast.","headline":"Sysco profit climbs 8 percent on sales"} {"label":4,"text":"Mobile-phone makers scored a surprising hit four years ago when they introduced handsets equipped with tiny digital cameras. Today, nearly one-third of the cell phones sold worldwide do double duty as cameras ","headline":"Dial M for Music"} {"label":3,"text":"Sysco Corp., the country #39;s largest food service distributor, Monday said profit for its latest quarter rose 8 percent, as it increased sales and trimmed expenses despite the hurricanes in the Southeast.","headline":"Update 1: Sysco Profit Climbs 8 Percent on Sales"} {"label":3,"text":"Merck amp; Co. shares fell as much as 7 percent to their lowest level in more than eight years after the Wall Street Journal said the drugmaker tried for years to stop safety concerns from hurting sales of its Vioxx painkiller.","headline":"Merck Shares Drop on Report of Documents About Vioxx Drug"} {"label":3,"text":"Allergan Inc., the US drug company that makes the anti-wrinkle treatment Botox as well as contract lens solution at its Irish factory, plans to lay off more than a third of its Irish workforce as it ends its lens solution operations and ","headline":"Allergan to close contact-lens solution plant, lay off third of <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Otto Rehhagel, the German who led Greece to an upset win at Euro 2004, is amazed how many adoring Greeks there are in every corner of the world and how hard it is to pay for anything when he meets the grateful fans.","headline":"Rehhagel runs into adoring Greeks in Germany"} {"label":4,"text":"Today #39;s new word, for all you dictionary freaks, is quot;spim quot;. Spam IM (Instant Messaging) = Spim. IM Spam. And for many IM companies it is the bane of their existence requiring increasingly aggressive filtering and block list capabilities.","headline":"Spimming for Dollars"} {"label":3,"text":"The county #39;s largest employer said the jobs losses at its Westport plant occurred following the spin off of Allergan #39;s optical medical device business to Advanced Medical Optics (AMO).","headline":"Allergan to axe 325 Westport jobs"} {"label":1,"text":"A suicide bombing killed at least five people and seriously injured more than 30 others in a crowded Tel Aviv open-air market. Injured shoppers were treated on the ground, as vegetables were strewn on the pavement.","headline":"A suicide bombing killed 3 people in a crowded Tel Aviv market <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"There #39;s little danger of Robin Van Persie getting carried away with himself. After scoring a dramatic first Premiership goal with the injury-time equaliser against Southampton ","headline":"Van driven by Arsenal quest for glory"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON -- Monday -- Serbia reached a milestone on the road to economic stability Monday, as its first-ever credit rating opened the way for a return to international credit markets.","headline":"First credit rating for Serbia 19:50 November 01 Dow Jones"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK - A drug overdose killed former baseball star Ken Caminiti, who tested positive for cocaine in the weeks before he died at age 41 and had admitted using steroids during his playing days, the city medical examiner ruled Monday.","headline":"Report: Drugs Caused Ken Caminiti #39;s Death"} {"label":1,"text":"ABUJA (AFP) - African Union mediators met separately with Sudanese government envoys and the leaders of the uprising in the strife-torn region of Darfur in a bid to hammer out a deal on demilitarising the conflict.","headline":"Darfur peace talks inch forward despite deadlock over security"} {"label":3,"text":"MOSCOW : Russian authorities hit the bruised Yukos oil giant with a battery of fresh tax claims which could see the firm #39;s total debt soar to an astronomical 17 billion dollars.","headline":"Russia slaps Yukos with fresh, potentially fatal, tax claims"} {"label":2,"text":"Missouri tailback Damien Nash was reinstated by coach Gary Pinkel, ending a one-game suspension for the teams #39; leading rusher.","headline":"Pinkel reinstates Damien Nash"} {"label":2,"text":"ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Robert Porcher finally couldn #39;t take standing on the sidelines any more. Porcher, the Detroit Lions #39; career sack leader, retired Monday, ending a frustrating season and a 13-year career.","headline":"Lions career sack leader Porcher retires"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of the engineering company closed earlier down 37 cents, or just under 1 percent, at \\$40.36 on the New York Stock Exchange.","headline":"Jacobs Engineering Names Watson Chairman"} {"label":3,"text":"The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has finalized a rule that will require the nation #39;s two largest housing finance companies to increase their purchase of mortgages for low- and moderate-income families and underserved communities.","headline":"New housing goals finalized for Fannie, Freddie"} {"label":2,"text":"WALTER SMITH was flexing his muscles last night as he prepared to answer the SOS from the SFA. Scotland #39;s fans were finally put out of their misery when Berti Vogts resigned as manager of the national team.","headline":"FOOTBALL: WE WANT WALTER"} {"label":4,"text":"The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way. Not SQL-type competition.","headline":"Open Source Ingres Swings At Oracle, SQL Server"} {"label":3,"text":"TOKYO (CBS.MW) -- South Korea #39;s LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday it would file a counter measure against Japan #39;s Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.","headline":"LG Electronics-Matsushita PDP battle"} {"label":3,"text":"If you think oil is expensive now, just imagine if Hurricane Ivan had swung west and come ashore at this bustling oil and gas port at the southernmost point of Louisiana.","headline":"La. Seeks New Bridge, Elevated Highway"} {"label":3,"text":"WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - Shares of Merck amp; Co. plunged nearly 10 percent Monday after a media report said documents show the pharmaceutical giant hid or denied evidence for years that its blockbuster arthritis drug Vioxx causes heart problems.","headline":"Paper says Merck hid data on Vioxx"} {"label":1,"text":"OTTAWA -- The long push to reform marijuana laws took a big step forward yesterday as the federal government re-introduced legislation decriminalizing possession for personal use.","headline":"Relaxed pot possession bill returns"} {"label":4,"text":"With the Nokia NFC (Near Field Communication) shell on their phone, consumers will be able to access a variety of services and exchange information with a simple touch gesture.","headline":"Nokia announces Near Field Communication products"} {"label":3,"text":"Some of the nation #39;s largest daily newspapers reported steep circulation declines yesterday, with overall circulation down across the industry, a new report revealed.","headline":"MANY NEWSPAPERS SEE CIRCULATION DECLINES"} {"label":2,"text":"When the New England Patriots rolled into town Sunday afternoon to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, the final outcome of the football game might have been secondary to some vital information needed by the black and gold as far as the rest of the season is ","headline":"Steeler subs doing their jobs"} {"label":3,"text":"Oracle sweetened its hostile bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft to \\$9.2 billion, a 14 increase aimed at resolving the long-running takeover battle between the bitter foes.","headline":"Oracle #39;s sweet on PeopleSoft"} {"label":3,"text":"Singapore shares ended higher Tuesday boosted by modest overnight gains on Wall Street and easing oil prices, traders said. The United States is a major trading partner and the local stock market traditionally ","headline":"Singapore Shares End Up on Wall St. Gains"} {"label":4,"text":"The world #39;s top mobile phone maker Nokia said on Tuesday its phones would be used in a project to test wireless public transport fares in Hanau, near Frankfurt in Germany, beginning early next year.","headline":"Germans Use Nokia Phones in Wireless Ticket Trial"} {"label":3,"text":"Dow Jones futures rose 37 points recently, while Nasdaq futures climbed 6 points and Standard amp; Poor #39;s futures edged up 3.60 points.","headline":"Stocks to Open Up As Election Day Starts"} {"label":1,"text":"Palestinian sources said on Tuesday that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s younger brother Fatehy Arafat was transferred to a hospital in Cairo to be treated for intestines cancer.","headline":"Arafat #39;s brother moved to Cairo for cancer therapy"} {"label":3,"text":"John F. Kennedy International Airport saw the most growth in passengers over the last year among the nation #39;s 25 busiest airports.","headline":"JFK Airport sees most growth among top US airports"} {"label":1,"text":"A car bomb exploded outside the Education Ministry in central Baghdad Tuesday, killing at least six people and wounding about eight, the Interior Ministry said.","headline":"Car Bomb Kills at Least Six in Baghdad"} {"label":2,"text":"The Premier League has charged Aston Villa manager David O #39;Leary with making an illegal approach for Southampton striker James Beattie.","headline":"Premier League charges Villa manager with illegal approach for <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"Britain #39;s biggest airport operator BAA posted a 16 percent jump in first-half earnings on Tuesday, meeting expectations as cheap airfares and stronger economies drove up passenger numbers.","headline":"Cheap airfares help BAA profits"} {"label":2,"text":"Sri Lanka #39;s Kumar Sangakkara has been fined 30 of his match fee for showing dissent during the fourth day of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi.","headline":"Sri Lanka batsman fined as Pakistan tie series"} {"label":2,"text":"wind, water and Makybe Diva -ll came together to create an unforgettable Melbourne Cup yesterday. The Diva raced through driving rain to win for the second year in a row.","headline":"Diva gallops into history"} {"label":1,"text":"Volkswagen and its workers entered a critical week in their wage negotiations on Monday, with signs that a compromise was taking shape even as protests flared at factories across Germany.","headline":"Volkswagen May Be Close to Settling Its Wage Talks"} {"label":2,"text":"Staring at the possibility of watching two of his young standouts stage a walkout on opening night, Chris Mullin made one of the most important decisions in recent Golden State Warriors history Monday.","headline":"Warriors lock up young veterans"} {"label":3,"text":"International Game Technology, the world #39;s biggest maker of slot machines, Tuesday said said profit for its latest quarter fell 50 percent from a year ago due to a charge for early redemption of debt and a tax adjustment.","headline":"Profit Plunges at International Game Tech"} {"label":3,"text":"Toyota Motor Corporation, the world #39;s second-largest carmaker, had an unexpected drop in quarterly profit as investment earnings declined at a truckmaking unit and a stronger yen cut the value of overseas sales.","headline":"Toyota #39;s quarterly profit drops"} {"label":3,"text":"Forest Laboratories Inc. (FRX) on Tuesday said its experimental hypertension drug failed to meet all its goals in an effectiveness study, an outcome that will delay development and may lead to a new trial.","headline":"Forest Says Drug Trial Misses Goal"} {"label":2,"text":"National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman doesn #39;t appear optimistic that the current player lockout will end soon, according to a televised report.","headline":"Bettman says #39;season is likely slipping away #39;"} {"label":4,"text":"Earlier today, Engadget broke the story that PalmONE might be looking at possibly making a Windows-based Treo. Not dumping the PalmSource Treo #39;s that run PalmOS, merely adding to the line.","headline":"Windows-Based Treo On the Way?"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON, November 2 (newratings.com) - The German automotive giant, Volkswagen AG (VOW.ETR), continued its negotiations with the labour union today on its planned labour cost reductions.","headline":"Volkswagen #39;s talks with union move forward"} {"label":2,"text":"Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez would like to sign a new striker in January #39;s transfer window after an injured Djibril Cisse was sidelined for the rest of the season but warned he would not break the bank to sign someone.","headline":"Liverpool #39;s Benitez hopes to sign new striker"} {"label":4,"text":"Rumors of Treo #39;s using a Microsoft operating system have been circulating for more than three years. Now an investment bank reports that PalmOne will use a ","headline":"PalmOne to play with Windows Mobile?"} {"label":3,"text":"America Online Inc. (AOL) plans to lay off 700 employees, about 5 percent of its US workforce, by the end of the year, several news organizations reported Tuesday.","headline":"AOL to cut 700 jobs"} {"label":1,"text":"A car bomb exploded outside the education ministry in central Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least six people and wounding about eight, the interior ministry said.","headline":"Death toll climbs in Baghdad blast"} {"label":2,"text":"AUSTRALIA - As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald: quot;The biggest betting plunge in recent memory ensured bookmakers at Randwick were #39;stripped out #39; of more than \\$3 million by Makybe Diva #39;s Melbourne Cup romp yesterday.","headline":"Australian Bookies Gutted After Betting Splurge"} {"label":1,"text":"KIRKUK, Iraq, Nov 2 (AFP) - Iraqi oil exports to Turkey were halted after a series of attacks Tuesday, including a major strike on a pipeline network connecting wells west of Kirkuk with the main export pipeline and refineries further south, oil officials ","headline":"Sabotage halts Iraq oil exports from north"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraq kidnap victim Margaret Hassan #39;s three sisters, from left to right: Catherine Fitzsimons, Deidre Fitzsimons and Geraldine Fitzsimons make a statement to the media in Dublin Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004.","headline":"New Video of CARE Hostage Released"} {"label":1,"text":"An unknown militant group holding Iraqi-British hostage Margaret Hassan in Iraq has threatened to turn her over to a group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi if its demands are not met, Al Jazeera television says.","headline":"Captors threaten to hand hostage to Zarqawi"} {"label":4,"text":" #39;Project Avalon #39; becomes just plain Avalon; developer will show playable prototype of next-generation shooter to American execs.","headline":"Climax to show off Avalon to US publishers"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The kidnappers of aid worker Margaret Hassan threatened to turn her over to an al-Qaida affiliated group within 48 hours if the British government refuses to pull its troops from Iraq, Al-Jazeera television reported Tuesday.","headline":"Report: CARE Hostage Faces Transfer To Al-Qaida"} {"label":2,"text":"Second seed Lleyton Hewitt beat Gael Monfils 6-3, 7-6 (3) on Tuesday, turning back the French teenager #39;s bid for a second upset at the ?","headline":"Hewitt advances to Round 3 at Paris Masters"} {"label":2,"text":"A brilliant late strike from Ronaldinho gave dominant Barcelona a 2-1 win over AC Milan in an epic Champions League contest at the Nou Camp on Tuesday.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Ronaldinho strikes to give Barca win over Milan"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal wasted a golden opportunity to virtually guarantee themselves a place in the knockout phase of the Champions League when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Panathinaikos at Highbury on Tuesday.","headline":"Group E: Arsenal mystery continues"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Media giant Time Warner Inc. were little changed Monday ahead of the company #39;s third-quarter earnings report as investors wonder exactly what chairman Dick Parsons might say about its troubled America Online unit.","headline":"Time Warner Shares Idle Ahead of Report"} {"label":3,"text":"Gnawed by Northwest. Joining an apparent feeding frenzy, Northwest Airlines (nasdaq: NWAC - news - people ) on Tuesday said it plans to expand in Indianapolis, a move that will knock rival ATA Airlines from its No.","headline":"Steenland: Northwest Joins Southwest In Raiding Bankrupt ATA Turf"} {"label":3,"text":"America Online, the country #39;s leading Internet service, is preparing to lay off as many as 700 of its 13,000 employees in the United States, according to an executive knowledgeable about its plans.","headline":"AOL Is Said to Plan 700 Layoffs"} {"label":2,"text":"Chelsea and Inter Milan have advanced to the next round of the Champions League, while AC Milan and Barcelona look certain to join them.","headline":"Chelsea advances in Champions League"} {"label":2,"text":"The way Bret Boone sees it, winning a Gold Glove after a tough offensive season is a validation of the award itself. quot;There #39;s a lot of debate about the Gold Glove, quot; the Mariners second baseman said.","headline":"Despite struggles at plate, Boone wins Gold Glove"} {"label":4,"text":"Microwave brightness of Titan reveals surface properties such as temperature composition and roughness. Image Credit: NASA\/JPL. Looking at radar reflections of Titan, scientists are puzzled by what they see ","headline":"Dark Echoes from Titan"} {"label":2,"text":"It has all the gossipy intrigue and social awkwardness of seating the still-respected ex-wife and the sexy new girlfriend at the same table for a family wedding.","headline":"FleetCenter to be reunion arena"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil prices jumped above \\$50 a barrel this morning, supported by US election tallies projecting a slim lead for President George W Bush.","headline":"Oil firms above \\$50 as Bush nears win"} {"label":2,"text":"As Carey Division rivals in the Bay State Conference, the Needham and Framingham field hockey teams met twice already this fall, with the clubs splitting a pair of 1-0 decisions.","headline":"Needham nips Framingh"} {"label":2,"text":"Bryon Russell doesn #39;t plan to read Phil Jackson #39;s book on the Lakers #39; tumultuous 2003-04 season. Russell doesn #39;t need to; he saw it all himself, as part of the not-quite Team of the Century.","headline":"Russell moving on, away from Lakers"} {"label":3,"text":"In an agreement that could have significant implications for locked- out San Francisco hotel workers, striking casino workers in Atlantic City today are expected to ratify a deal that offers lucrative benefits but abandons the union #39;s strategy to ","headline":"Atlantic City settlement"} {"label":2,"text":"Tom Lehman will get the chance to succeed where Hal Sutton failed when he is introduced as the 2006 United States Ryder Cup captain, according to golfdigest.","headline":"Report: Lehman to get Ryder Cup job"} {"label":2,"text":"Former NASCAR Cup Champion Rusty Wallace has been fined \\$10,000 dollars for deliberately ramming his Penske Racing teammate Ryan Newman at the conclusion of the Subway 500 at the Martinsville Speedway two weeks ago.","headline":"Wallace fined for Newman collision."} {"label":3,"text":"Time Warner Inc., the world #39;s largest media company, said Wednesday that its third quarter earnings slid 8 percent as it set aside a \\$500 million reserve because of pending government investigations.","headline":"Update 2: Time Warner Profit Dips, Sets Aside Reserve"} {"label":3,"text":"Interpublic Group of Cos., the world #39;s third-largest ad conglomerate, said Wednesday that third-quarter losses widened significantly on increased charges as well as greater salary and severance costs.","headline":"Interpublic Posts Wider 3Q Loss"} {"label":1,"text":"ABU DHABI, November 3 (IslamOnline.net amp; News Agencies) - Arab and Muslim leaders converged on Abu Dhabi Wednesday, November 3, and joined the people of the United Arab Emirates in burying Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan, president and founding father ","headline":"UAE Founding Father Buried, Elder Son Likely Successor"} {"label":3,"text":"Wal-Mart Stores, the worlds No.1 retailer, said the number of its China stores would be lifted by at least 15 new stores with the total of around 45 outlets throughout China.","headline":"Wal-Mart China business grows"} {"label":3,"text":"US stocks soared at the open on Wednesday as investors bet that George W. Bush would soon be declared the winner in the tight presidential race despite disputed results in the key state of Ohio.","headline":"Stocks Leap, Dow Up 142 Points at Open"} {"label":4,"text":"Nokia has launched its first product that supports Near Field Communication (NFC), an emerging radio frequency identification (RFID) technology that could have significant implications for mobile commerce.","headline":"Nokia to launch RFID phone kit with a magic touch"} {"label":2,"text":"BOMBAY : India #39;s bid to secure a face-saving win over Australia got off on the wrong foot after they lost two quick wickets in the 11 overs bowled on the rain-hit opening day of the fourth Test here.","headline":"Cricket: India embarrassed by Australia on rain-ravaged day"} {"label":4,"text":"Citing technical challenges due to hurricanes, NASA officials said that the initial space shuttle mission for Return to Flight will slip from March to May 2005.","headline":"NASA looking at May launch"} {"label":1,"text":"Gunmen abducted a Lebanese-American contractor who worked with the US Army from his Baghdad home, Iraqi officials said Wednesday, while four Jordanian truck drivers were seized by assailants in a separate kidnapping.","headline":"Kidnappers in Iraq seize Lebanese-American contractor, four <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"CHICAGO (CBS.MW) - Treasurys remained solidly lower Wednesday in the wake of election results that had President Bush ahead of Democratic challenger John Kerry.","headline":"BOND REPORT"} {"label":1,"text":"Dutch film director and columnist Theo van Gogh was shot and killed yesterday morning in Amsterdam. The company Gogh owned and worked explained that he was attacked and murdered in the morning at Lineaustraat Street.","headline":"Dutch Film Director Theo Van Gogh Killed"} {"label":1,"text":"An Iraqi security official said gunmen abducted a Lebanese-American contractor who worked with the US Army in Iraq. Officials said gunmen snatched him when he answered the door at his Baghdad home overnight.","headline":"Kidnappers In Iraq Seize Lebanese-American Contractor"} {"label":4,"text":"A quot;landmark agreement quot; between Microsoft and England #39;s Department of Health to renew the agency #39;s license for desktop products could save it an estimated \\$608 million.","headline":"Business News for Technology Leaders Microsoft Makes Deal with <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"World Trade Organization (WTO) talks on a transatlantic row over plane subsidies will bring no quick fix for what could be the biggest commercial dispute in WTO history, officials and analysts warned on Wednesday.","headline":"No quick fix in Boeing-Airbus talks"} {"label":4,"text":"Those were heady days, they were, back in 1999. The bull market was still roaring. We hadn #39;t yet heard of hanging or dimpled chads.","headline":"Gateway Can Party Like It #39;s 1999"} {"label":2,"text":"South Africa #39;s vice-captain Nicky Boje has pulled out of the team to tour India next week because he has not been given any assurance by the Indian Police that he would not be arrested in connection with the 2000 match-fixing saga.","headline":"CRICKET: Boje pulls out of tour to India"} {"label":3,"text":"Wall Street threw a victory rally for President Bush today, driving up the entire market -- especially the stocks that investors believe will benefit from even more dominant Republican control of the federal government.","headline":"Markets Celebrate Bush Victory"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. has launched a new entry in its ongoing effort to bring more innovative PC form factors to marketin the somewhat quirky form of a high-end system specialized for project managers.","headline":"Coming to Project Managers: Multiscreen Microsoft PC"} {"label":2,"text":"Inverness Caledonian Thistle chairman Ken Mackie insists the club will not be rushed into appointing a successor to John Robertson.","headline":"Caley Determined to Make Right Choice"} {"label":3,"text":"Ameren is offering some union workers at Illinois Power the chance to walk away from new management. The Saint Louis based utility company announced a voluntary separation opportunity for certain Ameren IP employees.","headline":"IP Proposal"} {"label":3,"text":"If you #39;ve ever been in an airplane that has to abort a landing, you know that it is a completely hair-raising, disorienting experience.","headline":"Delta #39;s Aborted Crash Landing"} {"label":2,"text":"The cracks that were appearing in the NHL Players #39; Association #39;s resolve in the last two weeks were apparently smoothed over during a meeting Tuesday in Toronto.","headline":"Nhl Players Still Express Solidarity"} {"label":4,"text":"New handsets from the mobile phones global leader will have hard disk to store more songs and pictures in a move to tap the rapidly growing smartphone market.","headline":"Nokia plans to boost memory for phones"} {"label":3,"text":"Cruising along the ever-stretching road of decline. Auto giant Ford Motor (nyse: F - news - people ) reported vehicle sales in October that fell 5 from a year ago.","headline":"Ford: Monthly Sales Drop, Company Looks To New Vehicles"} {"label":1,"text":"BEIRUT: Consistently second only to Ariel Sharon in terms of unpopularity among Arabs, US President George W. Bush #39;s re-election victory was greeted in the Arab world with a sense of disillusionment and foreboding.","headline":"An ominous watershed? 4 more years of trauma?"} {"label":4,"text":"NOVEMBER 03, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - An anonymous group of malicious hackers reopened an online store that sells the stolen source code of prominent software products and is offering the code for Cisco Systems Inc.","headline":"Hackers reopen stolen code store with Cisco wares"} {"label":2,"text":"LA CORUNA, November 3 (Champions League) - Rafael Benitez heard his name ring around a Spanish stadium in his homeland again but this time it was from Scouse voices rather than those in Valencia, with whom he won La Liga.","headline":"Deportivo La Corua 0-1 Liverpool: FT Report"} {"label":2,"text":"ROME, November 3 (Champions League) - Vincenzo Montella #39;s injury-time equaliser forced Bayer Leverkusen to settle for a share of the points on Wednesday in Group B of the Champions League but the Eternal City club are virtually eliminated if not yet ","headline":"Roma 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen: FT Report"} {"label":3,"text":"US stocks rallied Wednesday, boosted by shares of health and defence companies that are seen benefiting from the re-election of President George W. Bush, but higher oil prices checked advances.","headline":"US stocks: Markets rally on Bush win; oil surge limits gains"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. #39;s (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) share of the browser market slipped slightly in recent months but still dominated with 92.","headline":"Microsoft Browser Market Share Slips Slightly"} {"label":2,"text":"Inter Milan striker Adriano has asked fans to forgive him after he was sent-off in the 0-0 draw against Valencia on Tuesday night.","headline":"Inter Milan #39;s Adriano apologises for dismissal"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK Time Warner, the largest US media company and owner of America Online, said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit fell 7.8 percent as it set aside money to pay for potential penalties stemming from a government inquiry into its accounting ","headline":"Time Warner readies for accounting fallout"} {"label":3,"text":"CHICAGO (CBS.MW) - By upping the ante a bit, Constellation Brands has made an apparently successful bid to gobble up winemaker Robert Mondavi in a \\$1.","headline":"Constellation gets Mondavi for \\$1.36B"} {"label":3,"text":"Worldwide semiconductor sales will hit an all-time high in 2004 but stay relatively flat in 2005 before climbing again over the next two years, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.","headline":"SIA: Chip sales to hit record, flatten"} {"label":4,"text":"The British National Health Service (NHS) has signed a massive software licensing deal with Microsoft. The deal will ultimately save the NHS \\$625 million in licensing fees, as well as requiring that Microsoft ","headline":"NHS Signs Microsoft License Deal"} {"label":2,"text":"AFTER being named as the 2006 US Ryder Cup team captain by the PGA of America at a press conference in Florida last night, Tom Lehman insisted he saw the chance to halt Americas recent dismal showing in the biennial match with Europe as an opportunity ","headline":"Lehman relishes chance to halt US slide"} {"label":3,"text":"US President George W. Bush is on the verge of a re-election victory, but Democratic challenger John Kerry is not conceding defeat, at least not now.","headline":"Quick end to US election crucial"} {"label":1,"text":"Speaking from France, Palestinian officials say leader Yasser Arafat took a turn for the worse late Wednesday. Citing officials who spoke on condition of anonymity, The Associated Press reports that Arafat #39;s ","headline":"Arafat #39;s health worsening, aides in Paris say"} {"label":1,"text":"Top foreign officials across Europe are either accepting or welcoming the second term for President Bush. Meeting in Moscow, Italian prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Russian President Vladimir Putin said they welcome the Bush win.","headline":"Foreign reactions to the election"} {"label":3,"text":"CNH Global NV workers in Racine and three other cities went on strike Wednesday, six months after rejecting the company #39;s final contract offer.","headline":"CNH Global workers in Racine go on strike after contract stalemate"} {"label":2,"text":"AMELIA ISLAND - Tom Lehman had yet to officially take the job as the next US Ryder Cup captain, and already his phone was ringing.","headline":"Lehman aims for players with passion"} {"label":4,"text":"AMSTERDAM: Nokia, the world #39;s biggest mobile phone maker, said on Wednesday it will create a single software platform for smart mobile phones that double as TVs, MP3 players, radios and e-mail devices.","headline":"Nokia to unify smartphone software"} {"label":2,"text":"Vijay Singh of Fiji tees off on the sixth hole during the first round of the Chrysler Championship on Oct. 28 on the Copperhead Course at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla.","headline":"Singh looking to finish year in style"} {"label":3,"text":"News Corp. saw healthy gains in profit and revenue in the fiscal first quarter - helped by growth in advertising at the Fox News Channel and the Fox broadcast network, as ","headline":"NEWS CORP. NET PROFIT SOARS 27"} {"label":3,"text":"Focusing on the fast-growing Chinese market, Japan #39;s Toshiba and major Chinese appliance maker TCL have signed a broad agreement to cooperate in making and marketing appliances in China, the companies said Thursday.","headline":"Update 1: Toshiba, TCL to Cooperate on Appliances"} {"label":3,"text":"Consumers shrugged off higher gasoline prices and weaker economic conditions to lift new car and truck sales up 2.2 percent in October.","headline":"Auto sales rise; Asians gain share"} {"label":3,"text":"Yukos warned yesterday it could declare bankruptcy within months following fresh tax claims that could leave Russia #39;s biggest oil company facing an astronomical bill of \\$17 billion (R104 billion).","headline":"Yukos to vote on bankruptcy"} {"label":1,"text":"Prime Minister Tony Blair tried to bridge the trans-Atlantic rift over Iraq, urging a quot;fractured, divided and uncertain quot; world to unite in the wake of President Bush #39;s election victory.","headline":"Blair Calls for World to Unite"} {"label":2,"text":"This is getting monotonous. For the second straight night, a candidate from Boston was looking good after some exit polling, but when the last points\/votes were counted, the opponent had the plurality.","headline":"C #39;s open with dang: Squander 18-point lead in loss to Sixers"} {"label":4,"text":"The team behind Beagle 2, the failed mission to land on Mars and search for life, have unveiled plans for a successor. Professor Colin Pillinger, lead ","headline":"Plans for new Beagle trip to Mars"} {"label":4,"text":"The National Health Service (NHS) has extended a software licensing deal with Microsoft for nine years - three times longer than its current agreement.","headline":"NHS signs nine-year extension with Microsoft"} {"label":1,"text":"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has been in a coma for several hours and now in critical condition, Arafat #39;s senior aides said on Thursday.","headline":"Arafat in critical condition: aides"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude futures eased slightly Thursday after a US government report showed another boost in supplies ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter.","headline":"Crude Futures Ease on News of Good Supply"} {"label":3,"text":"CVS Corp. (CVS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US drugstore chain, on Thursday reported a lower quarterly profit as it grappled with expenses tied to its recent purchase of Eckerd drug stores from JC Penney Co.","headline":"CVS Profit Slips as Eckerd Expenses Weigh"} {"label":2,"text":"PARIS (AFP) - Defending champion Tim Henman crashed out of the 2.45-million-euro Paris Masters tamely surrendering the title he won so impressively last year.","headline":"Youzhny sends champion Henman crashing out of Paris"} {"label":1,"text":"The long, strange journey of Charles Robert Jenkins reached a tearful climax with a 30-day sentence in a military prison and a dishonourable discharge from the United States Army he deserted for North Korea almost 40 years ago.","headline":"Cold War deserter jailed after 40 years"} {"label":3,"text":"MCI Inc. #39;s (MCIP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) quarterly loss ballooned to \\$3.4 billion as the No. 2 US long-distance company wrote down the value of its assets due to ","headline":"MCI Reports \\$3.4 Bln Third-Quarter Loss"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft and Intel recently announced a new advertising campaign entitled quot;Digital Joy quot; aimed at increasing awareness of living digital entertainment products, particularly Microsoft #39;s Media Center software.","headline":"Microsoft amp; Intel Team Up for Ad Campaign"} {"label":1,"text":"President Bush told a Thursday news conference he would continue to lead the United States in promoting freedom and democracy in the Middle East.","headline":"Bush says he will work with allies"} {"label":3,"text":"Mortgage rates around the country rose this week but are still at levels that should continue to provide support to the vibrant housing market, analysts say.","headline":"Mortgage Rates Rise Around the Country"} {"label":4,"text":"Movie studios and the Motion Picture Association of America said on Thursday they would sue individuals suspected of illegally distributing movies over the Internet.","headline":"Movie Studios to Sue Illegal Film-File Traders"} {"label":3,"text":"Telecom Corp today reported its September first quarter net profit rose 19 per cent to \\$193 million. The profit bettered analysts #39; average forecasts of \\$185m.","headline":"Telecom lifts first quarter net profit 19pc"} {"label":4,"text":"Nov. 4, 2004 - A rare alignment of Jupiter #39;s three largest moons across the planet #39;s face was captured on film by the Hubble Space Telescope.","headline":"Hubble Sees Rare Triple Jupiter Eclipse"} {"label":4,"text":"LOS ANGELES - Hollywood studios said Thursday they will file hundreds of lawsuits later this month against individuals who swap pirated copies of movies over the Internet.","headline":"Movie studios launch legal offensive against online pirates"} {"label":2,"text":"SHAQUILLE O #39;Neal shot 7-for-9 and finished with 16 points in his Miami debut yesterday as the Heat took a 100-77 victory against the home side New Jersey Nets.","headline":"Shaq turns up heat in first outing with Miami"} {"label":1,"text":"A LETTER left on the body of a Dutch filmmmaker murdered in Amsterdam contained death threats against a Dutch politician, the justice minister said today.","headline":"Death threats on film-maker #39;s body"} {"label":2,"text":"VfB Stuttgart went clear at the top of UEFA Group G with a convincing 3-0 win over Portuguese giants Benfica. Brazilian striker Cacau put Matthias Sammers side ahead and further ","headline":"Stuttgart Closing on Qualification"} {"label":2,"text":"For 18 years Tom Brennan has been has been a sidelines fixture at Patrick Gym.His 19th will be his last. Today at his news conference, Brennan admitted he was at the end.","headline":"Brennan Confirms Departure"} {"label":2,"text":"Sheldon Brown signed a six-year extension with Philadelphia on Thursday, keeping the second-year cornerback with the Eagles through the 2012 season.","headline":"Eagles sign cornerback Brown to six-year deal"} {"label":4,"text":"NASA #39;s Hubble Space Telescope (HST) captured an alignment of three of Jupiter #39;s largest moons: Io, Ganymede, and Callisto.","headline":"Connect the jovian dots"} {"label":4,"text":"Nokia has forecast that smartphone shipments worldwide are expected to increase to 238 million units by 2008, up from 23 million this year, according to Anssi Vanjoki, executive vice president and general manager of multimedia at Nokia.","headline":"Nokia sees strong demand for smartphones and camera phones in 2005"} {"label":3,"text":"A PAINKILLER for arthritis sufferers should have been banned four years ago, experts said yesterday. Vioxx, used by 400,000 Brits, was taken off the market by its US makers last month due to potentially deadly side-effects.","headline":"RAP OVER DANGER DRUG BAN"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON - Researchers in California, using genetically modified mice, say they #39;re closing in on understanding exactly what makes nicotine in tobacco so addictive.","headline":"Modified mice help explain nicotine addiction"} {"label":2,"text":"The battle lines are drawn on the third of the fourth and final test in Mumbai. After a miserable batting display, India fought back thanks to their bowlers to restrict Australia #39;s first innings lead to 99 runs.","headline":"Mumbai set for battle"} {"label":3,"text":"Merck and federal officials should have withdrawn the painkiller Vioxx from the market as early as 2000 because studies of the drug had clearly shown that it doubled the risk of heart attacks ","headline":"Study Says Drug #39;s Dangers Were Apparent Years Ago"} {"label":3,"text":"Merck amp; Co Inc. should have pulled the arthritis drug Vioxx off the market in 2000, because there was enough evidence that showed it was associated with an increased heart attack risk, according to researchers.","headline":"Vioxx Should Have Been Recalled In 2000"} {"label":1,"text":"The incoming head of the European Union #39;s executive body has announced changes to his group of commissioners and says he is ready to go to the European Parliament to seek its approval of his team.","headline":"New EU Executive Chief Announces Revamped Team"} {"label":3,"text":"United Airlines, trying to further pare costs so it can emerge from bankruptcy, said Thursday it is seeking about \\$725 million in annual savings through proposed pay ","headline":"Drastic UAL cuts"} {"label":3,"text":"ACE yesterday became the latest insurance company to announce changes in its business practices in response to the industry investigation launched by New York #39;s attorney general.","headline":"Executives dismissed in insurance inquiry"} {"label":2,"text":"WEST POINT, NY - Army #39;s sprint football team will conclude its 2004 campaign Friday evening when the Black Knights take on Navy with the Collegiate Sprint Football League title hanging in the balance.","headline":"Army To Meet Navy In Sprint Football"} {"label":4,"text":"Washington - A man convicted of violating anti-spam laws by sending out tens of thousands of unsolicited emails using fake addresses faces nine years in prison in Virginia, authorities said on Thursday.","headline":"Top US spammer is bound for the slammer"} {"label":1,"text":"The Kremlin said Putin signed a parliament bill late on Thursday confirming Russia #39;s ratification of the protocol. Both chambers of Russia #39;s parliament approved ratification of the pact last month after Putin pointed the way.","headline":"Putin signs up Russia for Kyoto pact"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - United Airlines is expected to ask a bankruptcy judge to let it extract new concessions worth \\$725 million a year from employees as it seeks to reorganize, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources.","headline":"United Airlines Seeks Staff Concessions"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Crop-devouring locusts have caused major\\damage to cereals in Mauritania but other West and Central\\African states have suffered much less than feared from the\\worst infestation in over a decade, the U.N. said on Thursday.","headline":"Locusts Devastate Mauritania Crops, Others Escape (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - A controversial California ballot\\measure that would fund a decade of stem cell research with #36;3\\billion in state money was headed for a resounding victory on\\Wednesday, initial returns showed.","headline":"Calif. Voters Back #36;3 Billion Stem Cell Measure (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin gave his seal of approval for Russia's crucial backing of the Kyoto Protocol, clearing the way for the U.N. environment pact aimed at curbing global warming to come into force early next year.","headline":"Putin Signs Up Russia for Kyoto Pact"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK\/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Pfizer: Celebrex Safe After News Report"} {"label":1,"text":"Insurgents and American forces clashed briefly Thursday near the Iraqi city. A large US assault is expected.","headline":"US troops move toward Fallujah"} {"label":3,"text":"The Financial Services Authority has cleared Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano's 9bn takeover of Abbey National.","headline":"Regulator clears Abbey takeover"} {"label":2,"text":"NY JETS (6-1) at BUFFALO (2-5) When, where: Sunday, 1 p.m., at Orchard Park, N.Y. TV: Ch. 4. Last meeting: New York won, 16-14, Oct. 10. Comments: The Jets pulled out the first meeting, 16-14, on a late 38-yard Doug Brien field goal. Chad Pennington threw for a season high 310 yards in that game, 90 of which went to ...","headline":"NFL games on TV"} {"label":1,"text":"A letter left on the body of murdered film-maker Theo van Gogh reportedly threatens the life of a liberal politician.","headline":"Letter threat to Dutch politician"} {"label":1,"text":"Personal freedoms in Canada are being eroded by the ","headline":"Canadian freedoms 'under threat'"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - NASA is aiming for a mid-May launch of the first shuttle flight since the Columbia tragedy almost two years ago. The launch date was the latest of several set by the space agency, and just as subject to change.","headline":"NASA Picks May 2005 Shuttle Launch Date (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"President Bush said he would begin work immediately on his proposal to overhaul Social Security.","headline":"Confident Bush Outlines Ambitious Plan for 2nd Term"} {"label":1,"text":" CAIRO (Reuters) - Israel released six Egyptian students from prison on Sunday as part of a deal which includes freedom for Israeli businessman and convicted spy Azzam Azzam, Egyptian security sources said.","headline":"Israel, Egypt in Prisoner Swap"} {"label":3,"text":"Making sneakers in America is so yesterday. How can New Balance do it -- and still thrive?","headline":"Sole Survivor"} {"label":4,"text":" It is a sad day. In what seems to be another politically inspired homicide in Holland, Dutch filmmaker, and controversial columnist Theo van Gogh was brutally murdered in the streets of Amsterdam this morning.","headline":"Another homicide in Holland"} {"label":1,"text":"Ruben Magnano, who coached Argentina to the Olympic basketball gold medal in Athens, resigned Thursday to accept a coaching job in Italy.","headline":"Argentina Basketball Coach Magnano Quits"} {"label":3,"text":"palmOneUpgrades Treo With Faster Chip, Better Display\\With more than 600,000 units shipped, the Treo 600 is one of the big smartphone success stories. Last week, palmOne introduced the follow-on Treo 650 with a higher resolution 320-by-320-pixel TFT screen, which the company claims increases the visible area of the display and makes pictures and documents much clearer. The 650 also carries a removable battery; 32MB of flash memory, and a faster 312MHz, Intel XScale processor. Improved multimedia features include a built-in MP3 player, a digital camera with improved low-light capabilities, as well as video capture and playback functionality. Products are expected to ship by years end from some carriers who will add their own services, and will be priced at about \\$499.\\ Treo 650, palmOne","headline":"Product Previews"} {"label":4,"text":"A report into the loss of British Mars probe Beagle 2 blames the UK government's failure to commit funds early.","headline":"'Money woes' foiled Beagle 2 shot"} {"label":4,"text":"Dell will supply PCs, managed services and application packaging services to Philips Electronics worldwide, the two companies said Thursday.","headline":"Dell, Philips cut \\$700 million deal"} {"label":4,"text":"A zoo in the Gulf has bred a bird which is threatened by the fast pace of development in the region.","headline":"Dubai first to breed at-risk bird"} {"label":3,"text":"The UK #39;s Financial Services Authority approved Santander Central Hispano SA #39;s 9.4 billion-pound (\\$17.4 billion) takeover of Abbey National Plc, paving the way for Europe #39;s biggest cross-border bank merger.","headline":"Santander Takeover of Abbey Approved by UK #39;s FSA (Update1)"} {"label":4,"text":"BBC One's 10 O'Clock News is launching the first interactive news television bulletin on Tuesday.","headline":"10 O'Clock News goes interactive"} {"label":4,"text":"IE exploit code could boost risk of browser mishaps. Microsoft says teamwork makes for better defenses.\\","headline":"Hackers, spoofers and malware--oh my!"} {"label":4,"text":"Identity thieves may have obtained information on thousands of Wells Fargo mortgage and student loan customers.","headline":"Wells Fargo computers stolen"} {"label":3,"text":"CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Could it be that people are just tired of buying things on the cheap at Wal-Mart? Free! Sign up here to receive our Weekly Roundup e-Newsletter!","headline":"Retail, auto sales, job numbers suggest tougher times"} {"label":4,"text":"The US is poised to push Japan off the top of the supercomputing chart with IBM #39;s prototype Blue Gene\/L machine. It is being assembled for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, a US Department of Energy lab (DOE).","headline":"Supercomputer breaks speed record"} {"label":4,"text":"A brother and sister have been convicted of three felony charges of sending thousands of junk e-mails; one of them was sentenced to nine years in prison, the other was fined \\$7,500.","headline":"Convicted spammer gets nine years in slammer"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft said today that it plans to give customers three days' advance notice about its monthly security updates to help them prepare to install related software patches.","headline":"Microsoft to help users prep for patching"} {"label":4,"text":"When most people talk about pay per click (PPC) search engine advertising, Google and Overture (Yahoo!) take center stage. But in reality, there are hundreds of smaller 'Tier Two' search engines that offer compelling PPC opportunities. ","headline":"Search Marketing Beyond Google and Overture"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Japan Airlines Corp. said Friday that it returned to profitability in first half of the fiscal year as international travel picked up from a decline a year ago caused by the war in Iraq and the SARS outbreak in Asia.","headline":"Japan Airlines Sees Profit on Int'l Travel (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar teetered just above nine-year lows on a trade-weighted basis on Friday as investors waited for key U.S. jobs data before deciding whether to extend the greenback's recent decline.","headline":"Dollar Mired Near Lows Before Jobs Data"} {"label":4,"text":"Hollywood studios plan to file hundreds of lawsuits this month against people who illegally share movies online, industry representatives said Thursday.","headline":"Studios to sue pirates"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - A verdict will be announced Monday in the trial of a man charged with intentionally exposing 17 women to HIV, a county judge said.","headline":"Serial HIV Assault Verdict Expected Mon. (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - European shares strongly extended gains on Friday after data showed job creation in the U.S. economy was double expectations at 337,000 in October.","headline":"Euro Stocks Rally After Strong U.S. Data"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - The world's most advanced\\military powers are using the Internet to spy on their enemies\\and prepare digital attacks against rogue targets, a leading\\cyber security expert said on Friday.","headline":"Nations Use Net to Spy, Plot Attacks Ex-Bush Aide (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"InfoWorld - Hosted CRM service provider Salesforce.com took another step forward last week in its strategy to build an online ecosystem of vendors that offer software as a service.","headline":"Salesforce.com pushes integration (InfoWorld)"} {"label":3,"text":"PRODUCTIVITY gains should keep Commonwealth Bank in a sweet spot for years to come, departing chairman John Ralph claimed yesterday.","headline":"All rosy at which bank"} {"label":1,"text":"ISN SECURITY WATCH (05\/11\/04) - The EU heads of state agreed on Thursday night to a new line-up of commissioners in a attempt to bring the EU out of its institutional crisis that set in after incoming Commission President, former Portuguese prime minister ","headline":"EU leaders agree on Commission reshuffle"} {"label":4,"text":"It's been around for thousands of years. It has been worshiped, reviled, banned, and made the cornerstone of economies. It has helped us celebrate, weep, relax, and get laid. And now we're going to make some. A pint, a glass, an ale, a lager, a beer.","headline":"Contradiction in Terms : How to make beer"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Hopes of rescuing two small boys\\trapped for five days in a jungle cave faded fast on Friday\\after contact was lost with the brothers and as the cavern\\flooded in overnight rains.","headline":"Hope Fades for Saving 2 Boys Stuck in Mexico Cave (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Vornado Realty Trust said on Friday it has acquired a 4.3 percent stake in the retailer Sears, Roebuck amp; Co.. Sears #39; stock rose as high as \\$45.","headline":"Vornado Buys 4.3 Pct. Sears Stake"} {"label":4,"text":"A wild-born condor chick has taken flight -- the first wild chick to fly in California in 22 years. The chick slowly began the process of fledging (first flight) by leaving the nest in early September and ","headline":"First Flight of a Wild Condor Chick in California"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Government warplanes and helicopter\\gunships pounded rebel-held towns in northern Ivory Coast for a\\second day on Friday, fueling fears of a slide into all-out war\\in the world's top cocoa grower.","headline":"Ivory Coast's Army Bombs Rebel Towns (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - U.N. experts have found traces of plutonium near an Egyptian nuclear facility and are investigating whether it could be weapons-related or simply a byproduct of the country's peaceful atomic activities, diplomats told The Associated Press on Friday.","headline":"U.N.: Traces of Plutonium Found in Egypt (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Diamondbacks will replace Wally Backman as manager, The Sporting News has confirmed, and his replacement will be Bob Melvin, according to the East Valley Tribune.","headline":"Backman out as D-Backs manager"} {"label":3,"text":"United Airlines is moving to obtain another \\$725 million in labor concessions and eliminate employees' traditional pensions as it seeks the financing to come out of bankruptcy.","headline":"United Seeks Further Labor Cuts"} {"label":4,"text":"Comcast trials will provide a big clue about the software giant's prospects for cable success.","headline":"Microsoft braces for crucial TV test"} {"label":3,"text":"Throngs of lawyers who represent people allegedly hurt or killed by the withdrawn painkiller Vioxx will gather in California and Las Vegas next week to discuss preparing class-action lawsuits against the drug #39;s maker, Merck amp; Co.","headline":"Slew of Lawsuits Will Target Vioxx Maker"} {"label":4,"text":"Scientists have been baffled by a mysterious boost in power to one of its two robotic rovers which are exploring the surface of the Red Planet.","headline":"Rover gets mystery power boost"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sears, Roebuck Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Sears Shares Soar as Vornado Boosts Stake"} {"label":1,"text":"A house collapses onto a mosque in north-eastern Morocco, killing 10 people and injuring five others.","headline":"Morocco mosque collapse kills 10"} {"label":1,"text":" MOSCOW (Reuters) - One reactor at a Russian nuclear power station was closed down after a malfunction, but there was no leak of radiation at the site near the city of Saratov on the Volga river, Russian news agencies reported on Friday.","headline":"Atomic Power Station Halted in Russia, No Radiation"} {"label":3,"text":"Molson Inc., Canada #39;s biggest beermaker, said it will pay minority shareholders a special dividend to overcome opposition to its planned C\\$3.","headline":"Molson Will Pay Dividend to Push Through Coors Merger (Update6)"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - The SCO Group is delaying the launch of a Web site focusing on the details of ongoing litigation concerning the company's intellectual property.","headline":"SCO Postpones Legal Web Site (NewsFactor)"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - Verizon Wireless is adding to its considerable spectrum holdings with the proposed acquisition of airwaves owned by NextWave Telecom. Under terms of the agreement, Verizon will pay US #36;3 billion for NextWave's PCS spectrum licenses in 23 U.S. markets.","headline":"Verizon Wireless Buys NextWave Licenses (NewsFactor)"} {"label":2,"text":"Wally Backman is introduced as the new manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks during a news conference on Nov. 1, 2004, in Phoenix. Backman was fired Friday, Nov. 5, by the club.","headline":"Diamondbacks Fire New Manager Backman"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Candidates who spent more than #36;1 million of their own money trying to win election to Congress in 2004 struck out in nearly every case. Eight made it to the Nov. 2 election, but only one was victorious. The spenders, how much they spent and how they fared:","headline":"Millionaire Candidates List (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"In a battle of dueling memos and e-mails, Novell CEO Jack Messman and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer are each touting their own software -- and criticizing the competition.","headline":"Novell counters Microsoft's Linux 'facts' with 'truth'"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Advance copies of the aliens-versus-space marines video game ","headline":"Action Game 'Halo 2' Sold Early on EBay (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK\/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc. fell almost 9 percent on Friday after an analyst forecast a sharp drop in the price over the next 12 months as the Internet search company grows more slowly.","headline":"Google Stock Falls on Outlook - Analyst"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. jobs were created at the heartiest pace in seven months during October, the government said on Friday, spurred by rebuilding in the hurricane-battered Southeast and brisk hiring in service industries.","headline":"U.S. October Hiring at a Seven-Month Peak"} {"label":1,"text":" CALLAO NAVAL BASE, Peru (Reuters) - Punching the air with a fist and chanting rebel slogans, Peru's Shining Path founder Abimael Guzman scored a propaganda coup on Friday and forced his terrorism retrial to be postponed for a week.","headline":"Peru Rebel Chief Scores Publicity Coup in Court"} {"label":3,"text":"Sears, Roebuck and Co. #39;s stock shot up 23 percent Friday after a real estate investment trust disclosed it had purchased a 4.3 percent interest in the department-store chain.","headline":"Update 3: Sears #39; Stock Surge After Firm Buys Stake"} {"label":3,"text":"The company beats third-quarter estimates and raises yearly guidance, but Wall Street doesn't seem to care.","headline":"Red Robin Perched Higher"} {"label":4,"text":"Tiger Telematics acquired Integra SP, a UK company that produces software allowing real-time streaming of data and applications to handheld devices.","headline":"Tiger Telematics Plans Business Smartphone"} {"label":2,"text":"HOUSTON - Houston Astros star outfielder Lance Berkman suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will undergo arthroscopic surgery within the next 10 days, the team announced Friday.","headline":"Berkman tears ACL, may be out until June"} {"label":4,"text":"Adobe quietly begins testing the waters to increase its involvement in desktop Linux. Also: Open-source Web browsers Mozilla and Firefox post gains over Microsoft's Internet Explorer.","headline":"This week in open-source news"} {"label":4,"text":"E-voting machine problems caused more than 4,500 votes to be lost in one North Carolina county during Tuesday's general election, and gave U.S. President George Bush more than 3,800 extra votes in Ohio, according to The Associated Press.","headline":"Report: E-voting problems cause loss of votes"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO - In a bid to expand its services business, Symantec Corp. next week plans to start selling security intelligence data as an add-on to its Managed Security Services.<p>ADVERTISEMENT<\/p><p><img src=","headline":"Symantec adds threat data to Managed Security Services"} {"label":4,"text":"Webmaster World's World of Search Conference Features 70 Speakers\\\\The WebmasterWorld of Search Conference scheduled for November 16-18 in Las Vegas has published a final speaker roster and announced over 24 sessions with more than 70 industry-leading speakers. The line up features speakers from such companies as Google, Yahoo, Kanoodle, Ask ...","headline":"Webmaster Worlds World of Search Conference Features 70 Speakers"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Southern California point guard Rodrick Stewart was granted a release from his basketball scholarship Friday.","headline":"USC Releases Stewart From Scholarship (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Of the 22 candidates who each spent more than #36;1 million of their own money trying to win their first election to Congress, only one made it.","headline":"22 Spend Own Fortunes, One Wins House Seat (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The market researcher has predicted a 6.2 percent increase in software revenues during 2004.","headline":"IDC: Software sales to hit \\$189 billion"} {"label":4,"text":"The popular IM consolidation service adds audio and video chat.","headline":"A Sneak Peek at Trillian 3.0 Instant Messaging"} {"label":4,"text":"As Internet becomes a crime-choked neighborhood, companies could close their e-commerce shutters and customers could flee.","headline":"RSA sees looming identity crisis online"} {"label":1,"text":"FALLUJAH, Iraq -- The US military is drawing up plans to keep insurgents from regaining control of this battle-scarred city, but returning residents may find that the measures make Fallujah look more like a police state than the democracy they have been promised.","headline":"Returning Fallujans will face clampdown"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The new lava lobe inside Mount St. Helens' crater has sprouted a piston-like protrusion the size of a 30-story building #151; glowing red at night.","headline":"Mount St. Helens Sprouts Magma Extension (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Global warming is causing the Arctic ice-cap to melt at such an unprecedented rate that by the summer of 2070 it may have no ice at all, according to the most comprehensive study carried out on global climate change in the region.","headline":"Research predicts iceless Arctic"} {"label":1,"text":"THE HAGUE, Netherlands - The government vowed tough measures yesterday against what a leading politician called quot;the arrival of jihad in the Netherlands quot; after a death threat to a Dutch lawmaker was found pinned with a knife to the body of a slain ","headline":"Dutch security reviewed on threat"} {"label":4,"text":"US Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced that a supercomputer developed for the nation #39;s Stockpile Stewardship Program has attained a record breaking performance of 70.","headline":"Record Breaking Supercomputer Performance"} {"label":1,"text":"The first hearing in the re-trial of former leaders of Peru #39;s Shining Path guerrilla group has ended in chaos. The judge suspended the hearing after the group #39;s founder, Abimael Guzman, and his 15 co-defendants ","headline":"Peruvian Maoist trial thrown into chaos"} {"label":2,"text":"ATLANTA -- The Tour Championship suddenly is loaded with optimism for Jay Haas and Tiger Woods. Haas, who turns 51 next month, showed no signs of slowing down.","headline":"GOLF ROUNDUP: Haas closer to ending drought"} {"label":2,"text":"WALTHAM -- East Boston's Jimmy Yarde lived the lineman's dream Tuesday night, returning a fumble 70 yards for a touchdown. Yesterday, he ran with something even more significant.","headline":"Jets' offensive line takes control"} {"label":4,"text":"While its always interesting to watch two equally opinionated groups go at it, particularly over something as fundamental as whether Linux is worth it; the current fight is comical at best.","headline":"Microsoft amp; Novell Rumble Over Linux"} {"label":3,"text":"Cazenove said it had agreed to hive off its investment banking business into a joint venture with JP Morgan Chase and Co, in effect ending the independence of the 181-year-old British bank.","headline":"Cazenove teams up with JP Morgan"} {"label":2,"text":"PASADENA, Calif. -- They no longer have to do any politicking for the national championship. They can simply play for it now.","headline":"In it for long run"} {"label":3,"text":"Vornado Realty Trust gave Sears, Roebuck amp; Co. #39;s stock a big boost Friday when it said it bought a 4.3 percent stake in the famous but struggling chain.","headline":"Sears gets a boost from Vornado"} {"label":2,"text":"Britain #39;s Justin Wilson was fourth in first qualifying for the final Champ Car race of the season in Mexico City. Wilson is looking to end his season on a high note after missing out on the rookie #39;s title to AJ Allmendinger.","headline":"Wilson well placed in Mexico City"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraq #39;s US-backed leader has made an impassioned plea for European nations divided by the war to reunite to help stabilize and rebuild his country.","headline":"Iraq PM pleads for Europe #39;s help"} {"label":2,"text":"Surrey are waiting for approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India before announcing Harbhajan Singh as an overseas signing for 2005.","headline":"Surrey poised to sign Harbhajan"} {"label":1,"text":"FALLUJAH - US artillery shelled Fallujah yesterday after overnight air and tank attacks killed five people in Iraqs most rebellious city, braced for an all-out offensive now the US presidential election is over.","headline":"US bombardment kills 5 in Fallujah"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Wal-Mart Keeps Same-Store Sales Outlook"} {"label":2,"text":"Finland #39;s two-time Formula One champion Mika Hakkinen ended his three year exile from motor sport on Saturday agreeing to drive for the Mercedes team in the 2005 German Touring Car Championship.","headline":"Hakkinen back at Mercedes"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - President Bush is striking twin themes for a second term, vowing to fight hard for his political agenda while reaching across the aisle to Democrats.","headline":"Bush: Americans Expect Bipartisanship (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf on his visit after the landmark presidential polls in Afghanistan congratulated his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai for his victory Saturday afternoon.","headline":"Musharraf visits Afghanistan"} {"label":1,"text":"Democrats said President Bush's defeat of Senator John Kerry by three million votes left the party facing its most difficult time in at least 20 years.","headline":"Baffled in Loss, Democrats Seek Road Forward"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Maria Sharapova withdrew from her semifinal at the Advanta Championships on Saturday with a strained right shoulder.","headline":"Sharapova Withdraws From Advanta Tourney (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"When Nextel Cup leader Kurt Busch was hit by engine failure at Atlanta Motor Speedway and finished 42nd last Sunday, the mishap tightened NASCAR #39;s new 10-race championship format.","headline":"Contenders can #39;t afford any more mistakes"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - After the Wally Backman fiasco, the Arizona Diamondbacks were fortunate to have a handy and willing backup choice in Bob Melvin. The low-key Melvin so coveted the managing job that he brushed aside any concern about being the team's second choice. ","headline":"Melvin Faces Major Challenge in Arizona (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Sports Network) - David Greene became the winningest quarterback in Division IA history and Thomas Brown ran for 130 yards with three touchdowns to lead eighth-ranked Georgia to a 62-17 rout of Kentucky at Commonwealth Stadium.","headline":"Greene Leads No. 8 Georgia to Rout of Kentucky"} {"label":2,"text":"Eleusis made a successful US debut by beating Literacy by 2\\\\ lengths in Aqueduct #39;s Saturday feature, the Grade II, \\$150,000 Long Island Handicap for fillies and mares 3 and older.","headline":"Eleusis wins Long Island #39;cap; Personal Legend wins Turnback the <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Playing his best golf of the year in the season-ending Tour Championship, Tiger Woods shoots a 5-under 65, leaving him tied with Jay Haas.","headline":"Woods Leads in Atlanta"} {"label":2,"text":"Mark Borda throws four touchdown passes and Lehigh wins its seventh straight game, 49-18, over Georgetown.","headline":"Lehigh Downs Hoyas"} {"label":3,"text":"The bitterly fought \\$8.1bn (4.5bn) bid battle for control of Gold Fields is set to become even more acrimonious this week when Harmony Gold Mining launches a fresh attack on its target #39;s track record.","headline":"Sparks fly in Gold Fields bid battle"} {"label":3,"text":"HUNTSVILLE, ONT. - The Ontario government plans to introduce legislation that will require students to stay in school until they reach the age of 18, said the province?","headline":"Ontario gets harsh with school dropouts"} {"label":2,"text":"Tiger Woods was 2 years old when Jay Haas won his first golf tournament and 17 when he won his last. On Sunday, though, the two men will play together in the final group in the ","headline":"Woods joins Haas in TOUR Championship lead"} {"label":1,"text":"The US presidential election is finally over! Now the hard part begins. I #39;m not talking about getting North Korea back to the negotiating table; that will come soon enough.","headline":"Silence the loose cannons"} {"label":2,"text":"Vikings receiver Randy Moss will miss his first game as a pro on Monday night against the Colts with a recurring hamstring strain that requires rest.","headline":"Hamstring Shelves Moss"} {"label":1,"text":"British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who has pushed for progress on Middle East peace talks and is one of the United States #39; closest allies, will meet with President Bush next week, the White House said on Saturday.","headline":"Blair, Bush to Meet as Middle East Issues Loom"} {"label":3,"text":"There they stand, glinting in the sun, hanging off the shore of Manhattan like fruit-laden branches of a money tree: The free bridges over the East River to Brooklyn and Queens.","headline":"Bridges Loom as Cash Cow That Nobody Dares to Milk"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - The bonanza many believe President\\Bush has handed the mutual fund industry with his plans to\\reform Social Security may be a mirage, industry leaders said\\on Friday.","headline":"Social Security Reform a Boon for Funds? (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Charles O. Prince, the chief executive of Citigroup, is on a campaign to revamp the banking giant's culture after a financial scandal in Japan tainted its reputation.","headline":"It's Cleanup Time at Citi"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - The bonanza many believe President Bush has handed the mutual fund industry with his plans to reform Social Security may be a mirage, industry leaders said on Friday.","headline":"Social Security Reform a Boon for Funds?"} {"label":2,"text":"Vijay Singh has a golf swing to envy, even when fooling around. A few days ago on the driving range at the Tour Championship, Singh grabbed Steve Flesch #39;s golf clubs.","headline":"Inheriting Aura From Woods, the New King of Golf Is a Lion"} {"label":1,"text":"CARROT AND STICK: The EU is hoping Iran will cease its nuclear program before the IAEA meets later this month. Another option could be economic sanctions.","headline":"EU offering economic incentives to Iran to suspend uranium <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Duce Staley was downgraded Saturday from probable to questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.","headline":"Steelers Downgrade Staley From Probable (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The game ball was retrieved following the Celtics #39; 107-73 victory over the Knicks last night. It will be appropriately lettered and presented to coach Doc Rivers to commemorate his first win for the club.","headline":"Rivers soaks up his big moment"} {"label":1,"text":"Militants threatening to kill three UN hostages said yesterday that talks with Afghan and UN officials had been postponed for another day.","headline":"Militants holding UN workers say talks have been postponed"} {"label":1,"text":"<p><\/p><p> By Jude Webber<\/p><p> LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peruvian President Alejandro Toledosaid on Saturday he wanted new judges to try Shining Pathleader Abimael Guzman after the ","headline":"Peru's Toledo Wants New Judges for Guzman Retrial"} {"label":3,"text":"Members of the grocery workers union will continue to meet to discuss the final contract proposal from King Soopers, Safeway and Albertsons following a surprise decision by the international union to halt voting on the offers.","headline":"union halts vote on grocers #39; offer"} {"label":4,"text":"But trend provokes industry unrest; panel makers call for drop in retail markups to move units. By Evan Ramstad and Gary McWilliams.","headline":"Flat-screen TV prices are falling for holidays"} {"label":2,"text":"Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard savoured his side #39;s battling qualities after the Catalan giants fought back to beat Deportivo La Coruna 2-1 at the Nou Camp and open up a nine-point lead in the Primera Liga.","headline":"RIJKAARD SAVOURS BARCA WIN"} {"label":1,"text":" KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan militants holding three U.N. workers hostage began talks with the government and the United Nations on Sunday and the kidnappers have dropped some of their demands, a militant spokesman said.","headline":"Afghan Militants Say Drop Some Hostage Demands"} {"label":1,"text":"Israel will respond with a series of positive gestures if the successors to Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat will implement security reforms and a quot;real quot; cease-fire felt on the ground in the territories, Israeli security and diplomatic sources ","headline":"Israel to present PA with #39;good will #39; steps in coming days"} {"label":1,"text":"The exit from the world stage of Palestinian leader and icon Yasser Arafat will mark the end of a turbulent era, and the beginning of a period of uncertainty and possible instability in the volatile cauldron of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.","headline":"Arafat #39;s legacy: Statelessness for Palestinians"} {"label":4,"text":"washingtonpost.com - First Apple put some color on the iPod, when it offered the iPod mini in a palette of pastel hues, and now it has put some color inside it, in the form of the new iPod Photo.","headline":"Photos Plus Music Equals an Expensive iPod (washingtonpost.com)"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK -- Putting a slight spin on Frank Sinatra , Gary Payton figures that if former teammate Vin Baker quot;can do it in New York, with a city like that, then he can do it anywhere. quot;","headline":"Knicks' Baker on rebound"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK -- In the wake of a second straight fourth-quarter collapse Friday night, coach Doc Rivers said, quot;It just doesn't take a lot to distract us right now. quot;","headline":"Celtics put it together"} {"label":2,"text":"MADISON, Wis. -- Anthony Davis ran for 124 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback John Stocco threw for a career-high 297 yards and a touchdown as No. 5 Wisconsin remained unbeaten with a 38-14 rout of archrival Minnesota. Stocco also ran for two touchdowns as the Badgers, 9-0 for the third time in school history, moved into a first-place tie ...","headline":"Badgers ride early surge"} {"label":2,"text":"With the Eastern Massachussetts cross-country championships just a week away, yesterday's MSTCA Invitational at Franklin Park offered area runners a last chance to tune up for the title race.","headline":"DaLomba sprints to win"} {"label":1,"text":"The Iraqi government declared a state of emergency for 60 days as U.S. and Iraqi forces prepared for an expected assault on rebels in Fallujah.","headline":"In Wake of Attacks, State of Emergency Declared in Iraq"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - The South Korean government is preparing a huge quot;New Deal quot; spending package in the next few years to revive the country's sagging economy, Yonhap news agency said.","headline":"South Korea planning huge spending to revive economy: report (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's interim government declared a state of emergency for 60 days on Sunday to quell violence gripping the country ahead of January elections.","headline":"Iraqi Interim Government Declares Martial Law"} {"label":1,"text":"Lebanon #39;s guerrilla organization Hezbollah announced Sunday it hd flown an unmanned reconnaissance plane over northern Israel for the first time.","headline":"Hezbollah plane flies over Israel"} {"label":1,"text":"JERUSALEM -- Former US envoys say that the passing of Yasser Arafat would open up new opportunities for Mideast peace, especially if new, pragmatic Palestinian leaders emerge.","headline":"Ex-envoys: Mideast peace breakthrough possible"} {"label":2,"text":" PARIS (Reuters) - Marat Safin won the Paris Masters for a record-equaling third time when he beat Czech qualifier Radek Stepanek 6-3 7-6 6-3 on Sunday.","headline":"Safin Clinches Third Paris Masters"} {"label":1,"text":" PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat, critically ill in a Paris hospital, has suffered liver failure, a Palestinian official said on Sunday as Arafat's subordinates decided in his absence to enforce a law and order plan in Palestinian areas.","headline":"Arafat Said to Have Liver Failure; PM to Visit"} {"label":1,"text":"Hezbollah sent an unmanned reconnaissance plane over Israeli airspace Sunday, the Lebanon-based group and the Israeli military said.","headline":"Hezbollah flies unmanned plane over Israel"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL (AFP) - Militants claiming to hold three foreign UN workers met Afghan officials on Sunday and gave them a list of 26 prisoners whom they want to swap for their hostages, a spokesman for the group said.","headline":"Afghan officials meet kidnappers to seek release of UN workers <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON: Britains BT Group is hoping to make a dramatic return to the US with a \\$1bn acquisition of Californian telecoms group Infonet Services, the Sunday Times reported.","headline":"BT Group set to buy US Infonet for \\$1bn"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Amelie Mauresmo rallied to beat Russia's sixth-seeded Vera Zvonareva 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to complete a successful defense of her Advanta championship title in Philadelphia on Sunday.","headline":"Mauresmo Rallies to Take Advanta Title"} {"label":1,"text":" SKOPJE (Reuters) - A referendum bid to block a law that gives Macedonia's Albanian minority more rights failed on Sunday, upholding a Western-brokered peace plan which ended ethnic fighting in 2001.","headline":"Low Turnout Sinks Macedonian Bid to Kill Rights Bill"} {"label":1,"text":"Militants holding three foreign United Nations workers in Afghanistan said that they had held negotiations with officials from the Afghan government and the United ","headline":"Afghan Militants Hold Talks on Hostages, but No Deal Yet"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW DELHI: It appears another instance of the left hand not knowing what the right is doing. 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The prediction is based on the growth in ","headline":"Unskilled jobs to go"} {"label":3,"text":"As YUKOS contemplates a staggering \\$17.5 billion tax bill, the spectre of bankruptcy has never seemed closer for Russia #39;s biggest oil company.","headline":"Kremlin keeps all guessing over YUKOS fate"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Unmanned aerial vehicles and other so-called ","headline":"Remote Control Could Save Soldiers' Lives (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Retief Goosen closed with a 6-under 64 to win by four shots and become only the third player to overtake Tiger Woods in the final round.","headline":"Goosen Wins the Tour Championship"} {"label":2,"text":"South Africa's Hendrik Ramaala, who had never finished higher than fifth in a major marathon, won the New York City Marathon in 2 hours 9 minutes 28 seconds.","headline":"Ramaala's First Marathon Victory Is a Tale of the Tape"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - A little known radical Islamic group has threatened to kill Indian cricketers when they tour Bangladesh from Tuesday, the Indian High Commission told AFP.","headline":"Islamic group threatens to kill Indian cricketers in Bangladesh (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Solution providers last week said they do not expect the sudden departure of Novell vice chairman Chris Stone, who engineered the company #39;s aggressive Linux push, to slow its Linux initiative.","headline":"VARs: Stone #39;s Exit Won #39;t Slow Novell #39;s Linux Drive"} {"label":4,"text":"Sam Gilliand, the chief executive of Travelocity, talks about the online travel industry, the Cendant-Orbitz merger and the woes of the airline industry.","headline":"Travelocity Says Speed Is the Ticket For Growth"} {"label":3,"text":"Reforming the tax system is more politically risky and economically complex than the president let on during the campaign.","headline":"Big Tax Plans, Big Tax Risks"} {"label":2,"text":"Denisa Costescu follows up her victory in Indianapolis on Saturday with another win at the Veteran's Day 10K Sunday in Washington.","headline":"Costecu Makes It Two"} {"label":2,"text":"What symbol should be placed next to Barry Bonds #39; monumental mark of 73 home runs? How about a capital quot;C quot; for quot;The Cream, quot; quot;The Clear, quot; quot;The Cheat quot;?","headline":"Bonds deserves a quot;C quot; for historic 73"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Bills right tackle Mike Williams sustained a neck injury and was driven off the field in an ambulance during the third quarter of Buffalo's 22-17 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.","headline":"Bills' Williams Sustains Neck Injury (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"If there is a good rule of thumb about the Federal Reserve, it is this: A startling economic report is not enough to sway policy. When the Labor Department reported ","headline":"Fed Expected to Stay the Course for Now"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The South Korean government is warning of tough action against union militancy as legislation aimed at increasing flexibility in South Korea's labor market triggered a head-on collision with labor groups.","headline":"Government gets tough as South Korea's labor reform sparks protests (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"A main rail line between London and southwest England will remain closed for a number of days #39; #39; as UK police investigate the weekend derailment of a FirstGroup Plc train, in which seven people lost their lives.","headline":"UK Train Line to Be Closed for Days #39; After Fatal Derailment"} {"label":3,"text":"The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking at brokerage firms suspected of failing to get customers the best stock prices, people briefed on the inquiry said.","headline":"S.E.C. Is Said to Examine Stock Pricing by Big Brokers"} {"label":1,"text":"Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has responded to the Left #39;s criticism of his congratulatory call to US President George W. Bush by saying India must recognise international realities.","headline":"India must recognize international realities: PM"} {"label":4,"text":"Matrix Semiconductor's memory chips have several layers of transistors rather than a single plane.","headline":"Photos: Matrix's high-rise chips"} {"label":1,"text":"A series of earthquakes shook central Japan in Niigata prefecture, where quakes that began last month have killed more than 30 people.","headline":"Earthquakes Shake Central Japan; Bullet Train Resumed (Update4)"} {"label":3,"text":"Near the entrance for the Christmas Tree Shop on Route 1 in Lynnfield, Barbara Patten stood next to her Salvation Army kettle and played her flute on a recent Saturday as customers walked past.","headline":"Closing the giving gap"} {"label":2,"text":"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found a way to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. They simply outscored them.","headline":"Defense is chief problem again"} {"label":2,"text":"Rashard Lewis scored 27 points and Ray Allen added 24, leading the SuperSonics to a 113-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs last night in Seattle.","headline":"Lewis, Allen super vs. Spurs"} {"label":3,"text":"Is the market for initial public offerings open or closed? Few questions loom larger for venture capital firms, which risk money on entrepreneurial companies and look for ''liquidity events quot; that will help them recoup their investments. But more than at any other time in the recent past, the answer may depend on your vantage point.","headline":"Start-ups are discovering they might have to wait until the timing is right"} {"label":3,"text":"There are two topics most venture capitalists hate to discuss: companies they invested in that tanked, and companies they didn't invest in that soared.","headline":"Nothing ventured, nothing at all gained"} {"label":3,"text":"Westpac Bank has reported a record after-tax profit of \\$2.54 billion, a 16 per cent increase on the previous year #39;s results. The bank has also announced a final dividend of 44 cents, taking the full-year dividend to 86 cents fully franked.","headline":"Westpac delivers \\$2.5b profit"} {"label":3,"text":"A new \\$100 million retail telling platform, which was completed in the first half of this year, and the growing cost of compliance were the key drivers for the rise according to the bank #39;s 2004 Annual Roadshow presentation.","headline":"ANZ increases IT spend"} {"label":2,"text":"MEXICO CITY - Sebastien Bourdais took his first Champ Car World Series title, beating teammate Bruno Junqueira with a flag-to-flag win Sunday in the Mexican Grand Prix.","headline":"Bourdais takes series title"} {"label":3,"text":"Heart patients aren #39;t more likely to live long term after getting the artery-opening tubes called stents, according to a study released yesterday by researchers at Duke University.","headline":"Study raises stent doubts"} {"label":1,"text":"Militants holding hostage three foreign UN workers in Afghanistan said they negotiated yesterday with Afghan government and UN officials in southern Afghanistan but that the meeting ended without results.","headline":"Negotiations for hostages in Afghanistan fall short"} {"label":1,"text":" ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo appealed for an end to the anti-French violence which erupted after France destroyed most of the country's air force in retaliation for the killing of nine French peacekeepers.","headline":"Ivory Coast Leader Urges End to Violence"} {"label":4,"text":"British company Avcen, designers of quot;Jetpod quot; taxi, believe they can offer a flying taxi service within 5 years. The taxi, due to undergo quot;proof of concept quot; test flights over the next 18 months, cruises to 228m with speeds of up to 350 mph (563 kph).","headline":"Flying taxis - quot;within five years quot;"} {"label":2,"text":"Jerome James showed up late to the Sonics #39; home opener, and his lack of substantial playing time in exhibition games hinted at another wasted season full of jokes about a 7-foot-1 guy who couldn #39;t grab a rebound from a toddler.","headline":"Notebook: James giving Sonics a jump-start"} {"label":2,"text":"Jake Plummer #39;s four touchdown passes and 137.8 quarterback rating Sunday only begins to describe the efficient air attack used by the Broncos to rout the Houston Texas 31-13.","headline":"Plummer spreading production"} {"label":1,"text":"A video purportedly showing a suicide attack against British troops last week was posted on an Islamic website. Soldiers from Britain #39;s Black Watch regiment were manning a vehicle checkpoint south of Baghdad ","headline":"Website posts video of suicide attack against British troops"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON, November 8 (newratings.com) - British Airways #39; (BAI1.FSE) second-quarter pretax profits more than doubled this fiscal year, boosted by the company #39;s effective cost reduction measures and a robust upturn in the long-haul passenger traffic trends.","headline":"British Airways posts robust 2Q profit growth"} {"label":4,"text":"But the booming demand isn #39;t proving profitable for the companies that make the high-resolution video panels. For electronics retailers, it will be the holiday season of the flat-screen TV.","headline":"Flat-screen TV"} {"label":2,"text":"AVONDALE, Ariz. - Some sparks flew between rookie Kasey Kahne and Kevin Harvick at the conclusion of Sunday #39;s Checker Auto Parts 500.","headline":"Notes: Kahne, Harvick have verbal confrontation"} {"label":3,"text":"Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in the Hague last night to participate in the India-European summit. quot;In recognition of Indias growing stature and influence, the EU has proposed a strategic partnership with India.","headline":"PM welcomes EU partnership"} {"label":1,"text":"France said on Sunday two French reporters held hostage with their Syrian driver in Iraq were still alive a few days ago. quot;We are working discreetly, following up leads, reestablishing ","headline":"France Says Hostages Still Alive a Few Days Ago"} {"label":4,"text":"Tesco aint daft, theyve done the insurance blag and now they getting stuck into the music downloading service. They will be the first supermarket to enter a market that is worth over 25million and is currently dominated by the Apple run iTunes.","headline":"Tesco To Sell Downloadable Tunes"} {"label":4,"text":"ATI Technologies today announced the availability of its new Radeon Xpress 200 series of core logic chipsets for the AMD K8 desktop platform.","headline":"ATI launches new Radeon Xpress 200 chipsets for AMD K8 platform"} {"label":3,"text":"CHICAGO - United Airlines #39; workers are getting formal details on how the bankrupt company wants to replace their traditional pension with a 401(k)-style benefit plan - plus further steep reductions in pay and other benefits.","headline":"United seeking further cuts, ditching pension for 401(k)"} {"label":3,"text":"US stocks opened slightly lower on Monday as investors pause after a three-day rally last week, with interest rates and a weakening dollar gaining focus now that the presidential election is over.","headline":"Stocks Open Lower as Wall St. Pulls Back"} {"label":3,"text":"THE haste with which News Corporation has adopted a quot;poison pill quot; - or stockholders rights plan - following the bold move of John Malone #39;s Liberty Media to put its foot on a further 8 per cent of the voting stock demonstrates a real concern as to his ","headline":" #39;Poison pill #39; just in case"} {"label":3,"text":"AUSTRALIAN home owners can breathe a sigh of relief: stable interest rates are predicted well into next year. The Reserve Bank issued a glowing report card on the Australian economy yesterday, now that the ","headline":"Interest rates to mark time"} {"label":3,"text":"Canadian housing starts fell 5.4 percent to an annual pace of 225,000 units in October, led by drops in multi- and single-family homebuilding in cities, the federal government #39;s housing agency said.","headline":"Canada Oct. Housing Starts Fall 5.4, Led by Cities (Update1)"} {"label":1,"text":"PARIS - The international environment watchdog group Greenpeace said Monday it was quot;shocked and very saddened quot; by the death of a French protestor who was struck and killed Sunday by a train transporting nuclear waste to Germany.","headline":"Greenpeace #39;shocked #39; over death of anti-nuclear protestor"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp on Monday announced antitrust settlements with Novell Inc. and the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), ending years of legal wrangling.","headline":"Microsoft settles antitrust cases with Novell, CCIA"} {"label":4,"text":"Fresh from setting a record for performance among supercomputers just a few days ago, IBM on Monday announced it is making a commercial version of its Blue Gene system available to be aimed at businesses and scientific researchers.","headline":"IBM to commercialize Blue Gene supercomputer"} {"label":4,"text":"Halo 2 appears to be one of the most hotly hyped and heavily anticipated video games ever, and Microsoft is planning a Tuesday release that may rival the best of Hollywood's movie glitz. <FONT face=verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica size=-2\\ color=#666666><B>-washingtonpost.com<\/B><\/FONT>","headline":"Microsoft Plans Heavy Hype for 'Halo 2'"} {"label":3,"text":"Even with a boost from higher oil prices and growing concern about global warming, the payoff on most alternative energy technologies seems a ways off.","headline":"Alternative Energy: Ready or not?"} {"label":3,"text":" SEATTLE\/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"Microsoft Ends Decade of Antitrust Suits"} {"label":1,"text":"France is pushing to win passage of a UN resolution that seeks an arms embargo and other penalties against the Ivory Coast. France #39;s UN ambassador, Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, hopes for a vote early this week.","headline":"Ivory Coast facing UN sanctions"} {"label":4,"text":"Machines that only a few years ago seemed to be the stuff of fantasy are slowly but surely reaching the mainstream. <br \/> Photos: IBM's Blue Gene\/L <br \/> Photos: Barcelona's big blade","headline":"Supercomputing at your fingertips"} {"label":4,"text":"Software giant settles with Novell and the CCIA, ending years of legal wrangling.","headline":"Microsoft Makes Another Antitrust Deal"} {"label":3,"text":"Treasuries slipped lower on Monday as investors positioned themselves to absorb \\$51 billion of new supply this week ahead of an expected Federal Reserve increase in official interest rates.","headline":"US Treasuries slip lower ahead of new supply"} {"label":3,"text":"News Corp, the media group led by Rupert Murdoch, on Monday announced plans for a poison pill rights issue to prevent a hostile takeover by potential predators such as Liberty Media, one of the company #39;s largest shareholders.","headline":"News Corp plans for poison pill"} {"label":3,"text":"The stock will continue to be depressed, but things will improve if Celebrex's safety is proven.","headline":"Pfizer's Gloom Factor"} {"label":3,"text":"EIGHT eBay sellers were ordered to pay nearly \\$US90,000 (\\$118,000) in restitution and fines after admitting they had bid on products to inflate the prices.","headline":"Phoney eBay bidders fined"} {"label":4,"text":"Fresh after taking the performance crown and capping a five-year, \\$100 million R amp;D effort, IBM today announced that Blue Gene is officially going on sale with a starting price of \\$1.","headline":"IBM: Blue Gene Supercomputer For Sale"} {"label":4,"text":"Summary - (Nov 8, 2004) NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft took this image of Titan as it sped past the moon on Oct. 26, 2004. It was taken from an altitude of 2,500 km (1,553 miles) using the spacecraft #39;s aperture ","headline":"Something Oozed on Titan #39;s Surface"} {"label":2,"text":"David Beckham trained with Real Madrid on Monday for the first time since breaking two ribs last month during a World Cup qualifier.","headline":"Beckham Practicing Again With Real Madrid"} {"label":1,"text":"Two years after French forces arrived to restore order in turmoil-torn Ivory Coast, a peace agreement between Ivorian rebels and the government of President Laurent Gbagbo is in ","headline":"Ivorian unrest poses new test for France"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Microsoft Corp. said\\on Monday it agreed to settle antitrust lawsuits with Novell\\Inc. and an industry trade group, marking the end of a\\decade-long antitrust battle.","headline":"Microsoft Settles Novell Antitrust Suit (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - Mobile phone users have outstripped traditional landline connections in India, the government announced.","headline":"Cellphones outstrip landlines in India (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - The population of North America's largest salamander is plummeting in Missouri and Arkansas, and scientists from five states met to consider how to prevent the creature's disappearance.","headline":"Scientists Try to Save Largest Salamander (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Conversion Rates Between PPC (Paid) and Organic (Free) Results\\\\In a thread over at Cre8asite Forums named Organic vs Paid traffic ROI?, there is a discussion going on about the different conversion rates and ROI seen between the pay per click traffic (paid traffic) and organic traffic (free traffic). I have ...","headline":"Conversion Rates Between PPC (Paid) and Organic (Free) Results"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM #39;s five-year, \\$100 million Blue Gene project on Monday bore commercial fruit as the Armonk, NY-based computer maker announced it was offering the supercomputer to anyone who has at least \\$1.","headline":"IBM #39;s eServer Blue Gene For Sale"} {"label":4,"text":"Report for British regulator calls for wireless technology to be more strictly controlled than in United States.","headline":"UK to take tougher line on ultrawideband"} {"label":2,"text":"No apologies, no justifications, no excuses necessary. Oklahoma isn #39;t slinking into the BCS championship game through the back door this year.","headline":"OU puts exclamation point on season"} {"label":4,"text":" quot;IBM plans to announce on Monday that the Blue Gene will be available immediately with a starting price of \\$1.5 million. quot;.","headline":"IBM #39;s Blue Gene\/L goes on sale"} {"label":4,"text":"Sources expect that on Tuesday, the FCC will exempt more Net phone calls from state telephone rules and taxes, even as the cable industry tries to grab VoIP's coattails.","headline":"FCC expected to keep states off VoIP's back"} {"label":4,"text":"Vonage and Cisco's Linksys have a new bundle: an 802.11g router and any of three Vonage plans.","headline":"VoIP firm ties rebate deal to Wi-Fi router"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM #39;s Linux Scholar Challenge is one of a few programs to drum up enthusiasm among students worldwide in Linux and open-source software.","headline":"Competitions Foster Next Generation Of Linux Talent"} {"label":2,"text":"BRITAIN #39;S world record holder Paula Radcliffe ran away with the closest women #39;s winning margin in the history of the New York City marathon yesterday.","headline":"Victory so sweet after Athens collapse"} {"label":3,"text":" SEATTLE\/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"Microsoft, Novell Settle Antitrust Suit"} {"label":2,"text":"AN apologetic Michael Phelps today said he made a dangerous mistake when he was arrested for drink-driving last week. The Olympic swimming champion was arrested and charged with drink driving after a trooper ","headline":"Drink-drive swimmer #39;very sorry #39;"} {"label":3,"text":"BERLIN: BT Group Plc, Britain #39;s largest phone company, plans to buy Infonet Services Corp. for US\\$965mil to add a data network spanning more than 180 countries.","headline":"BT to buy Infonet for US\\$965mil"} {"label":3,"text":"LCC International Inc., which offers wireless voice and data technical consulting, on Monday saw shares plummet as much as 12 percent in after-hours trade after the company swung to a third-quarter profit but predicted lower revenues are ahead.","headline":"LCC Int #39;l Posts 3Q Profit, Shares Tumble"} {"label":1,"text":"The Colombian government has filed a lawsuit accusing Pernod Ricard SA, Diageo PLC and Seagram Export Sales Co. of illegally importing spirits via Colombian companies that launder drug money.","headline":"Colombia Accuses Cos. of Illegal Imports"} {"label":4,"text":"ATLANTA - For many video game addicts, the buzz on the sequel to quot;Halo quot; is louder than a machine gun rat-a-tatting in their ears.","headline":" #39;Halo 2 #39; has game fans"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Motorola Israel Ltd. said Monday it will provide the U.S. Postal Service with new hand-held scanning devices under a three-year deal worth about #36;300 million.","headline":"Postal Service to Use Motorola Devices (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"ATI Technologies on Monday delivered the Radeon Xpress 200, a new chipset for desktops using Advanced Micro Devices #39; Athlon 64 and other eighth-generation processors.","headline":"ATI launches chipset for AMD desktops"} {"label":4,"text":"Novell, one of the popular names in the open-source community, has launched Linux Desktop 9 OS for enterprise computer systems today for lower deployment and management prices.","headline":"Novell launches Linux for desktop computers"} {"label":4,"text":"Scientists tap everything from gas-sniffing devices to GPS systems to better forecast when a mountain will stir. By Brad Knickerbocker Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.","headline":"Volcano #39;cowboys #39; who ride a ring of fire"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK - Six Flags Inc. #39;s third-quarter net income fell 60 percent, as cool weather hurt attendance at its amusement parks. Six Flags late Monday reported net income of \\$56.","headline":"Six Flags 3Q Net Income Falls 60 Percent"} {"label":3,"text":"Oracle Corp. said Monday it will drop a lawsuit it filed in Delaware against PeopleSoft, its rival and takeover target, if a majority of PeopleSoft ","headline":"Oracle to drop suit if takeover bid fails"} {"label":4,"text":"A four-year-long study of the Arctic climate confirms what many in Canada #39;s North have been saying for years -- the Arctic is melting, and faster all the time.","headline":"Scientists find Arctic is warming quickly"} {"label":3,"text":"_ The New York Times Co. plans to sell its building on West 43rd Street in Manhattan to a partnership led by Tishman Speyer Properties, the companies announced Monday.","headline":"New York Times Co. announces plan to sell Manhattan building"} {"label":4,"text":"A new spacecraft is being readied to make the fastest, most detailed study yet of the fleeting gamma ray bursts emanating from deep in space.","headline":"Last Gasp of a Dying Star? Spacecraft to Find Out"} {"label":2,"text":"The body blows came in staccato fashion, from the arm of a rookie quarterback and the legs of an old pro. Ben Roethlisberger would give the ball to Jerome Bettis, and Bettis ","headline":"Pittsburgh: Where the Unbeaten Go to Die"} {"label":1,"text":" KABUL (Reuters) - A Taliban splinter group holding three U.N. workers hostage demanded a response to its demands from the Afghan government and United Nations by Tuesday afternoon, saying it would kill one captive if they were not met.","headline":"Afghans Vow to Kill UN Hostage if Demands Not Met"} {"label":3,"text":"For the second time in less than two months, a prospective buyer of the prime Fan Pier land in South Boston has pulled out of a deal.","headline":"Karp team won't buy Fan Pier"} {"label":4,"text":"The burning of fossil fuels has contributed to warming in the Arctic that is much faster and more dramatic than scientists previously believed at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the world, a new international report concludes.","headline":"Burning of fossil fuels threatens to overwhelm Arctic environment"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Indiana at Minnesota (8 p.m. EST). Last year's Eastern and Western Conference regular-season champions meet for the first of two times this season.","headline":"NBA Today (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - German finance professionals grew sharply more pessimistic about the country's economic growth outlook, fearing that the euro's record highs against the U.S. dollar will weigh on exports, a monthly survey showed Tuesday.","headline":"German Finance Professionals Grow Sharply (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Computer Associates (CA) has integrated an anti-spyware product with its eTrust Security Management portfolio. The integrated product called eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware r5 includes faster detection and removal and an enhanced graphical interface.","headline":"CA integrates PestPatrol anti-spyware"} {"label":2,"text":"Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps may face a jail term after being arrested on drink-driving charges last week in Salisbury, Maryland.","headline":"Phelps faces possible jail term"} {"label":1,"text":"At least 30 people have been hurt in a explosion in Nepal #39;s capital, Kathmandu. Police say it was a bomb. The explosion struck a building of the government-owned Employees #39; Provident Fund that was under construction.","headline":"Explosion in Kathmandu injures 30"} {"label":4,"text":"There is a warning that some of Australia's major cities could run out of drinking water.","headline":"Australia in grip of water crisis"} {"label":1,"text":"U.S. Army and Marine units thrust into the heart of the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Tuesday, fighting fierce street battles and conducting house-to-house searches on the second day of a major assault to retake the city from Islamic militants.","headline":"U.S. Forces Push Into Heart of Fallujah"} {"label":1,"text":"South African President Thabo Mbeki flew to Ivory Coast on Tuesday to launch an African effort to rein in four days of violence that have killed at least 20 people, wounded more than 600 and shut down cocoa exports from the world's largest producer.","headline":"South Africa Intervenes in Ivory Coast"} {"label":1,"text":" KATHMANDU (Reuters) - A bomb tore through a government building under construction in the Nepali capital on Tuesday, wounding at least 38 people in an attack police suspect was carried out by Maoist rebels.","headline":"Bomb Explosion in Nepali Capital Wounds 38"} {"label":4,"text":"The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced the successful completion of the first stage in its three-year roadmap for the wireless technology, with the release of Bluetooth Core Specification 2.0 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate).","headline":"Bluetooth SIG completes Core Specification 2.0"} {"label":2,"text":"It #39;s bad enough when a team loses both starting defensive ends in one game. But when one of them is named Michael Strahan, it becomes a near disaster.","headline":"Strahan out for the season"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - EchoStar Communications Corp. \\on Tuesday said third-quarter profit rose on an aggressive\\campaign to add more new subscribers.","headline":"EchoStar Posts Profit, Adds Subscribers (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Oil on Tuesday extended a price slide that has cut 12 percent from record highs in two weeks as growing signs of ample supply eases concerns over fuel stocks for the northern winter.","headline":"Oil Downturn Deepens as Supplies Swell"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held almost a cent above its record low against the euro on Tuesday, winning a respite after heavy selling as European officials warned about a strong euro and investors grew wary ahead of U.S. trade data.","headline":"Dollar Holds Above Record Low Vs Euro"} {"label":3,"text":"Lloyds TSB Group Plc, the UK #39;s No. 5 bank by assets, plans to move at least another 1,000 employees from Britain to Asia, where labor costs are lower.","headline":"Lloyds TSB to Move More Than 1,000 UK Jobs to Asia (Update1)"} {"label":4,"text":"SUNNYVALE, Calif. and SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)9 Novembre 2004--Chartered adopte la fabrication de prcision automatise d #39;AMD et prvoit de fabriquer des processeurs AMD64 en 2006.","headline":"AMD et Chartered signent des contrats d #39;approvisionnement et de <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"England #39;s most celebrated soccer player, David Beckham, has announced that he will undertake his first major acting role in a film trilogy called #39;Goal!","headline":"Lights! Camera! Beckham!"} {"label":1,"text":"BRUSSELS, Nov 9 (AFP) - The European Union said Tuesday it was prepared to forge ahead with a revolutionary nuclear energy project if negotiations with Japan and other backers on where to locate it break down.","headline":"EU will go it alone on nuclear project if French site bid fails"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Drugstore chain CVS Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"CVS Same-Store Sales Up 5.4 Percent"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened flat on Tuesday as investors took another pause after last week's big rally, with the Fed expected to raise interest rates a quarter point on Wednesday.","headline":"Stocks Open Flat, Waiting for Fed"} {"label":4,"text":"Perhaps Microsoft was hoping for all eyes to be on the much-ballyhooed launch Tuesday of its ","headline":"Microsoft's Legal Cleanup Day"} {"label":4,"text":"Tuesday, November 9, 2004 will likely go down in the history books as the day the browser wars officially started. Obviously things happened before today to get us to the point where there was a real, legitimate ","headline":"FireFox Roars from the Gates"} {"label":3,"text":"The America Online unit of Time Warner Inc. (TWX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is reorganizing itself into four operational units to improve decision making, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.","headline":"AOL Plans Revamp, Shake Up Management - Reports"} {"label":3,"text":"Cablevision Systems Corp. on Tuesday said it narrowed its third-quarter loss as revenue jumped 20 percent, buoyed by subscriber growth.","headline":"Cablevision Narrows Loss on Revenue Surge"} {"label":4,"text":"The file-sharing legal battle has moved to the Supreme Court, with a group composed of labor unions, sports leagues and state attorneys general asking for a hearing on a claim brought ","headline":"Supreme Court Asked To Hear File-Sharing Arguments"} {"label":2,"text":"The Football Association are set to wait until after the conclusion of any disciplinary action against Arsene Wenger before trying to broker a peace summit between Arsenal and Manchester United.","headline":"FA Plan New United-Arsenal Talks"} {"label":1,"text":"World News: Islamabad, Nov 9 : US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage Tuesday met top Pakistani leaders to exchange views on a wide array of issues, including the dialogue between Pakistan and India and the war on terror.","headline":"Armitage holds talks with Pakistani leaders:"} {"label":1,"text":"World cocoa prices were down on Tuesday but off the day #39;s lows as exports remained on hold after mob violence and military clashes in Ivory Coast, the key global supplier, traders said.","headline":"Cocoa prices down but Ivorian exports still blocked"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - World cocoa prices rose from intraday\\lows, but exports from the Ivory Coast, the key global\\supplier, remain on hold after mob violence and military\\clashes paralyze business in the West African country, traders\\said on Tuesday.","headline":"Cocoa Price Off, Ivory Coast Shot to Bits (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - The unexpected boom in US job creation in October has locked in an interest rate rise and will likely encourage another tightening in December, analysts said.","headline":"US rate rise locked in for Wednesday (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Nearly three years after Matrix Semiconductor first announced plans to offer write-once memory chips based on a 3D design technology, the chips are in volume production.","headline":"Matrix delivers on 3D memory chip promise"} {"label":1,"text":" ABIDJAN (Reuters) - French soldiers fired to disperse protesters on Tuesday after days of rioting in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan as South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki gave an upbeat assessment of a brief peace mission to the country.","headline":"French Troops Clash with Ivory Coast Protesters"} {"label":1,"text":" quot;Aeolus was keeper of the winds. He gave a bag of evil winds to Odysseus, instructing him to keep it closed while a good breeze wafted him home.","headline":"The Bag of Aeolus"} {"label":4,"text":"Novell #39;s Linux Desktop 9 includes an end-user operating system, office applications and productivity tools. It boasts the same levels of security and reliability as the SuSE Linux Enterprise ","headline":"Novell Brings Linux to the Desktop"} {"label":4,"text":"Today, the Mozilla Foundation #39;s Firefox browser officially launched -- welcome, version 1.0. In a way, it #39;s much ado about nothing, seeing how it wasn #39;t that long ago that we reported on how Mozilla had set ","headline":"Crazy Like a Firefox"} {"label":4,"text":"Computer Associates is releasing eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware r5, aimed at consumers and small businesses, and based on technology CA obtained when it bought anti-spyware provider PestPatrol two months ago.","headline":"Computer Associates Launches PestPatrol"} {"label":4,"text":"DALLAS - A month before the video game #39;s scheduled release this coming Tuesday, illegal copies of the hot sci-fi action title quot;Halo 2 quot; were already circulating on the Internet.","headline":"Trio of New Games Victimized by Piracy"} {"label":2,"text":"This bit of coaching euthanasia -- Dave Wannstedt getting whacked (or whatever they called it) by the Dolphins -- had to happen. I #39;m quot;stepping aside for the good of the team #39; #39; is what he told me just after noon today.","headline":"Dolphins owner Huizenga stayed with likeable Wannstedt a little <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - With Bluetooth short-range wireless technology finding its way into an array of hardware products, ranging from mobile phones to in-vehicle telematics systems, a working group promoting the specification has outlined a strategy to make it even more attractive and useful.","headline":"Bluetooth Group Outlines Strategy (NewsFactor)"} {"label":4,"text":"Advanced Micro Devices Inc. will use Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd.'s manufacturing services to produce AMD's Opteron and Athlon 64 processors starting in 2006, adding production capacity as the company starts building chips at its second Dresden, Germany, plant, the companies said Monday.","headline":"AMD signs up for extra 64-bit production capacity"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Cisco Systems Inc., the biggest maker\\of equipment that directs data over the Internet, on Tuesday\\said quarterly earnings rose 29 percent on rising demand for\\its networking gear.","headline":"Cisco Systems 1st-Quarter Earnings Rise (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Even though this barely touches the topics of this site, it is well worth mentioning that the Mozilla Firefox browser has finally reached the 1.0 milestone.","headline":"The Mozilla Firefox 1.0 is out!"} {"label":4,"text":"A Georgia school board is in court this week over quot;disclaimer quot; stickers it placed on biology textbooks stating that the theory of evolution has not been proven as fact.","headline":"Court considers textbook stickers downplaying evolution"} {"label":4,"text":"Infected computers send out a slew of unwanted text messages, a security firm says.","headline":"Trojan horse drives spam into cell phones"} {"label":3,"text":"The Federal Reserve is expected to nudge interest rates up for a fourth time this year on Wednesday, acting on the belief that the economy has finally emerged from an extended quot;soft patch.","headline":"Fed #39;s rate hikes expected to continue this week and most of next <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Building on the company #39;s mandate to open the home consumer software market to value-priced alternatives to Microsoft(R) Office, Corel today announced the availability of WordPerfect Office(R) 12 - Home Edition.","headline":"WordPerfect Office 12 - Home Edition Defines Home Productivity <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Enigma's 3C Platform is designed to help IBM streamline business processes for automotive OEMs and dealers.","headline":"Brief: IBM integrates Enigma technology into auto dealer portal"} {"label":3,"text":"MARSH amp; MCLENNAN, the insurance broker, is to axe 3,000 jobs to help to prop up its flagging profits, which have been hurt by a \\$232 million (125 million) charge to cover a potential settlement with Eliot Spitzer, the New York attorney-general.","headline":"Marsh axes 3,000 as insurer braces itself for a payout"} {"label":2,"text":"Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett accused coach Jim Tressel, his staff and school boosters of arranging for him to get passing grades, cars, and thousands of dollars, including for bogus summer jobs.","headline":"Clarett accuses Ohio State of improprieties; school denies claims"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - One day on the job, and Columbia University athletic director M. Dianne Murphy wasted little time saying what she thought of the school's sports performance.","headline":"New Columbia Athletic Director Sounds Off (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Six nations planning to build the world's biggest nuclear fusion reactor fail to agree where to site the facility.","headline":"Fusion reactor decision must wait"} {"label":3,"text":" LOS ANGELES\/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - California's insurance commissioner on Tuesday ended his opposition to Anthem Inc.'s <A HREF=","headline":"Calif. Official Backs Anthem-WellPoint"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil futures closed below 48 dollars a barrel Tuesday, the lowest level in seven weeks amid rising expectations about US oil supply for this winter.","headline":"Crude oil prices fall to their lowest level in seven weeks"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON Marks amp; Spencer announced a management shake-up Tuesday that cost six senior executives their jobs, as the company said profit plunged and sales dipped in its home market for the first half of 2004.","headline":"Shake-up at British retailer"} {"label":2,"text":"Bryan Robson ended a three and a half year exile from Premiership management by returning to the Hawthorns, where he first excelled as a player more than 20 years ago.","headline":"Robson is back with a swipe at his critics"} {"label":2,"text":"Tottenham, in disarray last weekend following the shock resignation of manager Jacques Santini, got their troubled campaign back on the rails last night by putting Championship opponents ","headline":"Keane hits two to put Spurs back on track"} {"label":4,"text":"Attackers could use hole in small-business software to trick personal information out of people.","headline":"Patch in for Microsoft server spoofing flaw"} {"label":4,"text":"DSL at 3mbps debuts in areas within company's existing footprint.","headline":"Verizon brings top-speed DSL to 16 more areas"} {"label":4,"text":"Oracle target adds \\$2.6 million to bottom line after tax adjustment related to ex-CEO's severance package.","headline":"PeopleSoft revises third-quarter profit"} {"label":4,"text":"A limited edition Gran Turismo bundle in Japan will come with a pair of Nike sneakers and T-shirt. TOKYO--Major running shoe and apparel manufacturer Nike is collaborating with Sony Computer Entertainment ","headline":"Nike teams with Sony on special GT4 offer"} {"label":1,"text":"FALLUJAH: Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi on Tuesday imposed a night curfew in Baghdad as US troops with crack Iraqi soldiers surged into the heart of Fallujah in a hail of explosions and gunfire on the second day of the largest operation in Iraq since ","headline":"US troops reach centre of Fallujah as 48 killed in Baquba and <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"EUROPE #39;s biggest chipmaker, Infineon, rocked the technology world today as profits fell e100m (70m) short of analysts #39; expectations.","headline":"Chips are down in tech world"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft is having big problems in the Search Engine Market. Their online search engine stands nowhere on popularity charts and now Google and Yahoo!","headline":"Microsoft to showcase new MSN Search preview"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - U.S. troops powered their way into the center of the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Tuesday, overwhelming small bands of guerrillas with massive force, searching homes along the city's deserted, narrow passageways and using loudspeakers to try to goad militants onto the streets.","headline":"Fallujah Violence Leaves 10 Troops Dead (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The ancient art of sailing gets a space-age update next year with the launch of the first sunlight-propelled quot;solar sail quot; spacecraft.","headline":"Sail away into space"} {"label":4,"text":"With 48 editions in 19 different languages available in over 60 countries, Reader #146;s Digest is a publishing phenomenon: the world #146;s top-selling magazine. And wherever you buy your copy, at least one thing will remain constant #151; the quality and color balance of the images. See how a Mac-based workflow ensures this color consistency.\\ Nov 09","headline":"True Colors"} {"label":3,"text":"Vivendi Universal, the French media group that almost collapsed into bankruptcy two years ago, yesterday surprised investors with strong third-quarter revenues driven by soaring music sales in the Britain and North America.","headline":"Vivendi surprises with rise in revenue"} {"label":3,"text":"Cisco Systems has reported first-quarter profits of \\$1.4 on sales of \\$6 billion. Despite cautious spending by its corporate customers, softness in the global economy and a lingering uncertainty over whether ","headline":"Cisco #39;s Q1 Profit Leaps 29 Percent"} {"label":1,"text":"The Scottish Cabinet is to meet amid signs it will opt to introduce a ban on smoking in public places.","headline":"Scotland awaits smoking decision"} {"label":4,"text":"A list of some of the best holiday gifts, based on taste, appearance or utility, available on the Web.","headline":"Stand Aside, Rudolph: The Mouse Will Lead"} {"label":4,"text":"A scientific panel of international experts has concluded that the unintended spread of U.S. genetically modified corn in Mexico poses a potential threat that should be limited or stopped.","headline":"U.S. Genetically Modified Corn Is Assailed"} {"label":3,"text":"WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--New Zealand medical equipment maker Fisher amp; Paykel Healthcare Corp. (FPH.NZ) said Wednesday it is confident it can better the high revenue growth ","headline":"UPDATE:NZ F amp;P Healthcare 1H Net Up; Currency Hedge Helps"} {"label":2,"text":"COLOMBO (AFP) - Sri Lanka #39;s wicketkeeper Romesh Kaluwitharana has announced his retirement from international cricket after being left out of the squad for next month #39;s tour to New Zealand.","headline":"Cricket-Sri Lanka #39;s wicketkeeper calls it quits"} {"label":2,"text":"DC Mayor Anthony A. Williams said yesterday he is quot;very confident quot; that he has the seven necessary votes from the DC Council for his plan to build a ballpark near South Capitol Street Southeast.","headline":"Mayor sure of ballpark support"} {"label":3,"text":"The outside adviser who helped draft the 1995 employment agreement for the president of Walt Disney, Michael S. Ovitz, testified on Tuesday that he had reservations ","headline":"Pay Adviser Talks of Role in Ovitz Deal"} {"label":4,"text":"With temperatures in the Arctic rising at twice the rate of elsewhere, the ice cover there will within the next 100 years completely disappear in summer and the biodiversity will change dramatically, according to a scientific study published this week.","headline":"Warning over rapid Arctic warming"} {"label":4,"text":"Hordes of video game fans queued outside more than 6500 stores across the United States overnight on Tuesday to get a copy of the new Halo 2 game whose first day takings are expected to rival a Hollywood blockbuster.","headline":"Thousands queue for Halo 2"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - An Italian aid worker walked free from the southern Philippines jungle, a day after he was abducted by local gunmen.","headline":"Kidnapped Italian freed in southern Philippines (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"As much as the Red Sox hope to persuade Jason Varitek to stay in Boston, they face a mighty challenge since Varitek's agent, Scott Boras, said last night the catcher expects to receive a five-year contract with a no-trade clause that compensates him as lucratively as the top catchers in the game.","headline":"Varitek's terms could be tough to meet"} {"label":3,"text":"Vodafone launches its third-generation services for mobile phones, offering video calls, music downloads and games.","headline":"Vodafone begins 3G service"} {"label":3,"text":"They were preaching to the choir, but Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer still did their best to sell the virtues of Microsoft stock at the company #39;s annual shareholder meeting yesterday in Bellevue.","headline":"Microsoft plays up growth, dividend"} {"label":3,"text":"Northrop Grumman Corp. and Boeing Co. yesterday announced plans to team up to design a vehicle to take astronauts back to the moon and even beyond, but they #39;ve got to make one stop first ","headline":"(B)old new frontiers"} {"label":4,"text":"TheDeal.com - Arch Wireless Inc. can complete its #36;367 million acquisition of Metrocall Holdings Inc.","headline":"FCC OK's paging company deal (TheDeal.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"St. Expedite might not even be a true saint, but that doesn't stop programmers and job seekers from asking for his help. Michelle Delio reports from New Orleans.","headline":"Patron Saint of the Nerds"} {"label":4,"text":"After years of licensing search technology from Yahoo and seeing its Web search market share slowly but steadily decline, Microsoft has finally developed its own search engine and is expected to unveil it later this week.","headline":"Microsoft enters the Internet search market at last"} {"label":2,"text":"The Formula 1 teams say that the British Grand Prix is saved but the owners of Silverstone, the British Racing Drivers #39; Club do not yet have a deal with Formula One Management.","headline":"BRDC waiting for a proposal"} {"label":4,"text":"SiliconValley.com - Federal regulators Tuesday declared authority over the states in governing Internet phone services, a move providers called crucial to fostering growth, innovation and competitive pricing in the budding industry.","headline":"FCC declares authority over states on VoIP (SiliconValley.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - Cable and Wireless, the struggling British telecoms group, said it would cut 600 jobs across Europe, part company with a top executive and shut its London headquarters.","headline":"Cable and Wireless to cut 600 jobs, shut London headquarters (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Nov 10 (SADA) - President General Pervez Musharraf Tuesday hoped that debate on options he spelt out recently on Kashmir issue would take Pakistan and India closer to find out the settlement of decades-old dispute.","headline":"Musharraf Hopeful For Kashmir Solution"} {"label":1,"text":"Iran will pull out of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and develop its atomic programme in secret if Western nations threaten or put pressure on Tehran, a senior Iran diplomat was quoted as saying on Wednesday.","headline":"Iran official warns of NPT pull-out if West presses"} {"label":4,"text":"During my opening statement, I explained to the jury that sending spam by itself is not a crime, but when you masquerade your identity, you violate Virginia #39;s law that took effect in July 2003.","headline":"Prosecutor Explains Why Spammer Sent to Slammer"} {"label":2,"text":"TWO-TIME world champion Carlos Sainz #39;s career came to a premature end today after the Spaniard was forced out of the Rally of Australia.","headline":"Sainz forced off road"} {"label":1,"text":"India News gt; The Hague: The Indian Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has said that despite three changes in government in the past 14 years since the economic reforms were introduced in the country, there has been no roll back in the reforms programme.","headline":"India will never become an international liability: Manmohan Singh <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"France and the United Nations began evacuating thousands of French and other expatriates Wednesday trapped at U.N. offices and a French military base amid days of anti-foreigner rampages in Ivory Coast's largest city, French and U.N. officials said.","headline":"France Begins Evacuations From Ivory Coast"} {"label":4,"text":"The \\$4 million Cosmos 1 project is backed by The Planetary Society, co-founded by Carl Sagan. By The Associated Press. A solar sail spacecraft designed to be propelled by the pressure of sunlight will be launched ","headline":"Solar spacecraft set to launch next year"} {"label":3,"text":"Share prices in Hong Kong rose Wednesday, led by airline stocks, on falling oil prices. The key Hang Seng Index jumped 155.70 points, or 1.2 percent, to end at 13,672.","headline":"Hong Kong Shares Rise on Airline Stocks"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Cable Wireless posted its first net profit in over 3 years and announced plans to cut 600 jobs and return cash to investors, sending the telecom company's shares racing to 5-month highs on Wednesday.","headline":"Cable Wireless to Cut 600 Jobs"} {"label":2,"text":"Hughes had been battling the illness for 15 months but deteriorated in the past few days, his wife Barbara said. quot;He died at his home in Sheffield with his family around him, quot; she said.","headline":"Tributes pour in for #39;Crazy Horse #39;"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said it plans to cut between 6,000 and 6,900 jobs during the next 18 months, implement a 10 percent across-the-board pay reduction and reduce employee benefits in a bid to avoid bankruptcy.","headline":"Delta to Cut 6,000-6,900 Jobs"} {"label":1,"text":"NARATHIWAT, Thailand : The deaths and beatings that followed last month #39;s demonstration in southern Thailand have left an indelible mark on the psyche of the Muslims living ","headline":"Observers warn militant groups may exploit bitterness in <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Hewlett-Packard showed off 14 new imaging and printing products during an event in Frankfurt, Germany this week. HP executives showcased the HP LaserJet 4345mfp multifunction copier, which they say can crank ","headline":"HP Unveils an Array of Printing Products"} {"label":4,"text":"smooth wombat writes quot;Get out your PDAs and set aside March 1, 2005. That is date the solar sail, named Cosmos 1, is set to be launched from a submerged Russian submarine in the Barents Sea.","headline":"Solar Sail Launch Date Set"} {"label":1,"text":"White House legal counsel Alberto Gonzales is the president's choice for attorney general, sources say.","headline":"Bush 'picks new attorney general'"} {"label":4,"text":"Summary - (Nov 10, 2004) The countdown has begun for the launch of the Planetary Society #39;s Cosmos 1 spacecraft; the first ever to be powered by a solar sail.","headline":"Launch Date Set for Solar Sail"} {"label":2,"text":"Two Michigan State football players have been charged with planting homemade bombs outside apartments. Terry Love and Irving Campbell, both 19-year-old redshirt freshmen wide receivers ","headline":"Two Michigan State receivers arrested on bomb-making charges"} {"label":4,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wild Planet, a toy maker known for its spy gear and adventure gadgets, said on Wednesday it was teaming up with clothing retailer Gap Inc <A HREF=","headline":"Gap, Wild Planet Get Together on Radio Sweatshirt"} {"label":2,"text":"Texas #39; Buck Showalter and Atlanta #39;s Bobby Cox were named managers of the year Wednesday in balloting by the Baseball Writers #39; Association of America.","headline":"Showalter edges Twins #39; Gardenhire in AL"} {"label":2,"text":"Amelie Mauresmo insists she can win the Tour Championships this week and finish the year as world number one. The Frenchwoman could overtake Lindsay Davenport with a win in Los Angeles.","headline":"Mauresmo confident of LA victory"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federated Department Stores Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Federated Department Stores Posts Profit"} {"label":4,"text":"Three-year project will back programmers' effort to build Linux software support for the high-speed networking technology.","headline":"Energy Dept. funds open-source InfiniBand work"} {"label":4,"text":"It figures...and just when it looked like some major email spammers were going to jail, too. So far, it #39;s only in Russia, but it #39;s nasty.","headline":"Don #39;t Answer the Cell Phone, it #39;s Spam Again"} {"label":1,"text":"<p><\/p><p> By Ignacio Badal<\/p><p> SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - Chilean President Ricardo Lagosreceived a chilling report on Wednesday from a governmentcommission that interviewed more than 30,000 victims tochronicle for the first time the systematic use of tortureduring Augusto Pinochet's 1973-1990 dictatorship.<\/p>","headline":"Chile's Lagos Receives Torture Commission Report"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Web surfing has belonged almost exclusively to Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer ever since it buried Netscape's pioneering browser. That doesn't seem to have bothered the developers of the Mozilla Firefox, a feisty new kid on the block that's worth a serious look.","headline":"Firefox Browser Alternative to Microsoft (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The traditional pattern shakes its fussy image as designers give it a new look","headline":"Toile Gets A Makeover"} {"label":4,"text":"Google is improving on the discussions its popular Web site hosts, hoping the upgrades will spur more online banter and make its market-leading search engine a richer destination.","headline":"Google Enhances Discussion Groups"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Andreas Herzog, who played for Austria in the 1990 and 1998 World Cups, retired from professional soccer Wednesday.","headline":"Andreas Herzog Retires From Pro Soccer (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Business Objects executives this week touted dashboard technology features and rallied support for standardization on their new business intelligence software -- two hot-button issues for users here at the company's International Users Conference.","headline":"Business Objects touts dashboards, standardization"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM's new Lotus Web Conferencing Service, expected to be offered next month, requires that users simply register an account and have an Internet connection, a Web browser and a phone.","headline":"IBM plans Web meeting service, takes aim at WebEx"} {"label":3,"text":"Two dozen protesters greeted Mayor Tony Williams and top executives of Shell, who came to open North America #39;s first hydrogen refueling station.","headline":"Residents Protest Nation #39;s First Hydrogen Refueling Station"} {"label":1,"text":"BEIRUT, Lebanon - Yasser Arafat promised Palestinians he would return them to the homes they lost when Israel was founded in 1948.","headline":"Refugees #39; hopes for return will outlive Arafat"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW ORLEANS - This morning, Pfizer was blindsided as The New York Times reported information about a reanalysis of old data that say the drug giant #39;s Bextra, which is similar to Merck #39;s Vioxx, increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes.","headline":"Forget Bextra"} {"label":2,"text":"ROME : Juventus extended their lead at the top of Serie A to six points after they scraped a 1-0 home win over Fiorentina and closest rivals AC Milan were held to a goalless draw at Brescia.","headline":"Soccer: Juventus beat Fiorentina 1-0 in Italian league match"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese stocks are expected to change little from the previous day's closing levels on Thursday as investors await key domestic economic data and earnings reports from companies such as Tokyo Electron Ltd. September machinery orders data is due on Thursday afternoon, ahead of Friday's gross domestic product (GDP) figures for the July-September quarter.","headline":"Nikkei Seen Flat; Earnings, Data Awaited"} {"label":3,"text":"MANHASSET, NY - Intel Corp. (Santa Clara, Calif.) has taken some lumps this year due to weakening market conditions and several strategic errors, but the semiconductor supplier remains loyal to its shareholders.","headline":"Intel doubles cash dividend"} {"label":3,"text":"But taxpayers won #39;t have to foot the bill -- Massachusetts Turnpike managers say the repairs are the responsibility of the private contractors who built the nearly 15 (b) billion dollar tunnel project.","headline":"Officials: Boston #39;s Big Dig highway project full of leaks <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"The big news in digital photography is the explosion of printers designed exclusively for 4-by-6 photos. A comparison of seven printers vying for your business.","headline":"From Digital Camera to Print, No Computer Required"} {"label":2,"text":"Major League Soccer plans to start a new league to develop young players, part of its 10-year sponsorship deal with Adidas.","headline":"League of Development"} {"label":3,"text":"Halo 2 broke entertainment retail records in its first 24 hours. Microsoft Game Studios said that the video game sold through 2.4 million stores in the US and Canada raking in \\$125 million in sales.","headline":"Halo 2 scores record sales of \\$125 million in first 24 hours"} {"label":4,"text":"PC World #39;s first tests of NVidia #39;s just announced high-end mobile graphics chip, the GeForce Go 6800, show that it is one of the first notebook graphics components to support performance rivaling that of desktop boards.","headline":"Superfast Notebook Graphics: NVidia #39;s GeForce Go 6800"} {"label":3,"text":"THE Bank of England yesterday cut its forecast for UK economic growth next year to 2.5 per cent and said inflation could be below expectations.","headline":"Growth cut"} {"label":4,"text":"Early Thursday, Microsoft will begin revving its engines squarely in Googles direction with the Beta launch of the new MSN Search engine.","headline":"Microsoft Takes on Google"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average was up 0.37 percent in mid-morning trade on Thursday as a recovery in the dollar helped auto makers among other exporters, but trade was slow as investors waited for important Japanese economic data.","headline":"Exporters Lead Nikkei Up, Trade Slow"} {"label":2,"text":"Indiana Pacers center Scot Pollard and forward Jonathan Bender missed Wednesday night #39;s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, adding to the team #39;s injury woes.","headline":"Foster, Bender out against Clippers"} {"label":4,"text":"An industry and law enforcement group hopes to prevent Windows XP-based cash machines from inspiring ","headline":"News: Banks prepare for ATM cyber crime"} {"label":4,"text":"Software giant, Microsoft Corp., has decided to release beta versions of its updated MSN search engine earlier today. The company hopes to compete against leading search engines such as Google and Yahoo by ","headline":"Microsoft to launch new search engine"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - U.S. troops, on the verge of gaining control of the city, fought pockets of resistance in this former militant stronghold Wednesday and uncovered what the Iraqi commander said were ","headline":"Fallujah 'Hostage Slaughterhouses' Found (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., wants to make his case to be chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee directly to the panel's GOP members next week.","headline":"Specter Wants to Make Case to Lead SJC (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"America #39;s central bank, the Federal Reserve, last night raised interest rates for the fourth time in six months and warned US consumers and businesses to expect further increases in the cost of borrowing over the coming months.","headline":"Cost of borrowing goes up in US"} {"label":2,"text":"INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10 (Ticker) -- The Indiana Pacers were looking for a first. The Los Angeles Clippers accomplished one. Elton Brand had 19 points and a season-high 16 rebounds as the Clippers pounded the Pacers, 102-68.","headline":"Brand, Clippers Clobber Pacers"} {"label":2,"text":"Traber was chosen in the first round and 16th overall of the 2001 draft by the New York Mets, and made his major league debut with Cleveland in 2003.","headline":"Traber rehabbed all of last season"} {"label":3,"text":"The Federal Reserve suggested that it would continue to raise interest rates gradually through much of next year.","headline":"Fed Raises Interest Rate A 4th Time, To 2 Percent"} {"label":3,"text":"Intel Corp., the world #39;s biggest computer-chip maker, doubled its quarterly dividend and boosted its stock buyback program by \\$11.","headline":"Intel Doubles Dividend, Boosts Buyback by \\$11.5 Bln (Update2)"} {"label":2,"text":"FERRARI are to snub crucial talks at Heathrow today aimed at revolutionising Grand Prix racing. The Italian giants are the only team blocking radical changes that could save the leading outfits ","headline":"MOTOR RACING: FERRARI IN TALK FURY"} {"label":3,"text":"Delta Air Lines, fighting to avoid bankruptcy, said yesterday that it had won approval to bypass shareholders to issue up to 75 million common shares.","headline":"Delta Air to Issue More Shares"} {"label":2,"text":"The Brazilian midfielder, 26, broke a bone during Tuesday #39;s League Cup victory over Everton - his comeback match after a calf injury.","headline":"Edu quot;devastated quot; as Arsenal future in doubt"} {"label":1,"text":"A picture of Australian troops dressed as members of the Ku Klux Klan stirs accusations of racism.","headline":"Row over Australian army photo"} {"label":3,"text":"The price of oil futures jumped sharply Wednesday when a disappointing decline in the US heating-oil supply trumped growth in the crude stockpile.","headline":"Analysis: US heating oil guides NYMEX"} {"label":2,"text":"Beginning next season, NASCAR will uncork its long-standing ban on hard-liquor sponsorships, which will tap a new source of funding for at least two high-profile race teams.","headline":"NASCAR gives liquor a shot"} {"label":1,"text":"PARIS -- Yasser Arafat, who triumphantly forced his people's plight into the world spotlight but failed to achieve his lifelong quest for Palestinian statehood, died this morning at a French hospital, the chief doctor at the hospital said. He was 75.","headline":"Arafat dead at 75"} {"label":3,"text":"The UK's minimum wage should rise to rise to 6 an hour in the next two years, the TUC says, but business calls the proposal ","headline":"TUC urges 6 minimum wage rate"} {"label":3,"text":"Officials of embattled Marsh amp; McLennan Cos. yesterday moved to squelch speculation that its Boston money management firm, Putnam Investments, will be divorced from its corporate parent, either in a sale to an outside buyer or through a private buyout engineered by Putnam executives.","headline":"Marsh says Putnam isn't on block"} {"label":2,"text":"Gary Payton didn't know he had joined the 20,000-point club last night until the public address announcer at the FleetCenter trumpeted the feat.","headline":"Guard registers a special point"} {"label":3,"text":"Blue-chip shares have retreated from 28-month highs, with insurer Royal amp; Sun Alliance leading the losers as investors baulk at the potential for further adverse claims from its US business and a rating downgrade.","headline":"FTSE dips as insurers fall"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON (Dow Jones)--Metropolitan Life Global Funding has mandated HSBC, Deutsche Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland to lead-manage its forthcoming sterling-denominated bond issue, one of the lead managers said Thursday.","headline":"Metropolitan Life Mandates Banks For Sterling Bond"} {"label":3,"text":"South African mining giant Gold Fields lost a high court bid to halt a hostile takeover by rival Harmony Gold, which is seeking to create the world #39;s biggest gold producer, a court official said.","headline":"Gold Fields loses high court bid to halt Harmony takeover"} {"label":2,"text":"Robert Pires admits his current form does not merit inclusion in the French national side but has made it clear he has no plans to retire from international football.","headline":"PIRES UNFAZED BY FRANCE EXCLUSION"} {"label":4,"text":"European researchers can now turn to a new supercomputing network for help in their scientific endeavors. quot;We have just completed testing, quot; said David Henty with the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre, a ","headline":"Euro supercomputing initiative welcomes users"} {"label":2,"text":"EAST LANSING, Michigan (Ticker) - Two Michigan State football players were arrested Tuesday morning for planting three homemade quot;MacGyver bombs quot; outside a campus apartment.","headline":"Two Michigan St football players arrested"} {"label":1,"text":"The fragile relations between Tokyo and Beijing were further weakened yesterday when a suspected Chinese nuclear submarine was chased out of Japanese territorial waters.","headline":"Sub flees after navy chase"} {"label":4,"text":"London zoo celebrates the birth of a Panay cloud rat, a very rare tree-living rodent from the Philippines.","headline":"Cloud rat arrives at London Zoo"} {"label":4,"text":"According to the ELSPA, GTA: San Andreas has become the fastest selling video game of all time in the UK. They claim that the title has sold more than one million units in just nine days.","headline":"UK: GTA San Andreas Sells One Mi"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Tears and gunshots, praise and condemnation marked the death of Yasser Arafat, whose fight for the Palestinian cause made him a towering and controversial figure on the world stage.","headline":"Passing of Arafat Draws Mixed Reactions (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"In the second of a two-part interview, Open Systems Development Labs chief Stuart Cohen gives his views on Linux security, desktops, the Domino effect towards Linux, and why Microsoft will eventually port to Linux.","headline":"Interview: OSDL chief Stuart Cohen - Part 2"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft has released bulletin MS04-039 reporting a security vulnerability in Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 and in Proxy Server 2.0, and has also announced the availability of the patches to resolve these issues.","headline":"Microsoft Patches for ISA Server 2000 and Proxy Server 2.0"} {"label":1,"text":"A car bomb exploded near a police patrol in busy central Baghdad on Thursday, killing 17 people and wounding 20, police said. A police source said the blast missed a convoy ","headline":"Central Baghdad Car Bomb Kills 17, Wounds 20"} {"label":1,"text":"Ha Noi, Nov. 11 (VNA) - quot;We are deeply moved and grieved by the death of President Yasser Arafat, President of the Palestinian State and President of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, quot; Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Dung has said.","headline":"Viet Nam deeply regrets Palestinian leader #39;s death"} {"label":3,"text":"Jones Apparel Group said Thursday it struck a deal to acquire Barneys New York Inc., agreeing to pay \\$400 million for the upscale clothing retailer #39;s outstanding stock and debt.","headline":"Jones confirms deal to buy Barneys"} {"label":3,"text":"HSBC, Standard Chartered, Hang Seng bank announced Thursday that they will cut their lending and saving rates despite the 25 points rate hike in the United States overnight.","headline":"HK banks to adopt different prime rates"} {"label":1,"text":"Yasser Arafat, who triumphantly forced his peoples plight into the world spotlight but failed to achieve his lifelong quest for Palestinian statehood, died today, aged 75, Palestinian Cabinet minister Saeb Erekat confirmed.","headline":"Yasser Arafat dies"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON -- The State Department is welcoming what it describes as quot;the positive and constructive points quot; in a speech on China policy by Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian.","headline":"US welcomes speech by Taiwan president"} {"label":2,"text":" GOTEMBA, Japan (Reuters) - Britain's Darren Clarke shook off the effects of jet-lag and a hectic schedule to fire a six-under-par 66 for a share of the first-round lead at the Taiheiyo Masters Thursday.","headline":"Jet-Lagged Clarke Tied for Lead in Japan"} {"label":3,"text":"A company with a middle-brow reputation announced a deal today to buy the singularly trendy clothing chain.","headline":"Jones Buys Barneys in \\$400 Million Deal"} {"label":3,"text":"So far, Wall Street #39;s hoped-for fourth-quarter rally has met investors #39; expectations. But there #39;s been enough bad news lately to make you wonder if the buying will sputter.","headline":"Wall Street: Will the rally continue through December?"} {"label":4,"text":"The Linux firm said it will be collaborating with Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel and Oracle, as well as with Chinese companies.","headline":"Red Hat opens office in China"} {"label":4,"text":"THE CINDERELLA of Intel #39;s chips, the Itanium, has been told it can #39;t go to the Microsoft #39;s supercomputer ball. That #39;s according to a report on Infoworld, which claims that the software giant will only support ","headline":"Microsoft slaps down Intel #39;s Itanium chip"} {"label":1,"text":"Description: Dutch police arrest three suspects after a counterterror operation in The Hague. The murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh by a suspected Islamic extremist has heightened concern about terrorism in the Netherlands.","headline":"Terror Suspects Arrested in Netherlands"} {"label":3,"text":"PepsiCo Inc., the world #39;s second-largest carbonated soft-drink maker, reaffirmed its outlook for 2005 Thursday after rival Coca-Cola Co.","headline":"PepsiCo Reaffirms Its 2005 Outlook"} {"label":2,"text":"England #39;s first Rugby World Cup triumph a year ago generated profits of 13.5 million pounds (\\$29.8 million Cdn) despite the loss of revenue from a lack of home games.","headline":"World Cup triumph means more money"} {"label":3,"text":"Target Corp. , the No. 2 US discount retailer, on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit on stronger sales and gains from selling its Mervyn #39;s department store chain, and forecast 2004 would end well.","headline":"Target Earns \\$537 Million"} {"label":4,"text":"ATLANTA -- Testimony concluded Wednesday in the lawsuit against Cobb County Georgia schools for placing disclaimer stickers about evolution in high school biology texts.","headline":"Testimony Ends In Evolution Sticker Trial"} {"label":3,"text":"With positive and negative results, it remains to be seen what type of Fossil this company really is.","headline":"Prized Fossil Just a Rock?"} {"label":4,"text":"Clothing retailer's new high-tech kids' fleece comes with a built-in radio.","headline":"Photo: Gap's gadget garment"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Police checkpoints that have surrounded the Capitol since last August were gone Thursday following a postelection decision by authorities to lower the threat level.","headline":"Police Remove Checkpoints Around Capitol (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Less than a week after it launched a media blitz to boost its image, Nortel Networks Ltd. postponed yet again the release of its financial statements, underlining the company #39;s challenges to steer out of the ","headline":"Nortel financial filings could be delayed into 2005"} {"label":2,"text":"Jose Mesa and Salomon Torres did most of their best work in tandem in 2004, so it is only fitting that they would come to terms on news deals with the Pittsburgh Pirates on the same day, too.","headline":"Bucs decline option on reliever Boehringer"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - The hit US television show quot;24 quot; is going from the small screen to the smaller after 20th Century Fox and Vodaphone struck a groundbreaking deal to distribute the drama on mobile telephones.","headline":"Hit TV series 24 goes from small screen to smaller screen (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - As it looks ahead to another basketball season, the Pac-10 can take some comfort in one thing: There's a lot of room for improvement after a miserable 2003-04. And with traditional power Arizona leading the way, the conference should indeed be much better.","headline":"Pac-10 Teams Seek to Revive Reputation (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The head of NATO said there was a critical ","headline":"Europe Must Adapt to U.S. View on Terror, NATO Chief Says"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pilots at Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Delta Pilots Ratify Concession Package"} {"label":3,"text":"The World Trade Organization says the US ban on cross-border gambling violates international trade laws; the United States said it would appeal.","headline":"WTO rules against US gambling laws"} {"label":3,"text":"Agilent #39;s (A:NYSE - news - research) fiscal fourth quarter came up light, and the company slashed first-quarter guidance. Blaming a weak chip business, the Palo Alto, Calif.","headline":"Agilent Guides Sharply Lower"} {"label":2,"text":"Last season, Roger Federer left Houston not even the top-ranked player of the year. He returns to the Westside Tennis Club next week to defend his Masters Cup title as the most ","headline":"Only injury can stop peerless Federer at Masters Cup"} {"label":1,"text":"The body of late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has arrived in Cairo from Paris for a military funeral which presidents and other dignitaries from around the world are due to attend.","headline":"Arafat #39;s body arrives in Cairo for funeral"} {"label":4,"text":"Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. on Thursday launched a test version of its new MSN Search service, hoping to compete with Google and other major Web search services.","headline":"Microsoft launches new search engine"} {"label":4,"text":"FOUR former Microsoft employees have been charged with stealing \\$US32.4 million (\\$42.71 million) worth of software and selling it on the side.","headline":"Four in court over SQL theft"} {"label":2,"text":"Kurt Busch has learned a lot during his four years in NASCAR #39;s top series. He just hopes that knowledge is enough to carry him and his Roush Racing team to a Nextel Cup championship.","headline":"More mature Busch looking forward to Darlington"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Pilots at Delta Air Lines Inc. \\on Thursday ratified a concession package that will save the\\carrier #36;1 billion a year, in a move the company hopes will buy\\it time to restructure outside of bankruptcy.","headline":"Delta Pilots Ratify Concession Package (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - As George W. Bush formulates his plans\\for a Middle East without Yasser Arafat, British Prime Minister\\Tony Blair will be standing where he says he belongs: right by\\the U.S. president's side.","headline":"Blair Flies to Stand by Bush in Post-Arafat Plans (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Dutch lawmakers accused the government Thursday of underestimating the threat from Islamic terrorists and failing to protect a filmmaker slain by a suspected Muslim radical.","headline":"Dutch Lawmakers Say Threat Underestimated (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Europes first lunar spacecraft is set to go into orbit around the Moon on Monday. SMART-1 has already reached the gateway to the Moon, the region where its gravity starts to dominate that of the Earth.","headline":"European spacecraft prepares to orbit Moon"} {"label":2,"text":"Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - UEFA #39;s suspension and fine of Villarreal #39;s Marcos Senna was upheld on Thursday after an investigation into the player #39;s positive drug test.","headline":"Senna suspension stands"} {"label":1,"text":"There were no official casualty figures but witnesses said at least four people were killed and several others wounded. The blast set more than 10 cars on fire.","headline":"Deadly Explosion Hits Central Baghdad"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pilots at Delta Air Lines Inc. on Thursday ratified a concession package that will save the carrier \\$1 billion a year, in a move the company hopes will buy it time to restructure outside of bankruptcy.","headline":"Delta Pilots Ratify Concession Package"} {"label":4,"text":"Although virtually unknown in the U.S., Lenovo - in talks to buy I.B.M.'s personal computer business - is China's largest PC maker and the world's fastest growing one.","headline":"An Unknown Giant Flexes Its Muscles"} {"label":4,"text":"The open-source Firefox browser is chipping away at Internet Explorer #39;s market dominance, and analysts are saying that Internet sites should add it to their test list.","headline":"Firefox - Ready To Take On Internet Explorer?"} {"label":2,"text":"SEMMES, Ala. -- Grace Park, looking to clinch second place in the Player of the Year race, birdied the final hole Thursday to gain a share of the lead after the first round of the Tournament of Champions.","headline":"Four players shoot opening-round 66"} {"label":4,"text":"A new kid on the block promises to give offshore outsourcing a run for its money--by routing technology work to rural America. Outsourcing Blog","headline":"Outsourcing to Arkansas"} {"label":3,"text":"Intel #39;s board has given the go ahead for the long anticipated shift in power from current CEO Craig Barrett to current President Paul Otellini Come May 18, Otellini will take over the chipmaker and become its fifth ever CEO.","headline":"Intel dauphin Otellini becomes king"} {"label":2,"text":"Nina Kraft, winner of last month #39;s Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawai #39;i, acknowledged yesterday that she had used the banned endurance-boosting drug EPO.","headline":"Ironman winner confirms she used drug"} {"label":1,"text":" MANILA (Reuters) - Rescuers in the Philippines smashed train windows with axes and hammers Friday to reach 100 passengers trapped when a carriage derailed and dragged other cars into a ravine, killing at least four people.","headline":"Philippine Rail Cars Crash Into Ravine, 100 Trapped"} {"label":3,"text":"Intel #39;s board, as expected, has named Paul Otellini to succeed Craig Barrett as CEO effective next May 18, the company announced Thursday.","headline":"Intel Taps Otellini As Next CEO"} {"label":2,"text":"PALERMO, Nov 11 (SW) - After a 39-year wait for a Serie A Sicilian derby, the match between Palermo and Messina on Thursday managed only a 0-0 draw.","headline":"Italy: Sicilian derby ends in draw"} {"label":1,"text":"The death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is deeply dividing an already torn Middle Eastern country. As Palestinians mourn the loss of their leader ","headline":"Local Israeli And Palestinian Teens React To Arafat #39;s Death"} {"label":4,"text":"A EUROPEAN spacecraft powered by a Star Trek-style thruster has flown through a lunar gateway that puts it on course to reach the Moon on Monday.","headline":" #39;Star Trek #39; spaceship enters the gateway to the Moon"} {"label":1,"text":" JAKARTA (Reuters) - An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale shook an island in eastern Indonesia on Friday, killing six people and injuring at least six more, a government official said.","headline":"Strong Quake Hits Indonesian Island, Kills Six"} {"label":4,"text":"Atlanta, Nov. 11 - First, Georgia #39;s education chief tried to take the word quot;evolution quot; out of the state #39;s science curriculum.","headline":"Georgia Evolution Dispute Embarrasses Some"} {"label":1,"text":"The Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, yesterday said the death of his long-time rival, Yasser Arafat, could prove to be quot;a historic turning point in the Middle East quot;.","headline":"Sharon cautious on reopening talks"} {"label":2,"text":"George Mason has five players score in double figures Thursday night as the Patriots defeat Indianapolis-Purdue Fort Wayne, 69-51, in the opening round of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.","headline":"Patriots Open With Win"} {"label":2,"text":"Syracuse #39;s Hakim Warrick dunks against Northern Colorado during the first half in Syracuse, NY, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. (AP Photo\/Kevin Rivoli).","headline":"No. 6 Syracuse Crushes N. Colo. 104-54"} {"label":2,"text":"Eli Manning, sleepy-eyed and tousled-haired, dropped off his playbook at his locker Thursday. Four television crews swarmed around him.","headline":"Giants Hold On to Warner"} {"label":2,"text":"Jameel McCline had made a habit of calling heavyweight titleholder Chris Byrd, his good friend, whenever he found out about his next fight in order to hear Byrd #39;s opinion and discuss strategy.","headline":"McCline, Byrd say fight won #39;t weigh heavy on friendship"} {"label":3,"text":"The European Commission approved a joint venture that would group two Hollywood movie studios with a video-on-demand company to compete with Rupert Murdoch's BSkyB company.","headline":"Europe Clears Pay TV Deal, Creating Rival to BSkyB"} {"label":3,"text":"(1010 WINS) (NEWARK) NJ Transit #39;s executive director on Thursday said the agency #39;s 400,000 daily riders should expect fare hikes of up to 15 percent starting in July to offset a projected \\$50 million deficit caused by higher fuel and security costs and ","headline":"NJ Transit Riders Get A quot;Fare quot; Warning"} {"label":1,"text":"At least six people are killed as a strong earthquake jolts an island in eastern Indonesia.","headline":"Earthquake hits Indonesian island"} {"label":2,"text":"Sixth-ranked Syracuse scores the first 24 points of the game and cruises to a 104-54 victory over Northern Colorado on Thursday night in the first round of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.","headline":"Orange Crush Bears"} {"label":2,"text":"The Florida State offense looked inept in the first half of its game Thursday night against North Carolina State. It played feebly.","headline":" #39;Noles put clamps on Wolfpack"} {"label":1,"text":"In death, as in life, the Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat provoked a great wave of contrary emotions across the Middle East on Thursday - grief at the passing of the once ","headline":"Some Grieve for Arafat While Others Sigh in Relief"} {"label":1,"text":"Describing Yasser Arafat as one of the giants of the twentieth century, SA president Thabo Mbeki said it was important for him to be at his memorial service in Cairo on Friday.","headline":"Arafat memorial important - Mbeki"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Pilots at Delta Air Lines approved a management-backed pay cut that will save the airline \\$5 billion over the next five years, the pilots union said Thursday.","headline":"Delta pilots OK \\$5B in concessions"} {"label":4,"text":"It #39;s violent. It #39;s profane and politically incorrect. It #39;s packed wall to wall with tough thugs doing terrible things.","headline":"Game Daze: #39;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, #39; #39;Midway Arcade <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - The yen advanced against the dollar on Friday, shrugging off weak third-quarter growth figures for Japan as market worries persisted about the huge U.S. deficits.","headline":"Yen Rises Vs Dollar Despite Japan Data"} {"label":2,"text":"Supernatural forces must be at work in the land of high school football. There's no other way to explain a schedule that features 12 games between first- and second-place teams of leagues this weekend.","headline":"Schedule filled with key games"} {"label":1,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will protest to China after concluding that a nuclear-powered submarine that intruded into its waters this week belonged to the Chinese navy, top government spokesman Hiroyuki Hosoda said on Friday.","headline":"Japan to Protest to China Over Intruder Submarine"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Two of the three ranked teams playing on the opening night of the college basketball season cruised to easy wins. Then there was Mississippi State.","headline":"No. 12 Mississippi St. Struggles in Opener (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The French government is considering a linkup of European Aeronautic Defence amp; Space Co. with Thales SA to create an aerospace giant, the financial daily Les Echos reported Friday.","headline":"Report: EADS Could Link With Thales"} {"label":4,"text":"The discovery also sheds light on the ancestry of modern brown bears, which has long puzzled researchers. A genetic analysis of the skull fragment indicates its owner was closely related to the brown bears ","headline":"Brown Bears Came to N. America Earlier Than Thought, Fossil <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - China's inflation rate eased sharply in October as government efforts to cool the economy began to really bite, with food prices, one of the main culprits, showing some signs of slowing, official data showed.","headline":"China's inflation rate slows sharply but problems remain (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":" OSHAKATI, Namibia (Reuters) - Hifikepunye Pohamba, who has spearheaded moves to expropriate white-owned land for redistribution to black peasants, is virtually guaranteed victory in Namibia's presidential polls next week.","headline":"Nujoma's Man Set to Sweep Namibia Elections"} {"label":3,"text":"Austrian regulators have approved Siemens AG #39;s bid to takeover engineering competitor VA Technologie AG, Austrian radio said Friday.","headline":"Austrian Panel OKs Siemens Takeover Bid"} {"label":3,"text":"Pixar Animation Studio reported on Thursday strong third-quarter results that were lifted by solid home video sales of its older blockbuster hits quot;Finding Nemo #39; #39; and quot;Monsters, Inc.","headline":"Hit animated films boost Pixar"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - The French economy hit a rough patch in the third quarter, throwing the government's full-year growth target into question amid signs of an economic slowdown in the 12-nation eurozone.","headline":"France joins Germany, Japan in economic slide (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Auto sales declined 2.2 percent in October after a 4.3 percent increase in September. Excluding autos, retail sales rose 0.9 percent, the strongest sales since May.","headline":"US Oct. retail sales up 0.2"} {"label":2,"text":"Satchel Paige said don #39;t look back because something might be gaining on you. Satch was a baseball pitcher, not a football coach.","headline":"Tigers #39; challenge: Win out or lose out"} {"label":1,"text":"Anambra state in Nigeria is tense after gangs set fire to the governor's office and other buildings, local officials say.","headline":"'Tensions high' in Nigeria state"} {"label":1,"text":"Kashmir separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani is prevented from leading a protest against allleged rapes by an Indian army officer.","headline":"Kashmir separatist chief arrested"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - British satellite broadcaster BSkyB said profit rose by 16 percent in the first quarter as the group enjoyed strong subscriber growth in the run-up to the key Christmas trading period.","headline":"BSkyB sees profits rise after strong subscriber growth (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"p2pnet.net News:- Xbox add-ons that let users run items not produced by Microsoft have been out there almost since Day One. quot;Hackers who equip their Xboxes with mod chips and other upgrades such as bigger ","headline":"Halo 2 vs Xbox hacks"} {"label":2,"text":"Since just before the start of the NFL #39;s regular season two months ago, television viewers in the Bay Area have been seeing commercials for a product that for years has sold itself.","headline":"49ers tickets are available"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - New York Attorney General Eliot\\Spitzer, who is probing bid-rigging in the insurance industry,\\expects to file suit against health insurance consultant\\Universal Life Resources as early as Friday, a spokesman for\\his office said.","headline":"New York's Spitzer Expects to Sue Universal Life (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Forbes.com - ARRIS GROUP (5, ARRS) saw its market cap unjustifiably halved recently when Comcast, a huge customer (24 of Arris' sales), hinted it might buy next-generation technology from Cisco Systems. Arris supplies the technical guts that cable companies use to provide phone service. (For the reverse phenomenon, see story on p. 162.)","headline":"Telephone Tag (Forbes.com)"} {"label":3,"text":"Donors to the Palestinians are asking whether the change of leadership can let more light into Palestinian finances.","headline":"Donors seek clarity on PA finances"} {"label":4,"text":"HP (Quote, Chart) deepened its relationship with open source software concern JBoss, agreeing to become a major source of support for its application server and Linux.","headline":"HP Hugs JBoss Tighter"} {"label":4,"text":"NASA #39;s X-43A scramjet will on Monday undergo its third test flight during which scientists will attempt to push the vehicle to Mach 10.","headline":"NASA scramjet goes for Mach 10 burn"} {"label":4,"text":"NOVEMBER 12, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. yesterday said it is investigating claims that several new vulnerabilities have been found in Windows XP Service Pack 2 by security firm Finjan Software Inc.","headline":"Microsoft probing reported flaws in Windows XP SP2"} {"label":2,"text":"The T-shirt was the brainchild of Bob Rose, the University of California #39;s aptly named executive associate athletic director for communications, and it speaks to the school #39;s football revival on numerous levels.","headline":"One of nation #39;s hottest coaches, Tedford will shock nation and <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"US and Iraqi forces are pushing deeper south into the city of Fallujah on the fifth day of a joint offensive to drive out insurgents.","headline":"US Forces Move Deeper Into Fallujah; Clashes in Mosul"} {"label":1,"text":"VIENNA (AFP) - EU officials were evaluating Iran #39;s response to an offer for Tehran to avoid possible UN sanctions over its nuclear program in a wrangle that has led a UN watchdog to hold up a key report.","headline":"EU studies Iranian response on nuclear program wrangle"} {"label":4,"text":"EA #39;s James Bond-baddie shooter has left its secret headquarters and taken over the factory. Like an evil genius announcing his demands, Electronic Arts has let the world know that GoldenEye: Rogue Agent has gone gold.","headline":"GoldenEye: Rogue Agent golden"} {"label":1,"text":" MILAN (Reuters) - An Italian prosecutor asked a court on Friday to sentence Silvio Berlusconi to eight years in jail for bribing judges as the prime minister's four-year corruption trial reached its closing stages.","headline":"Prosecutor Seeks 8-Year Jail Term for Italy's PM"} {"label":4,"text":"Europes first mission to the moon is just days away from its goal after taking the slow boat from Earth more than a year ago. The spacecraft, dubbed SMART-1, will make its first close pass by the moon on the evening of Nov.","headline":"Europes First Moon Probe to Enter Lunar Orbit"} {"label":1,"text":"ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (CP) - France defended itself Friday against accusations by Ivory Coast authorities, and some western evacuees, that it used excessive force to protect foreigners against violent mobs during five days of upheaval in its former West ","headline":"France defends itself against accusations of excessive force in <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"SEC. RUMSFELD: As you know, were going to be stopping in El Salvador and Nicaragua and Panama and Ecuador. The first stops will be visits to the places, particularly El Salvador and Nicaragua - countries ","headline":"Secretary Rumsfeld Remarks En Route to El Salvador"} {"label":1,"text":"A ","headline":"'Miracle baby' a victim - judge"} {"label":1,"text":"The family of an 82-year-old Alzheimer's sufferer who was abandoned at a hospital have come forward.","headline":"Relatives of abandoned man found"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - While Firefox wins rave reviews for its browser technology and appears ready to chip away at Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) dominant Internet Explorer market share, the open-source browser is probably a long way off from unseating IE in the enterprise.","headline":"Firefox - Ready To Take On Internet Explorer? (NewsFactor)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack told Democratic leaders on Friday he may seek the party's top job as the jockeying to replace chairman Terry McAuliffe intensified.","headline":"Vilsack, Dean Jockey for Top DNC Post (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Friday filed suit against Universal Life Resources (ULR), charging the life and disability insurance broker with taking fraudulent kick-backs for steering business to certain insurers ","headline":"UPDATE 4-New York #39;s Spitzer charges Universal Life with fraud"} {"label":4,"text":"A US security company is warning that it has found ten #39;serious #39; vulnerabilities in Windows XP systems with SP2 installed.","headline":"Security company warning of vulnerabilities in Windows XP SP2"} {"label":4,"text":"Plus: At 80, fractal discoverer Benoit Mandelbrot says he has much math work left to do. News.com Extra","headline":"Video phones act as dating tools"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - SunTrust Banks Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"SunTrust Restates Results, Profits Up"} {"label":4,"text":"unsupported writes quot;Just days after news that AOL will be breaking up into 4 business units, AOL is telling existing broadband customers in 9 Southern states to find a new carrier.","headline":"AOL Dumping Some Broadband"} {"label":3,"text":"GenCorp (GY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is expected to reject a \\$17 per share offer from US investment fund Steel Partners II, according to a report by CNBC.","headline":"GenCorp to reject Steel Partners offer--CNBC"} {"label":2,"text":"Moscow, Russia (Sports Network) - Lokomotiv Moscow won the Russian Premier League championship on the final day of the season with a 2-0 victory over Shinnik Yaroslavl.","headline":"Lokomotiv Moscow captures league title"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON - A coalition of technology and advocacy groups on Friday asked the U.S. Senate to kill copyright legislation that might result in jail time for people who trade copyrighted files online.","headline":"Coalition asks US Congress to kill copyright bill"} {"label":4,"text":"Looks like Microsoft may have been biding its time to get back at search giant Google. Missing Links","headline":"Is Google the new devil?"} {"label":4,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Telemarketers will be able to use prerecorded ","headline":"U.S. to Allow Some Telemarketing 'Robo Calls'"} {"label":3,"text":"BOSTON Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is calling for the resignation of the head of the state #39;s Turnpike Authority. Romney #39;s move comes in the wake of reports that a record 14-point-six (b) billion-dollar ","headline":"Governor calls for resignation of Big Dig chief"} {"label":4,"text":"Two new studies show Microsoft (Quote, Chart) is now leading both the embedded operating system category as well as in PDAs. According to statistics by research firm Gartner (Quote, Chart), Microsoft #39;s Windows ","headline":"Microsoft Now Leads in PDA, Embedded OS"} {"label":1,"text":"Tens of thousands of civilians are confined to their houses in Fallujah and may be in need of humanitarian aid as US and Iraqi forces battle insurgents for control of the city, according to Iraq #39;s Islamic Party.","headline":"Fallujah Assault Traps 50,000 Residents, Party Says (Update2)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Southern California and Auburn finished perfect regular seasons in very different ways.","headline":"USC, Auburn Complete Seasons Undefeated (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Yasser Arafat was buried on\\Friday in chaotic scenes of grief and gunfire at the compound\\where he spent his final years encircled by the Israeli army\\and powerless to realize his dream of a Palestinian state.","headline":"Arafat Buried in Chaotic Scenes in West Bank (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Iraqi government rushed reinforcements Friday to the country's third-largest city, Mosul, seeking to quell a deadly militant uprising that U.S. officials suspected may be in support of the resistance in Fallujah #151; now said to be under 80 percent U.S. control.","headline":"Police Lose Control of Mosul Amid Uprising (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"THE future of horseracing in Britain was thrown into confusion this week as a result of a judgment by the European Court of Justice.","headline":"Court ruling has fat cats purring"} {"label":3,"text":"Consumers shrugged off record oil prices to increase spending at the start of the fourth quarter, data released Friday by the Commerce Department showed.","headline":"Oil Prices Don #39;t Deter Shoppers; Consumer Confidence Index Up"} {"label":2,"text":"The NFL cautioned Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Gerard Warren not to pick up a personal foul penalty against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during tomorrow #39;s game.","headline":"Warren Is Told Not to Get Personal"} {"label":1,"text":"Chanting quot;We want the French! quot; a crowd of armed and angry young men swept past La Planta, a club owned by an Ivorian. They started to attack the nearby Byblos ","headline":"New Ivory Coast Violence Shatters French Connection"} {"label":3,"text":" Federal Reserve officials agreed at a meeting in September that they probably would keep raising their benchmark interest rate in coming quarters because of the likelihood of continued solid economic growth.","headline":"Fed Sticks With Its 'Measured' Pace"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp.'s software platform for personal digital assistants took over the market lead from PalmSource Inc. for the first time in the third quarter, according to market research released Friday.","headline":"Microsoft Takes Lead in PDA Software"} {"label":3,"text":"David Martz, like many other area farmers, just sighed upon hearing the news that Asian soybean rust had been discovered in Louisiana.","headline":"Asian rust poses problem to area farmers"} {"label":1,"text":"Palestinians pay their last respects to Yasser Arafat after chaotic scenes at his burial in Ramallah.","headline":"Final respects paid to Arafat"} {"label":1,"text":"At least six crew members are killed and one is missing after a South Korean cargo ship hits a breakwater in Japan.","headline":"Ship hits Japan breakwater"} {"label":2,"text":"Brian Cashman, the general manager of the Yankees, on Friday looked as if he had been up deep into the night plotting how to improve the team.","headline":"Yankees' Holding Pattern Is Sure to Change"} {"label":1,"text":"MILAN -- An Italian prosecutor asked a court yesterday to sentence Silvio Berlusconi to eight years in jail for bribing judges as the prime minister's four-year corruption trial reached its closing stages.","headline":"Prosecutor seeks 8 years in jail for Berlusconi "} {"label":2,"text":"PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12 (Ticker) -- It seemed like a highly unlikely game for Allen Iverson to sink his first career game-winning buzzer-beater.","headline":"Iverson Answers Bell in OT"} {"label":1,"text":"A Dutch mosque is set on fire in what appears to be the latest attack on the Muslim community.","headline":"Mosque set on fire in Netherlands"} {"label":1,"text":" TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's negotiations with the European Union over a deal which would spare Tehran from possible U.N. sanctions over its nuclear program are in their final stages, Iran said Saturday.","headline":"Iran Says EU Nuke Negotiations in Final Stages"} {"label":2,"text":" #39; #39;The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of the station or its sponsors. #39; #39;. The Browns were not thrilled when Warren said he would gladly pay a \\$50,000 fine to rub out Roethlisberger, who ","headline":"Warren tones down his bark"} {"label":1,"text":"At a news conference with Prime Minister Tony Blair, President Bush said there was a ","headline":"Bush Says U.S. Will Push Hard on Peace Plan"} {"label":3,"text":"US Airways asked to throw out contracts covering passenger service agents, flight attendants and other workers and replace them with less-expensive ones.","headline":"US Air Asks Court to End Labor Contracts"} {"label":4,"text":"If as some have suggested religions are viruses of the mind, then it might make sense to separate the components of any given religion into two parts. The first part being those things which are necessary to maintain viral infection and which assist in the infection of new hosts. The second part is the payload: Those instructions which the virus writer wishes those who have been infected to carry out or execute. My hope is that this method of analysis will assist others in understanding the structure of existing religions as well as those who aim to write one from scratch","headline":"Coding Viruses for the Mind"} {"label":4,"text":"NTT Communications, T-Mobile USA, Telstra, StarHub, and Maxis Communications have joined to establish roaming arrangements that allow customers to use wireless broadband services from Internet access points -- called hotspots quot; -- in their countries ","headline":"Wireless Operators Team on Wi-Fi Roaming"} {"label":2,"text":"LOS ANGELES : France #39;s Amelie Mauresmo has booked her berth in the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia.","headline":"Tennis: Mauresmo books semi-final berth at WTA Tour Championships"} {"label":2,"text":"CLEVELAND - The NFL gave a warning to Browns defensive tackle Gerard Warren on Friday, a day after he said he would try to hit Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the head Sunday.","headline":"Warren warned following threat"} {"label":1,"text":" NANO, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani forces are driving al Qaeda-linked militants out of mountains near the Afghan border but attacks such as a bomb that wounded soldiers on Saturday could not be ruled out, a commander said.","headline":"Pakistan Says Militants on the Run, Despite Blast"} {"label":2,"text":"On Saturday November 13th, ten misfits, nomads and upstarts seek to wage war or settle the score at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.","headline":"Don King Productions Presents: quot;Battle For Supremacy quot;"} {"label":3,"text":"A drug safety expert says his invitation to participate in a meeting on the risks of arthritis drugs like Vioxx and Bextra has been rescinded by government officials because he publicly expressed concerns about the medications.","headline":"FDA Bans Vioxx And Bextra Critic From Advisory Panel Meeting"} {"label":2,"text":"(Sports Network) - The surprising Toronto Raptors will try to push their record to 5-2 tonight, when they continue their six-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden.","headline":"Toronto Raptors Team Report - November 13"} {"label":4,"text":"They risked hypothermia and fought off the effects of sleep deprivation so they could be among the first to achieve their quest in the wee hours of the morning.","headline":"This week in game news"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - ST. CATHARINES, Ont. (CP) - About 1,000 mourners filled a church Saturday for a funeral service for a mother and her seven children killed when fire tore through their century-old rural southwestern Ontario home.","headline":"Grief, tears as mother, seven children killed in house fire mourned (Canadian Press)"} {"label":2,"text":"Tonight #39;s game featuring the Miami Heat and their three-time NBA finals MVP Shaquille O #39;Neal versus the San Antonio Spurs and their two-time NBA Finals MVP Tim Duncan has obvious potential as an early-season championship preview.","headline":"Parker #39;s confidence key; Wade needs seasoning"} {"label":4,"text":"Hewlett-Packard Co. and open-source middleware vendor JBoss Inc. on Friday said that HP will now provide first-line support for JBoss #39; open-source Java application server.","headline":"HP Joins with JBoss on Server Support"} {"label":2,"text":"It #39;s the NFL midseason, and I #39;ve done a pretty good job the last couple of months pretending I don #39;t cover the sport for SI.","headline":"The NFL is at its midway point. Time to hand out some awards"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Vince Young scored on an 18-yard touchdown run with 4:11 left and threw a 22-yard TD pass to Tony Jeffrey with 11 seconds remaining to rally No. 6 Texas past Kansas 27-23 Saturday.","headline":"No. 6 Texas Rallies Past Kansas, 27-23 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"David Beckham, out for a month with broken ribs, was named by Sven-Goran Eriksson to England #39;s team for its friendly match on Wednesday against Spain at Real Madrid #39;s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.","headline":"Beckham returns to England squad for Spain game"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW DELHI : Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged to try to shield the poor by keeping down prices of essential goods amid rising inflation.","headline":"Indian PM pledges to protect poor from oil-driven inflation"} {"label":4,"text":"Greek and British police in a joint operation cracked a multi-million illegal software sales ring, arresting two people and seizing thousands of pirate high-tech software programs, Greek police said on Friday.","headline":"Greek, British Police Break Illegal Software Ring"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - New Orleans Hornets guard Baron Davis did not make the trip to Milwaukee for Saturday's game against the Bucks because of a strained lower back.","headline":"Hornets' Davis Sidelined with Back Injury"} {"label":2,"text":" CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sports Network) - Carolina Panthers running back Stephen Davis will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on injured reserve Saturday.","headline":"Carolina's Davis Done for the Season"} {"label":2,"text":" AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink scored his seventh goal of the season to give Dutch league leader PSV Eindhoven a 1-0 win over Willem II Tilburg on Saturday.","headline":"PSV Stays Top After 1-0 Win Over Willem II"} {"label":2,"text":"Since 1996, the team's first season in Baltimore, the Ravens have projected an image of 11 black helmets swarming to the football, imposing their will with unequaled fervor.","headline":"Through Strife, Ravens Are Bonding and Winning Through Intimidation"} {"label":1,"text":" PANAMA CITY, Panama (Reuters) - Panama's security chief told Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Saturday the Central American nation was working to prevent any terror attack that might close the Panama Canal.","headline":"Panama Assures Rumsfeld on Canal Security"} {"label":2,"text":"Unquestionably the showcase game of the day. Auburn already has sewn up the Southeastern Conference West, and Georgia would need Tennessee to lose to have a chance in the East.","headline":"The Rundown"} {"label":3,"text":"There were two stories last week that will have world-shaping implications. The first was in a Paris hospital and a compound in Ramallah.","headline":"Will Hutton"} {"label":2,"text":"THE directors of Manchester United will this week demand an emergency meeting with Malcolm Glazer, head of the Florida family that is stalking the world-famous football club.","headline":"Man Utd calls for emergency Glazer meeting"} {"label":2,"text":"FORMER Tottenham Hotspur manager Jacques Santini sparked a war of words last night after claiming that he had resigned nine days ago because of a rift with director of football, Frank Arnesen, and not as previously stated for personal reasons.","headline":"Spurs accuse liar Santini"} {"label":2,"text":"During his 14 seasons as an NFL assistant and head coach, Virginia Coach Al Groh was often involved in the evaluation of college prospects.","headline":"Chance to Measure Up"} {"label":3,"text":"Stocks extended their rally on Friday, led by technology shares after computer maker Dell Inc. (DELL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) shot up 8 percent on a higher quarterly profit and an optimistic forecast.","headline":"Stocks End Higher as Dell Boosts Techs"} {"label":2,"text":"EAST LANSING, Mich. (Sports Network) - Jason Teague, who ran for 112 yards and a score on 17 carries, caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter to snap a tie and help Michigan State post a 49-14 win over ","headline":"Michigan State Shocks Wisconsin"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Jake Plummer was among about 50 former Arizona State teammates of Pat Tillman who gathered Saturday night to help the school retire the fallen soldier's No. 42 jersey in an emotional halftime ceremony.","headline":"Arizona State Retires Tillman's Jersey (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"That should have been said a long time ago. After Microsoft cemented a monopoly of the Web-browser market, it let Internet Explorer go stale, parceling out ho-hum updates that neglected vulnerabilities ","headline":"Firefox Leaves No Reason to Endure Internet Explorer"} {"label":1,"text":"After days of speculation and a chase by Japanese destroyers and a surveillance plane, it has finally been determined that the nuclear submarine that intruded into Japanese territorial water between Okinawa and Taiwan was Chinese.","headline":"Editorial: Sub incident shows China #39;s stripes"} {"label":4,"text":"The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear whether cable operators must give access to their lines to third-party ISPs. Michael Grebb reports from Washington.","headline":"Final Round in Cable-ISP Fight"} {"label":4,"text":"Among three digital photography repair programs, Adobe Elements is cited as providing the right amount of features and commands while maintaining user simplicity.","headline":"Adobe Gets High Marks for Photo Fixes"} {"label":1,"text":"Documents show that the nation's most influential rail-safety group is tightly bound to the railroad industry.","headline":"Safety Group Closely Echoes Rail Industry"} {"label":4,"text":"Attacking police officers, racial slurs, bloody beatings of innocent bystanders ... is it really just a game? In four and a half minutes, 14-year-old Ryan Mason ran over a police officer, stole his gun and shot and killed three innocent bystanders.","headline":"GAME UNDER FIRE"} {"label":4,"text":"While walking the pooch in the crisp early morning air Wednesday, you might hear a few snaps, perhaps a buzz, and maybe even some whistles overhead.","headline":"At Tuesday #39;s midnight hour, you #39;ll find a meteor shower"} {"label":2,"text":"SEATTLE Fifth-ranked California ran past Washington 42-to-12. JJ Arrington rushed for 121 yards and Marshawn Lynch matched that. Lynch had TD runs of 32 and 70 yards along with a 29-yard scoring reception.","headline":"(5) California 42 Washington 12"} {"label":1,"text":"His successors wanted an orderly funeral. They brought in bulldozers to clean up Yasir Arafat #39;s broken-down headquarters in Ramallah.","headline":"Life After Yasir Arafat"} {"label":3,"text":"While media and political attention is on the threat of outsourcing, the reality is that outsourcing is a sideshow in a much larger event.","headline":"Where have all the people gone?"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp., worlds largest software maker, increased its market shares of Windows CE, operating system for handheld devices, in the third quarter of this year, stated a research study conducted by Gartner, Inc.","headline":"Microsoft takes lead in handheld market"} {"label":2,"text":"BOSTON Boston #39;s Archbishop is telling catholics that the church #39;s financial footing is quot;much worse than people realize.","headline":"Boston archbishop reveals anguish of closings"} {"label":2,"text":"FOXBOROUGH -- Hello, Mike Mularkey. Welcome to opportunity. Watch that game film of New England-St. Louis last week?","headline":"Will Bills be more receptive?"} {"label":2,"text":"What does Larry Bird think of Ron Artest's recent sabbatical? He's not saying. But given that this was a guy who came out of traction to play a game, we can pretty much assume what he has said behind closed doors.","headline":"This silence can't be golden"} {"label":1,"text":"The Pentagon has released the names of the following US service members killed recently in Iraq:","headline":"American deaths"} {"label":2,"text":"Tottenham manager Jacques Santini said he left the north London club because he was not in control of recruitment, he said on French television on Saturday.","headline":"I quit because of recruitment problems: Santini"} {"label":4,"text":"Voters apparently weren #39;t the only ones willing to stand in long lines. The release of this year #39;s two hottest video games - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and Halo 2 - had gamers lined up at stores across the nation to pick up their pre-ordered games.","headline":"Newest video games gun to be No. 1"} {"label":4,"text":"Instead of playing Halo 2 as intended, a filmmaker and a crew of machinima peers exploit the game's software quirks to create their online comedy series, Red vs. Blue, within Halo's virtual world.","headline":"Virtual Warriors Have Feelings, Too"} {"label":2,"text":"England captain David Beckham has revealed that he is considering retiring from international football after the 2006 World Cup. The 29-year-old Real Madrid midfielder is keen to preserve his club career for ","headline":"Beckham Could Quit England After World Cup"} {"label":1,"text":"Northern Ireland #39;s main pro-British paramilitary group, The Ulster Defence Association (UDA), has pledged to end all violence and work towards complete disarmament.","headline":"Northern Irish Protestant group pledges to end violence"} {"label":3,"text":"Longtime Gonzales County rancher Jim Selman, who raises calves in the biggest cattle county in the nation #39;s biggest cattle state, sees 2004 as a year to remember.","headline":"Except for less export business, most find little to complain <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"AS tennis fans go, Houston #39;s Jim #39;Mattress Mack #39; McIngvale is very rich, extremely forthright, exceedingly patriotic and unflinchingly Republican.","headline":"Safin tallest obstacle to host #39;s patriotic games hope"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Black activists and religious groups are pressing public pension funds to divest a purported #36;91 billion in holdings of companies operating in oil-rich Sudan.","headline":"Activists Want Divestment From Sudan (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Aoraki Mt Cook Ski Planes and New Zealand Tourism Online are turning their backs on Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer. Both companies are among the early adopters of Firefox, a free quot;open source quot; Web browser.","headline":"Kiwi firms ditch Explorer for Firefox"} {"label":2,"text":"PERTH - French driver Sebastien Loeb won his first motor rally of Australia yesterday when comfortably negotiating the final six stages near Perth.","headline":"Motorsport: Loeb matches record season"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Peter Nowak has played in two MLS Cups #151; he liked the first a lot better #151; and gets another crack at the championship this year. The rookie coach will guide D.C. United in Sunday's title game against Kansas City.","headline":"D.C. to Face K.C. for MLS Championship (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The UCLA football team had all that it asked for: possession of the ball in the fourth quarter with an opportunity to beat No. 1 USC.","headline":"Online Football: Bruins unable to squeeze past Trojans"} {"label":3,"text":"A flurry of companies may miss the deadline to comply with new regulations brought in after the corporate scandals of 2002, but the key for investors will be to judge how serious the underlying problems really are.","headline":"COLUMN: Many Struggle to Comply with Sarbanes Rules"} {"label":2,"text":"Bryan Robson had an unhappy start as West Bromwich Albion manager on Sunday when the Premier League strugglers went down 2-1 to Middlesbrough on the ground he once graced as a budding England great.","headline":"Middlesbrough spoil Robson #39;s home-coming"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Iran has agreed to fully suspend uranium enrichment and linked activities that Washington asserts are part of a nuclear weapons program, diplomats said Sunday.","headline":"Iran Agrees to Suspend Uranium Enrichment (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - In the days since he was elected to the U.S. Senate, Barack Obama has chatted by phone with President Bush, had his picture in People magazine and appeared several times on national television.","headline":"Obama Balances Stardom, Local Interests (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Despite playing well Arizona was unable the hold the top ranked USC Trojans, losing 49-9. The score was a bit deceiving as the Wildcats hung tough with the nations best team for about a quarter and a half.","headline":"USC rolls to easy win"} {"label":2,"text":"Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - David Garrard hooked up with Jimmy Smith for a 36-yard touchdown pass 5:28 into overtime to lift Jacksonville over Detroit, 23-17, in a wild affair at Alltel Stadium.","headline":"NFL Game Summary - Detroit at Jacksonville"} {"label":2,"text":"Duke #39;s Wanisha Smith (23) celebrates a Duke basket along side assistant coach LaVonda Wagner during the second half of the second round of the Pre-Season Women #39;s National Invitational Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 in Durham, NC No.","headline":"No. 6 Duke Tops South Fla. in Women #39;s NIT"} {"label":1,"text":"The UDA, Northern Ireland #39;s largest loyalist paramilitary group has pledged to end all violence and work towards complete disarmament.","headline":"UDA pledge ceasefire"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Mahmoud Abbas, the temporary successor to Yasser Arafat, escaped unharmed Sunday when militants firing assault rifles burst into a mourning tent for the deceased Palestinian leader, killing two security guards and wounding six other people.","headline":"Abbas Escapes Gaza Shooting Unharmed (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - VERNON, B.C. (CP) - Vernon RCMP have identified the auxiliary officer killed when the cruiser in which he was riding was struck by a stolen truck as Glen Evely, 39.","headline":"B.C. Mountie killed in stolen truck crash leaves wife, two small children (Canadian Press)"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON: NASA will today conduct the final and fastest test flight of its pilotless X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, aiming to send it zooming across the Pacific Ocean at about 10 times the speed of sound -- almost 3.2 kilometers (two miles) per ","headline":"NASA to test hypersonic scramjet"} {"label":4,"text":"The Firefox browser offers superior security features over Internet Explorer -- and as long as IE drives more than 90 percent of the world #39;s computers, hackers will continue to make it a target.","headline":"Firefox 1.0 Presents Threat to IE"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Serena Williams is in love #151; with her new attacking game and herself.","headline":"Serena Ends Mauresmo's Year-End No. 1 Bid (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Striker Dado Prso netted a second-half penalty as Rangers battled to a 1-0 Scottish Premier League win at Hibernian on Sunday. Prso converted after 65 minutes after ","headline":"Prso seals victory for 10-man Rangers"} {"label":1,"text":"Nine French peacekeepers were killed during an air raid by Ivorian bombers more than a week ago. France responded by destroying most of the Ivorian air force.","headline":"France, Ivory Coast relations worsen"} {"label":2,"text":"For so many years, so many big games, and so many white-knuckle moments, the Miami Hurricanes have made the last minute of a football game their close friend.","headline":"Instant Analysis: Va Tech at Miami"} {"label":2,"text":"Greg Norman will be looking to post a low score to give the leaders a target in the final round of the Australian PGA Championship at Coolum #39;s Hyatt Resort, north of Brisbane.","headline":"Norman looking to post a low score"} {"label":1,"text":"Taipei, Nov. 12 (CNA) Academia Sinica President Lee Yuan-tseh said Friday he will convey President Chen Shui-bian #39;s goodwill to mainland Chinese President Hu Jintao at the upcoming informal leadership meeting ","headline":"NOBEL LAUREATE TO CONVEY CHEN #39;S GOODWILL TO BEIJING LEADER AT APEC"} {"label":1,"text":"Premier Yu Shyi-Kun hopes economic ties to the mainland will guarantee peace. If not, quot;Taiwan has to have to ability to defend itself quot;.","headline":"In Taipei, Talk of Arms -- and Amity"} {"label":4,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - EarthLink Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Yahoo, EarthLink to Test New Anti-Spam System"} {"label":2,"text":"Michael Wardian rounded the corner onto Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, smiling broadly and waving to the cheering crowd. Making his way to the finish line, Wardian ran comfortably, looking more like someone finishing a training run rather than a race.","headline":"Wardian, Feldman Right at Home in Parks Marathon"} {"label":3,"text":"Mumbai: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy Ltd have decided to team up for oil exploration and production (E amp;P) in the domestic as well as international markets.","headline":"ONGC, Cairn Energy decide to team up"} {"label":4,"text":"Sun Microsystems SUNW is expected to release a new version of its operating system today - a big part of the struggling computer maker #39;s plan to save itself.","headline":"Sun to shine spotlight on new operating system, Solaris 10"} {"label":2,"text":"Hibernian midfielder Craig Rocastle has promised to back Rangers striker Nacho Novo if he decides to appeal against the red card he picked up at Easter Road.","headline":"ROCASTLE OFFERS SUPPORT TO NOVO"} {"label":1,"text":"India launches a \\$445m food-for-work programme aimed at tackling hunger in poor rural areas.","headline":"India launches rural aid project"} {"label":4,"text":"The first Halo game sold quite a few Xboxes (we know a few Xbox owners who don't appear to play any other titles on their consoles), and Halo 2 has already clocked \\$125 million in sales -- on its first day in stores.","headline":"Halo 2; Donkey Konga"} {"label":2,"text":"Despite confirming the successful sale of both Jaguar Racing and its Cosworth engine company to new owners, Ford Motor Company has stressed that it remains committed to supporting motorsport at all levels.","headline":"Ford underlines committed to motorsport."} {"label":2,"text":"INDIANAPOLIS Peyton Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 320 yards and threw five touchdowns as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans, 49-to-14.","headline":"Colts 49, Texans 14"} {"label":4,"text":"Yahoo Inc. is more than doubling its limits on free e-mail storage in its latest move to combat two of its biggest rivals, Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp.","headline":"Yahoo Doubles Free E-Mail Storage Limits"} {"label":4,"text":"Metier Ltd. of the District won a one-year, \\$2 million contract for software and services for the FBI's Enterprise IT Portfolio Management Program. The new initiative will improve oversight of the FBI's information-technology systems, applications and assets by the agency's IT management and staff, the company said.","headline":"Metier Assists FBI Information Technology Initiative"} {"label":4,"text":"Virginia's 10-year experiment with red-light cameras at traffic intersections expires next year, and it is uncertain whether they will be renewed.","headline":"Fate of Cameras on the Line"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Wrigley to Buy Life Savers, Altoids"} {"label":1,"text":"Dow Jones Company, the publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has agreed to buy MarketWatch, the parent company of the financial news Web site CBS MarketWatch, for approximately \\$519 million, the companies said today.","headline":"Dow Jones Agrees to Buy MarketWatch in \\$519 Million Deal"} {"label":3,"text":"Shortages of coal and electricity are expected to fail to keep up with demand this winter, state media reported Monday. The National Power Regulatory Commission reported high demand for virtually every region ","headline":"Reports: China Will See More Shortages"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft is to form multi-million pound partnerships with two Indian software firms, and is expected to double the 1,500 people it already employs in India.","headline":"Microsoft signs two Indian deals"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON -- Iran pledged yesterday to temporarily suspend its uranium enrichment program in an attempt to ease suspicions that it is trying to develop nuclear weapons. The move could defuse a longstanding showdown with the United States over Iran's nuclear activities, diplomats said.","headline":"Iran says it will stop enriching uranium"} {"label":1,"text":"ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast -- African leaders backed an arms embargo and other immediate UN sanctions against Ivory Coast yesterday, isolating President Laurent Gbagbo's hard-line government even further in its deadly confrontation with its former colonial ruler, France.","headline":"Ivory Coast arms embargo backed"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK -- For a time Saturday night, John Ruiz was ready to give up.","headline":"Rivera was a corner stone for Ruiz"} {"label":1,"text":" BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Six people were hurt and two hospitals evacuated after a strong earthquake shook a large part of western Colombia on Monday, the government said.","headline":"Strong Quake Injures Six in Colombia"} {"label":4,"text":"Operating system to come at no charge for servers with x86 processors. But the bug fixes will cost you.","headline":"Sun to set Solaris free, after a fashion"} {"label":3,"text":"The announcement came as Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer opened the group #39;s new Indian headquarters in the city of Hyderabad.","headline":"Microsoft signs two Indian deals"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal star Robert Pires said Monday he is prepared to pay a fine for not wearing the official French team sponsor #39;s kit in a television interview last month.","headline":"Pires prepared to pay fine for wearing wrong kit"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Lowe #39;s reported a strong 15.5 percent increase in earnings in the third quarter early Monday and offered a bullish outlook for the full year.","headline":"Lowe #39;s Q3 earnings jump 15.5 percent"} {"label":3,"text":"Air France-KLM on Monday posted a 61 percent rise in revenue in the group #39;s fiscal second quarter, boosted by the merger between the French and Dutch carriers and a strong rise in passenger and cargo revenue.","headline":"Passenger Revenue Boost for Air France-KLM"} {"label":4,"text":"Adobe Systems Inc. will release version 7.0 of its digital document product Acrobat by the end of the year, including a new free Acrobat Reader with added reviewing capabilities, the company announced Monday.","headline":"Adobe Launching New Version of Acrobat by Year #39;s End"} {"label":4,"text":"Windows CE has become the most popular PDA operating system, passing the Palm OS for the first time. 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Defending champion France will feature Amelie Mauresmo and Mary Pierce in the other semifinal against Spain, which has won this event five times.","headline":"Myskina, Kuznetsov to Play in Fed Cup (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Boeing Co. on Monday said it is offering a 777 cargo model that will be the largest and farthest-flying twin-engine freighter. 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News.com Extra","headline":"Wonkette: Blogs force quick action from major media"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A man set himself afire Monday just outside a White House gate and repeatedly yelled ","headline":"Man Sets Himself on Fire Near White House (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds captured a record seventh MVP award Monday, providing a sparkling finish to a season tainted by doping allegations.","headline":"Bonds MVP Award Provides Sparkle in Tainted Season"} {"label":4,"text":"Acer America Corp. on Monday introduced a notebook based on the 64-bit mobile processor from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. The Ferrari 3400, which runs on the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 for thin and ","headline":"Acer Ships 64-bit Notebook"} {"label":4,"text":"With its lowest-priced home PC to date, company shows desire to move beyond pricier game machines.","headline":"Alienware tames its prices for home PC users"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Southeastern Conference's supervisor of officials said an LSU player should have been called for pass interference on a pivotal interception against Alabama.","headline":"SEC's Gaston Admits Official Missed Call (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices touched 2-month lows near \\$45 a barrel on Monday before taking back most of their losses, but the downward trend knocked energy company stocks lower and U.S. stock indexes ended little changed. A rise in Microsoft shares helped boost the technology sector.","headline":"Oil Edges Down, Microsoft Boosts Techs"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The U.N. Security Council on\\Monday imposed an immediate arms embargo on Ivory Coast and\\voted to punish key government and rebel leaders with\\additional sanctions next month.","headline":"UN Council Votes Ivory Coast Arms Embargo (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Many users are celebrating Mozilla #39;s release of Firefox 1.0, its open-source Web browser. The beta version was downloaded some 8 million times.","headline":"Will Firefox Ignite Enterprises?"} {"label":4,"text":"Yahoo announced enhancements to its e-mail service, implementing search, more storage and its DomainKeys sender authentication technology, which is also being deployed by Internet service provider EarthLink in a test roll-out.","headline":"Yahoo, EarthLink Test DomainKeys Spoofing Defense"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Jamaica's soccer team left Monday for Columbus, Ohio, where it will play the United States in a crucial World Cup qualifying match.","headline":"Reggae Boyz Head to World Cup Qualifier (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Mike Mularkey has a message to those clamoring for rookie quarterback JP Losman to replace Drew Bledsoe as Buffalo #39;s starter. Not yet.","headline":"Mularkey sticking with Bledsoe as Bills starter"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO: MarketWatch Inc, which owns the CBS.MarketWatch.com website, has agreed to be acquired by Dow Jones amp; Co for US\\$520mil, ending a month-long bidding war for the online financial news and information provider.","headline":"Dow Jones to buy MarketWatch"} {"label":4,"text":"Dragging and dropping files into well-organized desktop folders can be a chore for everyone but the most fastidious. A new technology, however, aims to do most of the work for you.","headline":"Take control of your desktop chaos"} {"label":4,"text":"InfoWorld - Dell Computer re-energized its enterprise-class blade server strategy on Monday, rolling out a new architecture that supports as many as 10 servers in a seven-unit chassis that can fit into a standard-size rack.","headline":"Dell blades cut deeper to data centers (InfoWorld)"} {"label":4,"text":"NASA scrubbed its mission Monday to launch a pilotless plane that is capable of flying at 10 times the speed of sound. The launch of the X-43A was canceled due to technical problems.","headline":"NASA Cancels Hypersonic Flight"} {"label":1,"text":"LANDSTUHL, Germany - Four US servicemen wounded last week in the Iraqi city of Fallujah on Monday described intense fighting with a skilled enemy, adept at markmanship and rigging booby traps.","headline":"Wounded troops detail fierce fight"} {"label":1,"text":"In France, 12 people have gone on trial for running a phone-tapping operation used by the late President Francois Mitterrand to monitor his opponents.","headline":"France #39;s #39;Watergate #39; trial opens"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Microsoft said it will join with India's second-largest software firm, Infosys Technologies, to provide software and consulting to manufacturing, banking and automobile companies.","headline":"Microsoft open new software development unit in India (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"A grey, damp opening day at the Masters Cup here was memorable for the latest amazing shot in Roger Federer #39;s armoury. The world No 1 played an overhead with so much spin that the ","headline":"Federer puts right spin on easy victory over Gaudio"} {"label":1,"text":"Islamabad, Nov. 16 (NNN): Pakistans leading newspaper, Dawn, finds the timing of the Indian announcement on reduction of troops in Kashmir as significance.","headline":"Timing Of Indian Move In Kashmir Vital: Pak Paper"} {"label":4,"text":"Network Appliance has announced what it terms a key milestone in its Storage Grid vision with the release of its Data ONTAP 7G enterprise storage software, which the company is touting as bringing newer functionality and lower costs to the concept of ","headline":"NetApp claims breakthrough with new storage software"} {"label":2,"text":"Terrell Owens turned the first pass thrown to him into a 59-yard touchdown and gave the Philadelphia Eagles a 7-0 lead over the Dallas Cowboys after the first quarter Monday night.","headline":"Eagles lead Cowboys 7-0 after first quarter"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Chris Paul scored 25 points and six assists to lift Wake Forest past George Washington 97-76 in the Preseason NIT in the Demon Deacons' debut as the nation's second-ranked team.","headline":"No. 2 Wake Forest Rips George Washington (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Barry Bonds continues to defy the odds, and at 40 years of age he is still easily the most dominant hitter in Major League Baseball.","headline":"Bonds getting better with age"} {"label":3,"text":"The Standard amp; Poor #39;s 500-stock index slipped from a three-year high, dragged lower by energy shares including Exxon Mobil as crude-oil prices dropped to their lowest in almost two months.","headline":"S amp;P 500 Slides; Nasdaq, Dow Rise"} {"label":1,"text":"A rebel counteroffensive swept through central and northern Iraq on Monday as American troops struggled to flush the remaining insurgents from the rubble-strewn streets of Falluja.","headline":"Rebels Attack in Central Iraq and the North"} {"label":1,"text":"Tony Blair last night put worldwide political and human rights at the centre of his hopes to revitalise the United Nations and bring the United States and Europe closer together again in pursuit of global democracy.","headline":"Blair builds Atlantic bridge"} {"label":3,"text":"CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. said Monday that it #39;s getting into the candy business via a \\$1.48 billion acquisition of the Life Savers and Altoids brands, among others, from Kraft Foods Inc.","headline":"Wrigley gets into the candy business"} {"label":1,"text":"A high-speed passenger train carrying more than 160 people jumped the rails and crashed in eastern Australia, injuring most of those on board, officials said.","headline":"Australian train crash injures scores"} {"label":1,"text":"China is ready to resume negotiations after nearly five years with Taiwan if the island nation accepts the quot;one China quot; principle, the state media reported Monday.","headline":"China sets terms for Taiwan talks"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - More than 5,000 scientists,\\conservationists and politicians meet in Thailand over the next\\week to hammer out a blueprint for saving some of the world's\\most endangered species and fragile ecosystems.","headline":"Conservationists Meet to Plan Global Green Agenda (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"Gary Payton was back at practice yesterday. His third round trip to California since the start of training camp was, as they say in the trade, an elevator ride. Out on Saturday. Check on the family. Back on Sunday in time for the rap concert at the FleetCenter.","headline":"Celtics OK with this traveling"} {"label":1,"text":"\\China has expressed regret for the intrusion of one of its subs into Japanese waters last week, Tokyo says.","headline":"China 'owns up' over mystery sub"} {"label":3,"text":"ScanSoft Inc. said it plans three acquisitions. The company will acquire Phonetic Systems Ltd., a provider of automated directory assistance and voice-based programs, for \\$35 million in cash, and an additional consideration of up to \\$35 million, based on the achievement of performance targets and the potential vesting of a warrant to buy 750,000 common shares. ART Advanced Recognition Technologies ...","headline":"ScanSoft to acquire 3 software firms"} {"label":3,"text":"Four years after filing suit against the Royal Dutch\/Shell Group of Cos., Shell service station owners in Massachusetts went before a US District Court judge in Boston yesterday, charging that Shell took several measures in the late 1990s to drive them out of business.","headline":"Mass. franchisees hit Shell in lawsuit"} {"label":1,"text":"CAPE TOWN -- A great white shark estimated to be at least 18 feet long attacked and presumably killed an elderly South African woman yesterday off a beach near Cape Town, officials said. 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Twelve Mitterand-era government officials and senior police officers will face trial in Paris for running a phone tapping ","headline":"MITTERAND PHONE-TAP TRIAL OPENS"} {"label":1,"text":"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell announced his resignation Monday, ending four years of battles with Vice President Cheney and Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld over the course of U.S. foreign policy.","headline":"Powell Announces His Resignation"} {"label":4,"text":"Acer has announced the newest addition to the Ferrari line of notebooks, the Ferrari 3400. The notebook is based on the latest Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000 for thin and light notebooks.","headline":"Acer Boosts Its Ferrari"} {"label":4,"text":"Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to build security and virtualisation features into its server processors by 2006, the company said Friday during its annual analyst event.","headline":"AMD readies security, virtualisation features for 2006"} {"label":1,"text":"On the eve of a high-profile UN Security Council visit to Nairobi, members are split over a draft resolution on atrocities in Sudan #39;s western Darfur region.","headline":"UN divided over Darfur measures"} {"label":3,"text":"The New York Times has appointed Michael Oreskes, who directed much of the newspaper #39;s coverage of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, to deputy managing editor.","headline":"Oreskes Named Times Deputy Managing Editor"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Two Emmy-nominated\\reality producers are developing a series about infidelity,\\featuring stories of unfaithful spouses who have turned to a\\popular online matchmaking service that caters to attached\\people seeking extramarital affairs.","headline":"Reality TV Show Follows the Unfaithful (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Microsoft on Tuesday announced its decision to localise Windows and Office software in 14 Indian languages over the next 12 months and that the company would hire #39;hundreds #39; in India this year.","headline":"Microsoft to hire hundreds in India"} {"label":4,"text":"Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine are trying to determine whether violent video games such as Grand Theft Auto can make players more prone to violent behavior.","headline":"IU researchers helping to study video game-violence link"} {"label":2,"text":"Lovie Smith #39;s Monday morning started off with a phone call from Tony Dungy, his longtime friend and former boss. The Indianapolis Colts #39; coach was too early to offer condolences.","headline":"4-to-6 defense: Urlacher out"} {"label":1,"text":" ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Supporters of Ivory Coast's President Laurent Gbagbo criticized on Tuesday a United Nations decision to impose an arms embargo on the world's top cocoa grower but rebel leaders welcomed the move.","headline":"Ivory Coast Leader's Camp Criticizes Arms Ban"} {"label":3,"text":"WRIGLEY is buying the Life Savers and Altoids sweet and mint businesses from Kraft Foods for 800 million. The deal allows Wrigley to expand in the sweet section, while leaving Kraft to focus on the rest of its food business.","headline":"Wrigley bites into Kraft"} {"label":3,"text":"NOVA Chemicals Corp. said Tuesday it has agreed to form a joint venture with BP PLC to manufacture and market styrenic polymers in Europe.","headline":"NOVA, BP to Form Joint Venture"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Department store operator J.C. Penney\\Co. Inc. on Tuesday said third-quarter profit rose 86.3\\percent, helped by stronger sales and fewer markdowns.","headline":"Stronger Sales Boost JC Penney Earnings (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Wholesale prices shot up 1.7 last month, biggest gain in nearly 15 years and well above expectations, as energy costs skyrocketed and food prices surged, a government report said Tuesday.","headline":"Wholesale prices post biggest gain since 1990"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Former University of Louisville basketball player Larry Williams has died. He was 48.","headline":"Former Louisville Basketball Player Dies (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Employees and some investors in Google will be able to sell shares in the company as the latest ","headline":"Google shares released for sale"} {"label":3,"text":"MACAO Publishing amp; Broadcasting said Tuesday that it had bought a stake in Stanley Ho #39;s latest gambling project in Macao as Asia #39;s two leading casino operators team up to expand in the region.","headline":"Casino owners team up in Macao"} {"label":2,"text":"MAN UNITED #39;S share price has fallen by just over 2.5, less than expected after the resignation of Malcolm Glazer #39;s bankers JP Morgan.","headline":"INSIDE INFO: Man Utd shares drop"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday after a government report showing a much larger-than-expected rise in U.S. producer prices in October raised inflation concerns.","headline":"Stocks Open Lower; Inflation Data Weighs"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil fell to the lowest price in almost two months after Iran, OPEC #39;s second-biggest oil producer, said it would stop enriching uranium to ward off US calls for sanctions.","headline":"Crude oil prices continue decline"} {"label":2,"text":"Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes he is ready to make his comeback against Middlesbrough at the weekend following a two-month injury lay-off.","headline":"Gerrard available for Reds"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - The operator of Madagascar's\\privatized oil refinery went on trial on Tuesday, accused of\\polluting the environment around the Indian Ocean island's main\\international port, officials said.","headline":"Oil Company on Trial in Madagascar Over Pollution (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"In this artist #39;s rendition released by the European Space Agency, the European-made SMART-1 solar-powered satellite is seen nearing the Moon on its way to make the first comprehensive inventory of key chemical elements in the lunar surface.","headline":"Europe #39;s Mission to Moon Called Success"} {"label":4,"text":"<strong>Analysis<\/strong> That'll be the circus in town, then","headline":"Ofcom's review of telecoms due this week"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Sony BMG, the world's No. 2 record\\label, is in early talks with file-sharing network Grokster in\\what could lead to a legalized Internet music service, its\\chairman said on Tuesday.","headline":"Sony BMG Head Says in Early Talks with Grokster (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"The SMART-1 probe has entered its lunar orbit, and the history books as the first European mission to have done so. Professor David Southwood, director of science for the European Space Agency (ESA), said: quot;Europe ","headline":"SMART-1 makes lunar orbit"} {"label":3,"text":"American Express is suing Visa and MasterCard plus eight US banks, claiming anti-competitive tactics kept it out of the market. The litigation is the latest setback for Visa and MasterCard, which last month ","headline":"American Express sues credit card rivals"} {"label":3,"text":"Electronic Data Systems Corp. finally settled a dispute with outside auditors and reported a third-quarter loss of \\$153 million due to the write-down of a huge contract to build a computer network for the Navy.","headline":"Update 2: EDS Reports Third-Quarter Loss"} {"label":4,"text":"LOS ANGELES NASA will try again today to fly an unmanned hypersonic jet designed to reach a record speed of Mach Ten, or seven-thousand-miles-per-hour.","headline":"NASA delays flight of X-43A scramjet to attempt Mach 10"} {"label":4,"text":"the iPod -s a nifty little device, primarily allowing you to listen to downloaded music, but also giving you the opportunity ","headline":"Apple Sailing on Digital River"} {"label":4,"text":"Nokia has developed a prototype handset that supports Mobile IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6), a version of the protocol that will help to improve the quality of VoIP (voice over IP), streaming video and other applications delivered to wireless devices.","headline":"Nokia demos first mobile call using IP standard"} {"label":1,"text":"Many Dutch decision-makers wondering whether reactions, particularly criticism of Muslims, did not go too far. By Isabelle Wesselingh - THE HAGUE.","headline":"Dutch mulling limits on freedom of expression"} {"label":3,"text":"Nova Chemicals Corp., Canada #39;s largest chemical maker, and BP Plc, Europe #39;s biggest oil company, agreed to merge their European styrenics polymer businesses into a 50-50 venture to reduce costs.","headline":"Nova Chemicals, BP to Form European Plastics Venture (Update1)"} {"label":4,"text":"Sony on Tuesday announced plans to release a new dual-format DVD burner that is compatible with Macintosh computers. The external double-layer DVD drive, dubbed the DRX-710UL-T, is designed to record up to ","headline":"Sony to offer DVD burner for Mac"} {"label":4,"text":"LG Electronics has unveiled the worlds first terrestrial digital multimedia broadcast-receiving mobile phone, and demonstrated its functions.","headline":"LG Electronics Unveils World #39;s First Terrestrial DMB-Receiving <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Xabi Alonso is prepared for a hard battle when Spain meet England in the Bernabeu on Wednesday having experienced the build-up from the other side.","headline":"Xabi Reckons England Are Great"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) has beefed up e-mail storage for users of its free e-mail service from 100 megabytes to 250 MB. The Internet giant also unveiled an anti-spam authentication technology called DomainKeys, which curtails messages sent from spoofed addresses.","headline":"Not To Be Outfeatured, Yahoo Adds E-mail Storage (NewsFactor)"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM announced today that it was driving the initiative to use the worlds vast untapped computer power for useful things (like playing games and shopping online isn #39;t useful!","headline":"IBM launches global computing grid"} {"label":3,"text":"Disgruntled shareholders file suit to force talks with Oracle while PeopleSoft's two largest shareholders agree to disagree.","headline":"You Say Sell, I Say Potato"} {"label":4,"text":"PARIS - Europe #39;s dishwasher-sized spacecraft has entered a lunar orbit. The unmanned mission is the continent #39;s first voyage to the moon.","headline":"European probe arrives to orbit moon"} {"label":4,"text":"LG #39;s DMB-receiving System-on-Chip lets users watch terrestrial broadcasts while talking on the phone. LG plans to use its terrestrial DMB phone technologies in an aggressive campaign to penetrate the global ","headline":"LG Unveils Terrestrial DMB-Receiving Phone"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two senior insurance underwriters at Zurich American Insurance Co. pleaded guilty on Tuesday to misdemeanors related to bid-rigging in the insurance market.","headline":"Zurich Employees Plead Guilty in Probe"} {"label":4,"text":"A Motorola acquisition and an expected deal from Nortel show the market for mobile ad hoc network equipment is hot.","headline":"Motorola buy adds heat to mesh networking"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Hewlett-Packard Co. on\\Tuesday said quarterly profit topped its own lowered\\expectations as the computer and printer maker saw record\\revenues in every business and every region.","headline":"HP Profit Tops Lowered Forecast (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Sun Microsystems on Monday night posted a prerelease, ","headline":"Sun previews next version of Java"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO, - Shares of Google Inc. fell as much as 6.5 percent Tuesday, as selling restrictions were lifted on 39 million shares held by employees and early investors in the newly public Web search company.","headline":"Google stock falls as share lockups expire"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A committee overseeing a review of the child protection plan adopted by Roman Catholic bishops has recommended preserving a ban on church work for clerics who molest young people, according to a document the panel has sent to all U.S. bishops.","headline":"Committee Recommends Abusive Clergy Ban (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"CHICAGO - Motorola Inc. is acquiring MeshNetworks Inc., developer of a Wi-Fi based technology that is expected to help land more contracts for its growing government contracting business.","headline":"Motorola buys wireless network developer, eyes defense contracts"} {"label":2,"text":"The five cities looking to host the 2012 Summer Games submitted bids to the International Olympic Committee, entering the final stage of a long process in hopes of landing one of the biggest prizes in sports.","headline":"Olympic hopefuls for #39;12 submit bids"} {"label":1,"text":"MADRID, Spain There #39;s been a guilty plea in the first trial stemming from the Madrid train bombings earlier this year. A 16-year-old has pleaded guilty to charges he helped transport dynamite used in the attack.","headline":"Spanish teenager pleads guilty in first trial stemming from Madrid <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Although discussion of the war has been marginalized, many experts say Russians may not prefer it that way.","headline":"Quietly, tide of opinion turns on Chechen war"} {"label":4,"text":"With Novell concentrating on Linux more and more, many NetWare consumers might be facing dilemmas on where to move on for future needs.","headline":"Novell NetWare users get Microsofts Offer"} {"label":4,"text":"Last year we explored the question of Microsoft #39;s potential liability for software flaws exploited by viruses and other forms of malware.","headline":"Viruses: Blame Microsoft?"} {"label":2,"text":"As many as 60 National Hockey League agents, including those representing the top players in the game, will descend on a Chicago hotel meeting room Wednesday for a tte--tte with executives ","headline":"Agent: #39;It #39;s going to be a love-in #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"ARIEL SHARON, the Israeli Prime Minister, made his first conciliatory gesture towards Palestinians after the death of Yassir Arafat when he said that he would consider co-ordinating the dismantling of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip with a new ","headline":"Sharon takes step towards peace"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - South Korea's President Roh Moo-Hyun started an official visit to Brazil as part of his country's campaign to find new business in the region.","headline":"South Korea president in Brazil (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - A tiny unmanned NASA ","headline":"NASA 'Scramjet' Launched on Mach 10 Try (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Unhappy he hasn't been traded, Glenn Robinson rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.","headline":"Unhappy Robinson Rejoins 76ers (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - New York Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield and his wife were the targets of a blackmailer who claimed to have embarrassing sexual videotapes of her and a musician, Sheffield's business agent said Tuesday.","headline":"Agent: Extortion Plot Targeted Sheffield (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil futures fell Tuesday after moving above \\$47 US a barrel in intraday trading. December delivery crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange dropped 76 cents to \\$46.11 per barrel.","headline":"Crude oil futures fall to US\\$46 per barrel after moving above \\$47"} {"label":1,"text":"China is to invest nearly \\$20bn (11bn) in Argentina over the next 10 years, Argentine officials say.","headline":"Argentina gets China investment"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - EDMONTON (CP) - Alberta Premier Ralph Klein acknowledged Tuesday that he personally doesn't have a problem with private delivery of health-care services.","headline":"Doesn't matter to me if health care is privately delivered:Alta's Klein (Canadian Press)"} {"label":1,"text":"Producer prices surged 1.7 percent in October, their sharpest monthly increase in nearly 15 years.","headline":"Producer Price Surge Fuels Inflation Fears"} {"label":2,"text":"OGDEN, Utah -- Weber State football coach Jerry Graybeal resigned Tuesday after a 1-10 season, the worst in the program #39;s 43-year history.","headline":"Jerry Graybeal quits as Weber State coach"} {"label":1,"text":"The commander of the biggest US military hospital abroad said Tuesday that American troops body armor and speedy evacuations appear to be helping save lives in the ","headline":"US doctor says evacuations, body armor has helped save lives in <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"The killing of a wounded Iraqi by a U.S. Marine in Fallujah was termed a ","headline":"U.S. Commander in Iraq Calls Shooting 'Tragic'"} {"label":4,"text":"Thirteen countries agreed yesterday to join a global plan proposed by the Bush administration to curb methane emissions by capturing the greenhouse gas and using it as an energy source before it is released into the atmosphere.","headline":"14 Nations to Participate in Plan to Reduce Methane"} {"label":1,"text":"Bested by a Republican campaign emphasizing Christian faith, some Democrats are stepping up efforts to organize the ","headline":"Some Democrats Believe the Party Should Get Religion"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - South African skipper Graeme Smith said his team had to learn to be patient on slow pitches if they hoped to do well in an upcoming two-Test series against India.","headline":"We have to learn to be patient on Indian pitches: Smith (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Michael D. Eisner appeared for a second day of testimony in the shareholder lawsuit over the lucrative severance package granted to Michael S. Ovitz.","headline":"Eisner Says Ovitz Required Oversight Daily"} {"label":1,"text":" BANGKOK (Reuters) - Revered Queen Sirikit has urged all Thais to work with the government in its fight against the violence in the largely Muslim south, where almost 500 people have been killed since January.","headline":"Queen Urges Thais to Help Govt. Fight Muslim Unrest"} {"label":4,"text":"A list of 15,000 species threatened with extinction - many of them by human activity - is published.","headline":"Science counts species on brink"} {"label":4,"text":"Google Inc. stock dropped more than 6 percent Tuesday as tens of millions of new shares held by early investors and employees of the search engine giant became available for sale for the first time..<br><FONT face=","headline":"Google Stock Slips as New Shares Hit Market"} {"label":1,"text":"Australia #39;s Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer, says the apparent murder in Iraq of aid worker, Margaret Hassan, is a heinous and inexcusable crime.","headline":"Australia comdemns apparent killing of aid worker in Iraq"} {"label":2,"text":"For most of the season, the Acton-Boxboro football team has garnered the headlines with its record-setting win streak. Last night, the boys' soccer team proved A-B is not just a football school, claiming MIAA Division 1 North sectional title with a 1-0 win over two-time defending champion Medford.","headline":"Colonials upend Medford"} {"label":4,"text":"update Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Tuesday detailed his company #39;s plan for computer management software and announced a long-awaited Windows update tool.","headline":"Gates announces new Windows update tool"} {"label":3,"text":"China and Argentina signed five agreements in Buenos Aires Tuesday that will allow them to expand cooperation in the areas of trade, space, education, tourism and railways.","headline":"China, Argentina sign 5 cooperation documents"} {"label":3,"text":"Burst.com asked a US judge to penalize Microsoft for destroying e-mails it says the world #39;s largest software company should have preserved as evidence in antitrust suits.","headline":"Judge asked to penalize Microsoft over e-mails"} {"label":4,"text":"0850CET--The seizure of fake Nike sportswear by the Customs Department was one of the main stories on Wednesday #39;s newspapers. L-Orizzont published ","headline":"Press review"} {"label":4,"text":"A fight breaks out, and even though people at the far side of the crowd can #39;t see what #39;s going on, they are immediately on edge.","headline":"Study: Posture found able to communicate fear"} {"label":2,"text":"If playing for one of college hockey's most storied programs wasn't enticing enough for potential recruits, Boston University's new \\$97 million Harry Agganis Arena should do the trick.","headline":"New home ice looks slick"} {"label":2,"text":"College hockey: MEN -- Stonehill at UMass-Dartmouth, 7:30 p.m.; Franklin Pierce at Assumption, 7:30 p.m.; WOMEN -- Sacred Heart at Holy Cross, 7 p.m.","headline":"Today's schedule"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft, the behemoth Redmond, Wash., software company lurking over the computing world, Nov. 11 released a quot;beta, quot; or test, version of its online search service.","headline":"Getting with the program"} {"label":3,"text":"December delivery crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange dropped 76 cents to \\$46.11 per barrel. The benchmark light, sweet crude remained about \\$8 a barrel cheaper than its closing record of \\$55.17 recorded Oct. 22 and Oct. 26.","headline":"Update 8: Crude Oil Futures Sink to \\$46 Per Barrel"} {"label":2,"text":"The historically maligned Clippers appeared headed for a letdown. They started their first seven games above .500 and had their first home game in eight days against the mediocre Toronto Raptors.","headline":"Clip and save"} {"label":1,"text":"17 November 2004 -- Afghanistan #39;s Interior Ministry believes three UN workers abducted nearly three weeks ago in Afghanistan are probably still being held in the area.","headline":"Confusion Over Afghan UN Hostages"} {"label":1,"text":"Western political leaders have united to condemn the kidnappers of charity worker Margaret Hassan after a video surfaced apparently showing a militant firing a pistol into the head of a blindfolded woman wearing an orange jumpsuit.","headline":"Hassan: #39;Abhorrent act #39; says Blair"} {"label":4,"text":"The Motion Picture Association of America slaps an undisclosed number of individuals with lawsuits, accusing them of sharing copyright flicks on the internet. By Katie Dean.","headline":"Movie Studios Sue File Traders"} {"label":4,"text":"The DRX-710UL-T external DVD burner supports both FireWire 400 and USB 2.0. It ships with Roxio Toast 6 Lite. Double-layer support means users can burn up to 8.5GB of data on a single DVDR DL disc.","headline":"Sony plans dual-DVD for Mac"} {"label":1,"text":"MOSUL, Iraq -- US and Iraqi troops stormed insurgent-held police stations and neighborhoods in this northern city Tuesday, retaking a number of sites seized last week by gunmen who rose up in support of militants in Fallujah.","headline":"Battles rage across Mosul"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - Eric Shelton rushed for two touchdowns, Stefan LeFors passed for 247 yards with two touchdowns and No. 7 Louisville completed a perfect Conference USA campaign by routing Tulane, 55-7,","headline":"Louisville Slams Tulane"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar crashed through key barriers to a record low on the euro and a 7-month low on the yen on Wednesday, as concern mounted a forthcoming G20 finance ministers' meeting would do little to halt its slide.","headline":"Dollar Dives to Record Low Vs. Euro"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - US oil major ConocoPhillips has boosted its stake in Russia's second-largest oil producer LUKoil to 10 percent, giving Conoco at least one representative on LUkoil's board.","headline":"ConocoPhillips boosts LUKoil stake to 10 percent (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Hoping to harness a few million of the personal computers not already running the SETIhome screensaver, IBM and United Devices yesterday launched the World Community Grid to act as a clearing house for humanitarian IT projects.","headline":"Grid bids to save the world"} {"label":4,"text":"Sony has introduced a Mac compatible external double-layer dual-format DVD drive. The DRX-710UL-T comes with Roxio #39;s Toast 6 Lite software and will be available next month.","headline":"Sony Burner For Mac Users"} {"label":3,"text":"The US Treasury Secretary pledges commitment to a strong dollar, as the currency hits another record low against euro.","headline":"Dollar hits new low against euro"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Russia is working on new nuclear missile\\systems that other powers do not have in order to protect\\itself against future security challenges, President Vladimir\\Putin said Wednesday.","headline":"Putin Says Russia Working on New Nuclear Systems (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"DISAPPOINTMENT over Wal-Marts third-quarter sales performance and news of a sharp rise in October producer prices sent shares in the United States on a downward path yesterday.","headline":"Dow falls on Wal-Mart update and rise in producer costs"} {"label":1,"text":"The UN's Global Fund meets African leaders in Tanzania for talks on fighting the world's deadliest diseases.","headline":"Focus on deadly Africa diseases"} {"label":3,"text":"The Audit Bureau of Circulations released the long-awaited results of its audit of the Tribune Company #39;s scandal-tarred Newsday on Tuesday, confirming the magnitude of the discrepancies uncovered by the company #39;s recent internal audit.","headline":"Long-Awaited Audit Shows Major Discrepancies In Newsday <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. last week released a preview version of its new Internet search engine. It will be available in its final form early next year.","headline":"Microsoft #39;s quest for Google-like gold falls short, for now"} {"label":3,"text":"PHILADELPHIA - The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 1,088 Southeastern Pennsylvanians whose income tax refund checks could not be delivered.","headline":"\\$904,800 in refund checks go undelivered in Southeastern <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"LOS ANGELES NASA #39;s unmanned quot;scramjet quot; proved it #39;s small but it #39;s fast -- in a record-breaking demonstration above the Pacific Ocean.","headline":"NASA #39;scramjet #39; makes historic flight off California"} {"label":1,"text":"Paris - Doctors who treated Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat believe he died of a blood condition called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and have ruled out poisoning, Le Monde newspaper reported on Wednesday.","headline":"Arafat was not poisoned"} {"label":1,"text":"ritain #39;s government proposed banning smoking in most public places yesterday, setting off debate over what one smoker decried as the brainchild of a busybody quot;nanny state.","headline":"Smoking ban would target pubs"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - American economist Jeffrey Sachs\\has a novel way to tackle African poverty: Shower more aid on\\the world's poorest continent.","headline":"Is More Aid Needed to Solve Africa's Woes? (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"<a href=","headline":"Sparkle starts shipping GeForce 6600 GT AGP"} {"label":4,"text":"The Motion Picture Association of America has gone on the offensive in its battle against piracy and peer-to-peer sharing of movies, and has launched more than 200 civil suits against users it identifies as being the worst offenders.","headline":"MPAA takes filesharers to court"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing starts jumped a larger-than-expected 6.4 percent in October to the busiest pace since December as buyers took advantage of low mortgage rates, a government report showed on Wednesday.","headline":"Housing Starts Surge 6.4 Pct. in October"} {"label":3,"text":"Two of the nation's most well-known companies today said they would combine to form the third-largest U.S. retailer.","headline":"Sears and Kmart Agree to Merge in \\$11 Billion Deal"} {"label":3,"text":"Surging energy costs drove US consumer prices up by a hefty and larger-than-expected 0.6 percent last month, the biggest jump since May, a government report showed on Wednesday.","headline":"Consumer Prices: Biggest Jump Since May"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Swedish poets have broadcast their work into outer space by radio to give alien life forms -- if they exist -- a taste\\of earthling literature.","headline":"Swedes beam poetry into outer space (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Washington Post business columnist Steven Pearlstein will be online to discuss his latest column, which looks at the Bush administration's plans for Social Security and health care.","headline":"Business: Bush Administration"} {"label":3,"text":"The sixth season of a popular reality television show is ready to rock the world.","headline":"TV's Passport Stamp of Approval"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Homemade bombs exploded in two Buenos Aires banks Wednesday, killing a security guard, police said.","headline":"Bombings at Two Buenos Aires Banks Kill 1 (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"A blast rocks a branch of Citibank in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, killing a security guard, reports say.","headline":"Explosions rock Argentine banks"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN DIEGO San Diego-based Jack in the Box says profit for its latest quarter soared 32 percent. The fast-food chain says net income for the fourth quarter rose to 21-point-7 (m) million dollars from 16-point-4 (m) million a year ago.","headline":"Jack In The Box profit surges 32 percent, helped by sales jump"} {"label":1,"text":"New Zealand bowler James Franklin misses the first Test against Australia with injury.","headline":"Cricket: NZ suffer Franklin blow"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of local companies Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Vornado Realty Trust were boosted by news that Sears and Kmart will merge in an \\$11 billion deal, creating a new company called Sears Holdings with about \\$55 billion in yearly revenue and ","headline":"Martha, Vornado shares rise on Sears-Kmart deal"} {"label":3,"text":" TORONTO (Reuters) - Enbridge Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Enbridge to Buy Some of Shell's Pipelines"} {"label":4,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - SBC Communications <A HREF=","headline":"SBC Gives Microsoft \\$400 Mln Internet TV Deal"} {"label":1,"text":"MOSCOW - New nuclear weapons systems being developed in Russia could include a missile designed to defeat the US missile defence shield.","headline":"Russia working on new nuclear weapons: Putin"} {"label":3,"text":"Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world #39;s biggest retailer, informed it was confident to see quot;another record quarter and a successful holiday season quot; after posting solid third-quarter results.","headline":"USA : Wal-Mart predicts bumper Christmas"} {"label":4,"text":"MIAMI -- You might say that this time, eBay melted in the resolve to ban the online sale of part of a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich.","headline":"Cheese sandwich back on eBay"} {"label":2,"text":"The backlash to anti-American comments by Ryder Cup player Paul Casey has already started - and is likely only to get worse in the coming months.","headline":"CASEY COMMENTS NOT #39;SMART #39; - VERPLANK"} {"label":2,"text":" VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks Wednesday announced the sale of 50 percent of the team and its arena, General Motors Place.","headline":"Canucks Announce Partial Sale"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices rallied on Wednesday as inflation excluding food and energy, one of the Federal Reserve's preferred price measures, proved less dramatic than bond bulls had feared.","headline":"Treasuries Mount Rally Despite Inflation"} {"label":1,"text":"UN Security Council members have arrived in Nairobi for a two-day meeting devoted to the conflicts engulfing Sudan, including the western Darfur region.","headline":"UN council arrives in Nairobi"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday after Kmart's plan to buy Sears in an \\$11.5 billion deal was announced and computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Stocks Up After Sears Deal, HP Earnings"} {"label":1,"text":"US forces in Fallujah offer food and first aid as they face scattered pockets of guerrilla resistance.","headline":"Still under fire, US troops shifting to relief effort"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme did not practice Wednesday and is questionable this week because of a broken bone in his right thumb.","headline":"Delhomme Questionable Against Cardinals (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"BAE Systems says it has found out that it is being investigated by the UK's Serious Fraud Office.","headline":"BAE included in SFO investigation"} {"label":1,"text":"Pacific Rim trading nations said on Wednesday they should pool their influence to energize talks to free up world trade. As trade and foreign ministers from the 21-member Asia-Pacific ","headline":"APEC Ministers Urge New Effort on Trade Talks"} {"label":2,"text":"Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Troy Percival speaks to the media after a news conference in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004. Percival and the Tigers agreed on a \\$12 million, two-year contract.","headline":"Closer Percival OKs \\$12M Deal With Tigers"} {"label":1,"text":"Democratic Party leaders said Wednesday they want to know why Sen. John Kerry ended his presidential campaign with more than \\$15 million in the bank, money that could have helped Democratic candidates across the country.","headline":"Democrats Question Kerry's Campaign Funds"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The proposed move of the Montreal Expos to Washington is set to be approved when baseball owners meet Thursday in Chicago.","headline":"Baseball Owners Set to Approve Expos Sale (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"November 17, 2004 - Most of us who #39;ve been gamers for a while are familiar with the history behind Troika, which was formed from key members of the Black Isle group that made the Fallout, among other talented individuals.","headline":"Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Review"} {"label":1,"text":"THE Palestinian Authority is to set up an official commission of inquiry into Yasser Arafats death amid increasing rumours among the Palestinian public that he was poisoned by Israel.","headline":"Palestinians investigate rumours that Israel poisoned Arafat"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. executives are reaping another year of abundant pay, and the rich rewards are likely to stir demands for greater disclosure on how and why heads of companies are compensated.","headline":"Column: CEO Pay Stays High"} {"label":2,"text":"In a case that his lawyer said quot;has received more prosecutorial scrutiny than any petty offense in Denver history, quot; Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony saw the marijuana charge he faced dropped by the Denver City Attorney #39;s office today.","headline":"Pot charge dropped against Anthony"} {"label":4,"text":"It hasn't even been eight months since Sun Microsystems promoted Jonathan Schwartz to be Chief Executive Scott McNealy's right-hand man, but the two are already acting like an old couple. Missing Links","headline":"Odd couple: Schwartz and McNealy"} {"label":1,"text":"Mexico President Vicente Fox said Wednesday he will meet with US President George W. Bush in Chile during the economic summit of Pacific Rim nations.","headline":"Fox to push Bush on migration at APEC"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Caity Matter exploited Arizona's defense by hitting four 3-pointers and scored 20 points to lead No. 10 Ohio State to a 78-45 victory in the semifinals of the Women's NIT on Wednesday night.","headline":"No. 10 Ohio St. Tops No. 24 Arizona 78-45 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Harrington scored a season-high 30 points in a superlative performance against his former team, but the Indiana Pacers still escaped Conseco Fieldhouse with a 93-83 victory over Atlanta.","headline":"Pacers triumph in Harrington #39;s return"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - In the growing debate about when people first appeared on this continent, a leading archaeologist said Wednesday he has discovered what could be sooty evidence of human occupation in North America tens of thousands of years earlier than is commonly believed.","headline":"Fire Pit Dated to Be Over 50,000 Years Old (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - The dollar was in striking distance of\\record lows against the euro and 7- month lows versus the\\yen on Thursday, as traders concluded that nations at an\\upcoming G20 meeting would tolerate a weaker dollar.","headline":"Dollar in Sight of All-Time Low Vs Euro (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"The US mens national team will look to extend their record unbeaten streak to 13 matches when the take on Jamaica at Columbus Crew Stadium in its final match of semifinal-round qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.","headline":"US MNT Streaking Into Final Round"} {"label":3,"text":"In the early 1980s, Sears and Kmart were American retail giants, with gobs of money, huge portfolios of real estate and loyal customer bases that should have made them fast-growing fulfillers of Americans #39; insatiable demand for more stuff.","headline":"A Pair of Dethroned Kings"} {"label":1,"text":"India #39;s prime minister, Manmohan Singh, came to Kashmir on Wednesday offering unconditional talks with anyone willing to renounce violence and a \\$5.3 billion economic ","headline":"India #39;s Offer for Peace Talks on Kashmir Is Sweetened With Aid"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Children's nursery rhymes contain 10 times more violence than television shows broadcast before the\\9 p.m. ","headline":"Nursery rhymes more violent than TV (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"MUZAFFARABAD, Nov 17: A multi-party alliance fighting Indian rule in Kashmir rejected on Wednesday the economic package offered by Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh during ","headline":"Kashmiris reject Indian PM #39;s offer"} {"label":2,"text":"Leaders of the NYC2012 committee highlighted New York's advantages in multiculturalism, money and media power.","headline":"New York Unveils Last, Best Bid to Gain the Olympics in 2012"} {"label":2,"text":"Madrid, one of five cities bidding to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, unveiled its dossier on Wednesday (17 November), just two days after submitting it to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).","headline":"Olympic 2012 : Madrid unveils bid dossier"} {"label":2,"text":"Argentina moved atop South America #39;s qualifying group for the 2006 soccer World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Venezuela, grabbing the lead after world champion Brazil suffered its first defeat of the campaign.","headline":"Argentina Heads World Cup Qualifying Group After Brazil Loses"} {"label":3,"text":"Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as investors welcomed the merger of Kmart Holding Corp. and Sears. However, climbing oil prices restricted gains.","headline":"US stocks gain on Kmart-Sears merger"} {"label":3,"text":"US Bankruptcy Court Judge Stephen Mitchell will hear arguments today asking him to reconsider a four-month, 21 percent pay cut he imposed on many unionized workers last month.","headline":"US Airways Watch: 11\/18\/04"} {"label":2,"text":"Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Kenyon Martin added 24 points and 16 rebounds, helping the Denver Nuggets hold off the Toronto Raptors 112-106 Wednesday night.","headline":"Nuggets 112, Raptors 106"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Despite India's economic boom in software and outsourcing services, economists have warned the government needs more reforms to create jobs in manufacturing to cut poverty.","headline":"India desperate for jobs, infrastructure despite economic boom (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Australia and the United States sealed a free trade agreement to start January 1, 2005 after clearing last-minute obstacles.","headline":"Australia, US seal free trade agreement (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"SL: Seagate Technology has announced that it will begin shipping the world #39;s highest capacity PC hard drive to retail stores and resellers.","headline":"Seagate to Ship 400 GB HDD"} {"label":1,"text":"An Israeli tank has opened fire and killed three Egyptian troops on the sensitive border between the two countries, mistaking them for Palestinian militants on the way to carry out an attack, Israeli media says.","headline":"Israeli tank reportedly kills Egyptian troops"} {"label":1,"text":"CURFEWS and alcohol bans may be necessary in Aboriginal communities, Prime Minister John Howard said today, adding that civil liberties were less important than staying alive.","headline":"PM backs indigenous alcohol ban"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON -- The two founders of the Pilgrim Baxter mutual fund family have agreed to pay \\$80 million each to settle regulators' charges of improper trading to benefit themselves and friends at the expense of longer-term shareholders, the authorities said yesterday.","headline":"Pilgrim Baxter founders to pay \\$160m"} {"label":3,"text":"A month after federal regulators adopted sweeping new rules for mutual fund oversight, fund trustees remain concerned about their ability to serve as watchdogs over fund managers and others who handle investor money, a new survey shows.","headline":"Trustees worry on oversight"} {"label":4,"text":"Next time you drive past a jogger on the street, give her a honk and a wave - she #39;s honing the skill that helped define the human body, according to a study by researchers from the University of Utah and Harvard.","headline":"Running may have defined the body"} {"label":1,"text":"JERUSALEM A preliminary Israeli army investigation has found that Israeli troops apparently killed three Egyptian soldiers by mistake, thinking they were Palestinian militants along the Gaza-Egypt border.","headline":"Report: Israeli army mistakenly kills three Egyptian soldiers"} {"label":2,"text":"CBC SPORTS ONLINE - After starting the season with three straight wins, the Toronto Raptors are heading back home with a losing record.","headline":"Raptors fall to Nuggets"} {"label":1,"text":"An Israeli tank has opened fire and killed three Egyptian troops in a border zone near the Gaza Strip after mistaking them for Palestinian arms smugglers, Israeli security sources say.","headline":"Israeli tank kills three Egyptian troops"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Three Egyptian policemen were killed overnight by Israeli tank fire on the tense border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip when they were mistaken for Palestinian arms smugglers, officials said.","headline":"Three Egyptian policemen killed by Israeli tank fire near border (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday rejected a key recommendation of a United Nations panel on expanding the UN Security Council, saying any reform would be one-sided if new members did not have veto power.","headline":"Putin backs veto for members of expanded Security Council"} {"label":3,"text":"Stocks bounded higher Wednesday as investors shrugged off a fresh indicator of rising inflation and welcomed postitive economic reports and the merger of Kmart Holding Corp.","headline":"Optimism raises markets"} {"label":3,"text":"Italian bank Sanpaolo and Dexia, the Franco-Belgian group, confirmed they were in preliminary talks after a report that they were considering a merger to create a major cross-border lender.","headline":"Sanpaolo and Dexia in merger talks By Reuters - November 18 2004 <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"PENNY-PINCHING American Airlines is to remove the pillows from half its planes to save \\$300,000 (163,000) a year. 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Reports this week suggest that Honda is aiming to either buy BAR or become co-owner of the team by purchasing a shareholding.","headline":"Honda aiming for BAR buyout?"} {"label":4,"text":"JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The online search engine leader Google has unveiled a new tool for scholarly research. The new service is aimed at making better sense of all the scholarly work stored on the web and it ","headline":"Google Unveils Scholar Search Tool"} {"label":4,"text":"GERMANTOWN, Md. A Maryland-based private lab that analyzes criminal-case DNA evidence has fired an analyst for allegedly falsifying test data.","headline":"DNA lab that handles high-profile cases fires analyst"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices were steady on Thursday as concern over lean heating fuel supplies in the United States and Europe ahead of winter stemmed falls of nearly \\$10 since late October.","headline":"Oil Steady as Winter Worries Stem Decline"} {"label":4,"text":"washingtonpost.com - Careful followers of search-engine giant Google surely took note this morning of reports that the company is reiterating an earlier warning that its future growth could fall below expectations. As the BBC News reported, the company ","headline":"On Google's Horizon ... Microsoft (washingtonpost.com)"} {"label":1,"text":"The leader of Italy's right-wing National Alliance, Gianfranco Fini, is appointed foreign minister.","headline":"Fini named Italy foreign minister"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Google Inc. slipped in pre-market trading Thursday after the world #39;s most popular Internet search engine warned for the second time in a week that its fourth-quarter revenue growth rate is likely to slow from previous quarters.","headline":"Update 2: Google Says Revenue Growth Is Slowing"} {"label":4,"text":"Seagate claims to have broken the record for the most storage on a single disc platter, managing to store 133GB per disc in its newly released 400GB hard drive.","headline":"Seagate claims storage record"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - Shares of Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Broker Downgrades Sink Medtronic"} {"label":4,"text":"Last Thursday, MSN announced the official beta launch of their search engine. Although a preview had been available on their sandbox site, the launch marked the official unveiling of the company #39;s proprietary search technology to the general public.","headline":"Gauging Reactions To MSN Search"} {"label":4,"text":"Google Inc. on Thursday formally launched a new search service aimed at scientists and academic researchers. Google Scholar is a free beta service that allows users to search for scholarly literature ","headline":"New Google Scholar search service aimed at academics"} {"label":4,"text":"Bill Gates might not use AOL, but he's definitely got mail. The Microsoft Corp. chairman receives millions of Internet messages a day, said Steve Ballmer, the company's chief executive. ","headline":"Bill Gates Gets 4 Million E-Mails a Day"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Steve Spurrier has agreed to take over as football coach at South Carolina if Lou Holtz retires at the end of the season, The Tennessean of Nashville reported in Thursday's editions.","headline":"Report: Spurrier Will Take S. Carolina Job (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AOL has added a range of features to ward off computer viruses, intrusive spyware programs and spam to a special edition of its internet access package, AOL 9.0 Security Edition.","headline":"AOL beefs up its homeland security"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration failed the public in its oversight of Merck Co Inc.'s painkiller Vioxx, which has been withdrawn, and is ","headline":"Congress Told FDA Failed Public on Vioxx"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN ANTONIO SBC Communications and Yahoo are expanding their high-speed Internet service partnership to link video, wireless phone, Internet and other services.","headline":"SBC and Yahoo! extend pact to offer Internet service"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Claire #39;s Stores (CLE:NYSE - news - research) were among the NYSE #39;s losers Thursday, falling 15 after the company posted third-quarter results that missed analysts #39; expectations and warning about the fourth quarter.","headline":"Stocks in Motion: Claire #39;s"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - A key forecasting gauge of future\\U.S. economic activity fell for a fifth straight month in\\October, a private research firm said on Thursday.","headline":"Leading Indicators Down for 5th Month (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"The New Zealand dollar has hit its highest level this year, propelled by a dramatic dip in the US dollar. As the greenback slumped against most global currencies, the kiwi rose to 71.02USc, its highest level for eight years.","headline":"Kiwi hits eight-year high against struggling greenback"} {"label":4,"text":"Google has launched Google Scholar, a search service aimed specifically at the academic community. The search tool will help scientists and academic researchers locate papers, theses and ","headline":"Google Unveils Service for Academics"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue chips rose on Thursday, led by Altria Group Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Blue Chips Rise, Altria Higher on Upgrade"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Government scientists are chasing a possible new case of mad cow disease in the United States, with final results on a suspicious slaughtered animal expected in coming days, officials said on Thursday.","headline":"Suspect Animal Tested for Mad Cow Disease"} {"label":2,"text":"London #39;s bid team will reveal their final plans for hosting the 2012 Olympic Games when they unveil full details of the bid document on Friday.","headline":"London to unveil 2012 bid plans"} {"label":4,"text":"Shares of Google slipped after the search engine warned, for the second time in a week, that its fourth-quarter revenue growth rate is likely to slow from previous quarters.","headline":"Google Shows It #39;s Only Human"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple Computer confirmed Thursday it plans to open two additional Apple retail stores in the United Kingdom in 2005 - one in Birmingham, northwest ","headline":"Apple Confirms More UK Retail Stores Coming; Additional Locations <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"The Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, apologized to Egypt today after an Israeli army tank crew fired on an Egyptian patrol near the border with Gaza, killing three Egyptian police officers.","headline":"Israel Apologizes for Killing Egyptian Officers"} {"label":2,"text":"Zurich, Switzerland (Sports Network) - FIFA will launch an investigation into the racist chants Spanish fans aimed at black English players during Wednesday #39;s friendly at the Bernabeu in Madrid.","headline":"FIFA to investigate racism in Madrid"} {"label":4,"text":"Home theater company to help users digitally convert audio CDs and store songs on a DVD or player.","headline":"Cambridge SoundWorks gives digital music a spin"} {"label":4,"text":"CRM software maker Epiphany Inc. this week is rolling out new analytical software, including two new products and vertical-specific bundles aimed at the communications and retail finance industries.","headline":"Epiphany looks to beef up call center"} {"label":4,"text":"Industry group will offer a free program to help users find and eliminate illegal files.","headline":"MPAA Sues First Movie Swappers"} {"label":3,"text":" #39;Down With the FCC! #39; Howard Stern Says at New York Rally to Promote Switch to Satellite Radio. Radio host Howard Stern, below center, waits as thousands of his fans line up to receive a free Sirius radio from him in Union Square in New York Thursday, Nov.","headline":"Stern Blasts FCC at Satellite Promotion"} {"label":4,"text":"The Motion Picture Association of America is in talks with the Internet2 research consortium, hoping both to test next-generation video delivery projects and to monitor peer-to-peer piracy on the ultrahigh-speed network.","headline":"MPAA seeks research, P2P cop role on Internet2"} {"label":2,"text":"The racist chanting by Spanish fans at Wednesday night #39;s friendly international in Madrid has left the government here red-faced and fearing a black-mark against the city #39;s bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.","headline":"Spain reflects on football racism row"} {"label":2,"text":"Casey Mears set a track qualifying record and won his third NASCAR Busch series pole of the season Thursday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.","headline":"Mears wins Busch pole"} {"label":1,"text":"A minister has launched a scathing attack on heir to the throne Prince Charles, accusing him of being quot;very old fashioned quot; and out of touch in his views on teaching in schools.","headline":"Prince Charles chastised for quot;old fashioned quot; views"} {"label":3,"text":"Argentina recognized China as a market economy on Thursday, granting the Asian country a status it has been seeking worldwide to keep countries from imposing penalties on the dumping of Chinese exports.","headline":"Argentina Views China As Market Economy"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A final test is likely to confirm a second U.S. case of mad cow disease, experts said on Thursday, though they see a small possibility the animal, which tested ","headline":"US May Have New Case of Mad Cow Disease"} {"label":1,"text":"Britains top police officer today called for an urgent updating of the law to protect householders who use force to defend their homes against criminals - even if it involves killing the intruder.","headline":"Police Chief Backs Using Force Against Intruders"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The Indian air force saluted pilots who rescued hundreds on the remote Nicobar islands despite losing family and colleagues when their base was destroyed by last week's deadly tsunami.","headline":"Bereft Indian pilots leaving Andamans are saluted by air force (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Ending three weeks of stalemate, European lawmakers have approved a new executive commission for the European Union. European MPs had refused to accept a new team of commissioners proposed by Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.","headline":"MEPS APPROVE REVAMPED COMMISSION"} {"label":1,"text":"Equatorial Guinea has told a court he and his comrades had been chained like animals and tortured into confessing. and hand-cuffs to plead their innocence on Thursday.","headline":"E. Guinea coup suspects say they were tortured"} {"label":1,"text":"Sponsors of an internationally backed Mideast peace plan will send their foreign ministers to the region next week in hopes of restarting Israeli-Palestinian talks in the wake of Yasser Arafat #39;s death.","headline":"Palestinians to host Western diplomats"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Nike Inc. co-founder\\Philip Knight, who helped transform a small-start up business\\into the world's biggest athletic shoe company, will step down\\as chief executive officer, the company said on Thursday.","headline":"Nike Co-Founder Knight Steps Down as CEO (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"The co-founder of Nike Inc. Philip Knight has resigned from his position as chief executive officer, the company said on Thursday.","headline":"Nike CEO Philip Knight resigned"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters is reporting that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a possible second case of mad cow disease in the United States.","headline":"Is Mad Cow Disease Back?"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Frank Robinson has agreed to a one-year contract to return as manager of the Expos, although whether he actually manages the team next year will hinge on the pace of the team's sale and the whim of the new owners.","headline":"Expos Skipper Robinson OKs One-Year Deal (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Disney Profit Up, TV Outshines Studio"} {"label":3,"text":"Washington - An expert with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said on Thursday he was pressured by his agency to stifle study results showing the potential dangers of the anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx.","headline":"FDA stifled dangerous Vioxx results - expert"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday its workhorse commercial computers have smashed the industry #39;s most demanding tests, which analysts said creates ","headline":"IBM Says Swamps Rivals in Key UNIX Computer Test"} {"label":2,"text":"The Spanish government responded to diplomatic pressure from Britain yesterday by starting a search for fans who racially abused England players during a quot;friendly quot; football match with Spain.","headline":"Spain hunts for fans who racially abused England players"} {"label":2,"text":"Kostas Kederis and Ekaterini Thanou, the sprinters who brought shame on Greece on the eve of the Olympics, are facing the end of their careers after being charged with missing a drug test and faking a motorcycle accident.","headline":"Disgraced Greek sprint pair charged"} {"label":1,"text":"The 150 brokers and traders on the Iraq Stock Exchange are not waiting for the war to end, buying and selling orders a few hundred yards away from the fighting.","headline":"A Bit of Wall St. on the Tigris"} {"label":4,"text":"The U.S. Air Force tomorrow plans to announce an enterprisewide Microsoft software initiative that some analysts see as a prime example of how users can leverage their spending power to force vendors to deliver more secure products.","headline":"Air Force to launch enterprise Microsoft initiative"} {"label":2,"text":"For once, it was the English fans who could claim the moral high ground. The Spanish Football Federation now faces an official inquiry after several black players in Wednesday night #39;s England squad were subjected ","headline":"Are the Spanish really racist?"} {"label":1,"text":"The Bush administration yesterday accused Iran of attempting to develop missiles with nuclear warheads - a charge that could derail the European arms-control agreement struck earlier this week.","headline":"Powell accuses Iran of trying to develop nuclear missiles"} {"label":4,"text":"Using open-source modules instead of commercial alternatives -- even standards-based ones -- could save businesses money.","headline":"ObjectWeb adds portal content management middleware"} {"label":4,"text":"Global warming needs more attention, according to John McCain, and President Bush needs to lead the way. 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Eisner and Disney President Michael S. Ovitz appeared on ","headline":"Eisner Continues Defense of Hiring, Firing"} {"label":4,"text":"By Lee Bowman. The ability to run long distances across the African savannah gave human ancestors an evolutionary advantage over other primates that walked upright, but could not run the mile or 20, researchers argue in a new study.","headline":"Running was a key human characteristic"} {"label":3,"text":"president effective December 28 after more than a year-long search. Knight, 66, who also will give up his title of president,. chairman, quot; Knight said in a statement on Thursday.","headline":"Nike co-founder stepping down"} {"label":2,"text":"The annual summer barbecues that Ralph Friedgen and Frank Beamer co-host at their lake homes in Georgia may be a little less cordial after the way Beamer #39;s Virginia Tech Hokies waxed Friedgen #39;s Maryland Terrapins 55-6 last night.","headline":"Hokies making statement about ACC title intentions"} {"label":3,"text":"German Finance Minister Eichel called for the euro #39;s quot;brutal quot; rise versus the dollar to be put on the agenda of the summit of G20 countries in Berlin this weekend amid concerns the greenback #39;s slide could hit EU growth.","headline":"Eichel Wants Strong Euro on G20 Agenda"} {"label":1,"text":"JERUSALEM -- Israeli troops mistook three Egyptian police officers for Palestinian militants and shot them dead yesterday along the Gaza Strip's border with Egypt, increasing tensions between the neighbors.","headline":"3 Egyptian soldiers killed in Israeli error"} {"label":2,"text":"Top-seeded Roger Federer overcame a second-set lapse and remained unbeaten in the ATP Masters Cup Championships with a victory last night over Carlos Moya.","headline":"Roddick breaks down Safin"} {"label":2,"text":"The Philadelphia 76ers got a firsthand demonstration of why Tim Duncan might be the toughest player in the NBA to defend. 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You might, however, want to consider something that wasn't even in the running: L.C.D.","headline":"Dream TV Screen, Now in Size Large"} {"label":4,"text":"PeopleSoft's chief executive accused Oracle of spreading misleading information about his stock sales and threatened to sue for defamation.","headline":"PeopleSoft Chief Threatens to Sue Over Oracle Statements"} {"label":3,"text":"Hours after his close associate Howard Stern addressed a teeming crowd about the benefits of Sirius Satellite Radio, former Viacom Chief Operating Officer and President Mel Karmazin announced that he has signed onto the fledgling company as CEO.","headline":"First Howard, Now Mel: Karmazin Joins Sirius As CEO"} {"label":3,"text":"Yahoo and SBC Communications have agreed to collaborate to extend some of the online services and content they currently provide to PC users to mobile phones and home entertainment devices.","headline":"Yahoo and SBC extend partnership and plan new services"} {"label":4,"text":"SINGAPORE -- If you didnt think anybody else could possibly get any more spam than you, then think of Bill Gates. The Microsoft Corp.","headline":"So you think you get a lot of e-mail"} {"label":4,"text":"The company said Thursday that it will release security bulletins and accompanying patches for its products on 18 January, 12 April, 12 July and 18 October.","headline":"Oracle gets with the patch programme"} {"label":2,"text":"Brisbane - New Zealand batting hero Jacob Oram shunned comparisons with one of his country #39;s great all-rounders Chris Cairns after he bludgeoned the Kiwis into contention against Australia here on Friday.","headline":"Oram shuns Cairns comparisons"} {"label":4,"text":"McLean technology consulting company BearingPoint Inc. said yesterday that its chief financial officer, Robert S. 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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. said it would report preliminary results of its \\$8.8 billion hostile tender offer ","headline":"Oracle tender results out Saturday"} {"label":2,"text":" MADRID (Reuters) - The Madrid council has condemned the racist behavior of fans that marred Wednesday's friendly between Spain and England and said that the events should not be allowed to harm the city's bid to host the 2012 Olympics.","headline":"Spain Condemns Racial Abuse, Defends Reputation"} {"label":1,"text":"The Spanish FA apologises to its English counterparts following racist chanting.","headline":"Football: Spanish FA apologises"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - TheStreet.com Inc. , the\\financial news and commentary Web site, may be up for sale,\\according to a report in Business Week, sparking a 7 percent\\rise in its shares.","headline":"TheStreet.com May Be Up for Sale -- Report (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"photos There's also room in the humidor and the Darth Vader helmet. Take a gander at some strange and wonderful creations.","headline":"A PC in the toaster? How mod!"} {"label":3,"text":"A planned sale of Russian energy giant Yukos #39; main asset has become clouded by confusion over the price, the participants and the legality of the sale.","headline":"Auction for Yukos core set for Dec. 19"} {"label":4,"text":"Google has rolled out a new search tool called, Google Scholar. Google Scholar enables you to search specifically for scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts ","headline":"Google Launches New Search Tool For Academics"} {"label":1,"text":"AH Jaffor Ullah. Yasser Arafat, the acknowledged leader of Palestinian people, lived amidst controversy all through his life. The cause of his death has now become a source of controversy amongst the departed leaders people all over Middle East.","headline":"A conspiracy theory : In the aftermath of Arafats passing"} {"label":1,"text":"President Vladimir Putin rejected concern that he is beating a path toward authoritarianism, calling such criticism quot;total nonsense quot; in an interview published Friday and saying Russia needs time to build democracy after centuries of heavy ","headline":"Vladimir Putin: Claims of authoritarian drift quot;total nonsense quot;"} {"label":3,"text":"A new computer virus is catching people out by coming back from the dead.","headline":"Lazarus-like virus hits computers"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK, November 19 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus amp; Company reiterate their quot;outperform quot; rating on Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI.","headline":"Sirius Satellite Radio quot;outperform, quot; target price raised"} {"label":2,"text":"Orange are set to square off in the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer. Classic. The Orange posted an impressive 71-58 victory over 12th-ranked.","headline":"GAME NOTES: The 24th-ranked Memphis Tigers and the fifth-ranked <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON: EMI, the world #39;s third-largest music group, reported a drop in first-half profits on Friday but said the beleaguered industry was rebounding as online music sales start to take off.","headline":"Emi profits fall but online music market improving"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States' huge current account deficit cannot be indefinitely financed by foreign countries and investors.","headline":"Greenspan issues new warning over US current account deficit (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"NOVEMBER 19, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - The California Employees #39; Retirement System (Calpers) is tendering its 1.5 million PeopleSoft Inc.","headline":"California employee pension fund tenders PeopleSoft shares to <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"A favourite with the crowd during his time at Goodison Park, many fans will not forget Radzinskis comments prior to his 1.75 m move to the Londoners during the summer.","headline":"Prem Preview: Everton v Fulham"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Pakistani security forces have arrested a key Al-Qaeda operative wanted in connection with attacks on Christian targets and a failed bid to kill President Pervez Musharraf, an official said.","headline":"Pakistan arrests key Al-Qaeda operative (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"<p><\/p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush on Friday signed intolaw a measure authorizing an \\$800 billion increase in thecredit limit of the United States, the White House said.<\/p>","headline":"Bush Signs Into Law Debt Ceiling Increase"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar sank across the board, dropping to multiyear lows against the yen and the euro on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said demand for U.S. assets could ease at some point given the size of the current account deficit.","headline":"Dollar Plunges on Greenspan Comments"} {"label":4,"text":"Problems with a \\$50 million-plus rollout of SAP's ERP, CRM and other business apps in the city of Tacoma, Wash., have generated a storm of end-user complaints, bad press and a call for an independent audit of the situation.","headline":"Tacoma weathers ERP and CRM 'perfect storm'"} {"label":2,"text":"There is no shortage of ways to measure Bobby Bowden #39;s stellar career as Florida State #39;s football coach. There are the 277 of his Division IA leading 350 wins here, which is ","headline":"It takes 6 Gators to match Bowden"} {"label":4,"text":"To kick off the availability of the new domain names, Microsoft will conduct a charity auction of what it believes will be the most sought after UK addresses.","headline":"Hotmail Fights Fraud and Gmail with New Domains"} {"label":3,"text":"Federal regulators rejected on Friday the idea that allowing cable TV subscribers to pay only for channels they want would lower high cable bills.","headline":"FCC says allowing cable TV subscribers to choose their channels <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"The United Nations has shelved efforts to draft a treaty banning the cloning of human embryos in a setback for the Bush administration.","headline":"UN deadlock defeats cloning ban"} {"label":4,"text":"The U.S. Congress on Friday reinstated a ban on Internet access taxes after the House of Representatives agreed to extend it for another three years rather than make it permanent.","headline":"Congress Sends 'Net Access Ban to White House"} {"label":3,"text":"Other than Comcast and ServiceMaster additions, it's been a quiet quarter of trading for this portfolio.","headline":"Gleaning Insights From Berkshire"} {"label":3,"text":"In a burgeoning political and engineering scandal, Boston #39;s gleaming new underground Interstate 93 highway is riddled with hundreds of leaks.","headline":"Big Dig Tunnel Is Riddled With Leaks"} {"label":2,"text":"Evander Holyfield just doesn #39;t get it. He #39;s beyond old for a fighter and seemingly hasn #39;t been able to punch his way out of a paper bag in years.","headline":"Holyfield #39;s effort to unify heavyweight title running out of time"} {"label":1,"text":"SEOUL - Watchers of the reclusive North Korean regime are buzzing about reports that might indicate a change in the cult of personality surrounding Kim Jong Il.","headline":"North Korea-watchers ponder significance of Kim #39;s changed status"} {"label":1,"text":"Police in tsunami-hit Thailand search for a Swedish boy feared kidnapped by child sex traffickers.","headline":"Kidnap fears for lost tsunami boy"} {"label":2,"text":"Pressure? What pressure? Kurt Busch, last in the qualifying line and first in the NASCAR Nextel Cup points, waited out 54 other drivers Friday and then won the pole for the season-ending Ford 400, which will determine the 2004 champion.","headline":"Busch Wins Pole for Season-Ending Race"} {"label":3,"text":"REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. Investors continue to bet today that most PeopleSoft shareholders will back Oracle #39;s nine-point-two (b) billion-dollar takeover bid for its bitter rival.","headline":"Investors expect PeopleSoft shareholders to back Oracle bid"} {"label":1,"text":"The murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by a young Muslim of Moroccan descent has shaken Holland to its very foundations. To most people, including the Dutch, the killing and its violent ","headline":"Van Gogh #39;s murder brings out Holland #39;s contradictions"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK - Why has Carl Icahn set his sights on the relatively insignificant Mylan Laboratories, a generic drug company with just \\$1.5 billion in sales and a \\$4.3 billion market cap?","headline":"Icahn Takes The High River"} {"label":4,"text":"The Nintendo DS includes a touch-sensitive screen and is geared for an older crowd.","headline":"Images: Nintendo grows up--a little"} {"label":4,"text":"BANGALORE, INDIA - Peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing would never have gathered momentum if the music industry had adopted models for distribution over the Internet, said Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Craig Barrett, addressing IT executives in India Friday.","headline":"Barrett: Good business models vary widely"} {"label":2,"text":"Glen McGowan had 22 points and little-used reserve Chase Griffin came off the bench to make two clutch free throws to help Pepperdine hold off Fairleigh Dickinson 80-79 Friday for fifth place in the BCA Invitational.","headline":"Pepperdine 80, Fairleigh Dickinson 79"} {"label":2,"text":"An arrest warrant was issued Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, for Nebraska offensive lineman Darren DeLone, shown in this undated handout photo.","headline":"Nebraska Player Charged With Assault"} {"label":4,"text":"Australia's IT News reports the findings of a recent survey in which more than 20 percent of company execs said they were considering or recommending offshore outsourcing. Outsourcing Blog","headline":"Hey mate, we're moving offshore too!"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - In a prime-time television outburst, Bill Clinton ripped old nemesis Kenneth Starr and what the former president portrayed as a gullible media eager to report every ","headline":"Clinton Rips Starr, Media on Prosecution (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Russia pressed ahead yesterday with controversial plans to break up the country #39;s biggest oil company Yukos, setting a date of December 19 for an auction of its main production unit at a bargain basement starting price of \\$8.65bn (4.88bn).","headline":"Yukos under the hammer at \\$8.6bn"} {"label":4,"text":"PC World - Apple's latest offers a brilliant color screen and photo capabilities, but the price is high.","headline":"First Look: iPod Brings Music to Your Photos (PC World)"} {"label":1,"text":"The buzz over the greatly enlarged museum is expected to turn into a cacophony on Saturday.","headline":"Next Big Hit at the Modern: Its Reopening"} {"label":1,"text":"A delegation that was paid to watch the Ukraine elections by a lobbyist affiliated with one of the candidates has some saying the move taints the process of promoting democracy.","headline":"Funding of Election Monitors A Concern"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Duce Staley was downgraded to doubtful Friday with a sore hamstring, meaning he will almost certainly miss a third consecutive game Sunday.","headline":"Steelers' Staley Downgraded to Doubtful (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Thousands of protesters marched peacefully through downtown Santiago on Friday, expressing anger at a weekend summit of Pacific Rim leaders, particularly President Bush. But violence later erupted at a rock concert.","headline":"Protesters Denounce APEC Summit in Chile"} {"label":3,"text":"Consumers won #39;t have to pay a tax to log on to the Internet until at least 2007, after Congress voted Friday to renew a recently lapsed ban on Internet taxation.","headline":"No tax on Internet access until at least 2007"} {"label":3,"text":"By all appearances, Steven Woghin was a lawyer at the top of his game. After years in government service, the former Justice Department attorney had worked his way up to a comfortable six-figure salary and the chief legal job at software maker Computer Associates International Inc.","headline":"Lawyers In the Limelight"} {"label":4,"text":"With 48 hours left before its official opening, Apple gave us a sneak peek at the new Regent Street Store. Billed as #39;a place to belong #39;, it #39;s staffed by the 138 successful candidates, whittled down from an original list of over 4000 applicants.","headline":"Inside Apple #39;s new Regent Street store"} {"label":4,"text":"The devastating earthquake that struck the Indian Ocean probably caused some islands to move by several metres.","headline":"Earthquake 'redraws the map'"} {"label":4,"text":"A glitch leaves customers of HSBC bank unable to use its internet services as well as cash machines.","headline":"System glitch hits HSBC"} {"label":3,"text":"Despite announcing the biggest news in its short history, OSI Pharmaceuticals stock fell nearly 10 percent Friday, as some investors grew nervous about whether its newly approved cancer drug would be the bonanza they expected.","headline":"Market not ready to cheer"} {"label":1,"text":"UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has praised the release of several political prisoners in Myanmar, the BBC reported Saturday. Annan also said he hoped others still behind ","headline":"Myanmar frees nearly 4,000 prisoners"} {"label":4,"text":"Fate may hold something of a pre-determined fragmentation for Linux operating systems, like Unix before them, that even standards efforts cannot undo.","headline":"Linux Core Consortium may not derail fate #39;s wheels"} {"label":1,"text":"The world's oldest man, who gave up driving at 108 because ","headline":"World's oldest man dies aged 113"} {"label":2,"text":"Lou Holtz wanted his South Carolina players to focus on their game against Clemson. They suddenly have a lot more on their minds. Holtz will retire as coach at South Carolina ","headline":"Spurrier expected to replace Holtz"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Manchester United defeated Charlton 2-0 Saturday in the Premier League behind goals from Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. Charlton did little to test United's defense before 67,704 fans, and the only surprise was that Man United didn't score more.","headline":"Manchester United Beats Charlton 2-0 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"(Sports Network) - The Toronto Raptors found themselves on the wrong end of a 101-94 decision against the red-hot Seattle SuperSonics on Friday at the Air Canada Centre.","headline":"Toronto Raptors Team Report - November 20"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Rallying a party stung by presidential and congressional losses, the incoming Senate Democratic leader reminded fellow lawmakers on Saturday of their shared commitment to help the nation.","headline":"Top Senate Dem Calls for Bipartisanship (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Charlie Hodgson scores 27 points as England overwhelm the Springboks at Twickenham.","headline":"England humble Sprinboks"} {"label":2,"text":"Police launched an investigation on Saturday into an extraordinary mass brawl involving players and fans at a game between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers.","headline":"Police Join Probe Into Pistons-Pacers Mass Brawl"} {"label":2,"text":" HOMESTEAD, Fla. (Sports Network) - Kevin Harvick held off fellow Nextel Cup driver Jamie McMurray on three restarts over the final 20 laps to capture the Ford 300. The No.29 Chevrolet crossed the finish line 0.218 seconds ahead of runner-up McMurray.","headline":"Harvick Holds Off McMurray for Busch Series Win"} {"label":2,"text":"Michigan State #39;s Liz Shimek (52) starts a fast break trailed by Central Connecticut State #39;s Gabriella Geugbelet, left, and Michigan State #39;s Kelli Roehrig, right, during the second half Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, in East Lansing, Mich.","headline":"Michigan St. Beats Central Conn. St."} {"label":4,"text":"NASA #39;s Swift satellite successfully launched today aboard a Boeing Delta 2 rocket at 12:16 pm EST from Launch Complex 17A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.","headline":"NASA Successfully Launches Swift Satellite"} {"label":2,"text":"The Rest of the World face an uphill task in their bid to win the UBS Cup for the first time after the United States took the second day fourball session 4-2 to establish a 6 - 5 lead going into the final day singles at Kiawah Islands Cassique ","headline":"United States Edge Ahead at Kiawah Island"} {"label":2,"text":"Houston, TX (Sports Network) - World No. 1 Roger Federer of Switzerland and third-seeded Lleyton Hewitt each posted straight-set wins and advanced to Sunday #39;s final at the lucrative 2004 Tennis Masters Cup.","headline":"Federer to meet Hewitt in Masters Cup final"} {"label":2,"text":"CLEMSON, SC South Carolina and Clemson duked it out in the closing minutes of today #39;s game at Clemson. Police, security and coaches tried to separate the teams, who scuffled before the game started and continually pushed and showed each other throughout.","headline":"Gamecocks, Tigers brawl"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The rebels emerge from the desert\\haze like ghosts. First one, silhouetted atop a sand dune and\\holding a grenade launcher, then a dozen more, their shadowy\\figures appearing in unison.","headline":"African Troops Begin with Small Steps to Calm Darfur (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Rescuers in northern China look for dozens of miners thought to be trapped after a fire broke out.","headline":"China miners 'trapped by fire'"} {"label":1,"text":"A Spanish court remands Tayseer Alouni and eight others in custody ahead of their trial for suspected al-Qaeda links.","headline":"Al-Jazeera man remanded in Spain"} {"label":3,"text":"Leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee asked the Defense Department on Friday to have its inspector general #39;s office investigate the Air Force #39;s effort to ","headline":"Senators Want Boeing Deal Investigated"} {"label":2,"text":"League leaders Chelsea allowed Bolton Wanderers to recover from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in one of two major surprises in the Premier League on Saturday.","headline":"WRAPUP 1-Careless Chelsea and Arsenal let victories slip"} {"label":2,"text":"Debuts are rarely pretty, especially for rookies such as Giants quarterback Eli Manning, who will make his first start Sunday.","headline":"With a Rookie Quarterback in the N.F.L., Call It in the Air"} {"label":2,"text":"No. 2 Auburn rallies in the second half and defeats rival Alabama, 21-13, Saturday to keep its national championship hopes alive.","headline":"Auburn Stays Perfect"} {"label":3,"text":"You can #39;t get much clearer than No. That was the strongly implied response of the US Treasury secretary, John Snow, to Europe #39;s growing cries that he help it deal with a weakening dollar by intervening to stop the slide.","headline":"ViewPoints: Just say #39;No #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD, IRAQ - Insurgents continued to strike against coalition targets in Iraq Saturday, resulting in the deaths of one US soldier and four government employees in Baghdad.","headline":"Iraq continues battle against insurgents"} {"label":4,"text":"The US space agency, NASA, launched a satellite Saturday that scientists hope will help them locate the sources of mysterious gamma ray explosions, the ","headline":"US Spacecraft to Probe Origin of Gamma Rays Far Beyond Our Galaxy"} {"label":4,"text":"Legendary explorer Robert Ballard was nervous this summer as he prepared to return to the Titanic for the first time since he discovered the famous shipwreck nearly two decades ago.","headline":"Titantic is a treasure to be protected, explorer says"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - The U.S. Congress asked the\\Securities and Exchange Commission on Saturday to send\\lawmakers a report justifying a new rule forcing mutual fund\\boards to have independent chairmen.","headline":"Congress Asks SEC for Mutual Fund Study (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"Glenn McGrath, thoroughbred fast bowler for a decade, embarked on a new career as an all-rounder in his 102nd Test match at the Gabba, hitting his first half-century as Australia ","headline":"All-rounder McGrath"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - LeBron James scored 25 points, Jeff McInnis added a season-high 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their sixth straight, 100-84 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night.","headline":"Cavs Beat Bobcats for Sixth Win in Row (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":" COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Troy Smith threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 145 yards and a score to lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to a 37-21 victory over No. 7 Michigan in the final game of the regular season for both teams.","headline":"Michigan Gets Rose Bowl Berth Despite Loss to Ohio St."} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress asked the Securities and Exchange Commission on Saturday to send lawmakers a report justifying a new rule forcing mutual fund boards to have independent chairmen.","headline":"Congress Asks SEC for Mutual Fund Study"} {"label":2,"text":"Annika Sorenstam could only manage a level-par 72 on day three of the ADT Tour Championship in Florida but it was enough to maintain a one-stroke lead.","headline":"Sorenstam maintains Florida lead"} {"label":1,"text":"To coordinate and cooperate or not to, that is where the rub is, and that is the key issue when it comes to answering the question whether there will be peace in the Great Lakes region.","headline":"Will there be peace in Great Lakes region?"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Leaders from Spain, Portugal and their former colonies in Latin America urged Britain and Argentina to renew their dialogue on the Falkland islands, known in Argentina as the Malvinas.","headline":"Leaders of Spain, Portugal, Latin America urge Falklands dialogue (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"FOGGIA, Italy Eight people have been killed in an explosion that leveled a two-story apartment building in southern Italy. Firefighters are investigating whether a gas leak is to blame.","headline":"Explosion in southern Italy kills eight, gas leak possible cause"} {"label":2,"text":"Florida State #39;s Chauncey Stovall, left, comes down with a fourth-quarter-touchdown catch as Florida defender Vernell Brown, right, falls down, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, in Tallahassee, Fla.","headline":"Florida Upsets No. 10 Florida State 20-13"} {"label":2,"text":"Look for David Stern to come down hard on the principals in Friday #39;s Pacers-Pistons brawl. With the NBA #39;s image possibly at stake, many around the league expect him to send a strong message when he makes his final ruling.","headline":"Fans are to blame, but players will face biggest penalties"} {"label":3,"text":"In these times of financial wrongdoing and subsequent systemic changes, it's only natural to wonder what a perfect investment world would look like.","headline":"Dreams of perfect market are fine, as long as they don't come true"} {"label":3,"text":"Thirty-eight raucous days of picket lines, tough talk and the angst of 4,300 San Francisco hotel workers locked out of their jobs with the holidays nigh were put aside Saturday when negotiators for the hotels and the workers #39; union agreed to a 60-day ","headline":"Hotel workers #39; lockout off for now Employers, union OK 60-day <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":" SUN CITY, South Africa (Reuters) - Briton Lee Westwood closed in on his first title of 2004 when he claimed the third-round lead in the Sun City Golf Challenge Saturday.","headline":"Westwood Closes in on First Title of 2004"} {"label":3,"text":"Drug giant Merck pulled its painkiller Vioxx because it increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Now the company may face thousands of lawsuits.","headline":"Lawyer says we #39;re good guys"} {"label":2,"text":"Patriots fans had one of their own working Sunday's regular-season finale against the 49ers. Fox producer P.T. Navarro considers himself a New Englander, even though he moved around the country as the son of college football coach Frank Navarro (Columbia, Wabash, Princeton).","headline":"Local knowledge produced benefits"} {"label":3,"text":"It #39;s the age old question: quot;What do you give to the man who #39;s been everything? quot;. Only time will tell whether Phil Knight #39;s retirement will be as long-lived as so many players he paid to endorse Nike.","headline":"Special to ESPN.com"} {"label":2,"text":"Miyazaki - Tiger Woods shot a 3-under 67 Sunday to win the Dunlop Phoenix for his first title since February and first victory in Japan.","headline":"Woods wins Dunlop Phoenix"} {"label":2,"text":"Dan Orlovsky threw for 283 yards and a touchdown in his final home game yesterday to lead Connecticut to a 29-0 victory over Buffalo, assuring the Huskies of a winning record and making them eligible for a bowl bid.","headline":"Huskies blank Buffalo"} {"label":2,"text":"For one half Saturday, the controversy over the Bowl Championship Series looked like it might disappear in the dampness of Bryant-Denny Stadium as undefeated Auburn found itself in a fight with archrival Alabama.","headline":"AUBURN 21, ALABAMA 13 Auburn #39;s Strong Second Half Keeps It in <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"The British Army secretly restricted numbers of ethnic recruits, according to official files just released.","headline":"Army restricted ethnic recruits"} {"label":2,"text":"COLUMBUS - It had been awhile since anyone had slammed the door on Michigan phenom Mike Hart. The freshman running back established a school record by rushing for 150 or more yards in five straight games entering ","headline":"Ohio State defense keeps Hart in check"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Gunmen killed the Baghdad governor in Iraq's highest-profile assassination in eight months and a suicide bomber killed 10 people near the Green Zone on Tuesday in an escalating campaign to wreck a Jan. 30 election.","headline":"Baghdad Governor Assassinated; Bombing Kills 10"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Taser International Inc. (TASR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) have jumped 20 percent since early last week as the stun gun maker issued a slew of announcements ","headline":"Taser Execs Selling Heavily on the News"} {"label":3,"text":"Negotiators met Friday at the World Trade Organization for formal farm talks, capping a weeklong series of informal discussions on ways to reach a wider-ranging liberalization accord by the end of 2005.","headline":"Update 1: Negotiators Meet at WTO for Farm Talks"} {"label":2,"text":"Football coaches, especially those at Michigan, continually stress the importance of preventing the big play. A lot of players didn #39;t get the message on Saturday.","headline":"Ohio State #39;s big plays kill Wolverines"} {"label":2,"text":"(November 21, 2004). Ronald Winky Wright successfully defended his 154 lb. title for the sixth time in the highly anticipated rematch with the formerly sweet Sugar Shane Mosley ","headline":"Sugar Shane Not so Sweet"} {"label":3,"text":"Remember John Edwards Two Americas campaign theme? It occurred to me how well that theme fits the corporate world. For proof, look no further than the stockholder lawsuit against Walt Disney Co.","headline":"Rats in Mouse #39;s house?"} {"label":1,"text":"A powerful early-morning earthquake in Costa Rica shook presidents and prime ministers from their beds while damaging houses and frightening several people into heart attacks.","headline":"Costa Rica quake"} {"label":2,"text":"Patrick Vieira has fiercely criticised Spain #39;s record in combating racism in football and paid tribute to England #39;s record in acting against it.","headline":"Vieira slams Spain #39;s stance on racism"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Utah beat rival Brigham Young 52-21 Saturday, completing its first unbeaten season since 1930 and putting the Utes one step closer to the first appearance in the Bowl Championship Series for a team from a mid-major conference.","headline":"Utah Caps Unbeaten Season With Rout of BYU (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"An anonymous reader writes quot;NEC and Panasonic have developed three Linux-powered 3G mobile phones to be introduced in Japan in the coming months -- NEC #39;s N900iL, NEC #39;s N901iC, and Panasonic #39;s P901i.","headline":"Three More Linux mobile Phones Coming in Japan"} {"label":2,"text":"Las Vegas, NV: You have to give credit to Sugar Shane Mosley. For the second time in his career, the former world champion valiantly tried to reverse a thorough beating by jumping headfirst into an immediate rematch.","headline":"Mosley Unable to Escape Winkys Jab"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - After a decade of silence, Cambodia's movie industry is enjoying a boom due to a dash of Hollywood attention, burgeoning nationalism and cheaper production costs, industry insiders say.","headline":"After a decade of silence, Cambodia's cinema enjoys resurgence (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"MUMBAI\/NEW DELHI: The stage is set for a family meeting of the Ambanis here on Monday on the ownership issue in the Rs 80,000 crore-Reliance group of industries as Mukesh Ambani returned from the US even as his brother Anil is understood to have ","headline":"Anil Ambani authorises mother to take decisions on his behalf"} {"label":1,"text":"A China Eastern Airlines commuter plane crashed into a frozen lake in northern China this morning, killing all 53 people on board and 1 on the ground, state media and the airline said.","headline":"Commuter Plane Crashes in China, Killing 54"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Halliburton, the oil services giant once run by US Vice President Dick Cheney, has emerged as a leading contender to manage the construction of two British aircraft carriers, The Sunday Telegraph said.","headline":"Halliburton leading contender in construction of British aircraft carriers: report (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"SHAHE, CHINA - Nine people were confirmed dead and 57 remained missing late Sunday after a fire swept through five iron ore mines in northern China, the Xinhau news agency said.","headline":"Deadly fire sweeps through China mines"} {"label":3,"text":"Bolstered by investors, Oracle Corp. appears destined to complete its long-sought takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. unless its rival becomes more profitable and proves it #39;s worth more than the \\$9.2 billion bid currently on the table.","headline":"Update 2: Oracle Poised to Pounce on PeopleSoft"} {"label":3,"text":"Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced plans to sell millions of shares in the web search company they launched in 1998.","headline":"Google creators in share sell-off"} {"label":2,"text":"By Sammy Rozenberg (AP Staff Writer\/BoxingScene Staff Writer). BoxingScene was ready and willing to engage in conversation during the post-fight press conference following the Shane Mosley-Winky Wright rematch.","headline":"Backstage Pass; Mosley-Wright 2"} {"label":1,"text":"Nineteen countries, including Australia, have agreed to cancel 80 per cent of the debt Iraq owes them. The deal secured for the Paris Club of creditor nations ends a trans-Atlantic dispute and probably sets ","headline":"Australia cancels 80pc of Iraqi debt"} {"label":1,"text":"PARIS - Nasser al-Kidwa, nephew of the deceased Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, arrived in Paris from Cairo Sunday to pick up a copy of Arafat #39;s medical records.","headline":"Arafat nephew set to pick up medical chart"} {"label":1,"text":"Striking a personal chord, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today invited ULFA in Assam and other insurgent groups in the North East to shun violence.","headline":"PM invites North East groups for talks"} {"label":1,"text":"US Secretary of State Colin Powell has launched a new Middle East peace drive by saying he will press both Israeli and Palestinian leaders for steps to help Palestinians elect a successor to Yasser Arafat.","headline":"US urges Israel to help Palestinian vote"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson didn't travel with the team for Sunday's game against Miami because of a bruised right elbow.","headline":"Iverson Misses Game Against Heat (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The head of Iran #39;s nuclear energy organisation said work would stop at two nuclear facilities in the central cities of Isfahan and Natanz.","headline":"Iran pledges to halt nuclear work"} {"label":3,"text":"Europe and Japan failed yesterday to persuade the United States to address the decline in the dollar, despite talks at a fractious meeting of the Group of 20 industrialised and developing nations.","headline":"No deal on dollar as US shrugs off European pressure"} {"label":2,"text":"US national team candidates expected to begin training in Los Angeles this week for the start of the final round of World Cup qualifying. Instead, the training camp has been postponed because of a contract dispute between the US Soccer Federation and the US National Soccer Team Players Association.","headline":"For Dempsey, soccer impasse qualifies as a concern"} {"label":1,"text":"New police powers to prosecute offenders for possession if they test positive for drugs when they are arrested, even if the only drugs they have are in their bloodstream, are to be announced this week.","headline":"Blunkett gets tougher on drugs"} {"label":4,"text":"Jeff Raikes was working at Apple Computer in the early 1980s when a guy named Steve Ballmer called and asked him to interview for a product-management job at a small software outfit in the Seattle area.","headline":"Top exec shares business lessons"} {"label":4,"text":" quot;NVIDIA and Intel Corporation announced that the companies have signed a broad, multi-year patent cross-license agreement spanning multiple product lines and product generations.","headline":"NVIDIA and Intel sign broad cross-license and chipset license <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Pacific Rim leaders pledged Sunday to shore up global security and push ahead with the World Trade Organization's negotiations on lowering global trade barriers.","headline":"APEC Leaders Vow to Scrap Trade Barriers"} {"label":3,"text":" Human Genome Sciences Inc. plans to announce today that it has hired a 20-year product development veteran from Abbott Laboratories Inc. as chief executive. H. Thomas Watkins, 51, will face the challenge of completing the Rockville company's makeover from gene hunter to drug marketer.","headline":"HGS Picks Watkins as New Chief Executive"} {"label":2,"text":"CINCINNATI - Jerome Bettis ran for 129 yards and the Pittsburgh Steelers #39; blitzing defense created havoc in the second half in a 19-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday.","headline":"Bettis, Steelers post eighth straight win"} {"label":3,"text":"SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Australian building products manufacturer James Hardie Industries NV (JHX) surprised investors Monday by reporting a 9.5 drop in net profit for ","headline":"UPDATE:James Hardie 1H Net Disappoints; Cuts FY Forecast"} {"label":2,"text":"With the Texans nursing a second-half lead, the stage was set for another Packers' comeback, authored by Brett Favre. The result: a 16-13 Green Bay win.","headline":"Favre Does It Again"} {"label":3,"text":"SEATTLE -- Not too long ago, Google Inc. seemed little more than a pesky insect to Microsoft Corp.'s 800-pound gorilla.","headline":"Google targets software giant "} {"label":2,"text":"Considering how poorly the Texans #39; defense played in the first halves in blowout losses to the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts the previous two weeks, Sunday night #39;s performance was encouraging.","headline":"Defense finally craters against Favre"} {"label":1,"text":"President Bush, trying to mend relations with Latin America, pledged Sunday to make a fresh push for stalled immigration reforms and defended the U.S. invasion of Iraq, saying that ","headline":"Bush Tries to Mend Ties With Latin America"} {"label":3,"text":"398,000 Bumble Bee toys distributed by Graco Children #39;s Products. Graco received 26 reports of antennae breaking off the toys, including five reports of children who started to choke on the broken parts.","headline":"Toy Safety Glance"} {"label":3,"text":"Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said a surge in after-Christmas shopping spurred December same-store sales gains of about 3 percent, at the high end of its forecast. Kmart Holding Corp. said profit rose 10 percent during the holiday season after it limited deep discounts.","headline":"Holiday sales results lift Wal-Mart, Kmart"} {"label":4,"text":"Users with Symbian-based mobile phones have been hit by malicious code that disables smartphone features. Skulls, a Trojan horse program that poses as gaming software, is one of the first examples of malicious code to successfully infect mobiles.","headline":"Skulls Trojan keelhauls Symbian phones"} {"label":2,"text":"Feyenoord boss Ruud Gullit has launched a stinging attack on his players after watching them crash to their third defeat of the season against FC Groningen.","headline":"GULLIT TO TAKE ACTION AFTER DEFEAT"} {"label":1,"text":"Iran on Monday froze sensitive nuclear work including uranium enrichment in a move likely to thwart US efforts to report the Islamic state to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions.","headline":"Iran Suspends Key Nuclear Work to Avoid Sanctions"} {"label":3,"text":"The national passenger rail service risks a ","headline":"Amtrak Infrastructure On Brink, DOT Warns"} {"label":3,"text":"Swiss firm Xstrata relaunches a takeover bid for Australian mining company WMC Resources by appealing directly to its shareholders.","headline":"Xstrata in new bid for mines firm"} {"label":2,"text":"CELTIC lost ground in the title race today after Rangers won a heated Old Firm encounter that will be better remembered for its sending offs and scuffles.","headline":"Nine men Bhoys fall at Ibrox"} {"label":2,"text":"Shane Mosley gave Winky Wright his big chance. After beating Mosley a second time, Wright is now ready to cash in on it. Wright pronounced himself one of boxing #39;s elite contenders Saturday night after beating ","headline":"Wright ready to cash in after win"} {"label":1,"text":" BEIJING (Reuters) - The death toll from a fire that swept through an iron mine complex in the northern Chinese province of Hebei rose to 57, with three miners still missing, Xinhua news agency said on Monday.","headline":"China Iron Mine Fire Death Toll Rises to 57"} {"label":1,"text":"\\US and Afghan forces raid houses in Kabul as part of a hunt for three UN workers kidnapped last month.","headline":"Raid in hunt for Afghan hostages"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft Corp. on Friday said that together with Dell Inc. it will provide the Air Force with software and related support services to simplify the acquisition process in an agreement worth up to \\$500 million over six years.","headline":"Microsoft and Dell Get Air Force Pact"} {"label":3,"text":"AstraZeneca intends to invest over 120m in Cambridge Antibody Technology (CAT) through an innovative five-year research collaboration and a 75m equity ","headline":"CAT and AstraZeneca enter \\$175m collaboration"} {"label":3,"text":" PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Donald Trump's casino operations filed for bankruptcy Sunday in a long-expected move that would allow the real estate maverick to restructure the company's debt and overhaul its aging casinos.","headline":"Trump's Casinos File for Bankruptcy"} {"label":3,"text":"Swiss mining group Xstrata PLC Monday launched a hostile 7.4 billion Australian dollar (US\\$5.8 billion; euro4.4 billion) bid for uranium and copper miner WMC Resources LTD, increasing pressure on the independent Australian miner.","headline":"Xstrata Makes a Bid for WMC Resources"} {"label":3,"text":"Hong Kong #39;s Disneyland theme park will open on Sept. 12, 2005 and become the driving force for growth in the city #39;s tourism industry, Hong Kong #39;s government and Walt Disney Co.","headline":"HK Disneyland Theme Park to Open in September"} {"label":3,"text":"Ryanair is making Liverpool #39;s John Lennon Airport its 12th European base. The low fares airline is investing \\$240m in four new Boeing 737-800 aircraft and will launch nine new European routes from the airport.","headline":"Ryanair names Liverpool airport as 12th base"} {"label":4,"text":"Ziff Davis - Trapeze Networks this week will announce upgrades to its wireless LAN switch software.","headline":"Trapeze Software Eases Services Delivery (Ziff Davis)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Shares of GenCorp Inc. fell 5.6\\percent before the opening bell on Monday after investment fund\\Steel Partners withdrew its proposal to acquire the aerospace\\and real estate company.","headline":"Before-the-Bell: GenCorp Falls 5.6 Pct. (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"A new study ranks St. Louis as the fourth most dangerous city. Camden, New Jersey came in first, followed by Detroit and Atlanta. The rankings are in Morgan Quitno #39;s quot;City Crime Rankings, quot; an annual reference ","headline":"Study Ranks St. Louis as Fourth Most Dangerous City"} {"label":3,"text":"Troubled German retailer KarstadtQuelle AG said Monday it is selling its 82 percent stake in a three-year-old joint venture with coffeehouse chain Starbucks Coffee International to the US company.","headline":"KarstadtQuelle Sells Stake in Venture"} {"label":4,"text":"Was this what Microsoft (Steve Ballmer) was growling and threatening about, when he told Asian countries: quot;nice little Linux OS you have here.","headline":"Panasonic braves Linux-fuelled wrath of Ballmer"} {"label":1,"text":"While Yasser Arafat #39;s nephew says toxicology tests on his uncle show no poisons were found in his system, Arafat #39;s nephew isn #39;t ruling that out as a cause of death.","headline":"Arafat #39;s nephew not ruling out poison as cause of death"} {"label":1,"text":"Russian president Vladimir Putin visits Brazil for talks on its space programme and the sale of fighter planes. ","headline":"Putin in Brazil for space talks"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraq: Iraq geared up Monday for its first post-Saddam Hussein elections on January 30 despite relentless nationwide violence, as world powers gathered in Egypt for a conference on the country #39;s future.","headline":"Iraq gears up for elections"} {"label":1,"text":"CBN.com - (CBN News) -ERUSALEM -h the death of Yasser Arafat behind them, the Palestinians and Israelis are now facing an historic opportunity to move forward in peace.","headline":"Powell Meets with Middle East Leaders"} {"label":1,"text":"International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei angrily rejected allegations that he had collaborated with Iran ahead of releasing investigation reports about Tehrans nuclear program.","headline":"ElBaradei strongly rejects charges of collaboration with Iran"} {"label":3,"text":"Campbell Soup Co. (CPB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday posted a better-than-expected 9 percent rise in profit, sending shares to a near three-year high, as heavy promotions and product improvements spurred soup sales.","headline":"Campbell 9 Pct. Profit #39;Hmmm Hmmm Good #39;"} {"label":2,"text":"The legal battle for control of Formula One gets underway in earnest today, with Bernie Ecclestone and the three German banks that make up the major shareholding in the sport going to court to decide who has the right to power.","headline":"F1 power struggle now in session."} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Stelco Inc.\\(STEa.TO) has lost a contract to supply steel to General Motors\\Inc. , its biggest customer, because the insolvent\\Canadian steelmaker failed to strike a deal with its workers,\\the union at Stelco said on Monday.","headline":"Stelco Loses Contract to Supply GM Steel (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - French technology company Thomson SA said Monday it was joining Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc.'s proposed venture to make anti-piracy software, a move that could relieve European Union concerns about the pending deal.","headline":"Thomson Joins Microsoft-Time Warner Deal (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Thomson joined Microsoft and Time Warner on Monday in trying to take control of U.S. digital rights management (DRM) company ContentGuard Holdings.","headline":"Thomson joins takeover bid for ContentGuard"} {"label":4,"text":"Attacks exploit IE flaw, and allow attacker to gain complete control of your PC.","headline":"Bofra Worm Spreads by Banner Ads"} {"label":4,"text":"Google Founders Selling Off Stock\\\\Is this a sign that Google stack is overpriced? Or does it just mean that since there is so much interest in Google and its shares right now that the founders decided to sell off a big part of their holdings with the search engine. Dow ...","headline":"Google Founders Selling Off Stock"} {"label":1,"text":"An Israeli military court has charged an army officer with illegally using his weapon when he allegedly shot a Palestinian girl who was already dead.","headline":"Israel trial over slain Gaza girl"} {"label":2,"text":"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Paul McCartney will headline the 2005 Super Bowl halftime show as the National Football League goes mainstream after the controversy over this year #39;s show.","headline":"McCartney to headline Super Bowl halftime in #39;05"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Stelco Inc. (STEa.TO) has lost a\\contract to supply steel to its biggest customer General Motors\\Corp. , the company said on Monday, after the insolvent\\Canadian steelmaker failed to strike a deal with its workers.","headline":"Stelco Loses Contract to Supply GM Steel (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Burned, looted shops dot the commercial capital. European airlines have suspended flights. And only a few ships remain in what was one of West Africa #39;s busiest ports.","headline":"Ivory Coast violence deals economic blow"} {"label":3,"text":"Three banks go to the High Court in London seeking a ruling which could lead to Bernie Ecclestone losing control of Formula One racing.","headline":"Banks seek court ruling over F1"} {"label":4,"text":"Hackers may be using banner ad servers to multiply the impact of the Internet Explorer virus, security experts warn.","headline":"Bofra burrows in through banner ads"} {"label":4,"text":"Certain Pioneer TVs have a faulty power supply. An upgrade is available.","headline":"Pioneer replaces plasma TV power supplies"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Colorado athletic director Dick Tharp resigned Monday, ending a nine-year tenure sullied by accusations of recruiting violations and fiscal mismanagement.","headline":"CU Athletic Director Dick Tharp Resigns (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Nike Inc. boosted its\\quarterly dividend by 25 percent on Monday, citing strong cash\\flow and growth prospects as the world's biggest athletic shoe\\company has racked up record revenue and soaring profits the\\past few years.","headline":"Nike Boosts Dividend by 25 Percent (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Monday as a higher price target for shares of Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Stocks Finish Up, Apple Provides a Lift"} {"label":3,"text":"TiVo Inc.(TIVO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , maker of digital television recorders, on Monday said its quarterly net loss widened as it boosted spending to acquire customers, but subscribers to its fee-based TV service rose ","headline":"TiVo Net Loss Widens; Subscribers Grow"} {"label":4,"text":" quot;A spokesman for the president #39;s brother, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., called the game #39;despicable. #39; The Glasgow-based firm Traffic said quot;JFK Reloaded quot; was an educational quot;docu-game quot; that would help disprove conspiracy theories about Kennedy #39;s death.","headline":"Company launches Windows-only JFK Assassination game via online <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":" COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish electronics equipment maker RTX Telecom <A HREF=","headline":"RTX Provides Cordless Phones for Net-Based Calls"} {"label":3,"text":"Survey by Intelligent Decisions indicates that patch management leaves less time for chief information security officers to work on improving overall security.","headline":"Federal CISOs Rank Patch Management As Biggest Obstacle"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Seattle receiver Koren Robinson was suspended without pay Monday for the next four games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.","headline":"NFL Suspends Seattle Receiver Four Games (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"PeopleSoft executives said over the weekend that they won't discuss a sale to Oracle at a price of \\$24 per share but would consider an offer at a higher price.","headline":"Update: PeopleSoft board won't negotiate Oracle takeover"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Sports Network) - Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Koren Robinson has been suspended without pay for four games by the league for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.","headline":"Seahawks Receiver Robinson Suspended by NFL"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Alamosa Holdings Inc. said\\on Monday it made an unsolicited bid for AirGate PCS Inc.\\ worth about #36;380 million, which would create one of\\the largest sellers of wireless telephone service under the\\Sprint brand.","headline":"Alamosa Offers to Buy AirGate (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"LONDON: In an unusual departure from the tradition of regal silence and the stiff upper lip, Prince Charles fought back Monday against accusations by a government minister who called his views on education quot;old fashioned quot; and quot;out of time.","headline":"Forgoing stiff upper lip, Charles jousts with critics"} {"label":4,"text":"Computer Associates is set to name a recently departed IBM executive as its new chief executive officer, The Wall Street Journal reported online on Monday.","headline":"Report: IBM software executive to become CA CEO"} {"label":3,"text":"EUROPES biggest defence contractors will have the chance to bid for a \\$23 billion (12 billion) air refuelling contract for the US Air Force that has been withdrawn from Boeing.","headline":"Defence contractors chase \\$23bn deal"} {"label":3,"text":"Xstrata yesterday took its \\$5.8 billion (3.1 billion) cash bid for Australian miner WMC hostile, laying the ground for another major takeover clash between the old guard and the new of the mining world.","headline":"Xstrata puts \\$5.8bn bid to shareholders"} {"label":3,"text":"ST. LOUIS Pulitzer Incorporated shares spike more than 17 percent on news that the publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and two Arizona newspapers is considering a possible sale.","headline":"Pulitzer shares surge on possible sale"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Fidel Castro Monday for talks focusing on the broadening ties between Cuba and China, which has become the island's third-largest trading partner.","headline":"Chinese President Meets With Castro (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Conservationists launched a\\three-year project on Tuesday to protect millions of migrating\\birds which are indiscriminately targeted by hunters in North\\Africa and the Middle East.","headline":"Measures Aim to Stem Middle East Bird Slaughter (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"A prehistoric neck bone found 12 years ago by amateur fossil hunters in Britain belongs to the biggest dinosaur ever discovered in the UK and possibly Europe, a report published in the Cretaceous Research Journal said today.","headline":"Britain #39;s Biggest Dinosaur Found in Isle of Wight (Update1)"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK (Ticker) - Ron Artest received the longest suspension in NBA history Sunday as he was banned for the rest of the season for his role as the ringleader in what amounted to a riot.","headline":"Artest banned for season; Jackson gets 30 games, O #39;Neal 25"} {"label":3,"text":"Donald Trump #39;s flagship casino business yesterday filed for bankruptcy as part of a financial restructuring aimed at easing \\$1.8bn (1m) debt.","headline":"Trump #39;s casinos file for bankruptcy"} {"label":3,"text":"OAK BROOK, Ill. Cancer has forced Charlie Bell to step down as CEO of the restaurant chain to which he #39;s devoted most of his working career.","headline":"McDonald #39;s CEO Charlie Bell devoted working career to McDonald #39;s"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Workers at South Korea's largest automaker Hyundai Motor will go on strike Friday to oppose proposed government labor reform legislaton, union leaders said.","headline":"SKorea's Hyundai Motor to join strike against labor reform bill (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"It is as much a rite of the New York holiday season as sidewalk Santas or crowded Fifth Avenue sidewalks: the proliferation of hawkers selling counterfeit products like the fake Fendi handbag, the replica Rolex watch and the pirated DVD.","headline":"The Handbag? Total Knockoff. The Price Tag? All Too Real."} {"label":4,"text":"NOVELL Inc has announced the availability of the Novell Linux Desktop 9, powered by SuSE Linux. Backed by Novells extensive enterprise-level support, training and consulting services, Novell Linux Desktop ","headline":"Novell ships Desktop Linux for the enterprise"} {"label":2,"text":"Patrick Ramsey can picture each long pass he threw during his first start this season. The five deep throws came on tight spirals that were only a tad off.","headline":"Ramsey, Redskins Come Up A Little Short in First Start"} {"label":3,"text":"Mining giant BHP Billiton has completed a bigger-than-expected A\\$2.27 billion (950 million pound) share buyback, driving up its stock price as investors reinvest profits from the tax-efficient deal.","headline":"BHP stock boosted by share buy-back"} {"label":4,"text":"An adult publishing company sued Google last week, alleging a dozen counts of copyright infringement. Perfect 10, a Beverly Hills, CA-based publisher of an adult-oriented magazine and Web sites, asserts that ","headline":"Publisher Files Copyright Suit Against Google"} {"label":2,"text":"Sports India: Cricket gt; Kanpur, Nov 22 : South Africa declared their first innings at 510 for nine on the third day of the first cricket Test against India here today.","headline":"SA-India Test: South Africa declare at 510 for 9 :"} {"label":4,"text":"After a year of wrangling over NASA #39;s \\$16.2 billion budget, lawmakers have delivered in a big way, giving the space agency its full funding request and unprecedented spending flexibility.","headline":"Lawmakers give the space agency greater flexibility in its new <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"The war of words between Mylan Laboratories Inc. and the company #39;s largest shareholder over Mylan #39;s \\$4 billion deal to acquire King Pharmaceuticals Inc.","headline":"Icahn blasts CEO Coury after Mylan rejects stock buyout offer"} {"label":2,"text":"Following this year #39;s quot;Nipplegate quot; affair with Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, the organisers of half-time entertainment at the Super Bowl aren #39;t taking any chances in 2005.","headline":"Paul McCartney To Perform at Super Bowl"} {"label":2,"text":"The organisers of the half-time entertainment for next year #39;s Super Bowl have signed a deal with Sir Paul McCartney to entertain millions.","headline":"Paul McCartney to perform at Super Bowl"} {"label":2,"text":"Trailing by 12 points with 4 minutes, 27 seconds left, having gone longer than that since they last scored, the Minnesota Timberwolves could have been thinking about finally getting home after a week on the road.","headline":"Timberwolves go all way back"} {"label":2,"text":"USC vs. Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl appears to be three victories away - two by USC and one by the Sooners. USC and Oklahoma held the top two spots in the Bowl Championship ","headline":"Notebook: USC, Sooners in control of BCS"} {"label":1,"text":" GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers shot dead five Palestinians in north Gaza on Tuesday after mortar fire from Palestinian militants wounded two people in a nearby Jewish settlement, medics on both sides said.","headline":"Israel Kills 5 Palestinians in North Gaza -- Medics"} {"label":4,"text":"\\\\I hear that we have a new word - vlog. The amount of confusion this will result\\in should be terrifying.\\\\My appologies to Abbott and Costello... I couldn't resist.\\\\Abbott: I say Blogs's on first, Vlogs's on second, and Blogosphere's on third.\\\\Costello: Is Blog the publisher?\\\\Abbott: Yes.\\\\Costello: Is Blog going to have the video too?\\\\Abbott: Yes.\\\\Costello: And you don't know the fellows' names?\\\\Abbott: Well I should.\\\\Costello: Well then Blogs publishing the story?\\\\Abbott: Yes.\\\\Costello: I mean the persons's name.\\\\Abbott: Blog.\\\\Costello: The guy on first.\\\\Abbott: Blog!\\\\Costello: The first publisher.\\\\Abbott: Blog.\\\\Costello: The guy writing...\\\\Abbott: Blogs the publisher!\\ ...\\\\","headline":"The Blog Confusion"} {"label":2,"text":"Outfielder Gabe Kapler became the first player to leave the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo.","headline":"Sox lose Kapler to Japan"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Peruvian authorities have detained a\\former army major who led a three-day uprising in a southern\\Peruvian town and are preparing to storm the police station he\\took over with 200 supporters, a government source told Reuters\\early on Tuesday.","headline":"Peru Arrests Siege Leader, to Attack Police Post (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"A VIDEO games company from Scotland is causing outrage in America with a title called JFK Reloaded, which allows players to look through the crosshairs of Lee Harvey Oswalds rifle and assassinate the late US President.","headline":"Family of JFK attacks Dallas death game"} {"label":3,"text":"The insurance company has agreed to pay about \\$80 million to settle investigations into insurance sales that were used by companies to manipulate their earnings.","headline":"A.I.G. Will Accept Monitor and Pay \\$80 Million to Close Inquiries"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Video games that have players shoot rival gang members, watch bare-breasted women and recreate the assassination of President Kennedy were criticized Tuesday by advocacy groups that said, at the least, they should be kept away from children.","headline":"Group Cites Video Games for Violence, Sex (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - It's been six years since Valve Corp. perfected the first-person shooter with ","headline":"REVIEW: 'Half-Life 2' a Tech Masterpiece (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Cingular Wireless will cut about 7,000\\jobs, or 10 percent of its work force, to cut costs as it\\integrates recently purchased AT T Wireless, the company said\\on Tuesday.","headline":"Cingular to Cut About 7,000 Jobs (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - Open-source software is carving a larger niche in the mobile realm, with electronics firms NEC (Nasdaq: NIPNY) and Panasonic rolling out Linux-based handhelds for Japanese telecom giant NTT DoCoMo (NYSE: DCM).","headline":"Phone Makers Embrace Linux (NewsFactor)"} {"label":4,"text":"Arnold Schwarzenegger married a Kennedy. Michael Jackson married a Presley. And Kazaa married an Internet phone company. Beginning Monday, the latest version of the embattled file sharing companys software ","headline":"Bride of Kazaa"} {"label":1,"text":"The governments of Serbia and the Bosnian Serb enclave of Bosnia-Herzegovina have failed to bring war crimes suspects to the United Nations tribunal, Chief Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte told the Security Council.","headline":"Serbia, Bosnian Serbs Fail to Help War Crimes Tribunal, UN Says"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Sea temperatures in the southeastern\\Pacific show no sign of bringing extreme ","headline":"No Sign of El Nino in Pacific for Now - Scientists (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - A unique subspecies of fox that is about the size of a house cat is back from the brink of extinction on Santa Catalina Island and can survive on its own thanks to a captive breeding program, the head of a nonprofit group that manages most of the island said Tuesday.","headline":"Catalina Foxes Back After Near Extinction (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"In comparison to its contemporaries it could be termed a modern marvel, an example of how to do things right when everyone else was doing things wrong.","headline":"Arrowhead: It still is pointing the way"} {"label":4,"text":"Cingular Wireless LLC, the nation's largest cell phone company, will cut about 10 percent of its 68,000 jobs over the next 12 to 18 months as it combines operations with the recently acquired AT T Wireless, Cingular's chief executive said Tuesday.","headline":"Cingular to Reduce Work Force by Roughly 10 Percent, CEO Says"} {"label":1,"text":"Four men are arrested over the suicide bomb attack on the Australian embassy in Jakarta, police say.","headline":"Four men held over Jakarta bomb"} {"label":4,"text":"BOSTON - Citrix Systems is buying Net6, a privately-held maker of SSL (Secure Socket Layer) VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology, for \\$50 million cash, Citrix said Tuesday.","headline":"Citrix buying VPN company Net6 for \\$50 million"} {"label":4,"text":"Don't junk that GameCube: Metroid Prime 2 provides gorgeous atmosphere, a sweet score and fun gameplay to create a winner. By Chris Kohler.","headline":"Echoes Repeats Success"} {"label":1,"text":" MADRID (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's fence-mending visit to Spain sparked political uproar on Tuesday when Madrid for the first time backed his allegations that the former Spanish government backed a coup against him.","headline":"Chavez Visit to Spain Sparks Coup Controversy"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON: The 41st anniversary of President John F Kennedy #39;s assassination passed on November 22 - a lot more quietly than earlier ones.","headline":"JFK killing fades in intensity"} {"label":2,"text":"Three men were arrested Tuesday night for trying to extort \\$3 million from Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony. Joubert Santos and Jason Pabon of the Bronx ","headline":"Three arrested after demanding money from NBA star"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - EasyGroup, the holding company of no-frills British airline easyJet, is close to striking a deal to launch a low-cost mobile telephone service in Britain, the Financial Times reported.","headline":"EasyGroup close to launching low-cost mobile phone service (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Unable to reach an agreement on a one-year deal that pleases both sides, Al Leiter and the Mets finally were able to come to terms on something: It #39;s time both sides stop talking to each other and start looking elsewhere.","headline":"They #39;re not on same side"} {"label":2,"text":"SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- For the second time in less than a month, the Notre Dame football team returned to the practice field Tuesday after a bye week preceded by a frustrating home loss.","headline":"Been there, won that: ND hopes USC game mirrors effort vs. <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"(Columbia-AP) Nov. 24, 2004 - Friends and colleagues of South Carolina #39;s new coach Steve Spurrier say he is a family man who jokes around and likes to play golf, just like his predecessor Lou Holtz .","headline":"Gamecocks can expect fun, intensity from new Coach Spurrier"} {"label":2,"text":"MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) - Cricket Australia said it was better off hiring full-time coaches than employing bowling great Dennis Lillee, who has abruptly ended his long coaching involvement with the body.","headline":"Cricket-Lillee a victim of generational change, says spin guru"} {"label":1,"text":"A British television station and a newspaper are reporting that British security services believe they have thwarted several major attacks planned by terrorists linked to Osama bin Laden #39;s al-Qaida organization.","headline":"British Media: Security Stopped Several Major Terrorist Attacks"} {"label":2,"text":"Harry Redknapp has quit as manager of English soccer Premiership club Portsmouth and said he wants a complete break #39; #39; from the game, the club Web site reported.","headline":"Portsmouth Manager Redknapp Resigns to Take Break #39; From Soccer"} {"label":1,"text":" SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea gave a visiting U.N. official a ","headline":"U.N.: N.Korea Sends Positive Message on Nuke Talks"} {"label":3,"text":"Traditionally, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year, and the American Automobile Association expected travel this year to hit pre-Sept.","headline":"Travelers Stuff Roads, Terminals"} {"label":3,"text":"Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday that a far-reaching revision of its faulty financials will not require accounting changes for sales of certain fiber optic equipment.","headline":"No Changes for Certain Nortel Accounting"} {"label":1,"text":"The UN workers, who helped to run a presidential election won last month by US-backed incumbent Karzai, discussed their ordeal with him at his presidential palace in the morning.","headline":"Asia ; Freed UN Hostages Say Humbled by Support in Ordeal"} {"label":1,"text":"London -- Invoking a global threat of terrorism, the British government announced plans Tuesday to introduce national identity cards for the first time since the World War II era.","headline":"Britain plans national ID cards"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The swamps, bayous and rice fields of Louisiana's Cajun country have emerged as the site of the nation's latest political battleground.","headline":"La. Becomes Latest Political Battleground (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"CINCINNATI University of Cincinnati quarterback Gino Guidugli (guh-DOO #39;-lee) has a broken bone in his throwing hand, and may miss Saturday #39;s game at number-seven Louisville.","headline":"Bearcat qb has broken bone in throwing hand"} {"label":1,"text":"Three UN election workers who were freed yesterday nearly a month after being abducted in Afghanistan have spoken of their gratitude to the Afghan people for supporting them during their plight.","headline":" #39;Grateful #39; Kabul hostages look forward to returning to work"} {"label":3,"text":"The World Trade Organization held off Wednesday on approving stiff sanctions on US exports - ranging from cod to mobile homes - intended to punish Washington until it repeals the so-called Byrd amendment.","headline":"World Trade Organization holds off on sanctions over US anti <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Iran sought on Wednesday to partially roll back its commitment to freeze all uranium enrichment programs, demanding the right to run some equipment that can be used to produce nuclear arms.","headline":"Iran Seeks to Amend Nuclear Freeze Deal (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Vulnerable groups such as the elderly should be helped to buy digital TV equipment, a report says.","headline":"Elderly 'need digital TV funds'"} {"label":3,"text":"Microsoft (Quote, Chart) and representatives of the European Union #39;s Competition Commission will sit down at the table together on Thursday, but it won #39;t be to eat.","headline":"Microsoft, EU Officials in Procedure Meeting"} {"label":4,"text":"U.K. users will be able to replace pirated versions of Windows that they have purchased.","headline":"Microsoft Will Replace Fake Copies of XP"} {"label":3,"text":"Travelers faced weather delays across the US as they took to the highways and airways today to begin what industry experts say will be the biggest Thanksgiving travel weekend since 2000.","headline":"US Travelers Face Weather Delays on Holiday Journey (Update2)"} {"label":3,"text":"The judge considering Microsoft Corp. #39;s appeal against European Union sanctions has called a closed meeting for Thursday to decide what action to take after two more major ","headline":"Hearing Set After Microsoft Rivals Quit"} {"label":3,"text":"MyTravel Plc, an unprofitable UK tour operator, got the go-ahead from a London court to meet creditors for approval of a refinancing plan after it submitted a revised version.","headline":"MyTravel Wins Court Approval for Creditor, Shareholder Meeting"} {"label":4,"text":"InfoWorld - Online phishing schemes increased significantly in October as financial institutions struggled to combat attempts to steal private account information from online consumers, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG).","headline":"Phishing on the increase, group says (InfoWorld)"} {"label":4,"text":"ICQ, an IM service provider owned by America Online, and Mail2World Inc., a provider of messaging and collaboration services, this week revealed a free upgrade to the ICQmail service that ","headline":"E-Mail And IM Get Closer"} {"label":1,"text":"Russian and Western leaders are sharply at odds over the country's election crisis.","headline":"The East-West stakes over Ukraine"} {"label":1,"text":"Liberian legend George Weah returns to Liberia to launch his bid for the country's presidency.","headline":"Weah returns to Liberia"} {"label":3,"text":"A crucial legal ruling in Oracle's takeover bid for Peoplesoft is delayed after a judge says he needs to hear more evidence.","headline":"Ruling delayed in Peoplesoft case"} {"label":4,"text":"Juliana Sasaki did not bother checking out Sony #39;s digital music player in Tokyo before buying her iPod mini. quot;I knew Sony and other companies had MP3 players, but they can #39;t beat the mini, quot; says Sasaki, 23, a language teacher.","headline":"Apple iPod holds sway in Japan"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The intense rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan has gone to the dogs #151; bomb-sniffing ones.","headline":"Ohio State Bomb Dogs Irk Michigan Coach (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The Securities and Exchange Commission and Time Warner Inc. are nearing agreement on a deal in which the media giant would pay about \\$750 million to settle wide-ranging allegations ","headline":"Time Warner, SEC near deal on AOL troubles"} {"label":2,"text":"England #39;s tour to Zimbabwe was on the brink of cancellation last night after David Morgan, the chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, instructed Michael Vaughan #39;s team not to board a flight to Harare an hour before it was scheduled to leave ","headline":"Zimbabwe cricket tour collapses"} {"label":3,"text":"Luton Airport was bought by the Spanish yesterday as part of a 551m takeover deal which will net the men who run it almost 60m.","headline":"Spanish buy Luton airport operator in 551m deal"} {"label":2,"text":"Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich participated in practice Wednesday and is expected to start this week against the Minnesota Vikings.","headline":"Jags #39; Leftwich likely to start on Sunday"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi\\Annan on Monday chose the high-profile British head of a key\\agency as his new chief of staff, the start of a reshuffle\\aimed at instituting U.N. reforms and combating scandals.","headline":"Annan Starts Reshuffling UN Staff for Reform Push (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Luton, Cardiff and Belfast International airports are to fall into the hands of a Spanish toll motorways operator through a 551m takeover of the aviation group TBI by a Barcelona-based Abertis Infrastructure.","headline":"Spaniards to run Luton airport after 551m deal"} {"label":3,"text":"The judge who presided over the Securities and Exchange Commission #39;s fraud suit against MCI, the long-distance telephone company, threatened to punish the company yesterday for ignoring his ","headline":"Judge Threatens to Punish MCI Over Fees It Has Paid"} {"label":3,"text":"The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission lost about \\$2 million in revenue Wednesday as thousands of holiday travelers zipped through the toll booths for free.","headline":"Agency sustains \\$2 M hit"} {"label":4,"text":"Collard greens and black-eyed peas, a New Years tradition, on a chefs site; Virtual-Bubblewrap.com lets you punch holes with your mouse; KnowItAllVideo.com, where amateur instructional videos are posted and rated.","headline":"Good Luck and Bubblewrap.com"} {"label":2,"text":"You see it every time Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning steps to the line of scrimmage before taking the snap. It #39;s like he #39;s going through his own little workout routine.","headline":"Lions have their work cut out for them against Manning"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Ben Gordon scored a career-high 22 points, including four free throws in the final minute, to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Utah Jazz 101-99 Wednesday night to avoid an 0-10 start that would have been the worst in franchise history.","headline":"Chicago Bulls Silence Utah Jazz, 101-99 (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Science News, Iceland, What are the words used by indigenous peoples in the Arctic for quot;hornet, quot; quot;robin, quot; quot;elk, quot; quot;barn owl quot; or quot;salmon?","headline":"Science ; As ice thaws, arctic peoples at loss for words"} {"label":3,"text":"Millions of holiday travelers nationwide are experiencing an all-too-intimate form of security screening that some say amounts to sexual groping - a quot;pat-down quot; by government officials.","headline":"TSA #39;pat-downs #39; cross the line for some fliers"} {"label":4,"text":"PETALING JAYA: Virus experts at British software security firm Sophos Plc have advised customers not to panic, following media reports of a Trojan horse which infects cellphones.","headline":"Skulls on your Symbian phone? Don #39;t panic!"} {"label":4,"text":"The fourth-quarter deluge of top-quality games continued today, with Atari announcing that Sid Meier #39;s Pirates! had shipped to stores.","headline":"Sid Meier #39;s Pirates! sets sail"} {"label":4,"text":"An innovation called the CableCard, which slides into a slot on the back of many new TV sets, is meant to eliminate the cable box. So why aren't cable customers hearing more about it?","headline":"Streamlined Cable TV in a Card"} {"label":3,"text":"The dollar hits yet another record low against the euro, causing concerns about the German and wider eurozone economies.","headline":"Dollar drops to new overnight low"} {"label":2,"text":"Deion Branch lists the Revolution among his favorite soccer teams in his press guide biography. And Branch's Patriot season has mirrored that of the Revolution -- a long-term injury sustained in the second game, followed by a spectacular recovery after the halfway point in the season. Branch strained his knee in the Patriots' 23-12 win at Arizona Sept. ...","headline":"Here's the catch: Branch is back"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsene Wenger is confident that Arsenal will make the knockout stages of the Champions League, despite needing to beat Rosenborg to make sure.","headline":"Cocky Arsene"} {"label":2,"text":"Such has been Chelsea #39;s dominance of their Champions League group that the other three teams including holders Porto are still all vying for a place in the knockout stage going into their final games next month.","headline":"PSG lead race for second Group H berth"} {"label":1,"text":"QUETTA, Pakistan - A bomb fixed to a bicycle killed one man and injured 15 people in southwestern Pakistans restive desert province of Baluchistan on Thursday, police said.","headline":"Blast kills one, injures 15 in southwest Pakistan"} {"label":3,"text":"The UK's largest supermarket - Tesco - says strong petrol sales aided a rise in third quarter sales across all parts of its business.","headline":"Petrol sales boost Tesco turnover"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - Tesco, Britain's biggest supermarket chain, said that group sales grew by 12.2 percent in the third quarter, driven by strong performances from its stores at home and abroad.","headline":"British grocer Tesco sees group sales rise 12.0-percent (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Bunnatine Greenhouse, chief contracting officer of the Army Corps of Engineers, is seen in her official undated government photo. FBI agents recently spent a day interviewing Greenhouse, the Army contracting ","headline":"FBI Interviews Halliburton Whistleblower"} {"label":3,"text":"After writing about hundreds of individual and class-action lawsuits that have been filed on behalf of consumers who developed cancer, suffered heart attacks or other medical problems from hormone replacement therapy drugs and Vioxx, an FDA employee now ","headline":"More harmful drugs may be on the market"} {"label":3,"text":"A federal court Wednesday barred No. 2 US long-distance carrier MCI Inc. from making further payments to cover more than \\$25 million in unauthorized expenses related to bankruptcy of predecessor WorldCom.","headline":"Court bars MCI from making payments"} {"label":1,"text":"MOSCOW, November 25 (Itar-Tass) - A special task force unit freed both women who were held hostage by two armed army deserters in the Moscow region.","headline":"Abductor kills self in Moscow region hostage freeing operation"} {"label":1,"text":"UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw lays a wreath at the grave of former Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat.","headline":"UK minister visits Arafat grave"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK A federal judge in Manhattan says MCI may have violated a court order by paying more than 25 (m) million dollars in professional services fees as part of its bankruptcy proceedings in excess of caps on such fees.","headline":"Judge: MCI may have violated court order on certain fees"} {"label":1,"text":"One person killed and 15 injured as bomb went off in a market in district Khuzdar of Balochistan, reports The News. According to police officials, the bomb was planted in a cycle.","headline":"One killed, 15 injured in Khuzdar bomb blast"} {"label":2,"text":"Justin Gray leads Wake Forest with 21 points despite suffering a gashed face as the top-ranked Demon Deacons beat Providence, 79-67.","headline":"Deacons Defeat Friars"} {"label":4,"text":"SiliconValley.com - Intel is making a big push to help personal computer makers in China and India offer the Linux operating system on machines powered by the company's chips.","headline":"Intel puts in plug for Linux (SiliconValley.com)"} {"label":4,"text":"TechWeb - Chipmaker provides Linux tools to reach growing market there.","headline":"Intel Helps Asian PC Partners Ship With Linux (TechWeb)"} {"label":2,"text":"Defending champion France surged into the Fed Cup final, completing a 5-0 sweep of Spain on Thursday behind singles victories by Nathalie Dechy and Tatiana Golovin.","headline":"France surges into Fed Cup final"} {"label":4,"text":"In a move that has been dubbed as #39;disastrous #39; by the Royal Society of Chemistry, Exeter University is to drop the teaching of chemistry as a subject.","headline":"Exeter uni cans chemistry department"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - A group which advocates legalized marijuana says a new poll shows federal pot policies are out of touch with public opinion.","headline":"Pro-pot groups says federal policies out of step with Canadians (Canadian Press)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Nintendo Co. returned to profit in the first half of the fiscal year from a loss a year ago as the Japanese video-game maker erased foreign exchange losses and turned more profit with game-software sales.","headline":"Nintendo Returns to Profit (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Rwanda insisted on Thursday that it would soon attack rebels inside the Democratic Republic of Congo unless they were disarmed, as the United Nations Security ","headline":"UN urges dialogue after Rwanda vows action"} {"label":2,"text":"Former Birmingham striker Luciano Figueroa has returned to the elite of European football with a move to Spanish club Villarreal. The Argentina international was signed by the Blues for 2.5million before ","headline":"Blues Misfit Joins Villarreal"} {"label":2,"text":"They may not have exorcised their demons but Celtic certainly laid one ghost with a towering performance to come from behind to draw with Barcelona in the Nou Camp and take their ","headline":"Hartson #39;s goal gives Celtic hope in Europe"} {"label":3,"text":"25\/11\/2004 - The first in a completely new class of drug for multiple sclerosis has been approved in the US, opening up a new avenue of treatment for sufferers of the debilitating diseases and potential blockbuster revenues for developers Elan and Biogen ","headline":"New drug extends multiple sclerosis options"} {"label":3,"text":"The World Trade Organization has ruled against European Union claims that the Korean government provided illegal subsidies to its shipbuilding industry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said today.","headline":"WTO backs Korea in shipbuilding dispute with EU"} {"label":2,"text":"MOSCOW (AFP) - Tatiana Golovin and Nathalie Dechy led holders France to a 5-0 mauling of Spain to set up a Fed Cup final clash against Russia.","headline":"Golovin and Dechy lead France into Fed Cup final"} {"label":4,"text":"Summary - (Nov 25, 2004) Cassini took this amazing photograph of Dione, one of Saturn #39;s larger moons, on October 27 when it was 1.2 million km (746,000 miles) away.","headline":"Detailed View of Dione"} {"label":1,"text":"In a pace-setting adventure next January that could herald a new beginning in the Middle East or spell disaster for all is the election of a Palestinian successor to the charismatic Yasser Arafat and a new Baghdad regime that could bring to an end the ","headline":"US-Israel ties hang on Palestinian Vote"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Candice Wiggins is a walking advertisement for the anti-drug effort. A star freshman for Stanford's basketball team, she showed up for a recent practice wearing a T-shirt reading: ","headline":"Wiggins Siblings Honor Dad by Playing (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Deputy prime minister Anne McLellan has applauded the intervention of Ukraine's supreme court in that country's disputed presidential election.","headline":"Deputy prime minister lauds decision of Ukrainian court in disputed election (Canadian Press)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Harry Statham thought he was making a temporary stop when he took over as McKendree College's basketball coach in 1966. His dream was to win a state high school championship, but jobs at the premier high schools were hard to come by, especially for a young coach. Statham figured if he could put a few successful seasons together at McKendree, his alma mater, he'd be able to land a better job.","headline":"NAIA Coach Nears Matching Smith's Total (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The organisers of Madrid #39;s bid complained that Paris had broken the rules by using France #39;s embassies in Oslo and Kuwait to hold events to promote its candidacy, the newspaper said.","headline":"Madrid miffed!"} {"label":3,"text":"The head of the Senate Finance Committee called on the US Department of Health and Human Services to launch a probe of allegations that the US Food and Drug Administration went out of its way to discredit a whistleblower.","headline":"Probe Sought on Charges FDA Discredited Whistleblower"} {"label":2,"text":"A football supporter who racially abused Dwight Yorke, the Premiership striker, was banned yesterday from every soccer stadium in England and Wales for five years.","headline":"Monkey chant fan banned from football for five years"} {"label":2,"text":"A SOCCER fan was fined \\$2400 and banned from soccer grounds for the maximum five years yesterday when he pleaded guilty to racially abusing Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke.","headline":"Racist Blackburn fan cops five-year ban"} {"label":2,"text":"LIVINGSTON have sacked Allan Preston as manager. The former Hearts and St Johnstone defender and his assistant, Alan Kernaghan, were dismissed after a run of seven defeats left the club ","headline":"Brown in line after Livingston sack Preston"} {"label":4,"text":"The sensitivity of a homing pigeon #39;s beak could provide an answer to the complicated story of how it finds its way home. Scientists have shown for the first time that homing ","headline":"all in the beak: scientists find secret of homing pigeons #39; <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Freshman guard Matee Ajavon scored 29 points to lead Rutgers over South Dakota State 68-50 on Thursday in the opening game of the Paradise Jam tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands.","headline":"No. 17 Rutgers Stops South Dakota State (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Hundreds of Canadians, many of Ukrainian descent, braved freezing temperatures to protest what they consider to be the fixed outcome of the Ukrainian presidential election.","headline":"Protests in Canada over Ukraine crisis (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"DAMASCUS, Syria - Syrian President Bashar Assad is ready to resume peace talks with Israel quot;without conditions, quot; a top UN envoy said yesterday.","headline":"Syria says it is ready for talks on peace"} {"label":1,"text":"The expected withdrawal from the Gaza Strip is substantively different from that which Israel will carry out in the northern West Bank, in the area of Jenin.","headline":"A threat to the West Bank pullout"} {"label":3,"text":"Russian oil company Yukos, with shares near all-time lows and its bosses in exile, warned last night it is being driven toward bankruptcy.","headline":"Yukos bosses in exile, its survival in doubt"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Attempts to mediate the political crisis in Ukraine are gathering pace with EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski expected in Kiev.","headline":"Mediation efforts to end Ukraine crisis step up as Solana due in Kiev (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON: A US State Department official who worked with the Iraqi ministers of education and higher education was murdered in Baghdad by a group linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the group claimed on Thursday.","headline":"US official murdered in Baghdad"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL -- Two US soldiers died and another was injured when a bomb ripped through their patrol in southern Afghanistan yesterday. The troops were attacked near Deh Rawood, a town 400 km southwest of Kabul where ","headline":"Two US soldiers killed"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is doubtful for Sundays Barclays Premiership trip to Liverpool with a calf injury. The Frenchman aggravated the problem during Wednesday nights ill-tempered Champions League ","headline":"Henry doubtful for Anfield clash"} {"label":1,"text":"Prince Harry flew back to the UK from Argentina today amid reports of a plot to kidnap him. Local media said that gunshots had been heard at a polo ranch where he was working.","headline":"Harry Flies Home after #39;Kidnap Plot #39; Claims"} {"label":2,"text":"As the final seconds ticked down on the last home game of his high school career, Larry Abare glanced up the hill at the far end of Edward M. Leary Field and watched all the little boys in blue jeans and Acton-Boxboro jerseys, one of them scrambling through the leaves with a football tucked carefully under his arm. ...","headline":"Eras blend together perfectly"} {"label":2,"text":"WALTHAM -- Paul Mayberry was dripping, Luis Cotto was weeping, and Alex Russo was kneeling on the sideline.","headline":"Brockton upset makes Waltham's day"} {"label":2,"text":"For the last six years, the Leominster Blue Devils have endured a Thanksgiving Day filled with frustration instead of celebration.","headline":"Cordio paves the way"} {"label":2,"text":"For years, Shawsheen Tech and Greater Lowell have battled for the William J. Collins Cup on Thanksgiving Day.","headline":"Marzeoti (4 TDs) paces Shawsheen"} {"label":2,"text":"Melrose entered its Thanksgiving Day matchup with Wakefield as an undefeated powerhouse bound for the postseason. But Wakefield has tripped up the Red Raiders in recent years -- and yesterday was no exception.","headline":"Melrose comes up short"} {"label":2,"text":"Ask anyone associated with the Acton-Boxboro football program about the secret to its success, and they'll say it's rooted in a winning tradition established long before members of the 2004 team ever strapped on a helmet.","headline":"A traditional victory for A-B"} {"label":3,"text":"Jim McLeod has a great day job, but a seasonal sideline is his #39; #39;tree #39; #39; calling. Throughout the year, he #39;s president and owner of a software company called InfoCode Corp.","headline":"Douglas, Fraser, and blue await you"} {"label":2,"text":"Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi was arrested early yesterday after police used a stun gun to subdue him when he refused to leave an Indianapolis club.","headline":"Police use stun gun to subdue T-Wolves #39; Olowokandi"} {"label":1,"text":"A man broke into a school dormitory and stabbed eight sleeping children to death before fleeing. The murders at the Ruzhou No2 Senior Middle School in Pingdingshan, in the central province of Henan, was the ","headline":"Eight children stabbed to death as they sleep"} {"label":1,"text":"One rebel group in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region Thursday pledged to fully respect a truce with the Sudanese government amid contradictory statements and international concern about an escalation in fighting.","headline":"Darfur rebel group promises to respect truce"} {"label":2,"text":"Ever since last Friday night #39;s NBA brawl in Detroit, I have tried to make sense out of the whole mess. I have watched replay after replay of the ordeal, hoping to come up with some sort of reason ","headline":"NBA brawl sends wrong message to all of us"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Some 450 right-wing paramilitary fighters left Colombia's crowded battlefields, turning in their weapons and asking society to let them back into its fold.","headline":"450 Colombian Paramilitaries Disarm (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - California quarterback Aaron Rodgers will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft.","headline":"Cal Quarterback to Enter NFL Draft (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"A lieutenant of Iraq's most feared insurgent leader, Abu Musab Zarqawi, was captured this week, the country's national security minister said Thursday.","headline":"Top Zarqawi Aide Captured in Iraq"} {"label":3,"text":"Shareholders in Yukos are considering liquidation or filing for bankruptcy, after deciding against a rescue plan for the embattled Russian oil firm.","headline":"Yukos considers self-destruction"} {"label":4,"text":"The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing mobile phones designed to learn users #39; daily habits so that they can predict what users will do, reports The Register.","headline":"Behaviour control by smartphone"} {"label":3,"text":"The Wall Street Journal reports that the carrier #39;s largest creditor has agreed to an aircraft leasing and financing deal that would give US Airways a financial lifeline.","headline":"US Airways, GE reach accord on airplane leasing and financing"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - Normally at this time of the year, labor contractor Jose Luis Avalos would be assembling a crew of workers who could each earn #36;1,500 to #36;2,000 a week in the area's abundant citrus groves.","headline":"Four Hurricanes Hurting Florida Economy (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"BRITISH Telecom today announced the sale of its stake in one of the worlds largest satellite companies for 363 million. The telecoms giant said it was offloading its 15.8 per cent holding in Paris-based ","headline":"BT sells off stake in Eutelsat"} {"label":4,"text":"Comments attributed to Nintendo #39;s Shigeru Miyamoto in this week #39;s Famitsu magazine indicate that the company is planning to bring its systems online within a three to four year timescale, with DS leading the way.","headline":"Nintendo moving into online within 3 to 4 years"} {"label":1,"text":"Iran #39;s chief negotiator to the United Nations nuclear agency says Tehran is committed to the freeze on uranium enrichment agreed earlier this month.","headline":"Iran #39;committed #39; to nuke freeze"} {"label":3,"text":"ST. PAUL - Salvation Army officials say they #39;re worried that they may not meet their holiday fund-raising goal because they won #39;t have bell-ringers outside of Target stores.","headline":"Salvation Army says Target policy threatens fund-raising"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Russia will allow Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to visit a southern Buddhist Russian region for the first time, the foreign ministry said in a move certain to anger China.","headline":"Russia agrees to Dalai Lama visit despite certain anger from China (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Spirit of Australia was on the skids last night after another example of double standards by the home side marred the opening day of the second cricket test against New Zealand in Adelaide.","headline":"Hayden walks into strife"} {"label":3,"text":"The European Union, Japan and others will be able to impose heavy sanctions against US firms dumping goods from early next year.","headline":"WTO approves sanctions against US"} {"label":4,"text":"City officials hope there are people willing to pay plenty of money to own a vintage Playboy Bunny costume, toss green dye into the Chicago River or throw a dinner party prepared by Oprah Winfrey's chef.","headline":"Chicago to Hold EBay Auction to Raise Money for Cultural Programs"} {"label":1,"text":"A mortar attack killed four employees of a British security firm and wounded 15 others in the Baghdad #39;s Green Zone, a fortified area that houses the ","headline":"Four employees of British security firm slain by mortar attack in <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Despite a new call Friday for a postponement of the Iraqi elections, President Bush said he hopes they still go forward. Seventeen political parties say the election should be put off for at least six months ","headline":"Parties call for postponement of elections"} {"label":1,"text":"India has successfully test-fired a surface-to-air missile from a site in the eastern Orissa state on Friday, a government official said on condition of anonymity.","headline":"India test-fires surface-to air missile"} {"label":4,"text":"mmO2 and NTT DoCoMo are reportedly planning to launch a UK i-mode mobile service. November 26, 2004 4:35 PM GMT (Datamonitor) - The much-touted tie-up between NTT DoCoMo and mmO2 to bring i-mode mobile content to the UK looks to be a done deal.","headline":"mmO2: i-mode launch looks certain"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - The Mounties provided information on Maher Arar to American authorities but were left in the dark when the U.S. deported the Canadian citizen to Syria, newly released documents show.","headline":"Mounties left in dark by U.S. on deportation of Syrian-born Canadian (Canadian Press)"} {"label":2,"text":"Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Dallas to a 92-83 win over Portland at American Airlines Arena.","headline":"NBA Game Summary - Portland at Dallas"} {"label":4,"text":"The next chapter in the global legal battle between the recording industry and file-sharing services is due to unfold here Monday when the owners of the hugely popular Kazaa software go on trial on civil copyright infringement charges.","headline":"Recording Industry, File-Share Face Off"} {"label":3,"text":"Mumbai, Nov. 26: Mukesh Ambani apparently commands the full support of the board on all recent decisions, including the controversial one that elevated him to the final authority in the group.","headline":"Board with Mukesh: Reliance"} {"label":2,"text":"David Beckham prevented a major incident between England #39;s fired-up players and their aggrieved Spanish counterparts in Madrid, according to an England insider yesterday.","headline":"Winter on Saturday: Peace initiative in Spain shows Beckham #39;s <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Beijing - Chinese police have detained a man who they say murdered eight teenagers and injured four others in a school dormitory overnight, state press said late on Friday.","headline":"Man held for slashing teens"} {"label":3,"text":"checking for them by hand before buying -- because children could choke on them, consumer advocates said in an annual warning on toy safety.","headline":"Toy Safety Report Released"} {"label":3,"text":"The falling dollar reached new depths against the euro today as the dollar's status as the premier international reserve currency is growing more precarious.","headline":"Dollar Drops Further as Central Banks Reassess Reserves"} {"label":2,"text":"BOSTON CELTICS_Activated G Delonte West from the injured list. Placed F Justin Reed on the injured list. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS_Activated G Aaron McKie from the inujred list.","headline":"Frisday #39;s Sports Transactions"} {"label":3,"text":"Business India: Mumbai, Nov 26 : The much talked about family feud over the control of Reliance Industries, India #39;s largest industrial house, is set to turn into a full-fledged boardroom battle that may entail a revamp of the company #39;s management.","headline":"Reliance battle seen getting messier in days ahead:"} {"label":3,"text":"The World Trade Organization authorized about \\$150 million in trade sanctions on the U.S. in retaliation for an import duties law that has been ruled illegal.","headline":"W.T.O. Authorizes Trade Sanctions Against the United States"} {"label":3,"text":"Land Rover will launch a sports tourer next year in a what is likely to be a test of British carmakers #39; ability to compete in the US.","headline":"Land Rover aims new model at US"} {"label":4,"text":"Zastrossi writes quot;According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, phishing sites--the practice of making sites that look and act like popular sites such as banks in order to steal personal information from customers--rose from 543 sites in September to ","headline":"Gone Phishing?"} {"label":3,"text":"By Bloomberg News. WR Grace amp; Company, a producer of chemicals and building material that filed for bankruptcy protection in 2001 amid thousands of asbestos-related claims, said yesterday ","headline":"WR Grace Is Likely to Face Indictment in Montana Case"} {"label":1,"text":" TORONTO -- The weather won't be the only thing that's cool when President Bush visits neighboring Canada next week.","headline":"Forecast Frosty for U.S.-Canadian Ties"} {"label":4,"text":"In an attempt to become more useful, US researchers are developing new smartphone software which watches users calling and usage patterns and tries to learn how best to help.","headline":"SmartPhones Get Smart"} {"label":1,"text":"NEW DELHI, Nov 26: India on Friday test fired Akash, the indigenously developed surface-to-air missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur-on-sea, about 14km from Balasore (Orissa).","headline":"India test-fires missile"} {"label":1,"text":"National Guard troops arrested two brothers Friday in connection with a state prosecutor's killing, just days after two suspects in the car bombing case were shot dead by police, authorities said.","headline":"2 Ex-Officers Nabbed in Venezuela Slaying"} {"label":3,"text":"Stocks finished mixed in post-holiday trading Friday as Wall Street meandered through a shortened session. The major indexes ended the week higher as investors looked forward to the results of the first weekend of holiday shopping and a key jobs report next week.","headline":"Stocks Finish Mixed in Early Close"} {"label":2,"text":"New coach John Thompson III gets his first victory as Georetown routs the Citadel, 69-34, behind 23 points from Brandon Bowman.","headline":"Hoyas Beat The Citadel"} {"label":2,"text":"Justin Gray went down to the Madison Square Garden court as soon as Mustafa Shakur inadvertently kicked him in the face while going for a loose ball.","headline":"Gray was selected tourney MVP"} {"label":2,"text":"No. 1 Wake Forest used a 19-5 second half run to take the lead and then held off Arizona 63-60 to win the preseason NIT. Mustafa Shakur had a chance to take the lead in the final seconds, but he missed a runner in the lane.","headline":"Wake Forest survives at the NIT"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A key U.N. atomic agency meeting adjourned for the weekend, giving Iran time to consider a total freeze of a program that could make weapons grade uranium and for delegates to decide on further steps in policing Tehran's nuclear activities.","headline":"Iran, EU Negotiators Seek Nuke Agreement (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The store adds such features as details of an expected dispatch date it the point where shoppers select a product. For example the Power Mac G5 Dual 2.5GHz is quot;usually dispatched 1 - 3 Weeks ","headline":"Apple enhances UK online shopping"} {"label":3,"text":"Angry over unfair subsidies paid to US companies from tariffs collected on goods imported here, the WTO has widened the gap with Congress by imposing sanctions of their own.","headline":"WTO Sanctions on US Exports Widens Gap in Congress"} {"label":3,"text":"US steelmakers #39; shares rose sharply yesterday, with US Steel, Allegheny Technologies and Nucor (which operates a mill in Seattle) reaching their highest prices in at least seven years, after Nissan said the metal is in short supply in Japan.","headline":"Nissan #39;s supply shortage sends steel stocks up"} {"label":3,"text":"Steel shares hit seven-year highs yesterday after Nissan said the metal is in short supply in Japan. US Steel rose \\$3.30, or 7, to \\$51.25, while Nucor surged \\$2.90 to \\$54.05, an all-time high.","headline":"Steel stocks soar as shortages are biting"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Former Pro Bowl receiver Andre Rison was released from jail Monday after paying #36;10,000 in child support.","headline":"Rison Free After Making Support Payment (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Leaders from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are gathering in Vientiane, capital of Laos, for a summit meeting among themselves and a series ","headline":"Backgrounder: Basic facts about ASEAN"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraq #39;s electoral commission has said it will consider a request from leading political parties to delay general elections scheduled for 30 January.","headline":"Iraq election delay #39;considered #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraq #39;s electoral commission was due to study a call by top leaders to delay the January 30 polls because of violence gripping the country, as US-led troops continued their anti-insurgency crackdown.","headline":"Iraq commission examines request to delay polls"} {"label":2,"text":"Stephen Dodd took a three-stroke lead Friday after 36 holes of the Volvo China Open in Shanghai to stand six-under-par 138 after two rounds.","headline":"Stephen Dodd leads Volvo China Open"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Southeast Asian foreign ministers said they would encourage Australia and New Zealand to accede to a non-aggression pact with their 10-nation ASEAN group that South Korea signed.","headline":"ASEAN to push Australia, New Zealand to sign non-aggression pact (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The Russian oil giant Yukos said yesterday that management was putting together an emergency plan to continue running the company for a few months, even after the auction of its prize asset in December.","headline":"Yukos plans to fix itself before auction"} {"label":4,"text":"KINDERSLEY, SASK. - A team from Ontario has delayed the launch of its private rocket until at least January. The da Vinci Project had planned to use a gigantic balloon to lift a rocket to 24 kilometres.","headline":"Holidays disrupts launch plans for da Vinci rocket team"} {"label":2,"text":"The Derby of Italy is back on Sunday night as Inter host arch-rivals Juventus in a do-or-die encounter for the Nerazzurri. Inter-Juventus is never an ordinary match, even when both teams are not fighting for any major honours.","headline":"Serie A Preview: Inter-Juventus"} {"label":1,"text":"TERRIFIED police have told how they feared they would die as a rampaging mob burnt down the police station in which they were trapped on Palm Island, off north Queensland.","headline":"Rioters firebomb police station"} {"label":1,"text":"VATICAN CITY, NOV. 25, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Theological dialogue between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches is expected to resume after the relics of Sts.","headline":"Return of Relics to Rekindle Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue"} {"label":1,"text":"Abidjan - A United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) plane was met with gunfire and threats when it arrived in Man, western Ivory Coast, the UN said in a statement on Saturday.","headline":"UN aid plane shot at in Ivory Coast"} {"label":2,"text":"Still home in Philly for the Thanksgiving holiday, we decided to hit the Sixers\/Wizards matinee yesterday. One of the best decisions we #39;ve made in a long time.","headline":"Sixers-Wizards matinee doesn #39;t disappoint"} {"label":3,"text":"Hurricane forecasters debate the usefulness of the quot;skinny line quot; in tracking maps, and look at more accurate alternatives.","headline":"It may be end of line for narrow track"} {"label":4,"text":"p2pnet.net News:-The launch of the now much-maligned Kill Jack Kennedy Again game has achieved at least one thing: Its woken the mainstream media up to the fact that video games based on giving players a way to take part in virtual murder aren #39;ta ","headline":"Violent video games slammed"} {"label":3,"text":"Little Rock-based Alltel will expand its wireless phone service in Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas in a \\$170 million deal with Cingular Wireless.","headline":"Alltel buys Cingular properties, expands network"} {"label":2,"text":"London - Portsmouth have recovered from the shock of manager Harry Redknapp #39;s resignation in midweek to give new executive director Velimir Zajec his first win.","headline":"Pompey start life without Harry with a win"} {"label":2,"text":"After so many signs of a fresh enthusiasm and a new sense of adventure in the England side, they ended their autumn series on a backward note, losing to the side they had beaten in the World Cup final.","headline":"Game swings back and forth as Giteau toys with England #39;s defence"} {"label":4,"text":"Global warming is increasingly rendering Inuit and other Arctic peoples at a loss for words. They simply do not have names in their languages for the temperate species flocking up from the south.","headline":"Climate change and unfamiliar species leave Inuit lost for words"} {"label":1,"text":"A former US Army sergeant who defected to North Korea almost 40 years ago - has been released after serving 25 days in military detention in Japan.","headline":"US Army Deserter Jenkins Obtains Early Release from Detention in <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"The North Carolina Tar Heels put their lackluster first half behind them. Then they did the same to Villanova. After scoring just 25 points in the first half, the No.","headline":"No. 5 North Carolina 63, No. 24 Villanova 56"} {"label":2,"text":"New York Knicks #39; Jamal Crawford puts up a shot against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004. Crawford scored 30 points in the Knicks #39; 108-102 win.","headline":"Knicks Hold Off Raptors, 108-102"} {"label":4,"text":"The Indian Ocean earthquake of December 2004 produced a shockwave that created tsunamis all across the Indian Ocean. The tsunamis hammered nearby Indonesia and struck as far as the coast of East Africa. The death toll has climbed over 100,000 and continues to grow. It also created social shockwaves. ","headline":"The Shockwaves of Sumatra"} {"label":1,"text":"Colombia's main rebel group asked followers to mount an assassination attempt against President Bush during his visit to Colombia last week, Defense Minister Jorge Uribe said. There was no evidence Saturday that rebels even tried to organize such an attack.","headline":"Official: FARC Sought Bush Assassination"} {"label":2,"text":"Backup quarterback Robert Lane has 205 total yards with a touchdown pass and a touchdown run in Mississippi's 20-3 win over Mississippi State on Saturday.","headline":"The Egg Goes to The Plucky Rebels"} {"label":3,"text":"Some taxpayers have been dusting off an old Internal Revenue Service ruling about signing bonuses in baseball contracts and using it to justify skipping payroll taxes and income-tax withholding on signing bonuses generally.","headline":"Tax-Free Bonuses Tagged Out"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - NASA has finished building a redesigned\\space shuttle fuel tank that was reconfigured to eliminate the\\debris problem that doomed the shuttle Columbia and its seven\\astronauts, agency officials said on Tuesday.","headline":"NASA Finishes Redesigned Shuttle Fuel Tank (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Michael Redd scored 20 of his 29 points in the second half, Keith Van Horn added 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks ended a six-game losing streak with a 96-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.","headline":"Bucks Edge Pistons 96-90 (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"washingtonpost.com - WeatherBug wants to make meteorologists out of its users. The Internet weather service based in Gaithersburg has begun selling sensors that can turn anyone's back yard into a Web-connected weather station.","headline":"Weather Data In Your Own Back Yard (washingtonpost.com)"} {"label":2,"text":"The team that few thought could contend for an Atlantic Coast Conference title less than two months ago is now one game away from winning it on its first try.","headline":"Virginia Tech downs Virginia, 24-10"} {"label":3,"text":"BRUSSELS (AFP) - Eurozone figures due out this week will confirm that confidence is slumping due to high oil prices and the rise of the euro, and that inflation is easing, economists said.","headline":"Eurozone data to confirm slumping confidence, easing inflation"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Russia's Yukos does not begin the week teetering on the edge of ruin where it has been for months now. The oil giant is flat on its back, gasping for its last breaths of air.","headline":"Death bell tolls for Russia's Yukos oil giant (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"I change the mutual funds in my 401(k) plan about as often as the Red Sox win the World Series.","headline":"Time to look overseas for a healthier 401(k) "} {"label":3,"text":"30-year fixed home loans remain appealing, but variable rates have been on the move up. By Sandra Block. If you #39;re hoping an adjustable-rate mortgage will help you afford your dream house, you may want to rethink those granite countertops.","headline":"Rate hikes by Fed dull ARMs #39; luster"} {"label":1,"text":"Electrical engineering student Roozbeh Rahimi reflects a common sentiment among Iranians when he expresses hope that this famous tourist city will gain fame soon for its nuclear technology.","headline":"SAY NEIGHBORS #39; WEAPONS LEAVE THEM VULNERABLE"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN ANTONIO - Forget about PlayStation 2 - Texas entrepreneur wants to kick computer gaming up to the next level by offering players a chance at some real-live killing via mouse and modem.","headline":" #39;SICKOS #39; HUNTING FOR DEER WITH A MOUSE"} {"label":1,"text":"CRAWFORD, Texas As President Bush sees it, quot;the only good deal is one that #39;s verifiable. quot;. He #39;s applauding the efforts of some European countries to get Iran to honor its commitment to refrain from developing nuclear weapons.","headline":"Bush won #39;t take Iran #39;s word for it"} {"label":2,"text":"As if things weren #39;t bad enough for the Bowl Championship Series, it appears that Pittsburgh is going to represent the Big East with an 8-3 record.","headline":"Pitt can crash BCS with closing victory"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Food and Drug Administration has given a whistle-blower scientist permission to publish data indicating that as many as 139,000 people had heart attacks that may be linked to Vioxx, the scientist's lawyer said Monday.","headline":"FDA OKs Scientist Publishing Vioxx Data (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, under fire in Congress over a troubled oil program for Iraq, received some friendly advice last month in a private meeting with former U.S. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and other foreign policy experts.","headline":"Annan Urged to Play Larger Role in Iraq (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Sri Lanka #39;s army Sunday blamed theTamil Tigers for failing to attend a meeting Saturday which they had agreed to attend during a meeting with the international trucemonitors and the government troops.","headline":"Sri Lanka army blames Tamil Tigers of failing to keep pledge"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Matt Cavanaugh resigned under pressure Monday after meeting with head coach Brian Billick, who finally lost patience with the team's sputtering attack.","headline":"Ravens' Offensive Coordinator Resigns (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"There #39;s no way No. 5 Illinois could have shredded THE Gonzaga, king of the mid-majors, the way it demolished its opponent at Conseco Fieldhouse on Saturday.","headline":"Illini hit on all cylinders, zap Zags"} {"label":3,"text":"AURORA, Ore. The National Christmas Tree Association is hoping a push of designer trees will renew consumer demand for live trees.","headline":" #39;Designer #39; Christmas tree growers target national holiday market"} {"label":2,"text":"Last Sunday night, while announcing the suspensions of Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O'Neal, Ben Wallace, and others, the commissioner of the NBA, David Stern, spoke forcefully and eloquently about redefining quot;the covenant between players and fans and between fans and fans, and making sure we can play our games in a very welcoming and peaceful setting. quot;","headline":"Game itself needs repair"} {"label":1,"text":"Ouagadougou - Rwanda #39;s threat to launch military strikes in Democratic Republic of Congo would be motivated by the abundant mineral wealth in its giant western neighbour not by the desire to attack Hutu fighters based there, a Congolese diplomat said here ","headline":"Rwandan #39;motivated by riches #39;"} {"label":3,"text":"AP - Weaker-than-expected holiday shopping forced Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Saturday to cut its projected sales increase for November by more than half, an ominous announcement for retailers as their busiest time of year begins.","headline":"Wal-Mart Move Ominous Sign for Retailers (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"FRANCE #39;S Russian-born Tatiana Golovin left the Fed Cup final hanging in the balance today as she beat Russia #39;s US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4, 6-1 to level the tie at 2-2 and take it to the final doubles match.","headline":"Fed Cup all tied up"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The leader of Sinn Fein, Northern\\Ireland's main Catholic party and the political ally of the\\Irish Republican Army (IRA), said Sunday he believed his\\Protestant rivals were ready to agree to a peace deal.","headline":"Sinn Fein Says N.Irish Deal Nears; No Bush Call (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Annika Sorenstam calmly sank a short birdie putt on the ninth hole, earning a hug from Tiger Woods. More importantly, it kept #36;250,000 in play in the Skins Game.","headline":"Sorenstam's Putt Sets Up #36;300K Skin (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Patrick Ramsey makes his first second start of the season as the Redskins face the AFC North-leading Steelers at a sloppy Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.","headline":"Redskins, Steelers Underway"} {"label":2,"text":"Jermain Defoe underlined his claims for an improved contract as he inspired Tottenham to a 2-0 win against 10-man Middlesbrough. New coach Martin Jol, who secured his first win in charge, may have been helped ","headline":"DEFOE DRIVES SPURS HOME"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal dropped five points behind Chelsea in the English Premier League on Sunday after losing 2-1 to Liverpool on an injury-time goal by Neil Mellor.","headline":"Arsenal loses again in Premier League"} {"label":4,"text":"November 27, 2004 - Things aren #39;t looking good for the PSP over in Japan. Well... maybe that #39;s not exactly true. If you #39;re Sony, and you want to generate lots of hype for your new portable system, things are looking very good.","headline":"Trouble in PSP Land"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Holiday shopping got off to a flying\\start in the United States this weekend.","headline":"Retail Sees Solid, Not Stellar, Holidays (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair hinted Sunday that his 10th season in the NFL could be his last.","headline":"Titans' McNair Hints at Retiring From NFL (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Drew Bledsoe went all the way home to Washington state to help the Buffalo Bills collect a rare road win. Willis McGahee had 116 yards rushing and four touchdowns, leading Buffalo to a 38-9 win over Seattle ","headline":"Bills 38, Seahawks 9"} {"label":3,"text":"GORDON BROWN faces a new warning today that he will have to raise taxes by 7 billion or cut swaths of government spending if Labour wins next years general election.","headline":"CBI calls for cuts in spending to reduce borrowing"} {"label":2,"text":"KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The San Diego Chargers players couldn #39;t quite believe what they were hearing, nor would many in the crowd at Arrowhead Stadium if they were privy to it.","headline":"Surprise Chargers #39; air power changing Marty #39;s stripes"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - The Chicago Bears are expected\\to sign quarterback Jeff George on Monday.","headline":"Bears Set to Sign QB Jeff George (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"At about the moment a melee broke out on the Giants #39; sideline Sunday - after Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter hit Giants quarterback Eli Manning out of bounds ","headline":"Giants #39; Frustration Seeps to Surface as Slide Continues"} {"label":4,"text":"Dont buy that high-definition TV yet. Competition may force the prices down further.","headline":"Signs of a Glut and Lower Prices on Thin TV's"} {"label":3,"text":"Holiday shoppers spent 10 percent more Friday than they did a year ago, according to early reports, but Wal-Mart Stores Inc. dampened hopes for a strong start to the key retail season by ","headline":"Holiday Shoppers Off to a Fast Start"} {"label":2,"text":"It wasn #39;t just to resuscitate one of the league #39;s worst rushing games. It was to make Dillon and that dreadful rushing attack allies when the weather and\/or the opponent demanded it -- which they did Sunday ","headline":"Hard-running Dillon #39;s difference in making champs even tougher"} {"label":3,"text":"By rushing more than 700 products under the American Chopper brand as part of a new in-house licensing program, the cable channel is relying more heavily on licensing to market shows.","headline":"Discovery Channel Tests Power of Licensing"} {"label":1,"text":"Senior officials of 143 governments are calling for the total ban of production and use of anti-personnel landmine. Senior government officials of 143 countries across the world ","headline":"Int #39;l conference calls for mine-free world"} {"label":1,"text":"Cambodia has been active and playing an increasingly important role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and regional affairs politically and economically ","headline":"Cambodia plays active role in ASEAN"} {"label":1,"text":"At least 14 people sustained injuries when a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit a sparsely populated area of Japan #39;s northernmost main island of Hokkaido.","headline":"Tremor shook Japan"} {"label":2,"text":"Sandora Irvin had 23 points and 17 rebounds and TCU upset a ranked team for the second night in a row, beating Michigan State (No.","headline":"GAME DAY RECAP Sunday, November 28"} {"label":2,"text":"Dolphins 24, 49ers 17 The Dolphins spent the holiday week eating room service food and practising thousands of kilometres from home, all to prove they were the best of the NFL #39;s worst two teams.","headline":"Fish top 49ers in Brutal Bowl"} {"label":2,"text":"EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The Philadelphia Eagles won a fourth consecutive NFC East title by making Eli Manning look very much like a rookie.","headline":"Eagles 27, Giants 6"} {"label":1,"text":"Colombian rebels plotted to assassinate George Bush during his brief stopover in the port of Cartagena last week, according to the country #39;s defence minister.","headline":"Colombia reveals plot to assassinate Bush"} {"label":2,"text":"FOXBOROUGH -- Though more than \\$300 million was invested in the construction of Gillette Stadium, part of it going to a state-of-the-art drainage system, the playing surface reminds Tom Brady of his high school field in San Mateo, Calif.","headline":"Quarterback Brady enjoyed a field day"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD -- Iraq's most feared terrorist group claimed responsibility yesterday for slaughtering members of the Iraqi security forces in Mosul, where dozens of bodies have been found. The claim raises fears the group has expanded to the north after the loss of its purported base in Fallujah.","headline":"Zarqawi group claims Mosul killings"} {"label":4,"text":"Scientists controlling the cameras aboard the Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn have just recovered two extraordinary, contrasting images of the planet #39;s most intriguing moons.","headline":"Clearest view yet of Saturn #39;s largest moon"} {"label":2,"text":"Serie A leader Juventus wasted a two-goal lead in the second half and was held to a 2-2 draw by Inter Milan at San Siro on Sunday, losing ground to defending champion AC Milan.","headline":"ITA: Juventus blows 2-goal lead againt Inter Milan"} {"label":3,"text":"Wal-Mart, the world #39;s largest retailer, has lowered its November growth forecast amid concerns that fuel costs may slow down Christmas retail sales.","headline":"Wal-Mart reduces sales forecast"} {"label":3,"text":"Iraq is planning to spend more than \\$1 billion in 2005 to boost its oil production capacity by about 15 percent to 3.25 million barrels a day, an Iraqi official said.","headline":"Iraq to spend \\$1 billion to expand oil production"} {"label":1,"text":"The Palestinians will not accept an interim settlement with Israel, Palestine Liberation Organization chief Mahmoud Abbas told the Arab League during a visit to Egypt yesterday.","headline":"PA #39;s Abbas rules out interim deal with Israel"} {"label":4,"text":"Epson's Photo Fine technology promises vivid, crisp colors on digital camera LCDs.","headline":"Brighter Previews for Your Pictures"} {"label":4,"text":"Belkin's Pre-N wireless networking line also dramatically improves range--even for 802.11b and 802.11g gear.","headline":"New Wi-Fi Nearly Doubles Speed"} {"label":1,"text":"PARIS -- US diplomats here respond to Jacques Chirac #39;s continued Yankee-bashing following George W. Bush #39;s re-election by saying the French president is out of step with his people, who are not nearly that anti-American.","headline":"France #39;s American problem"} {"label":4,"text":"Google wants to help you effectively access the piles of information you store in the documents, e-mail messages, Web pages, and contact lists stuffed on your PC.","headline":"Google Stumbles With New Desktop Tool"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices slid 3 percent on Monday on expectations that more mild U.S. weather at the start of the New Year will limit heating oil demand.","headline":"Oil Down 3 Pct. as U.S. Winter Stays Mild"} {"label":4,"text":"Rendezvous quot; for the docking techniques he developed while at MIT earning his PhD in astronautics. Lessig: Technology over ideology!","headline":"The Next Giant Leap"} {"label":4,"text":"Description: Researchers flooded the Colorado River last week, in an attempt to reverse erosion in the Grand Canyon. NPR #39;s Liane Hansen speaks to Denny Fenn, director of the Southwest Biological Science Center, about the experiment #39;s preliminary findings.","headline":"Planned Grand Canyon Flood Seeks to Reverse Erosion"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD - Pakistan test-fired a short-range missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons on Monday, and said more tests are planned.","headline":"Pakistan tests nuclear-capable missile"} {"label":3,"text":"Denmark #39;s leading telecoms operator TDC says it will launch a low-budget mobile telephone operator dubbed quot;easyMobile quot; with mobile network operator T-Mobile in Britain in March 2005.","headline":"EasyMobile launch set for March"} {"label":3,"text":"Renee McDonald remembers the Christmas trees of her youth: spindly, fake and out of a box. They were hard to put up, and they just didn #39;t smell right.","headline":"More buyers choose artificial"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM, Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. on Monday unveiled some key details on the powerful new quot;Cell quot; processor the three are jointly producing to run next-generation computers, game consoles and TVs.","headline":"Chip power, times 10"} {"label":4,"text":"Paid inclusion (PI) has always been a hot potato. It #39;s not quite SEO (define) and not quite search advertising. No one wants to touch it.","headline":"SEO #39;s Multiplying Effect on Paid Inclusion"} {"label":2,"text":"South Africa #39;s Schalk Burger has been honoured as international rugby #39;s player of the year in 2004. The Springboks, the reigning Tri Nations champions, also scooped the awards for Team of the Year and Coach ","headline":"Burger and Boks get IRB gongs"} {"label":2,"text":"Anastasia Myskina capped a magnificent year for Russian tennis by leading her country to their first Fed Cup title with a dramatic win over holders France.","headline":"Myskina caps magnificent year for Russia"} {"label":4,"text":"Major movie studious Paramount, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and New Line Cinema all said today that they have adopted the new high definition DVD disc format (HD-DVD), and will begin issuing movie titles in the new format in 2005.","headline":"Universal, Warner Bros, Paramount, and New Line Support HD-DVD"} {"label":3,"text":"com November 29, 2004, 8:33 AM PT. Wired amp; Wireless continues its reign as the top IT priority among IT managers due to widespread IP telephony deployment and other network infrastructure upgrades.","headline":"MetroPCS obtains Cingular air"} {"label":2,"text":"Corey Dillon keeps piling up the rushing yards for the Patriots, but he could care less. What Dillon wants to pile up is wins. He #39;s doing that, too, in his ","headline":"Dillon enjoys a grand time"} {"label":3,"text":"Halsey Minor, CEO of hosted integration provider grand central Communications, has a powerful message for IT: In four years, ... basically the whole notion of enterprise application software is going to be dead. He believes application functionality will instead be available as hosted, pay-per-use services delivered by companies such as Salesforce.com. Putting his money where his mouth is, Minor has recently launched a \\$50 million venture capital fund with his own money to fuel on-demand startups. For its part, Grand Central will handle data and process integration between enterprises and multiple on-demand services.","headline":"Is this the end of IT as we know it?"} {"label":4,"text":"Mamma Search is Buying Copernic\\\\Mamma.com Inc., the paid search company, and Copernic Technologies Inc. announced that Mamma has signed a letter of intent where they will acquire all of the shares of Copernic Technologies for a combination of cash and shares of Mamma.com Inc. The closing of the acquisition will ...","headline":"Mamma Search is Buying Copernic"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Toshiba said four major Hollywood studios had thrown their crucial weight behind High Definition DVD (HD-DVD), one of two disc formats contending to be the standard in next-generation DVDs.","headline":"Toshiba claims Hollywood backing in war for next DVD standard (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Toronto #39;s Major League Baseball franchise finally has a nest it can call its own. Blue Jays-owner Rogers Communications has reached a \\$25 million deal to buy the SkyDome.","headline":"Toronto #39;s SkyDome sold for \\$25 million"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped a dispute over gay marriages, rejecting a challenge to the nation's only law sanctioning such unions.","headline":"Court Declines to Hear Gay Marriage Case (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Monday narrowly survived three parliamentary no-confidence votes sponsored by opposition parties over deepening poverty in Israel.","headline":"Sharon Survives 3 Parliament No-Confidence Votes"} {"label":1,"text":" BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania faced weeks of uncertainty on Monday after inconclusive general elections in the poor Balkan country, already struggling to stay on track to join the European Union. Partial results showed the ruling ex-communist Social Democrats (PSD) of Prime Minister Adrian Nastase a whisker ahead of the opposition centrists in Sunday's election but well short of a majority in parliament.","headline":"Romania Faces Hung Parliament Risk After Vote"} {"label":4,"text":"The maneuver frees the hatch on the docking station that the crew members will use for work sorties in January and March. In addition, the launch of an unmanned Progress cargo ship has been postponed one day to December 24.","headline":"Space Station Crew Moves Rescue Capsule"} {"label":3,"text":"Telekom Austria, Austrias largest telecoms operator, obtained access to the relatively underdeveloped East European mobile services market by winning the right to purchase the Bulgarian mobile operator MobilTel for 1.6billion (\\$2.12billion).","headline":"Telekom Austria taps the Bulgarian market"} {"label":3,"text":"The Philippine economy continued to grow robustly in the third quarter despite rising consumer prices, with the gross domestic product expanding by 6.3 per cent from a year ago ","headline":"Philippines GDP grows 6.3 on strong exports"} {"label":2,"text":"RICHARD Green is campaigning for a fair go for players in a bid to make home tour tournaments more exciting this summer. Green blasted the brutal course set-up for last week #39;s Australian Open, claiming it ","headline":"Tough courses #39;killing excitement #39;"} {"label":3,"text":"PNC Financial Services says the luxury cars and vintage watch would cost you just as much as all the gifts listed in the Christmas carol quot;The Twelve Days of Christmas.","headline":"Cost of #39;12 Days of Christmas #39; now is \\$66,000"} {"label":3,"text":"Merck amp; Co., seeking to keep managers from leaving after the withdrawal of its Vioxx painkiller, adopted a plan to give severance payments to more than 200 executives should control of the company change.","headline":"Merck #39;s Board Adopts Severance Plan for Top Officials (Update5)"} {"label":1,"text":"RESCUE workers will know this morning if their attempts to save whales beached yesterday on Maria Island, off Tasmania #39;s east coast, were successful.","headline":"Anxious wait for whale rescuers"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Pakistani President Pervez\\Musharraf said on Monday there were prospects for resolving all\\disputes with India, including over Kashmir, through peace\\talks now under way.","headline":"Musharraf Sees 'Light at End of Tunnel' with India (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"A drop in engineering degrees combined with a fall-off in foreign students matriculating at U.S. colleges spells big trouble ahead.","headline":"A U.S. brain drain?"} {"label":2,"text":"Bolton #39;s El-Hadji Diouf has been charged by the Football Association for spitting at Portsmouth #39;s Arjan de Zeeuw in Saturday #39;s 1-0 win for Pompey.","headline":"Diouf Charged After Spitting Row"} {"label":3,"text":"President Bush on Monday chose Carlos Gutierrez, the Cuban-born CEO of Kellogg Co (KN: Quote, Profile, Research) , as his nominee to be commerce secretary, his second selection of a Hispanic for a second-term Cabinet.","headline":"Bush Picks Kellogg CEO for Commerce"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - IBM , Sony Corp. (6758.T) and\\Toshiba Corp. (6502.T) on Monday revealed their plans for the\\powerful new ","headline":"Sony, IBM, Toshiba Give Details of 'Cell' Chip (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush on Monday chose Carlos Gutierrez, the Cuban-born CEO of Kellogg Co, as his nominee to be commerce secretary, his second selection of a Hispanic for a second-term Cabinet.","headline":"Bush Picks Kellogg CEO for Commerce"} {"label":4,"text":"\\\\Interesting data this morning (thanks Dan ) on weblogs:\\\\","headline":"Pew Weblog Statistics"} {"label":1,"text":"Sudan reverses its decision to expel Oxfam and Save the Children's local heads, accused of political meddling.","headline":"Sudan backtracks on aid workers"} {"label":3,"text":"Korea and Singapore sealed a free-trade agreement yesterday that covers nine broad areas, including electronics, finance and intellectual property rights.","headline":"South Korea, Singapore seal free-trade pact"} {"label":1,"text":"Jordan #39;s Prince Hamzah says he is conceding to the wish of King Abdullah II to strip him of his crown as heir to the throne. quot;I obey the command of my elder brother out of my loyalty, love ","headline":"Jordan prince loses succession"} {"label":3,"text":"Deutsche Bank AG #39;s C\\$900 million (\\$759 million) proposal to provide financing to Stelco Inc. was approved by an Ontario judge over the objections of rival bidders and Stelco #39;s unions.","headline":"Stelco Financing by Deutsche Bank Gets Court Approval (Update2)"} {"label":4,"text":"Sun Microsystemshas agreed to purchase Ashburn, Virginia, IT services company SevenSpace, the companies announced Monday. With the purchase, Sun takes a further step away from its traditional focus on supporting only its Solaris operating system platform and beefs up its support for competing operating systems like Windows, HP-UX and AIX.","headline":"Sun acquisition to boost IT services portfolio"} {"label":2,"text":"Six players from both Clemson and South Carolina will be suspended for one game next season for their participation in a brawl near the end of the rivalry game November 20th.","headline":"Six players suspended for one game"} {"label":2,"text":"The Boston Red Sox have signed backup catcher Doug Mirabelli to a two-year deal worth \\$3 million, making him the first of the World Series champions #39; 16 free agents to re-sign.","headline":"Bosox strike deal with Mirabelli; Yanks, Flaherty close"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraqi forces, whose performance is crucial to securing January elections, are riddled with problems, say local U.S. officials.","headline":"Iraqi Forces Foundering in Face of Killings and Threats by Rebels"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Atlantic Coast Conference's record run of seven ranked teams came to an end Monday.","headline":"ACC Loses 2 Ranked Teams; Big East Get 2 (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Not to be left out of desktop search, two search vendors on Monday leaped into the growing space for managing e-mail, documents and other hard-drive data.","headline":"Autonomy, Mamma.com Join Desktop Search Ranks"} {"label":3,"text":"Hawaiian Airlines is putting up impressive numbers, including some that really matter to travelers.","headline":"America's Best Airline?"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Mark Haymore, who played on Indiana's unbeaten 1976 NCAA championship team before transferring to Massachusetts, has died. He was 48.","headline":"Former Basketball Player Found Dead (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos said Monday he would not oppose Turkish European Union accession talks provided Turkey met European standards.","headline":"Cyprus says could support Turkey EU bid"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Earl Boykins scored 22 points to help the Denver Nuggets overcome the absence of Carmelo Anthony and defeat the New Orleans Hornets 76-67 on Monday night.","headline":"Nuggets Knock Off Hornets 76-67 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Clent Stewart scored a career-high 15 points and Kansas State used stifling defense for a 76-42 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday.","headline":"Kansas State 76, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 42"} {"label":4,"text":"TOKYO - Japan #39;s top cell phone operator NTT DoCoMo Inc. and major British mobile carrier mm02 plc reached an agreement that will allow mobile telephone users in Britain, Germany, and Ireland to surf the Internet on the handsets, DoCoMo said Tuesday.","headline":"NTT DoCoMo, Mm02 Sign Deal"} {"label":2,"text":"The second-ranked Jayhawks can redeem themselves for one of their most frustrating losses last season Monday when they welcome the Wolf Pack to Allen Fieldhouse.","headline":"Kansas Gets Chance For Revenge Against Nevada The Jayhawks were <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"Gold Fields Ltd. won an appeal on Friday in its battle to stave off a hostile \\$7.1 billion takeover by Harmony Gold Mining Co. that would create the world #39;s largest gold mining company.","headline":"Gold Fields wins appeal to fight takeover"} {"label":4,"text":"Four film studios are expected to release movies on the new HD format in the last quarter of 2005. TOKYO (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp.","headline":"Toshiba wins HD DVD support"} {"label":4,"text":"US scientists had made a breakthrough in their quest to make low-cost hydrogen, a technology key to finding new sources of energy to end US dependence on foreign oil, they said.","headline":" #39;Breakthrough #39; on hydrogen fuel"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A Pentagon spokesman said Monday that Red Cross officials have ","headline":"Pentagon Disputes Red Cross Criticism (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Advertisers may have been bitten once by an indecency scandal at the 2004 Super Bowl, but they are not shy about getting back into the game for the next U.S. football championship.","headline":"Super Bowl Advertisers Still in the Game After Scandal"} {"label":4,"text":"Initial versions of PlayStation 3 chip will not be produced with a cutting-edge chip-making technology. The four companies developing the Cell consumer electronics microprocessor released a few more details ","headline":"Sony, IBM, and Toshiba Reveal Additional Details on Cell Chip"} {"label":1,"text":"President Jacques Chirac passed his 72nd birthday yesterday locked in a struggle to maintain his relevance in the face of an intraparty challenge and continuing friction with the world #39;s only superpower.","headline":"Chirac puts retirement on hold"} {"label":1,"text":"BRUSSELS: Turkey will have to recognize the Republic of Cyprus, if only tacitly, if it wants to begin membership negotiations with the European Union, according to a draft document that was leaked here Monday.","headline":"EU draft draws fire in Turkey"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brett Favre celebrated his 200th consecutive start by throwing three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers destroyed the St. Louis Rams 45-17 at Lambeau Field Monday.","headline":"Brett Favre Shines as Green Bay Mauls St. Louis"} {"label":3,"text":"Japan's industrial production falls in October while unemployment rises, providing more evidence of a slowdown in the world's second largest economy.","headline":"Industrial output falls in Japan"} {"label":2,"text":"NO. 2 KANSAS 85, NEVADA 52: At Lawrence, Kan. - Wayne Simien had his third double-double in as many games and Kansas routed Nevada on Monday night, avenging an embarrassing loss of a year ago.","headline":"Kansas, Oklahoma State cruise to easy victories"} {"label":3,"text":"Nurse Teresa Mazeika has known the woman knitting in the blue reclining chair for months. But she asks Carolyn Harlow her name and birthday anyway, as she approaches with chemotherapy for Harlow's blood cancer. Mazeika, a 17-year nursing veteran at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, isn't taking any chances that she is about to give the drug to the wrong patient.","headline":"With work, Dana-Farber learns from '94 mistakes"} {"label":2,"text":"India lost two wickets on the third day of the second Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today. South Africa bounced back from a miserable day on the field yesterday to remove the dangerous ","headline":"Day 3: Dravid, Ganguly take charge"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Hours after a tsunami flattened south Asia beaches #151; a magnet for thousands of vacationing Swedes #151; the Swedish foreign minister went to the theater.","headline":"Swedes Blast Gov't Response to Tsunami (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":" LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peruvian authorities on Monday launched an offensive to retake a police station and end a three-day siege by former soldiers in a southern Andean town.","headline":"Peru Launches Offensive to Retake Siege Town"} {"label":2,"text":"Theres still one more domino to fall, but today the University of Connecticut football team is expected to be invited and accept an invitation to play in the Motor City Bowl in Detroit on Dec. 27.","headline":"UConn awaiting invite to Motor City Bowl"} {"label":2,"text":"David Dubois scored a game-high 17 points as Maine held on for a 58-52 men's basketball victory over Dartmouth last night at Hanover, N.H.","headline":"Dubois helps Maine top Dartmouth"} {"label":3,"text":"The newly-created oil unit of Russian gas monopoly OAO Gazprom, Gazpromneft, will take part in the auction of the embattled Yukos oil company #39;s largest unit, Yuganskneftegaz, Dow Jones NewsWires reported Tuesday, citing the news agency Prime-Tass.","headline":"Update 2: Report: Gazprom to Take Part in Yukos Sale"} {"label":3,"text":"Citigroup #39;s top executive in Japan endured unprecedented questioning by lawmakers on Tuesday over a scandal at the firm #39;s private bank in the country, the latest turn in a high-profile case that has embarrassed the world #39;s biggest ","headline":"Lawmakers Grill Citigroup Japan Chief"} {"label":2,"text":"This is the way Mets fans wanted their team to do it with Vladimir Guerrero and Alex Rodriguez. They wanted the general manager of the moment, Steve Phillips or Jim Duquette, to get in there early.","headline":"Minaya ahead in count even if he strikes out"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A car bomb exploded near a U.S.\\military patrol in the town of Baiji, north of Baghdad, on\\Tuesday, killing at least seven Iraqis and wounding 20 people,\\including two U.S. soldiers, doctors and the military said.","headline":"Car Bomb North of Baghdad Kills 7, Wounds 19 (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's acting president signed a bill on Tuesday that will allow military ruler Pervez Musharraf to stay on as army chief despite his pledge to quit the office by the end of the year.","headline":"Musharraf Can Be Pakistan President and Army Chief"} {"label":3,"text":"At the airport, you hear all of the usual explanations: bad weather, mechanical difficulties, no crew available. But now there #39;s another excuse you might hear as times get tougher for cash ","headline":"Plane repos ready to take flight"} {"label":3,"text":"UK house prices unexpectedly rose in November at the fastest pace since July, reinforcing expectations real estate values will level out, avoiding a collapse from records, according to Nationwide Building Society.","headline":"UK House Prices Rise at Fastest Pace Since July (Update3)"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Wall Street was set for a flat start on\\Tuesday as investors braced themselves for a slew of data, with\\a steadier dollar helping to offset the impact of firmer crude\\oil prices.","headline":"Wall Street Set for a Flat Start (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - Recovery in the eurozone is battling higher oil prices and a rising euro as monetary union has so far failed to spur sustained economic dynamism in the 12 nations using the single European currency, the OECD revealed.","headline":"Eurozone recovery struggles as monetary union fails to yield results: OECD (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) said that it will hold a lunchtime press conference on Tuesday to discuss the controversial public spat between its leader Zwelinzima Vavi and the African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson ","headline":"Cosatu to meet over conflict with ANC"} {"label":3,"text":"Mumbai: The board of Indian power utility Reliance Energy Ltd. told the Bombay exchange on Tuesday it had asked its six directors who resigned last week to reconsider their resignations.","headline":"REL asks quitting directors to rethink"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - French auto giant Renault SA said it will invest some 570 million dollars in South Korea over the next three years as part of its global strategy to become a key player in Asia, notably China.","headline":"Renault unveils investment plan for Asian hub in South Korea (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"US economic growth will slow to 3.3 per cent in 2005, more than a full percentage point below this year, with the effect of high energy prices dragging on the economy for the next few quarters, the OECD said on Tuesday.","headline":"OECD tips US growth slowdown in 2005"} {"label":4,"text":"Launches OpenView Automation Manager, Service Desk version 5.0 and partnership with Cisco for reselling HP management software. MADRID: Hewlett Packard has launched its HP OpenView Automation Manager that ","headline":"HP releases new products for enterprises"} {"label":1,"text":"More than 300 people died after flash floods and landslides devastated three coastal towns and left swathes of the northern Philippines under water on Tuesday.","headline":"Philippine Floods Kill Hundreds"} {"label":3,"text":"Clayton, Dubilier amp; Rice Inc. is leading a 2.6 billion-euro (\\$3.45 billion) buyout of an electrical- equipment supplier from France #39;s Pinault-Printemps-Redoute SA, the New York-based firm #39;s third European acquisition this year.","headline":"Clayton Offers to Buy Rexel for 2.6 Billion Euros (Update5)"} {"label":2,"text":"Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf was cited for improper conduct by the Football Association on Monday after spitting in the face of an opponent.","headline":"Football Association charges Bolton striker over spitting incident"} {"label":3,"text":"US meat processor Smithfield Foods has reported higher second-quarter earnings, as higher hog prices offset lower pork margins and a loss in its beef operations.","headline":"USA: Smithfield Foods reports higher Q2 earnings"} {"label":4,"text":"The deal, which was leaked to the press last week, will see the UK-based mobile operator deliver data services -- such as games, ringtones and entertainment -- through a platform that has been credited with making NTT DoCoMo the force that it is in ","headline":"O2 to roll out i-mode"} {"label":4,"text":"New software allows recipients of spam to band together to target known websites behind the messages. The idea is to bombard the sites with messages, slowing them down and making them more expensive to run.","headline":"Screensaver Strikes Back at Spammers"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Bipolar disorder, a sometimes\\misdiagnosed mental illness characterized by wide emotional\\swings, may be identifiable by chemical abnormalities visible\\in victims' brains, researchers said on Tuesday.","headline":"Study: Brain Scan Helps Diagnose Bipolar Disorder (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A former bodyguard of Princess Diana on Tuesday dismissed her claim that one of her lovers was ","headline":"Princess Di's Ex-Bodyguard Disputes Claim (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft watched a software deal with China go bust less than two weeks into the contract. And Beijing is pushing its government IT officials to buy local. But China remains a vibrant market where tech firms have to stay in play. <FONT face=","headline":"Tech Firms Keep Riding Chinese Tiger"} {"label":2,"text":" quot;Over the past two-and-a-half years the football club have currently paid 11.5million on transfer fees, loan fees and appearance payments to clubs for 25 players.","headline":"Milan Mandaric statement"} {"label":4,"text":"Security company F-Secure warned of a variant on the Skulls Trojan horse that infects smart phones running the Symbian operating system.","headline":"Cell Phone Virus Mutates, Carries Payload"} {"label":2,"text":"Harry Redknapp maintained on Tuesday that he had nothing to hide from the transfer deals conducted at Portsmouth during his time as manager.","headline":"Redknapp and Mandaric clear the air"} {"label":4,"text":"A Canadian inventor has created Internet-based technology that could soon see regular computer users acting as armchair spies. Vincent Tao, an engineer at Toronto #39;s York University ","headline":"Log on to be a satellite spy"} {"label":4,"text":"Sharman Networks, the company behind the Kazaa peer-to-peer file sharing software, began its defense in a Sydney court room on Tuesday against charges by members of the music industry that the company aided music piracy and copyright infringement.","headline":"Sharman begins defense in Kazaa case"} {"label":2,"text":"No Ahman Green, no problem. At least that #39;s what it looked like on Monday night, as the Green Bay Packers ran roughshod over the St.","headline":"Najeh to the rescue for Packers"} {"label":1,"text":"Pressure from an Islamic group halts a women's swimming contest in Bangladesh. ","headline":"Bangladesh bars female swim"} {"label":4,"text":"A steady growth in legal music downloads continues while illegal file sharing networks also flourish, analysts say.","headline":"Music sharing continues to thrive"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Indiana Pacers players will be charged for fighting with fans during the Nov. 19 brawl at the end of a game against the Detroit Pistons, Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca told The Detroit News.","headline":"Prosecutor: Pacers Players to Be Charged (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The damage to exports caused by a stronger euro has been played down by a member of the European Central Bank #39;s governing council in remarks highlighting the bank #39;s limited concern about the currency #39;s rise.","headline":"Impact of euro played down"} {"label":1,"text":"Italy ground to a halt as millions of workers observed a general strike in protest against the economic policies of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi #39;s centre-right government.","headline":"Chercher dans toute l #39;actualit"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Oragenics Inc. jumped after the biotechnology company reported Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration allowed it to proceed with safety trials on a lifelong tooth decay protection rinse that ","headline":"Oragenics Shares Up on FDA Clearance"} {"label":2,"text":"Australia wrapped up a 2-0 win in the series after beating New Zealand by 213 runs on the fifth day of the second and final cricket Test on Tuesday.","headline":"Australia give their neighbours no mercy"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil prices fell on Tuesday as an expected increase in US heating fuel supplies eased concerns over an inventory crunch should this winter #39;s weather prove colder than normal.","headline":"Oil Prices Slip, Winter Supplies Seen Up"} {"label":3,"text":"In what would be the largest European leveraged buyout of the year, Clayton Dubilier amp; Rice has teamed with Merrill Lynch amp; Co.","headline":"Clayton Dubilier, Merrill team in \\$3.4B buyout"} {"label":1,"text":"(CBS) Newly-surfaced videotapes of the late Princess Diana address her sometimes bizarre relationship with Prince Charles. The tapes were recorded by Diana #39;s voice coach, Peter Settelen.","headline":"Ex-Guard Speaks Out About Di Tapes"} {"label":2,"text":"Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh says he thinks Shoaib Akhtar will test the home side when it tackles Pakistan at the WACA. Having recently watched Australia end a 35-year hoodoo in India with a 2-1 series ","headline":"Waugh: Shoaib will test Australians"} {"label":1,"text":"Court-appointed referees recommended the state pay an additional \\$14 billion over four years to improve New York City schools.","headline":"Panel Urges N.Y. to Pay \\$14 Billion More for City Schools"} {"label":4,"text":"Small, warty, and poisonous enough to kill crocodiles, the cane toad has wreaked havoc in parts of Australia. Experts say climate change is benefiting the invasive species.","headline":"Poison Toads Leap Across Australia"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK: The NASD yesterday said it censured and fined 29 securities firms a total of \\$US9.22 (\\$NZ13.04) million for failing to properly disclose required information about their brokers more than 8300 times.","headline":"Merrill, Wachovia, others fined for late reporting"} {"label":4,"text":"As expected, Ubisoft today announced its plans to launch a new Tom Clancy #39;s Rainbow Six title on PS2, Xbox and PC. Rainbow Six 4 will introduce a new single player experience with a personal darker storyline ","headline":"Tom Clancy #39;s Rainbow Six 4 Announced"} {"label":4,"text":"A new application from Lycos Europe aims to fight back against spammers, but some experts say the company may be enabling illegal activities.","headline":"Lycos Europe Pushes Limits in Anti-Spam Fight"} {"label":3,"text":"Really. We mean it. Finally, a legit way to peek into your personal financial file.","headline":"Click Here for a Free Credit Report"} {"label":2,"text":"FORMER Rangers, Everton and Scotland captain Richard Gough has been appointed as the new manager of troubled Scottish Premier League outfit Livingston.","headline":"Gough new Livi boss"} {"label":2,"text":"Boise State accepts a bid Tuesday to play Louisville in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31, in a matchup of the nation's top two offenses.","headline":"Cardinals to Play Broncos"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON, November 30 (newratings.com) - Pinault-Printemps Redoute SA (PPX.FSE) plans to sell its controlling stake in the electrical parts distributor, Rexel (RXL), to a group of private firms for 1.92 billion (\\$2.55 billion).","headline":"Pinault-Printemps Redoute to sell holding in Rexel"} {"label":1,"text":"Kim Jong Il dials back his personality cult as protest activities pick up.","headline":"Shifting signs in North Korea"} {"label":4,"text":"Mobile phones running Symbian's Series 60 operating system are the target of a new strain of the Skulls Trojan horse program. The new Trojan comes with the Cabir.B worm, which, unlike the first version of the virus, can spread to other phones within reach of Bluetooth broadcasting range.","headline":"New strain of Skulls Trojan hits smart phones"} {"label":3,"text":"At least 100 Delta Air Lines (nyse: DAL - news - people ) pilots are expected to retire effective Wednesday. That #39;s the starting date for the 32.5 pay cut agreed upon under Chief Executive Gerald Grinstein #39;s master plan.","headline":"Grinstein: Delta Pilots #39; Retirement Exodus Likely On Wednesday"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - With an offer in hand from the New York Mets, Pedro Martinez will wait to see what the New York Yankees do before deciding where he'll play next year.","headline":"Pedro Waits to Learn of Yankees' Interest (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - In setting limits on chemicals in food and water, the Environmental Protection Agency may rely on industry tests that expose people to poisons and raise ethical questions.","headline":"EPA May Conduct Human Tests for Chemicals (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"In Putins Russia Gazprom is by no means a mere natural monopoly, nor a newly established ministry for oil and gas. Gazprom is an instrument of public administration just like the pro-Kremlin United Russia ","headline":"The Kremlins Leviathan"} {"label":2,"text":"Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has raised the stakes before the Carling Cup clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford, by claiming that Chelsea are now the team to beat.","headline":"Ferguson stirs the pot ahead of Arsenal visit"} {"label":4,"text":"This Nasa image shows Saturn #39;s lonely moon Mimas (R) seen against the blue-streaked backdrop of Saturn #39;s northern hemisphere.","headline":"US-European mission explores Saturn #39;s moon mysteries"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO, CA - November 30, 2004 -Ubisoft, one of the world #39;s largest video game publishers, today announced its plans to launch the next installment in the Tom Clancy #39;s Rainbow SixR franchise for the Sony PlayStationR2 computer entertainment system ","headline":"New Rainbow Six Franchise for Spring 2005"} {"label":2,"text":"Tyler Hamilton, who won an Olympic gold medal for the United States in Athens, was fired last Thursday by Phonak, his Swiss cycling team, two months after testing positive for illegal blood transfusions.","headline":"With Ban Pending, Hamilton Loses Ride"} {"label":2,"text":"BEREA, Ohio (Ticker) - One day after admitting that his shaky job status was a quot;distraction quot; to his players, Butch Davis resigned as coach of the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday.","headline":"Browns coach Davis resigns; Robiskie named interim coach"} {"label":1,"text":"After his son's life was ended by an American bullet, an Iraqi insurgent undertook a harrowing escape to a lonely exile in Baghdad, where he waits to fight another day.","headline":"Son Is Gone but Fervor Remains After Fallujah"} {"label":3,"text":"Securities regulators gave more than 2,000 public companies a brief reprieve from new rules requiring them to assess the strength of their financial safeguards.","headline":"SEC Delays Reviews for Some Firms"} {"label":3,"text":"Consumers and businesses boosted their spending a bit more quickly in late summer than previously thought, fueling faster overall economic growth, the government reported Tuesday.","headline":"U.S. Increases Growth Estimate For 3rd Quarter"} {"label":2,"text":"Devin Brown sparked a fourth-quarter spurt with two three-point plays and two dunks, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 Monday night to spoil the pseudo-coaching debut of Avery Johnson.","headline":"Spurs 107, Mavericks 89"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. regulators warned Cyberonics Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"FDA Warns Cyberonics on Manufacturing"} {"label":3,"text":"The Bush administration yesterday said Chinese and Vietnamese shrimp are sold at unfairly low prices in the United States, siding with US fishermen as they try to fend off overseas competition.","headline":"Bush shields shrimp industry"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Oil prices edged below #36;49 a barrel\\on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to an expected build in\\weekly U.S. inventory data that would help bolster the thin\\supply cushion ahead of peak northern winter demand.","headline":"Oil Prices Edge Below #36;49 a Barrel (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":"The old axiom is that it doesn #39;t matter how many shots you miss; if you #39;re a shooter, you have to keep shooting. Jamal Crawford missed 21 shots against the Atlanta Hawks last ","headline":"Knicks: Crawford hits the one that counts"} {"label":1,"text":"TONY EASTLEY: For years Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir blocked Australia #39;s closer involvement with the ASEAN group of nations.","headline":"Australia embraced by Malaysia at ASEAN summit"} {"label":1,"text":" Seems that the Bush administration, unlike previous White Houses, is not necessarily averse to allowing its ambassadors to have second tours. For example, word is that John Thomas ","headline":"Terms of Endearment"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Investigators picked through the wreckage of an Indonesian passenger plane that crashed in stormy weather, killing at least 32 people in the county's worst air accident in six years.","headline":"Cause of Indonesian Plane Crash Probed (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"MARAGUNDON, Philippines -- A powerful rainstorm triggered landslides and flash floods that killed nearly 340 people in the eastern Philippines, officials said yesterday, and rescuers raced to save those stranded in three coastal towns before a typhoon strikes the hard-hit region.","headline":"Landslides, floods kill nearly 340 in Philippines"} {"label":4,"text":"Early next year, the computer maker will begin selling software designed to slow the spread of viruses from its ProLiant servers and ProCurve networking equipment, an HP executive said on Tuesday.","headline":" #39;Throttle #39; viruses with software"} {"label":3,"text":" PARIS (Reuters) - European shares nosed up on Wednesday as Ericsson gained on news it had won part of \\$4-billion Cingular deal and with Glaxo buoyed after Pfizer affirmed its outlook.","headline":"Eurostocks Nudge Up on Ericsson"} {"label":2,"text":"NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has again dismissed proposals by the players #39; union for a luxury tax as the sport #39;s lockout continues.","headline":"Bettman stands firm in dispute"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON - November was the bloodiest month for US troops in Iraq since April, with at least 135 losing their lives and more than 50 falling in the two-week battle to evict insurgents from Fallujah.","headline":"Pentagon #39;s death toll in Iraq rising"} {"label":3,"text":"BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Union #39;s executive commission said Wednesday it would open legal proceedings against Greece for its sloppy bookkeeping and underreporting its budget deficit by billions of euros between 1997 and 2003.","headline":"EU to Pursue Legal Action Against Greece"} {"label":4,"text":"The lifespan of a poorly protected PC connected to the Internet is a mere four minutes, research released Tuesday claimed. After that, it #39;s owned by a hacker.","headline":"Unprotected PCs Fall To Hacker Bots In Just Four Minutes"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks to watch on Wednesday: IBM CORP. <A HREF=","headline":"Stocks to Watch on Dec. 1"} {"label":4,"text":"Just weeks before the historic second flight of SpaceShipOne -- a trip that won him the \\$10 million X Prize -- Burt Rutan, the ship's designer and builder, sat down for a chat with Wired magazine. Here's what he said.","headline":"After the X Prize"} {"label":2,"text":"IT was a match that didn #39;t run to the script but this is the land where life often imitates the silver screen. And for 64 minutes yesterday the USA Tomahawks were pure Hollywood ","headline":"Co-stars nearly steal show"} {"label":1,"text":"The last novel by the author Iris Murdoch reveals the first signs of Alzheimer's disease, experts say.","headline":"Murdoch novel reveals Alzheimer's"} {"label":3,"text":"Bob Briggs wifes family has owned about 1,000 acres of redwood forest off Waddell Creek since 1913. He doesnt clearcut, and logs about once a decade.","headline":"Local group joins suit to de-list endangered species"} {"label":3,"text":"DECEMBER 01, 2004 (REUTERS) - Cingular Wireless LLC, the largest US wireless telephone company, said yesterday that it would upgrade its network next year to handle high-speed data transmissions.","headline":"Cingular to upgrade wireless data network"} {"label":3,"text":"Consumers spent briskly in October and the nation #39;s manufacturers saw robust activity in November, encouraging signs that the last quarter of this year is shaping up nicely.","headline":"Consumer Spending Up, Manufacturing Gains"} {"label":4,"text":"Cassini pierced the ring plane and rounded Saturn on Oct. 27, 2004, capturing this view of the dark portion of the rings. A portion of the planet #39;s atmosphere is visible here, as is its shadow on the surface of the rings.","headline":"NASA Cassini Image: Gazing Down at Saturn #39;s Rings"} {"label":1,"text":"UNITED NATIONS, New York The United Nations has proposed the most sweeping changes in its history, recommending the overhaul of its top decision-making group, the Security Council, and holding out the possibility that it could grant legitimacy to pre ","headline":"UN panel proposes sweeping changes"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Florida's 67 county elections supervisors proposed dramatic reforms, including replacing Election Day with 11 days of voting and doing away with voting precincts.","headline":"Florida Election Supervisors Back Reforms (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"SPACE.com - BOULDER, Colo. -- Moviegoers may recall it as that nifty bit of high-speed technology used in 2010: The Year We Make Contact -- the space age equivalent of playing air bag bumper car with Jupiter.","headline":"Fly Higher, Fly Lighter: 'Ballute' Technology Aimed at Moon Missions (SPACE.com)"} {"label":1,"text":"A US dictionary publisher declares ","headline":"Why 2004 was the year of the blog"} {"label":4,"text":"IPod owners can download the Band Aid single after Apple reaches agreement with the charity.","headline":"iTunes now selling Band Aid song"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft has sued eight US computer resellers who it says bought or sold counterfeit Certificate of Authenticity labels or genuine labels that had been separated from their related software, all in breach of copyright and trade mark laws.","headline":"Microsoft sues over fake labels"} {"label":3,"text":"Foreign shrimp producers have denied they are selling shrimp at artificially low prices as a way to win a larger share of the US market.","headline":"Bush Backs US Tariffs on Shrimp"} {"label":2,"text":"Left-arm seamer Ashish Nehra has been left out of India #39;s squad for this month #39;s two-test series against Bangladesh due to an abdominal strain.","headline":"India #39;s Nehra to miss Bangladesh series"} {"label":4,"text":"ESPN will launch its own branded wireless phone service next year, the first in a series of branded cell-phone services planned by Walt Disney (DIS), which owns the cable sports channel.","headline":"New Game in Town: ESPN Phone"} {"label":3,"text":" DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=","headline":"Ford Sales Fall, Chrysler Posts Gain"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as crude oil futures fell more than \\$2 a barrel on a big jump in U.S. petroleum supply, easing worries about the impact of energy costs on corporate profits and economic growth.","headline":"Stocks Rise as Crude Falls More Than \\$2"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Nektar Therapeutics remained active Wednesday following upgrades from two investment firms after drug giant Pfizer Inc. cited its inhalable insulin product in a recent pipeline report.","headline":"Nektar Shares Continues Rise on Upgrades"} {"label":2,"text":"The Palace in Auburn Hills bans two men from events for their involvement in last month's brawl between the Pistons and Indian Pacers.","headline":"Palace Bans Two Fans"} {"label":3,"text":"Cingular Wireless, the nation #39;s largest wireless carrier following the company #39;s merger with AT amp;T Wireless, said Wednesday that it has completed integration activities ahead of schedule and now expects merger-related cost savings to exceed prior estimates ","headline":"Cingular Sees Merger Savings Above Plan"} {"label":3,"text":"Sterling rose to its highest level against the dollar since Black Wednesday, the day in September 1992 when the pound was forced out of the Exchange Rate Mechanism, the forerunner of the euro.","headline":"Pound soars amid wider currency fears"} {"label":4,"text":"Hewlett-Packard has developed a software program that could slow the spread of computer viruses and worms by acting as a quot;throttle quot; on unauthroized network activity.","headline":"HP Throttles Viruses"} {"label":4,"text":"com. America Online Inc. on Wednesday launched new features in its Singingfish search site for audio and video on the Web. AOL, a division of Time Warner Inc.","headline":"AOL Upgrades Multimedia Search Site"} {"label":2,"text":"BYU coach Gary Crowton walks off the field after BYU #39;s 28-27 loss to Boise State, in Boise, Idaho, in this Sept. 24, 2004 photo.","headline":"Crowton Steps Down As BYU Football Coach"} {"label":1,"text":"Mozambique #39;s poor, many carrying small children, trudged along narrow dirt roads in oppressive heat Wednesday to pick a replacement for the president who has ruled ","headline":"Mozambicans Vote for New President"} {"label":1,"text":"ANKARA: Turkey is hoping to attract \\$15 billion of foreign investment between 2005 and 2007 through reforms designed to overhaul its economy and ease the country #39;s entry into ","headline":"Turkey eyes \\$15 billion investment years"} {"label":2,"text":" PROVO, Utah (Sports Network) - Gary Crowton has resigned from his position as the head football coach at Brigham Young.","headline":"Crowton Steps Down as BYU Football Coach"} {"label":2,"text":"Spains top singles player said he expects to beat American Andy Roddick in the Davis Cup final, which begins Friday at the Estadio Olimpico de la Cartuja.","headline":"Moya says he #39;ll beat Roddick on Friday"} {"label":3,"text":"The nation #39;s two largest automakers on Wednesday reported weak November sales, but both expressed confidence that new products would help them pick up momentum.","headline":"Ford, GM report slow November sales"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - With two Louisiana congressional seats still up for grabs, Vice President Dick Cheney campaigned in the state Wednesday on behalf of Republicans who hope to sweep Saturday's runoff elections.","headline":"Cheney Campaigns for House Candidates (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Just as the AT amp;T buy helped Cingular move ahead of Verizon Wireless to the top of the industry in terms of size, the new network would likely give it an overall faster network, a distinction most say Verizon can now boast.","headline":"Cingular Planning Major 3G Wireless Rollout"} {"label":2,"text":"David Bellion scored 19 seconds after the opening kickoff as Manchester United #39;s backup team edged Arsenal #39;s youngsters 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the semifinal of the English League Cup.","headline":"Bellion strike gives Reds 1-0 victory over Gunners"} {"label":2,"text":"Three seasons after hiring Tyrone Willingham as head coach of the football program, the powers that be in South Bend, Ind., fired the 28-year coaching veteran Tuesday, one month prior to the Fighting Irish #39;s scheduled matchup with UCLA in the Insight Bowl ","headline":"Expectations too lofty for unlucky Willingham"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Struggling clothing retailer Wet\\Seal Inc. on Wednesday posted a wider quarterly loss\\as lackluster demand for its teen-oriented fashions forced the\\company to make bigger markdowns.","headline":"Wet Seal Third-Quarter Net Loss Widens (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters) - Shooting erupted on Wednesday outside Haiti's presidential palace while Secretary of State Colin Powell was inside talking with the interim leaders of the violence-plagued country.","headline":"Gunfire Erupts During Powell Visit to Haiti"} {"label":1,"text":"Polish war crimes prosecutors examine the 1940 deaths of members of the Polish elite in Russia's Katyn Forest.","headline":"Poland opens Katyn probe"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A mutilated body found in Iraq is not that of kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan, the British government said Wednesday. But the Foreign Office said it continued to believe Hassan had been murdered, although the evidence was not conclusive.","headline":"Britain: Body Isn't Kidnapped Aid Worker (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - A judge declined to dismiss charges against four men accused of distributing steroids to top athletes amid accusations that prosecutors illegally searched a nutritional supplement lab and the house and car of Barry Bonds' trainer.","headline":"Judge Declines to Dismiss Steroid Case (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"A federal judge said Wednesday that she would not immediately dismiss charges against four men accused of distributing steroids to top athletes.","headline":"Judge declines to dismiss BALCO case"} {"label":3,"text":"Intel is preparing a marketing strategy that will brand desktop PCs with a similar label that made its Centrino notebook technology a household name, according to sources familiar with the company's plans.","headline":"Intel planning Centrino-like brand for desktops"} {"label":2,"text":"The University of Virginia football team has accepted an invitation to the MPC Computers Bowl at 2 pm (EST) on Dec. 27 in Boise, Idaho.","headline":"Cavs to Go Bowling in Boise"} {"label":4,"text":"A book about the evolution of mutants and the science of abnormality has won the Guardian First Book Award 2004.","headline":"Mutant book wins Guardian prize"} {"label":3,"text":"Australian Prime Minister John Howard said Thursday that Telstra Corp. #39;s board would choose its next chief executive, not the federal government, which has a majority stake in the telecommunications giant.","headline":"Howard: Telstra Board Will Choose Its CEO"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft #39;s MSN has introduced a beta version of its new blogging tool, MSN Spaces, which it expects will eventually be supported by advertising.","headline":"MSN Enters Blogging Fray with quot;Spaces quot;"} {"label":4,"text":"The longtime rivals claim that they #39;ll work harder to make their software work together. By Aaron Ricadela. Longtime rivals Microsoft and Sun Microsystems have made a quot;180-degree U-turn quot; in their relationship ","headline":"Sun And Microsoft Call A Truce"} {"label":2,"text":"The eighth-ranked Connecticut Huskies narrowly avoided their first two-game losing streak in 12 seasons, beating South Florida, 75-65, last night with Barbara Turner getting 8 of her 23 points in overtime.","headline":"UConn Avoids Loss in Overtime"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - In a bid to give a big push to e-governance, an Indian state on Monday cleared a plan that will help its officials move Internet data thousand times faster than now.","headline":"Indian State Eyes Faster Internet Project (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - WINNIPEG (CP) - Just one year ago, Mark Rzepka was opening a #36;1-million Internet pharmacy in the small Manitoba town of Niverville believing he would be able to quadruple his staff within 12 months.","headline":"Internet pioneer closes Manitoba pharmacy; blames dollar, uncertain climate (Canadian Press)"} {"label":4,"text":"We've got two more entries this week in the category of ","headline":"Steal SpongeBob, buy a PC museum"} {"label":4,"text":"VisionTek announced today the official launch of its XTASY RADEON X850 XT PCI Express Graphics Accelerator card. quot;We #39;ve been overwhelmed by customer requests for a top of the line VisionTek 16X PCI Express ","headline":"Radeon X850 Released"} {"label":4,"text":"Oracle is expected to unveil updates to its software's content management and business intelligence functions, as well as other enhancements at next week's Oracle OpenWorld user event.","headline":"Oracle expected to push on content management at OpenWorld"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Bakery cafe chain Panera Bread Co. hopes its customers will stick around a little longer #151; grab a bite to eat, buy another cup of coffee, try the Wi-Fi. In other words, just chill out.","headline":"Panera Hopes 'Chilling Out' Brews Sales (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Japanese researchers say they have\\produced rubber from a natural substance extracted from an\\edible, wild mushroom commonly found in the country.","headline":"Japanese Researchers 'Tap' Mushrooms for Rubber (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - A Bush administration decision to\\eliminate the possibility of removing dams to save endangered\\U.S. Pacific Northwest salmon species is a huge blow to\\protection efforts, an environmental group said on Wednesday.","headline":"U.S. Rules Out Dam Removal for Salmon Recovery (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - A skull fragment found in a 400-year-old trash pit at Jamestown contains evidence of the earliest known surgery #151; and autopsy #151; in the English colonies in America, researchers say.","headline":"Ancient Skull Fragment Hints at Surgery (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"An investigation into the practice of Internet Pharmacies and how they are changing the U.S. pharmaceutical industry.","headline":"Internet Pharmacies: Good or Bad?"} {"label":4,"text":"AOL Updates Audio Video Search SingingFish\\\\Rumors are floating that market leaders Google along with Yahoo! and Microsoft (MSN) are working on an improved multimedia searching capabilities. AOL entered into the field with their acquisition of Singingfish Inc. around a year ago.\\\\Singingfish Inc. would be today announcing their updated services to ...","headline":"AOL Updates Audio Video Search SingingFish"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - India's pioneer low-cost carrier Air Deccan plans to raise 50 million dollars in private equity by shedding a 26 percent stake and also aims to enter the corporate business jet segment, its chairman said.","headline":"India's low-cost airline eyes business travel (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is making a foray into investment banking. Free! Sign up here to receive our Weekly Roundup e-Newsletter!","headline":"Giuliani expands his Wall St. firm"} {"label":4,"text":"TOKYO : Japan #39;s top mobile operator NTT DoCoMo believes Europe will embrace hi-tech telephones and expects a major boost in subscribers on the continent of its i-mode Internet service.","headline":"Japan #39;s NTT DoCoMo sees Europe embracing hi-tech mobile phones"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eddy Curry registered 18 points and 10 rebounds and Tyson Chandler added 18 rebounds and 10 points as the Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 92-84 Wednesday.","headline":"NBA Wrap: Curry, Chandler Lead Bulls Over Lakers"} {"label":1,"text":"KIEV -- The Ukrainian parliament voted yesterday to dismiss the government headed by the declared winner of a disputed presidential vote, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, handing the opposition a victory in its campaign to overturn national election results.","headline":"Ukrainian opposition makes gains"} {"label":1,"text":"Lawyers for Pfc. Lynndie R. England sought Wednesday to throw out evidence at the heart of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal -- the now-infamous photos showing her smiling and pointing at naked Iraqi detainees.","headline":"England's Lawyers Try to Get Photos Thrown Out"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Not only did the word quot;blog quot; enter Merriam-Webster #39;s dictionary this year, but Microsoft is getting on the personalized e-journal bandwagon.","headline":"Plus: Cendant reported to buy Ebookers"} {"label":4,"text":"In launching Make Love Not Spam Lycos this week started a controversial bid to battle unsolicited messages through a custom-designed website.","headline":"Spammers strike back at Lycos"} {"label":4,"text":"With broadband and desktop media fueling consumer interest in digital media content, video and audio search provider Singingfish has launched an improved search portal to help the world find more multi-media online.","headline":"Singingfish Floats New Multimedia Search"} {"label":2,"text":"The Wizards welcomed coach Eddie Jordan back last night with a 95-68 victory over the Nets, Jordan #39;s former team. Gilbert Arenas had a season-high 30 points, seven rebounds and five assists for host Washington.","headline":"Jordan returns as Wizards beat Nets"} {"label":1,"text":"BAD weather was the main cause of an accident which killed 26 people aboard an airplane whose spoiler did not work well, Indonesian investigators said today.","headline":"Bad weather blamed for Indon crash"} {"label":1,"text":" HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe called for unity on Thursday amid rare public jostling within his ruling ZANU-PF party over who will eventually succeed the controversial 80-year-old leader.","headline":"Mugabe Urges Party Unity Amid Succession Struggle"} {"label":3,"text":"Reed Elsevier on Thursday reiterated that it remained on track to deliver mid to high single-digit earnings-per-share growth this year despite concerns over its science publishing unit.","headline":"Reed on track despite science outlook"} {"label":4,"text":"A previous study at the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research at the Met Office, demonstrated that large-scale global warming is not a result of urban development.","headline":"Human Activity to Blame For 2003 Heatwave"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft has announced it #39;s suing eight PC resellers over claims they have been attaching Certificates of Authenticity (COA) to non-genuine Microsoft products.","headline":"Microsoft sues eight resellers over dodgy stickers"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple Computer on Thursday officially launched its iTunes Music Store in Canada, offering Canadian music fans the same features and price of \\$.99 CDN per song that have lifted iTunes to the number one online music service in the world.","headline":"Apple officially launches iTunes Music Store in Canada"} {"label":4,"text":"Business and education leaders in Northern Virginia are working hard to lure biotechnology companies. But for a daunting reminder of how far they need to go, all they have to do is look at neighboring Maryland. <FONT face=","headline":"Va. Biotech Looks to Md. For Inspiration"} {"label":4,"text":"com December 2, 2004, 7:48 AM PT. While its neighbors, software infrastructure and hardware upgrades, switched places this month, security held its spot at number three.","headline":"Citing Can-Spam, Microsoft sues alleged spammers"} {"label":3,"text":"The European Central Bank surprised financial markets on Thursday by revealing it had considered raising interest rates even as the euro zone economy slows, saying it is worried about inflationary risks.","headline":"ECB Eyed Rate Hike But Left Rates Steady"} {"label":4,"text":"short for quot;Weblog quot; -- was the most-frequently requested definition at Merriam-Webster #39;s online dictionary site, the publisher says.","headline":" #39;Blog #39; Tops Online Dictionary List"} {"label":2,"text":"Miami Dolphins tailback Ricky Williams has no immediate plans to resume his NFL career and, at least for now, intends to stay in retirement, according to his attorney.","headline":"Williams Rejects Deal, Says He Won #39;t Return in 2005"} {"label":4,"text":"TiVo Inc. pioneered digital video recording as a new way of watching television - when you want it. Now it could be TV where you want it, too.","headline":"TiVo Unveils Portable Transfer Service"} {"label":2,"text":"After the German #39;s failure to revive the ailing national team, the Scottish Football Association has opted for a rare Rangers-Celtic linkup at the top with former Rangers manager Smith working with assistant Tommy Burns, his old rival at Celtic.","headline":"Walter Smith named manager of Scottish soccer team, succeeding <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"A US government advisory panel is to recommend a revision to the minimum level of crude inventories required to ensure adequate supplies of crude oil to the nation #39;s refiners to produce gasoline ","headline":"US panel to back oil inventories rethink"} {"label":3,"text":" SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"Oracle in Merger Talks with Other Firms"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Albertsons Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Albertsons Profit Up;Stock Off on Outlook"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Ten candidates have qualified to contest the Palestinian presidential elections, set for Jan. 9. They are:","headline":"Ten Candidates in Palestinian Elections (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were little changed on Thursday, pausing after Wednesday's sharp rally, as investors were reluctant to wade into the market before Intel's mid-quarter update after the close and Friday's jobs report.","headline":"US Stocks Flat;Investors Await Intel,Jobs"} {"label":1,"text":"Hayley Mick is a journalist currently based in Vancouver. She has broadcast experience with CBC Radio #39;s Quirks and Quarks and has reported for the Vancouver Sun, CBC Online, and the Canadian Press #39;s Ontario and Vancouver bureaus.","headline":"HAYLEY MICK:"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A blast heard in central Jerusalem on\\Thursday was caused by the apparently accidental explosion of a\\gas canister inside a shop, police said.","headline":"Explosion in Jerusalem Caused by Accident -Police (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"ABB said it was aware of the ruling, but remained confident that a settlement would be reached. ABB is naturally surprised and disappointed at todays decision, but remains confident that it can resolve.","headline":"Setback for asbestos settlement at ABB"} {"label":3,"text":"Canada #39;s Barrick Gold Corp. said Thursday it was acquiring a 9 percent stake in London-based Celtic Resources Holding Ltd. - a deal that potentially gives the Canadian gold giant major clout ahead of next year #39;s auction of Russia #39;s biggest gold deposit.","headline":"Barrick Acquires Stake in Celtic Resources"} {"label":2,"text":"South Africa were rocked by a two-wicket burst from off-spinner Harbhajan Singh just before tea on the fourth day of the second cricket test here today.","headline":"Indians Strike Back"} {"label":2,"text":"Hubie Brown, 71, got to retire as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies of own volition, drawing accolades for transforming a franchise that never won more than 23 games into a 50-victory team in less than two seasons.","headline":"Brown, Fratello and Grizzlies all come out ahead"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - The United States, considered an\\environmental laggard by its critics, is unlikely to sign any\\new pacts on climate change at a key environmental meeting this\\month, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.","headline":"US Says No Plans to Sign New Climate Change Pacts (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"SPACE.com - The outer reaches of our solar system may have been shaped long ago by a close encounter with another star that tore up both nascent planetary systems like colliding buzz saws, astronomers said today.","headline":"Earth's Solar System Shaped by Brush with Star, Astronomers Say (SPACE.com)"} {"label":2,"text":"University of Notre Dame officials are apparently prepared to interview Utah football coach Urban Meyer as early as tonight, only two days after the school fired coach Tyrone Willingham after three seasons.","headline":"Notre Dame To Interview Utah #39;s Meyer"} {"label":1,"text":"The extended train wreck that has been American-dominated Iraq is winding its way toward a decisive intersection: the national elections scheduled for Jan. 30, 2005, where voters will be asked ","headline":"A perfect storm of political peril, unless..."} {"label":1,"text":"The Supreme Court is expected to rule Friday on rerunning the country's disputed presidential election.","headline":"Ukraine awaits election-deal details"} {"label":1,"text":"Friday is the 150th anniversary of Eureka Day. For some Australians, it's their Boston Tea Party.","headline":"Eureka! Has Australia found its 'defining moment'?"} {"label":3,"text":"The US will offer an olive branch to Peter Mandelson, the European Union #39;s new trade commissioner, next week by delaying any escalation of the dispute over subsidies to Airbus and Boeing, a US trade official said on Thursday.","headline":"US delays WTO action over Airbus subsidy"} {"label":4,"text":"Sometimes, a piece of soggy cereal is just a piece of soggy cereal. Unless, of course, it bears an uncanny resemblance to history's most beloved extraterrestrial, E.T.","headline":"E.T. phone eBay"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft said today it has filed seven lawsuits against defendants it accuses of sending hundreds of thousands of spam e-mails with sexually explicit content.","headline":"Microsoft files lawsuits against smut spammers"} {"label":4,"text":"Shannon Bauman, Associate Product Manager of Google Groups announced the launch of a new and improved Google Groups. Whether your interests run to knitting or brain surgery, chances are good other people out there share them.","headline":"New Version Of Google Groups Launched"} {"label":3,"text":"NTL, the UKs largest cable company, has agreed to sell its radio and television broadcasting business for 1.27bn to a fund managed by Australias Macquarie Bank.","headline":"NTL sells broadcast unit for 1.27bn to Macquarie"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Former NBA star Jayson Williams will be retried on a manslaughter charge in the shotgun slaying of a limousine driver at his mansion, a judge ruled Thursday.","headline":"Judge Says Jayson Williams Can Be Retried (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - The blame falls on Home Secretary David Blunkett for exposing his three-year affair with the married publisher of The Spectator, the magazine itself charges in its latest issue.","headline":"Blame pinned on British home secretary for 'exposing' affair (AFP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - A school bus driver who chatted about\\stem cell research with her pupils was fired for inappropriate\\behavior, a local newspaper said on Thursday.","headline":"NY School Bus Driver Fired Over Stem Cell Talk (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Britain #39;s biggest cable company, NTL, agreed yesterday to sell its radio and television broadcasting business for 1.27bn to a consortium led by a fund managed by Australia #39;s Macquarie Bank.","headline":"NTL to shed broadcasting arm"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM this week announced the formation of Power.org, a collaborative community of itself and 14 partner companies with the goal of promoting hardware and software development centered ","headline":"IBM-Led Community to Plug Power Architecture"} {"label":1,"text":"KINSHASA - The United Nations says it may have found a way to prevent the further escalation of tensions between Congo and Rwanda.","headline":"UN offers plan to calm tension along Rwanda-Congo border"} {"label":3,"text":" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Battered oil prices struggled on Friday to shake off this week's \\$6 slump, edging up from a 12-week low after a massive round of selling triggered by easing worries about winter supply.","headline":"Crude Oil Ekes Out Small Bounce"} {"label":1,"text":"With the death toll mounting to 1,000 after a deadly storm Typhoon Nanmadol that hit the nation three days before, the nature #39;s curse is still haunting Philippines when an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 rocked the northern Philippines on ","headline":"Philippines not relieved from nature #39;s curse"} {"label":3,"text":"The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday filed civil fraud charges against three former Kmart Corp. executives and five employees of companies that supplied the Troy, Mich., retail chain, accusing them of scheming to inflate Kmart's profit by \\$24 million in 2001.","headline":"8 Accused of Inflating Kmart Profit"} {"label":4,"text":"In a short time, in a public way -- while on Metro, or in line at Starbucks, or inside a movie theater -- ring tones signal who you are. Or who you want people to think you are.<FONT face=","headline":"Fellowship of the Customized Ring Tone"} {"label":4,"text":"Four Infineon executives pled guilty for price fixing computer memory chips and will face a prison sentence of four to six months along with \\$250,000 in fines, reported the US Department of Justice on Thursday.","headline":"Four Infineon executives plead guilty"} {"label":2,"text":"The Mets could lose one veteran left-handed pitcher to a team in their own division and another to a team in their own city. As representatives for Al Leiter negotiated a one-year contract with ","headline":"Mets and Yanks May Lose Leiter and Make Deal"} {"label":4,"text":"While the Bush administration's words of support for a high-technology future for health care have been plentiful, the dollars, it seems, are scarce.","headline":"Health Care Technology Is a Promise Unfinanced"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Ukraine's Supreme Court is expected to\\rule on Friday on whether to overturn the result of a disputed\\presidential election that has plunged the country into turmoil\\and generated distrust between Russia and the West.","headline":"Supreme Court Ruling Expected in Ukraine Crisis (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":" ST. LOUIS, Mo., (Sports Network) - St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers with a bruised left knee.","headline":"Rams' Faulk Downgraded to Questionable"} {"label":3,"text":"Tokyo - Japan #39;s Nissan Motor said on Thursday that the company may have to suspend some production next March in addition to already announced suspensions, due to parts shortages, resulting in a decline of about 6 billion (R339.8 million) in annual sales ","headline":"Nissan comes apart without parts"} {"label":3,"text":"The sharp fall in the dollar on the foreign exchange markets - and the consequent rise in the value of the euro - may seem like problems that are of little direct concern to the UK, which never signed up to the euro in the first place.","headline":"Danger - falling dollars"} {"label":4,"text":"Four Hollywood studios this week embraced a new high-definition DVD format from electronics giant Toshiba - raising many questions for video lovers who have driven sales of pre-recorded DVDs to new heights.","headline":"HD DVD will boost quality, help stores"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held firm above this week's record low against the euro on Friday, with dealers reluctant to take positions ahead of key U.S. jobs figures.","headline":"Dollar Steady Ahead of Jobs Report"} {"label":2,"text":"As the bassist for the pop-funk band Tower of Power, Victor Conte laid down a song #39;s backbone by playing a predetermined series of notes.","headline":"Conte goes on TV and names names"} {"label":4,"text":"Children would like expensive hi-tech gifts for Christmas, but few parents are happy to buy these, research suggests.","headline":"Christmas clash over gift choices"} {"label":1,"text":"The French prime minister calls for a satellite TV channel backed by Hezbollah to be taken off air.","headline":"French seek 'anti-Semitic' TV ban"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - There is no reason to hold a meeting of Iraq's neighbors planned for this week in Amman, an Iranian envoy said Monday in a further sign of strained relations following accusations by Jordan's King Abdullah that Tehran wanted to influence the Iraqi elections.","headline":"Iran Sees No Reason for Iraq Summit (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM Corp. has put its PC business up for sale, according to a story published on Friday on the Web site of The New York Times.","headline":"Report: IBM's PC business up for sale"} {"label":4,"text":"The ACLU files Freedom of Information Act requests to find out why antiterrorism task forces have been monitoring activists. By Ryan Singel.","headline":"Prying Into FBI Activities"} {"label":3,"text":"A year after injecting \\$45bn into two state banks to ready them for flotation, China is preparing a fresh bailout for two more institutions.","headline":"China plans renewed bank bailout"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraqi insurgents staged nearly simultaneous attacks Friday morning on police stations at opposite ends of Baghdad, killing at least 20 people, freeing dozens of prisoners and emptying a police arsenal in a demonstration of the militants' strength in the heart of the country.","headline":"Iraq Attacks Leave at Least 20 Dead"} {"label":4,"text":"One of the hottest holiday gifts this year is the Apple iPod, the digital-age equivalent of the Sony Walkman. The iPod, which stores music files downloaded from a computer ","headline":"iPod year #39;s hot gift"} {"label":1,"text":"The Russian Duma backs President Putin's plan to replace elected regional bosses with his own appointees.","headline":"MPs back Putin plan for regions"} {"label":4,"text":"A campaign by Lycos Europe to target spam-related websites appears to have been put on hold. Earlier this week the company released a screensaver that bombarded the sites with data to try to bump up the running costs of the websites.","headline":"Freeze on anti-spam campaign"} {"label":4,"text":"DECEMBER 02, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Lycos Europe NV is caught in a tit-for-tat struggle with spammers just days after releasing a free screen saver program that uses computer downtime to swamp Web sites associated with spam campaigns.","headline":"Lycos, spammers trade blows over screen saver"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Iraq's neighbors want tens of billions\\of dollars for environmental damage done in the 1990-1 Gulf\\conflict, but are set to get only paltry funds from the United","headline":"Iraq's Neighbors to Get Little for Environment Loss (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"The OFT refers Apple's iTunes to the European Commission on the grounds that it over-charges UK customers.","headline":"Apple iTunes 'overcharging in UK'"} {"label":4,"text":"The spyware plague will trigger a 2,500 percent increase in enterprise spending by 2008, a market-research firm reports. By Gregg Keizer.","headline":"Anti-Spyware Spending Set To Skyrocket"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares in Swiss engineering giant ABB plummet 13 after a US court rejects its bid to limit a multi-billion dollar asbestos claim","headline":"ABB shares fall on court verdict"} {"label":3,"text":"Brussles - EU trade chief Peter Mandelson wants clarification of the US stance in threatened WTO action over aid to Airbus, his spokeswoman said Friday after a US official indicated Washington was delaying such action.","headline":"EU wants US to clear muddy waters in WTO row"} {"label":3,"text":"An era will come to an end when IBM sells off its computer manufacturing business, according to The New York Times. A Chinese company seems the likely buyer and the deal should fetch upward of \\$2 billion.","headline":"IBM Quitting Computer Business"} {"label":3,"text":"The United States and the European Union called a temporary timeout yesterday in their dispute over government support for aviation rivals Boeing and Airbus.","headline":"Airbus-Boeing spat on hold"} {"label":3,"text":"HELSINKI: Nokia said the respected head of its networks unit had resigned and another top networks official left in the second major departure of top management in two weeks at the world #39;s largest mobile phone maker.","headline":"Two top Nokia executives resign"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Wal-Mart Brightens Dec. Sales Forecast"} {"label":1,"text":" ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said on Friday demarcation of most of the country's 600 mile border with Eritrea could begin immediately, raising hopes a long-simmering border dispute could be resolved.","headline":"Ethiopia Agrees to Demarcate Most of Border"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - TROIS-RIVIERES, Que. (CP) - A former Hells Angels member who played trumpet with the Quebec City Orchestra was sentenced Friday to 15 months in jail for uttering death threats against a judge.","headline":"Former musician and Hells member sentenced to 15 months for threatening judge (Canadian Press)"} {"label":3,"text":"TOKYO (CBS.MW) - Japanese stock indexes rose by midmorning Friday as Intel #39;s higher-than-expected sales forecast listed the Japanese tech sector.","headline":"Nikkei up by midmorning; Intel update supports techs"} {"label":1,"text":"A European Union force yesterday took over peacekeeping in Bosnia from Nato for an operation seen as a test of the EU #39;s military aspirations and credibility.","headline":"EU force takes over in Bosnia"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - The Basque separatist group ETA set off\\five bombs at petrol stations around Madrid on Friday, putting\\a stranglehold on the city at the start of a long holiday\\weekend.","headline":"ETA Seals Off Madrid with 5 Bombs, 2 Police Hurt (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Her political activist father is her hero and Sayli Navarro wants to follow in his footsteps #151; at any cost. The soft-spoken, articulate teenager was just 6 when her father went to prison the first time, for posting signs reading ","headline":"Activist's Daughter Speaks Against Castro (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Lewis University of Division II was put on four years' probation for an array of infractions that included its men's volleyball team, which won a national title last year the school has since forfeited.","headline":"Lewis University Put on Probation (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"ATLANTA - Tommy Tuberville isn #39;t much into computers and formulas to determine who should play for college football #39;s national championship.","headline":"Conference fumbles top status"} {"label":2,"text":"Bode Miller won for the fourth time this season Friday and Daron Rahlves was second -- the first 1-2 finish for US men in a World Cup downhill.","headline":"Bode Miller picks up fourth win of World Cup season"} {"label":3,"text":"This is getting old. Every time Hidden Gems selection Select Comfort (Nasdaq: SCSS) gets settled in and ready for a long night #39;s rest full of dreams of two-times-in-three-years capital gains, along ","headline":"Bedding Blip? Go Back to Sleep"} {"label":2,"text":" BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - American Bode Miller won a men's World Cup Alpine skiing downhill on Friday for his phenomenal fourth victory in five races.","headline":"Miller Takes Fourth Win in Five Races"} {"label":3,"text":"The U.S. dollar fell to another new low against the euro Friday, pushing the European currency higher than \\$1.34 after U.S. employment data came in weaker than expected.","headline":"Euro Surges to New High"} {"label":2,"text":"Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Astros re-signed free agent infielder Jose Vizcaino to a one-year contract on Friday. Vizcaino appeared in 138 games for the Astros in 2004, his fourth season with ","headline":"=== Houston re-signs Vizcaino to one-year contract ==="} {"label":4,"text":"BusinessWeek Online - Had Scott G. Kriens stayed at StrataCom Inc. for a few more weeks in 1996, he would have ended up working for fast-rising networking star Cisco Systems Inc. , which bought StrataCom that April. But rather than take a ride on the Cisco rocketship, Kriens left to run tiny Juniper Networks Inc. Now, Kriens and Juniper are the highfliers. Over the past year, Juniper has handed its Silicon Valley neighbor a string of defeats in the market for gear used to shuttle e-mail, videos, and Internet phone calls between cities and continents. ...","headline":"Juniper Takes A Nip Out Of Cisco (BusinessWeek Online)"} {"label":4,"text":"Leaders of the Internet's controversial ruling body are getting a visit this week from a witch-in-training and a space warrior from centuries in the future.","headline":"The space warrior, the witch and ICANN"} {"label":4,"text":"Lycos Europe #39;s controversial anti-spam efforts had a bumpy first week, with various availability problems, some of which may have been caused by the same spammers the site targeted with distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.","headline":"Lycos Europe Pauses Anti-spam Efforts"} {"label":3,"text":"European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co., the parent of aircraft maker Airbus SAS, has proposed splitting a contested U.S. Air Force contract for refueling tankers with its rival Boeing Co., the European group's U.S. office said Friday.","headline":"EADS Offers to Split U.S. Tanker Deal With Boeing"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (Dow Jones\/AP) -- Apple Computer Inc. shares fell Friday after Needham amp; Co. downgraded the stock to hold #39; #39; from buy.","headline":"Needham downgrades Apple on valuation"} {"label":2,"text":"The course is a back-breaking 7,800 yards long off the tips, the rough is up, it #39;s 100F out there, the greens are fast and firm and refusing to hold, and yesterday there was a tricky wind to contend with.","headline":"Westwood up for challenge"} {"label":4,"text":"State and local governments will be barred from taxing connections that link people to the Internet for the next three years under legislation signed Friday by President Bush.","headline":"Bush Signs Internet Access Tax Ban"} {"label":2,"text":"Knoxville, TN (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Michael Munoz underwent successful surgery Friday on his injured right shoulder.","headline":"Titans OT Munoz has surgery"} {"label":2,"text":"Gunners have won just one of their last six Prem- iership games and could go out of the Champions League if they fail to beat Rosenborg on Tuesday.","headline":"Are Gunners in crisis?"} {"label":4,"text":"Microsoft today announced the availability of the second Community Technology Preview (CTP) for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and the technical preview availability of SQL Server 2005 Express Manager, a new, free database management tool.","headline":"Microsoft Updates SQL Server 2005"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - UCLA soccer coach Jillian Ellis was happy to beat her best friend, Princeton counterpart Julie Shackford. After all, a spot in the NCAA championship game was on the line.","headline":"UCLA, Notre Dame Win Soccer Matchups (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Amir Khan celebrated his first fight since winning the lightweight Olympic silver medal in Athens with a one-sided 35-13 points victory over American Michael Evans at Liverpool Olympia last night.","headline":"Boxing: Khan shows no rust to emerge lord of the ring"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Laurie Koehn hit five 3-pointers and scored 19 points to lead No. 19 Kansas State to a 84-50 victory over New Hampshire Friday in the first round of the Wildcat Classic.","headline":"No. 19 Kansas State Pummels N.H., 84-50 (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"IBM is reportedly in talks to sell its personal computer business. It would mark the end of an era for the company that brought the computer into the mainstream when it began selling its desktop PC to corporations and consumers in 1981.","headline":"IBM #39;to sell PC business #39;"} {"label":3,"text":"Halifax yesterday became the the first major lender to predict widespread falls in house prices across Britain next year. Reporting that house prices fell again last month, Britain #39;s biggest mortgage lender ","headline":"Halifax first lender to predict house price fall"} {"label":1,"text":" BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - The former boss of the Cali drug cartel, who once controlled most of the world's cocaine trade, was sent to the United States on Friday to face trafficking and money laundering charges.","headline":"Cali Cartel Boss Sent to U.S. on Drug Charges"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - North Korean and U.S. officials met this\\week in New York but made no progress on restarting six-party\\talks on the North's nuclear programs, a North Korean Foreign\\Ministry spokesman said on Saturday.","headline":"N.Korea Says Met U.S. Officials, No Nuclear Progress (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":" OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - Barry Bonds took creams and oils that could have contained steroids, but did so unknowingly out of blind faith in his trainer and best friend, the baseball player's lawyer said on Friday.","headline":"Bonds Could Have Unknowingly Taken Steroids"} {"label":2,"text":" KANSAS CITY, Mo., (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Trent Green is expected to start in Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders despite suffering from bruises to his ribs and hip.","headline":"Chiefs' Green Expected to Start Sunday"} {"label":2,"text":"Two days after city officials gave preliminary approval to finance a ballpark for the Nationals, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said he would not renegotiate part of the stadium agreement with the DC Council.","headline":"Meanwhile Bud tells DC, a deal is a deal"} {"label":2,"text":"Amazing what a change of scenery will do. After moving training camps from Houston to San Antonio after a couple of lackluster performances, featherweight contender Rocky ","headline":"Guinn #39;s lack of fire does him in"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - North Korea on Saturday said its U.N. diplomats met U.S. officials in New York twice in the past week but concluded that Pyongyang should hold off on nuclear negotiations until the U.S. administration changes its ","headline":"N. Korea and U.S. Met Twice This Week (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"The Russian town of Beslan - scene of a bloody school siege last year - pledges aid for tsunami victims.","headline":"Scarred Beslan offers tsunami aid"} {"label":3,"text":"IBM #39;s possible exit from the personal-computer business would be the latest move in what amounts to a long goodbye from a field it pioneered and revolutionized.","headline":"IBM reported to be exiting PC business"} {"label":2,"text":"The Patriots' Adam Vinatieri and Cleveland's Phil Dawson formed a productive practice pair in 1998. Vinatieri scored a personal-high 127 points in '98, his third NFL season, while Dawson performed as a practice squad player.","headline":"Browns' Dawson got feet wet with Vinatieri"} {"label":2,"text":"The Division 4 Super Bowl last night featured two teams coming off 180-degree turnarounds.","headline":"Hawks soar over Blue Stars"} {"label":2,"text":"Tom Cavanagh scored two goals, leading Harvard to a 4-1 win over visiting Union last night.","headline":"Cavanagh, Crimson roll by Union"} {"label":1,"text":"GOMA, Congo -- Thousands of civilians have fled their homes after clashes in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said yesterday, although it was unclear who was behind the violence.","headline":"Villagers flee clashes, huddle in forests "} {"label":2,"text":"Auburn has put together one of the greatest years in school history, claiming a spot in today #39;s Southeastern Conference title game against No.","headline":"Auburn is likely the odd team out"} {"label":3,"text":"Nationwide protests are set to take place in Germany as cuts in unemployment benefit take effect.","headline":"Germans plan mass welfare rallies"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD, Dec 3: Pakistan and India have agreed to an early resumption of rail link between Khokhrapar and Monabao suspended since the 1965 war.","headline":"Accord on restoring rail link reached: Khokhrapar-Monabao route"} {"label":1,"text":" KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich said on Saturday he would stand against opposition liberal Viktor Yushchenko again in a re-run of their contested presidential election and he defiantly vowed he would win.","headline":"Ukraine's Yanukovich to Run Again in Repeat Vote"} {"label":1,"text":"HARARE - The Zimbabwe government will not invite imperialist countries to observe its elections due to be held in March next year, a Saturday newspaper quoted President Robert Mugabe as saying.","headline":"Zimbabwe will not invite imperialists to observe elections <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"I find myself privately hoping that Barry Bonds gets nailed. Is that bad? Is it un-American? He #39;s still innocent, you know, although less innocent than he was a few days ago.","headline":"Bonds distorts numbers and history"} {"label":4,"text":"Remember Neo #39;s dilemma in The Matrix? Morpheus offers him two views of reality, extending a blue pill in his left hand and a red one in his right.","headline":"Big Television"} {"label":1,"text":"DUP leader Ian Paisley has had further discussions with the head of the independent decommissioning body (IICD) on the issue of putting IRA weapons beyond use.","headline":"Paisley talks to weapons chief"} {"label":3,"text":"Stocks edged higher Friday as another drop in oil prices helped Wall Street withstand the effects of a disappointing jobs creation report.","headline":"Stocks up in midst of mixed signs"} {"label":2,"text":"Briton Lee Westwood closed in on his first title of 2004 when he claimed the third-round lead in the Sun City Golf Challenge on Saturday.","headline":"Westwood closes in on first title of 2004"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel termed as premature on Tuesday an Egyptian report that it had agreed in principle with the Palestinians on proposals to end their conflict but said it would respond positively if militants ceased attacks.","headline":"Israel Says It Would Respond Positively to Truce"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - Sprint (NYSE: FON) will spend US #36;3 billion over the next three years to upgrade its U.S. wireless network, including the development of high-speed Internet services.","headline":"Sprint To Spend #36;3 Billion on Network Upgrades (NewsFactor)"} {"label":4,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Computer-security experts, including former government officials, urged the Bush administration on Tuesday to devote more effort to strengthening defenses against viruses, hackers and other online threats.","headline":"Experts Push for More Computer Security Efforts"} {"label":3,"text":"CHINA #39;S largest manufacturer of personal computers Lenovo Group has confirmed it is in acquisition negotiations with a major information technology company, widely believed to be IBM.","headline":"Lenovo confirms acquisition talks"} {"label":3,"text":"French regulators fined Vivendi Universal SA and its former boss Jean-Marie Messier nearly \\$1.4 million each on Tuesday for deceiving investors with a litany of inaccurate financial communications issued over a two-year period.","headline":"Vivendi, Messier Are Fined \\$1.35M Each"} {"label":2,"text":"Replacement winger Ross Lavery scored the decisive try just two minutes from time as Oxford finally justified the favourites tag they had carried into each of the last three matches.","headline":"Oxford 18 Cambridge 11"} {"label":4,"text":"Version 1.0 of the Mozilla Thunderbird email client is finally available for download, according to an announcement from the Mozilla Foundation.","headline":"Thunderbird email client goes gold"} {"label":2,"text":"They were, in theory, the NFC #39;s second-best team. Now they #39;re not and no one else is, either. The NFC has the Philadelphia Eagles at the top, the San Francisco 49ers at the bottom and everyone else in the middle.","headline":"Sherman remains confident after Packers #39; flop in Philly"} {"label":4,"text":"Winemakers who want to ship directly to consumers across state lines got a sympathetic hearing at the Supreme Court today, as the justices heard oral arguments in a case that could have a dramatic effect on Internet commerce and states' power to regulate the alcohol trade.","headline":"Supreme Court Hears Wine Sales Case"} {"label":4,"text":"Don't miss the opportunity! Obtain a FREE SSL Trial ID today.","headline":"Partner: Free Verisign SSL Certificate"} {"label":4,"text":"The CAIB report urged NASA to develop a way for astronauts during flight to inspect the orbiter and make emergency repairs to its insulation tiles and reinforced carbon-carbon panels.","headline":"Shuttle to launch without repair kit?"} {"label":1,"text":"The US is sending up to 600 marines and relief supplies to flood-ravaged areas of the Philippines.","headline":"US sends marines to Philippines"} {"label":1,"text":"BBC boss Mark Thompson says the corporation must keep up with change, after announcing nearly 3,000 job cuts.","headline":"BBC 'must keep up'"} {"label":2,"text":"OK, fantasy basketball owners who selected Jason Kidd with the 11th pick on draft day, it #39;s time for you to get a little satisfaction.","headline":"ESPN Fantasy Games"} {"label":3,"text":"Toothpaste maker Colgate-Palmolive said today it is cutting 4,400 jobs and closing a third of its 78 factories around the world. The group, which makes products such as Colgate ","headline":"Colgate-Palmolive Announces Job Cuts"} {"label":3,"text":"MUNICH - German insurance concern Allianz said on Tuesday it would fight a US jury decision in New York which doubled the amount of insurance which the leaseholder of the destroyed World Trade Center towers could collect from nine insurance firms.","headline":"Allianz to fight US court ruling on WTC attacks"} {"label":2,"text":"Ruud van Nistelrooy will miss Manchester United #39;s last Champions League Group D game away to Fenerbahce on Wednesday because of a calf injury, the Premier League club said.","headline":"Van Nistelrooy misses United #39;s last group game in Turkey"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Supreme Court considered Tuesday whether state alcoholic beverage regulations put in place 70 years ago, after Prohibition was lifted, should remain the law of the land in the Internet age.","headline":"Court Hears Interstate Wine Sales Case (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Pixar Animation Studios will delay the release of its next film, quot;Cars, quot; until June 2006 as it switches from a holiday release schedule to releasing films during the summer when more children are at home.","headline":"Pixar Delays Its Next Film #39;Cars #39; to 2006"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil fell to the lowest in more than four months on speculation that warm weather and increased refinery production bolstered US heating-oil stockpiles last week.","headline":"Oil Falls to 4-Month Low on Signs of Heating-Oil Supply Rise"} {"label":2,"text":"NO SPECTATORS will be watching in the ground, but the eyes of Europe will be trained on Romes Olympic Stadium tonight as Real Madrid seek the win they probably need to avoid a humiliating, early exit from the Champions League.","headline":"Real eager to silence doubting supporters"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - LeBron James scored 27 points and assisted on Lucious Harris' clinching 3-pointer with 6 seconds left as the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight at home, 103-97 over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.","headline":"Cavaliers Defeat Nets 103-97 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Ron Zook took over Illinois #39; struggling football program Tuesday, returning to his roots and promising to turn around a team that has sunk to the bottom of the Big Ten since winning a league title in 2001.","headline":"Zooks gets a five-year deal"} {"label":3,"text":"Coca-Cola has decided not to sell its C2 brand in the UK, one of the company #39;s biggest markets, raising doubts about the future of the mid- calorie soft drink just six months after its launch in North America and Japan.","headline":"Coca-Cola will not sell low-carb C2 in UK"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- Four mainstream IT companies are pooling resources to launch a standardized enterprise grid infrastructure based on their products.","headline":"IT Heavies Launch quot;MegaGrid quot; Project"} {"label":2,"text":"As the shuffling of players intensifies this off-season, some of the Boston Red Sox' pictures will come down. The champions will have to change.","headline":"Red Sox Formula Is a Model for Success"} {"label":2,"text":"Kylan Loney had five 3s among her 23 points, and Arizona State used 24 turnovers by 11th-ranked Georgia to win 67-57 Tuesday night.","headline":"Arizona State 67, No. 11 Georgia 57"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Lawmakers fought over and failed to pass legal reforms aimed at ensuring a fair rematch of Ukraine's fraudulent presidential runoff, accusing each other Tuesday of acting in bad faith as several thousand orange-clad protesters besieged parliament and chanted, ","headline":"Ukraine Officials Fail to Vote on Reforms (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Kieran Richardson has banished any thought of leaving Manchester United - either permanently or on loan. The 20-year-old Londoner is expected to make his 20th senior appearance tonight as Sir Alex Ferguson ","headline":"Richardson Keeps Faith in Himself"} {"label":3,"text":"A bipartisan commission that includes energy industry executives, environmentalists and academics will issue a report Wednesday that calls on the nation to adopt mandatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming, set stricter fuel economy standards and promote nuclear power, renewable energy and oil exploration.","headline":"Bipartisan Panel Seeks Greenhouse Gas Limits"} {"label":2,"text":"Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half as the Dallas Mavericks snapped the Minnesota Timberwolves #39; five-game winning streak 97-87.","headline":"Nowitzki, Mavericks Snap Timberwolves #39; Streak"} {"label":2,"text":"Stephen Graham scores 16 points, including two late three-point plays, and No. 5 Oklahoma State beat No. 4 Syracuse, 74-60.","headline":"Cowboys Own Orange"} {"label":3,"text":"New figures show Japan's economy is barely staying out of recession with annual growth of just 0.2 in the third quarter.","headline":"Japan narrowly escapes recession"} {"label":1,"text":"Pakistan test-fires a short-range nuclear capable missile, the second in just over a week, officials say.","headline":"Pakistan tests 'nuclear' missile"} {"label":4,"text":"TOKYO - China's Lenovo Group Ltd. signed a definitive agreement on Wednesday to acquire IBM Corp.'s personal computing division. Lenovo will pay US\\$1.25 billion in cash for the business, which is expected to transform it into the world's number three PC maker, the companies announced.","headline":"China's Lenovo to buy IBM's PC business"} {"label":3,"text":"China's biggest computer maker, Lenovo Group, said today it has acquired a majority stake in International Business Machines Corp.'s personal computer business for \\$1.25 billion, one of the biggest Chinese overseas acquisitions ever.","headline":"IBM sells PC stake to China's Lenovo"} {"label":3,"text":"FRESNO, Calif. -- Automobile manufacturers sued on Tuesday to block the world #39;s toughest vehicle emissions standards, adopted by California regulators in September to cut greenhouse gases.","headline":"Automakers sue California over emissions"} {"label":2,"text":"Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, while watching tape of Oklahoma State in preparation for their encounter at the Jimmy V Classic, said to himself, quot;we might not even be able to play with this team.","headline":"Oklahoma State #39;s seniors rope victory"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States must diversify its global oil supplies, expand a world network of strategic petroleum reserves and raise fuel efficiency standards to ensure its energy security, a panel of experts will recommend on Wednesday.","headline":"Panel: U.S. Must Diversify Oil Supplies"} {"label":2,"text":"There #39;s a new feud taking place in Lakerland this week, only this time the verbal war of words is between Newport Beach neighbors Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant and the exchanges are ","headline":"Kobe talks, Malone walks"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Pakistan test-fired on Wednesday a\\nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface ballistic missile, capable\\of hitting targets deep inside arch-rival India.","headline":"Pakistan Tests Medium-Range Nuclear-Capable Missile (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Around 40 of the UK will still be without internet access at home by 2025, warns a study by telecoms giant BT.","headline":"Millions to miss out on the net"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - After Illinois fired football coach Ron Turner, some of the players he left behind started doing some research. They decided very quickly that Ron Zook would be a good fit for their team.","headline":"Players Say Zook Is the Coach They Wanted (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"A MAN suspected of helping former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein commit war crimes and genocide by supplying him with materials for chemical weapons, has been arrested by the Netherlands authorities.","headline":"Dutchman suspected of aiding Saddam in war crimes is arrested"} {"label":1,"text":"BELFAST -- The Irish Republican Army has reopened negotiations with Northern Ireland's disarmament chief, the outlawed group said yesterday, signaling its readiness to put more weapons out of commission for the first time in over a year. 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Not legally, replied Santoro, general manager of Orfila Vineyards amp; Winery in Escondido.","headline":"Wineries look to high court for change in shipping rules"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Pale Male the city hawk was evicted from his nest, and the flap has already begun.","headline":"Hawks Evicted From New York City Perch (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"KABUL, Dec 8 (AFP) - NATO-led troops in Afghanistan will not scale back their presence before parliamentary elections in the war-torn country next spring, French junior foreign minister Renaud Muselier said Wednesday.","headline":"France rules out troop reduction in Afghanistan"} {"label":4,"text":"Sony entertainment has chosen NVIDIA as the supplier for the powerful graphics chips required for Sonys upcoming Playstation 3 video game console.","headline":"Sony Taps NVIDIA for Playstation 3 Graphics"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week, as mortgage rates fell, an industry group said on Wednesday.","headline":"Mortgage Applications Rose Last Week"} {"label":2,"text":"Australia withstood a late flurry of exciting strokeplay from pace bowler Kyle Mills to beat New Zealand by 17 runs in Wednesday #39;s second limited-overs international to square their best-of-three series at 1-1.","headline":"UPDATE 1-Australia survive NZ flurry to square series"} {"label":4,"text":"Intel #39;s products for the digital home and digital office in 2005 will give consumers and IT managers more capabilities than just raw performance, and the company plans to highlight those products as it did with its Centrino mobile technology, Intel ","headline":"Intel Sheds Light on 2005 Desktop Strategy"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK - If ever there was a company that could challenge Apple Computer for the dominant position in the still-young digital music space, it should be Sony.","headline":"Imagining An iPod Challenger"} {"label":4,"text":"Hoping to prove that grid computing can work in the business world, Dell, EMC, Intel and Oracle have announced a joint effort designed to show business users how to use the distributed computing technology.","headline":"Project Megagrid shows off business side of grid"} {"label":3,"text":"SIR Richard Branson did not disappoint with his stunts yesterday, flying into Sydney to promote his international airline Virgin Atlantic.","headline":"Virgin dips its toe into the Pacific"} {"label":1,"text":"India and Pakistan failed to agree Wednesday on starting a bus service between the divided parts of Kashmir. 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Researchers have assembled the genome sequence of the Red Jungle Fowl, the ancestor of all domestic chickens.","headline":"Chicken Genome Should Boost DNA Research"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Police and National Guard troops fired tear gas and plastic bullets at crowds of angry street vendors in Venezuela's capital Wednesday as officers tried to remove merchants from zones where they are barred from selling their wares.","headline":"Police, Peddlers Clash in Venezuelan City (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Steve Gleason of the New Orleans Saints was fined #36;5,000 by the NFL on Wednesday after being thrown out of last week's game with Carolina for punching the Panthers' Kemp Rasmussen at the end of a kickoff return.","headline":"NFL Fines Saints' Gleason #36;5,000 for Punch (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Utah defensive coordinator Kyle Whittingham was hired as the school's football coach to replace Urban Meyer.","headline":"Utah Hires Whittingham to Replace Meyer (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"RUSSIAN oil billionaire Roman Abramovich suffered two rare defeats yesterday as reigning champions FC Porto downed his Chelsea side 2-1 ensuring it avoided the ignominy of becoming the first titleholders to exit in the first round.","headline":"Champion snaps Chelsea #39;s streak Porto power"} {"label":3,"text":"Sir Richard said yesterday Melbourne was on his wish list, with flights to London possibly through Hong Kong or Bangkok. The British billionaire landed in Sydney yesterday aboard Virgin Atlantic #39;s inaugural Australian flight.","headline":"Virgin wishing for Melbourne"} {"label":3,"text":"DreamWorks announced today that it has decided to move its release of Shrek 3 from November 2006 to May, 2007. quot;We believe there are more than a half a dozen strong release windows available annually for our ","headline":"DreamWorks Moves Shrek 3 to 2007"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio declined as much as 22 percent Wednesday following two analyst downgrades.","headline":"Courses to help teach you"} {"label":1,"text":"The UN Security Council on Tuesday condemned reported military actions by Rwanda in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and demanded the country immediately withdraw any troops it may have in the DRC.","headline":"UN demands Rwanda pull out military forces in DRC"} {"label":4,"text":"p2pnet.net News:- Expert witness Melbourne professor Leon Sterling, produced by Big Music in the Kazaa civil trial currently unfolding in Australia, apparently once offered to speak for Kazaa owner Sharman Networks.","headline":"Kazaa trial #39;expert #39; changed sides"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - TOKYO (AP) - Japan's economy barely grew during the quarter ending Sept. 30 and in the April-June period it actually shrank instead of squeezing out slight growth, according to revised government data released Wednesday.","headline":"Data revision shows Japan's economy grew slightly in July-September (Canadian Press)"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alamosa Holdings Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Alamosa to Buy AirGate for \\$392 Million"} {"label":1,"text":"<p><\/p><p> By Axel Bugge<\/p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - Burning of the Amazon andother forests accounts for three quarters of Brazil'sgreenhouse gas emissions and has made the country one of theworld's leading polluters, a long-delayed government reportshowed on Wednesday.<\/p>","headline":"Amazon Burning Makes Brazil a Leading Polluter"} {"label":2,"text":"Four players whose teams are bound for the Orange Bowl dominate the Heisman Trophy finalist list, which was announced Wednesday evening on SportsCenter.","headline":"Leinart, Bush, White and Peterson lead final 5"} {"label":3,"text":"THE stock market opened higher today as industrials stocks mitigated the effects of a weaker resources sector. quot;Commodity prices are generally weaker on renewed speculation of weaker demand in China, quot; Wilson HTM senior client adviser Angus Bligh said.","headline":"Industrials lift stocks"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Treasury Secretary John Snow, an aggressive champion of the administration's economic policies, accepted President Bush's offer Wednesday to remain in the Cabinet.","headline":"Snow to Stay on With Bush, Principi Exits (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"CRM software giant Siebel Systems said yesterday that it is launching a new program that will cater to small and midsize businesses in a bid to help it boost flat revenues.","headline":"Siebel looks to midmarket to bolster revenues"} {"label":4,"text":"Nortel Networks said today that after months of trying to untangle faulty financial results, it won't file its 2003 and first-half 2004 results until early next year.","headline":"Nortel to file restated results next year"} {"label":3,"text":"Nortel Networks said today that it will begin releasing restated and delayed financial results dating back to 2001 next week after a nine-month delay.","headline":"Nortel to Release Delayed Financial Results"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Six-time All-Star catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. agreed Wednesday to a #36;550,000, one-year contract with the Texas Rangers to be a part-time player next season.","headline":"Sandy Alomar Agrees to Sign With Rangers (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Entering the final week for Heisman Trophy voters to make their decision, the race has turned out tighter than it was believed to be last week.","headline":"Heisman Horses Come Down to the Wire"} {"label":3,"text":"ALARM has spread through the Russian investment community as authorities slapped a tax bill of almost \\$US160 million (\\$210 million) on the number two mobile operator, in what is widely seen as a government-linked campaign against the firm.","headline":"Yukos echo in Russian telco #39;s tax bill"} {"label":3,"text":"The US Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could have a major impact on California #39;s wine industry. At issue is whether states can bar people from buying wine directly from out-of-state suppliers.","headline":"Wine Shipping Case Heard by Supreme Court"} {"label":1,"text":"A group of former British diplomats, peers, scientists and church leaders will today urge Tony Blair to launch an inquiry into the death toll of the Iraq war.","headline":"Blair urged to launch Iraq death toll probe"} {"label":4,"text":"\\\\Today was a strange day for the Palm OS community:\\\\","headline":"Palm OS for Linux?"} {"label":4,"text":"When it comes to touting his company's software, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is never one to mince words. But when it's the principle of free speech versus the almighty dollar, the bad boy of Silicon Valley is a veritable shrinking violet. Missing Links","headline":"Ellison: Censorship ain't my problem"} {"label":3,"text":"The US Supreme Court limited the scope of federal trademark protection, saying rival companies in some cases can use proprietary terms even when customers might be confused.","headline":"Company Trademark Rights Limited by US High Court (Update1)"} {"label":4,"text":"Electronic Data Systems has admitted that an error by one of its computer operators during a Microsoft Windows upgrade caused 40,000 PCs at the United Kingdom #39;s Department of Work and Pensions to crash last month.","headline":"Human error at EDS to blame for UK outage"} {"label":4,"text":"com December 8, 2004, 2:48 PM PT. Several flaws in common Linux code used to process graphics in the GNOME desktop environment could allow an attacker to compromise a computer that ","headline":"Linux groups patch image flaw"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Outer space could become the final frontier of tourism under legislation passed Wednesday by the Senate to regulate commercial human spaceflight.","headline":"Congress Passes Bill Allowing Space Tours (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The dollar rebounded for a second session on Thursday as traders and investors took profits on bets against the US currency before the year draws to a close.","headline":"Dollar Extends Recovery Against Euro, Yen"} {"label":2,"text":"PONTIAC, Mich. 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Leiter, a left-hander who threw the franchise #39;s first no-hitter in 1996 and helped the team win its first World Series in 1997, signed a one-year \\$8 million contract Wednesday.","headline":"Leiter returns as Pavano prepares to go"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO -- Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is convinced that had the intelligence community used a unified database from Oracle, the terrorist attacks on 9\/11 would never have happened.","headline":"Ellison: Data Hubs Could #39;ve Prevented 9\/11"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Minnesota next week will begin issuing a first-of-its-kind driver's license designed to thwart counterfeiters #151; an issue that has taken on greater urgency since the Sept. 11 attacks.","headline":"Minn. Test Drives New License Technology (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - Hollywood movie powerhouse Walt Disney has taken sides with Japan's Sony Corp. in a bitter battle between studios to define a technical standard for next generation DVDs, it said.","headline":"Disney takes sides in battle for next generation DVD (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"WALTHAM -- He is an 87-year-old man with a cane and a cigar, and the clout of a king.","headline":"Wisdom was main course"} {"label":1,"text":"A third of people on the planet will be learning English in the next decade, \\says a report.","headline":"English 'world language' forecast"} {"label":1,"text":"US troops injured in Iraq have required limb amputations at twice the rate of past wars, and as many as 20 percent have suffered head and neck injuries that may require a lifetime of care, according to new data giving the clearest picture yet of the severity of battlefield wounds.","headline":"Amputation rate for US troops twice that of past wars"} {"label":2,"text":"Leverkusen - Bayer Leverkusen maintained their 100 home record in this season #39;s Champions League defeating Dynamo Kiev 3-0 here on Wednesday to book their place in the last sixteen of the competition.","headline":"Leverksuen see off Kiev"} {"label":3,"text":"Target stores have a simple message for eager shoppers this holiday season: quot;Get giving #39; roughly translated, buy stuff. 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The legal battle is over something called the Kaleidescape System.","headline":"Top Cyber News 12\/9"} {"label":1,"text":"The Irish Republican Army abandoned its longtime opposition to disarmament on Thursday, pledging to get rid of its weapons by the end of the month.","headline":"IRA Willing to Disarm by Month #39;s End"} {"label":1,"text":"The wreckage of a Royal Navy helicopter, which disappeared with four crew members on board, has been found off the coast of Cornwall, the Ministry of Defence says.","headline":"Wreckage of Navy helicopter found"} {"label":3,"text":" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing initial claims for jobless pay grew unexpectedly last week to 357,000, Labor Department data showed on Thursday, but an official said an increase in the week after a public holiday was typical.","headline":"Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Scientists studying the broader effects of wolf reintroduction said a growing body of evidence suggests that killing off predators such as wolves and grizzly bears in the last century started a cascade of effects that threw ecosystems out of balance.","headline":"Study: Return of Wolves Changes Ecosystem (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Toll Brothers reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that nearly doubled over year-earlier results as demand continued to outstrip supply in the homebuilder #39;s affluent markets.","headline":"Shares surge to all-time high as results exceed forecasts"} {"label":1,"text":"MOSUL, Iraq, Dec 9 (AFP) - Six Iraqi national guardsmen and 10 civilians were wounded in two bomb attacks in the northern city of Mosul on Thursday, police said.","headline":"Six Iraqi national guards, 10 civilians wounded in Mosul attacks"} {"label":3,"text":"THAT night, it seemed as if three or four parties were going on at once in Cosmo Manille. 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I was too busy eating ...","headline":"Google Founders Interviewed by Barbara Walters"} {"label":1,"text":"REAL, Philippines (AFP) - Philippine rescuers were frantically digging for more survivors after four people, including a toddler, were pulled alive from a building crushed by a landslide 11 days ago.","headline":" #39;Miracle in mud #39; as four pulled alive from Philippine disaster"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices extended early losses on Thursday after private and foreign investors showed little interest in a sale of reopened debt.","headline":"Treasuries Drop, Foreigners Shun 10-Year"} {"label":3,"text":"General Motors Europe (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will chop 12,000 jobs over two years -- around a fifth of its workforce -- to lop ","headline":"General Motors Europe Axes 12,000 Jobs"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Letting children play video games on a Game Boy in the operating room before undergoing surgery can help relax them better than tranquilizers or holding Mommy's hand, researchers say.","headline":"Video Games Used to Relax Kids in Hospital (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"America West Holdings Corp., parent of America West Airlines Inc., on Thursday said it does not plan to submit a bid to acquire bankrupt ATA Holdings Corp.","headline":"America West Pulls From Race for ATA"} {"label":3,"text":"Nextel and Sprint are in talks that could lead to a merger between the two mobile phone operators, sources close to the discussions said on Thursday.","headline":"Nextel and Sprint in talks on possible merger"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - While manager Joe Torre repeatedly dodged questions Thursday on whether he thinks Jason Giambi will return to the New York Yankees, Hall of Famer Yogi Berra readily voiced his opinion.","headline":"Berra Says He Wouldn't Take Giambi Back (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"PalmSource today promised a Linux version of its operating system, together with a cut-down offering for use in budget mobiles, after buying mobile phone developer China Mobilesoft.","headline":"PalmSource Promises Linux OS"} {"label":4,"text":"The EU Telecommunications Council today today launched Safer Internet Plus, a scheme to help parents and teachers control what children view online.","headline":"EC presses for safer internet"} {"label":3,"text":" CHICAGO (Reuters) - America West Holdings Corp. <A HREF=","headline":"America West: Will Not Bid for ATA"} {"label":3,"text":"Analysts said Amazon #39;s launch of the DVD rental service in the UK might be to test its approach and streamline the logistically difficult process of handling DVDs through the mail.","headline":"Amazon #39;s UK DVD Rentals Might Presage War with Netflix"} {"label":4,"text":"Two researchers say they #39;ve discovered a pattern of tremors deep beneath the San Andreas Fault that someday may yield clues into unlocking the mysteries of California earthquakes.","headline":"Scientists study clues to forecasting California quakes"} {"label":1,"text":"KEY talks between the government of Sudan and rebels in the troubled Darfur region tomorrow could fail because of a new surge of violence, the UN #39;s envoy to the country said.","headline":"Envoy fears Darfur talks failure"} {"label":4,"text":"NewsFactor - Mobile software provider PalmSource is leaping into a market with a\\potentially huge upside with the acquisition of China MobileSoft (CMS),\\and at the same time is giving a big boost to the open source developer\\commmunity.","headline":"PalmSource Embraces Linux with China MobileSoft Acquisition (NewsFactor)"} {"label":4,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - T-Mobile USA, the U.S. wireless unit of Deutsche Telekom AG <A HREF=","headline":"T-Mobile USA Sees High-Speed Network 2 Years Off"} {"label":3,"text":"While the recent flurry of record oil prices may be temporary, government analysts said Thursday that \\$30-a-barrel oil should be expected for decades to come.","headline":"Federal Report Sees Crude Oil Staying High"} {"label":3,"text":"America West Airlines backed away Thursday from a potential bidding war for bankrupt ATA Airlines, paving the way for AirTran to take over ATA operations.","headline":"America West Backs Away From ATA Bid"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A car bomb that exploded near the\\headquarters of Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's party in\\western Baghdad on Monday targeted a police checkpoint at the\\entrance to the road leading to the building, witnesses said.","headline":"Blast Targets Baghdad Checkpoint Near Allawi HQ (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - NEW APPROACH: A study says that removing just one to three key lymph nodes can spare women lifelong arm problems and reliably indicate whether breast cancer has spread.","headline":"Summary Box: Breast Cancer Surgery Refined (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack open seeds and to dig in dry Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science.","headline":"Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Opel gets by without layoffs. Readers taking in these and similar headlines earlier this week were well advised to read the fine print.","headline":"Opel to cut payroll by 9,500"} {"label":4,"text":"Danish security research firm Secunia has reported a vulnerability that occurs in most browsers that can be exploited by hackers looking to spoof the content of Web sites.","headline":"Injection Flaw Found in Browsers"} {"label":1,"text":"Washington: India is among the five countries in the world where political parties are seen by the general public as the most corrupt, according to a survey released by the Transparency International (TI).","headline":"Indian parties among most corrupt in world"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Colin Montgomerie was thrilled to get an invitation from Tiger Woods to play in his year-end tournament with 15 of the best players in golf. Even better was matching Woods' score.","headline":"Montgomerie, Woods, Furyk Tied at Target (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Prime Minister John Howard warned that Australia's strong dollar, high world oil prices and the lingering effects of prolonged drought would dampen the country's long-buoyant economy in 2005.","headline":"Prime minister says Australia faces tough economic year in 2005 (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Kansas City Chiefs star running back Priest Holmes will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.","headline":"Knee Injury Sidelines Chiefs' Holmes (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Security researchers warned this week of a vulnerability in most Web browsers which could potentially allow scammers to launch phishing attacks from pop-up windows on trusted Web sites.","headline":"Scammers Could Hijack Pop-Ups"} {"label":4,"text":"Nextel Communications Inc. and Sprint Corp. are negotiating a possible merger, according to a source familiar with the discussions.","headline":"Nextel, Sprint Talk Merger"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The Washington Wizards suspended Kwame Brown for one game Thursday for his actions during the previous night's game against Denver.","headline":"Wizards' Kwame Brown Suspended One Game (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Bird #39;s custard and Angel Delight are back in British hands after a 70m deal announced yesterday. The famous brands have been bought by Premier Foods, owner of Ambrosia custard and Rowntrees jelly, from the US food group Kraft.","headline":"Premier swallows Bird #39;s custard"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - A coal mine explosion in northern China killed 33 people in the latest disaster to strike the country's accident-prone mining industry, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Friday.","headline":"Coal Mine Blast in China Kills 33 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Baylor received its notice of allegations Thursday from the NCAA about infractions in its men's basketball program discovered after the death of player Patrick Dennehy.","headline":"NCAA Notifies Baylor"} {"label":1,"text":"President Bush's inaugural committee, seeking to raise more than \\$40 million, a record, sent out hundreds of solicitations.","headline":"It's Inauguration Time Again, and Access Still Has Its Price"} {"label":3,"text":"Undercut by vastly cheaper labor in neighboring Poland and by increasing global competition, the union at Adam Opel AG acceded to a plan by General Motors Corp. to cut 12,000 jobs throughout Europe.","headline":"Germany's New Reality"} {"label":3,"text":"In another report, import prices excluding petroleum posted the largest increase in 10 months, a possible early warning on inflation from the weaker dollar.","headline":"New Jobless Claims Increase; Import Prices Jump Higher"} {"label":1,"text":"REAL: Philippine rescuers were yesterday frantically digging for more survivors after four people, including a toddler, were pulled alive from a building crushed by a landslide 11 days ago.","headline":"Miracle in mud!"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Pakistan was still struggling at lunch on the second day of their four-day tour match against Western Australia here despite claiming two wickets in the morning session.","headline":"Pakistan on back foot in four dayer (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Massachusetts made sure its first home game against a defending national champion was one to remember. The Minutemen stunned seventh-ranked Connecticut 61-59 on Rashaun Freeman #39;s layup with 4.3 seconds to play Thursday night.","headline":"Massachusetts 61, No. 7 Connecticut 59"} {"label":1,"text":"A group of high profile South Africans, including former president Nelson Mandela, has condemned attempts to force United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan to resign.","headline":"Mandela, Tutu and others support Annan"} {"label":3,"text":"Huge cost overruns. Tunnel leaks. Multimillion-dollar lawsuits. Big trouble for the companies managing Boston's Big Dig? Not really.","headline":"Big Dig no roadblock"} {"label":3,"text":"Animation in America once meant Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh. These days, it's just as likely to mean Japanese fighting cyborgs, doe-eyed schoolgirls, and sinister monsters -- thanks in large part to people like John Ledford.","headline":"Japan's comics retool the art"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. jumped yesterday following reports the two telephone companies were discussing a merger.","headline":"Report boosts Nextel, Sprint"} {"label":4,"text":"NVIDIA HAS MADE A big noise about Playstation 3 deal but unfortunately you won #39;t see this console any time soon. Nvidia stock holders definitely know about Sony and its Playstation 3 killer business and therefore Nvidia is recovering on the stock market.","headline":"Playstation 3 to arrive spring 2006 In Japan"} {"label":4,"text":"The Issue: Space telescope was condemned to a lingering death. Our View: New report gives support to a manned rescue mission. The Hubble telescope may well be the most successful observatory ever built, producing ","headline":"Save the Hubble"} {"label":2,"text":"Olympic ice dancing hopefuls Loren Galler-Rabinowitz and David Mitchell of the Skating Club of Boston will be sidelined for the remainder of the season because of a shoulder injury to Mitchell that will require surgery.","headline":"Dance pair out with injury"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Friday invited the opposition Labour Party to begin talks to form a unity government, a move that would avoid early elections and pave the way for a withdrawal from Gaza.","headline":"Sharon, with Party Backing, Invites Labour Into Govt"} {"label":1,"text":"Judges in the corruption trial of Silvio Berlusconi withdrew yesterday to decide their verdict and the prime minister said he was confident he would not be convicted.","headline":"Berlusconi confident of acquittal"} {"label":2,"text":"The man in the mask on Monday night may be Cleveland's LeBron James, who was fitted with a mask to protect his broken left cheek and might play in Charlotte.","headline":"James May Play"} {"label":4,"text":"A lone whale with a voice unlike any other has been wandering the Pacific for the past 12 years. Marine biologist Mary Ann Daher of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, US, and her colleagues ","headline":"Lonely whale #39;s song remains a mystery"} {"label":2,"text":"This so-called rivalry might be worth saving after all. UMass finally got one Thursday night. And the Minutemen did it in exciting fashion, one that totally disgusted Jim Calhoun.","headline":"Huskies fail 1st road test"} {"label":1,"text":"At his last North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Foreign Ministers meeting, US Secretary of State Colin L. Powell asked his European counterparts for support on the Iraq issue.","headline":"Powell Calls for Support to Iraq in Last NATO Meeting"} {"label":4,"text":"MOSCOW Space officials in Russia are joining American officials in talking about the potential consequences of the food shortage aboard the international space station.","headline":"Russian space agency: Space station crew could be forced to return <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"A new study states that 60 of the genes in chicken have close relations to human DNA. This may not comfort those who frequently eat the creature, but may ponder this the next time they order a batch of chicken wings.","headline":"Chicken Genome Sheds New Light on Human DNA"} {"label":2,"text":"This weekend Manchester City entertain Spurs, and with last seasons seven-goal FA Cup epic between the two teams still fresh in the memory, entertain could be the operative word.","headline":"Fan v Fan: Manchester City-Tottenham Hotspur"} {"label":2,"text":"Spanish Football Federation president Angel Maria Villar will appear before the National Anti-Violence Commission tomorrow to explain why he has defended Spain coach Luis Aragones.","headline":"Officials to be quizzed in Aragones row"} {"label":4,"text":"Thomson announced Friday it that it will enter the HD DVD market with a line of players and that it will also manufacture HD DVD and Blu-ray discs.","headline":"Thomson to enter HD DVD market"} {"label":4,"text":"Yahoo, Ask Jeeves, and Microsoft all plan to follow Google to the desktop.","headline":"Desktop Search Avalanche Set to Hit"} {"label":3,"text":"DECEMBER 10, 2004 -- Southwest Airlines this morning said it will submit a bid to the federal bankruptcy court in Indianapolis today for certain assets of bankrupt ATA Airlines.","headline":"Southwest In, AWA Out Of Midway Bidding"} {"label":1,"text":"After almost 60 years of pacifism, Japan today overhauled its defence policy; easing an arms exports ban and singling out North Korea and China as security threats.","headline":"Pacifist Japan boosts #39;self-defence #39; measures"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Ford Motor Co said on Friday it\\was recalling about 474,000 Escape and Mazda Tribute sport\\utility vehicles globally because the accelerator cable may\\prevent the engine from returning to the idle position, which\\could increase stopping distance and result in a crash.","headline":"Ford to Recall 474,000 SUVs Worldwide (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"Darfur #39;s rebel leaders held preliminary talks with African Union mediators in Abuja on Friday ahead of the latest round of peace negotiations on the crisis in the western Sudanese region.","headline":"Sudanese rebels, AU meet"} {"label":4,"text":"What would you do if you were tasked with designing a new search engine? You have all the resources the world can offer and the certain knowledge that your project is so important to your employer that mountains ","headline":"MSN Search Engine - Searching for ways to make Redmond rise again"} {"label":3,"text":"Airbus has been given the go-ahead to develop a new jet designed to compete with The Boeing Co. #39;s new 7E7, according to reports by The Associated Press Friday.","headline":"Airbus will move forward on 7E7 competitor"} {"label":3,"text":"Southwest Airlines has offered more than \\$100 million for part of ATA #39;s operations at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport. If successful, it could torpedo AirTran Airway #39;s efforts to create a hub there.","headline":"Southwest makes strong bid for Midway gates"} {"label":2,"text":"Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Tom Clements has emerged on a short list of candidates whom Notre Dame has targeted for its head coaching vacancy.","headline":"Irish eyes turn to Clements ; Notre Dame interested in Bills <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"General Electric Co., the biggest company by market value, said it will buy back as much as \\$15 billion in stock over three years and raised its quarterly dividend 10 percent, more than some analysts had estimated.","headline":"GE to Buy Back \\$15 Bln in Stock, Raises Dividend (Update1)"} {"label":2,"text":" ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sports Network) - The Anaheim Angels have reportedly agreed to a contract with veteran free-agent outfielder Steve Finley.","headline":"Finley to Remain in Southern Calif., with Angels"} {"label":3,"text":"Cardinal Health's deal with Lilly suggests the new fee-for-service model is gaining traction.","headline":"Cardinal Picks a Lilly"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Diversified manufacturer General\\Electric Co. said on Friday it boosted its quarterly\\dividend by 10 percent and earmarked up to #36;15 billion for\\share repurchases over the next three years.","headline":"GE OKs #36;15 Billion Buyback, Ups Dividend (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuadorean police barred Supreme Court judges from returning to their offices yesterday after the judges tried to defy a decision by Congress to fire them for bias against President Lucio Gutierrez.","headline":"Fired Ecuador justices are barred from offices"} {"label":4,"text":"With food supplies becoming critically low onboard the International Space Station, the astronauts have been told to cut back on their food consumption.","headline":"Space Station crew become quot;Weightless-Watchers quot; with low food <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"STOCKHOLM, Sweden --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 10, 2004 -- Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) has been selected by MTN South Africa to supply 3G\/WCDMA network.","headline":"Ericsson Selected by MTN South Africa to Supply 3G\/WCDMA Network"} {"label":2,"text":"UEFA on Friday ordered Italian side Lazio to play its next European match behind closed doors as punishment for unruly fan behavior during a game last month against Partizan Belgrade, including racial taunts directed at Partizan #39;s ","headline":"UEFA bans Lazio stadium for fan misbehavior"} {"label":3,"text":"OPEC oil ministers agreed today to cut oil production by one million barrels a day to stem a 24 percent price slide in the past six weeks, and they called for an emergency meeting ","headline":"OPEC Agrees to Cut Oil Output in Bid to Firm Up Prices"} {"label":3,"text":"DreamWorks and Pixar both make cutting-edge digital animated films. But behind the scenes, the two studios are about as different as Shrek and Mr.","headline":"DreamWorks, Pixar rule digital animation"} {"label":3,"text":"FORT WORTH, Texas -- The high cost of jet fuel is prompting American Airlines to raise its domestic ticket prices. It is going to charge an extra \\$5 for one-way flights, and \\$10 per roundtrip.","headline":"American Airlines Raises Ticket Prices"} {"label":3,"text":"General Electric Co., a maker of jet engines, plastics and appliances as well as owner of the NBC television network, said Friday that its board raised the company #39;s quarterly dividend by 10 percent to 22 cents per share, and authorized the repurchase of ","headline":"General Electric Raises Dividend"} {"label":1,"text":"LAST MONTH the United States and its allies signaled a change in Sudan policy. Rather than pressuring Sudan #39;s government to halt its genocidal attacks against civilians in the western province of Darfur, they ","headline":"Inaction #39;s Consequence"} {"label":3,"text":"Investors sold off shares of auto parts makers Friday after Delphi Corp. issued a profit warning and said it would cut nearly 5 percent of its work force next year.","headline":"Auto Parts Sector Falls on Delphi News"} {"label":4,"text":"Search engine giant Yahoo has tapped Pasadena-based X1 Technologies to add the ability to search desktop files and folders on Microsoft Windows platforms.","headline":"Yahoo Taps X1 For Desktop Search"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares of video game makers rose sharply Friday after analysts reported industry sales increased 11 percent last month due mainly to the strength of two blockbuster titles that have proven to be the holiday season #39;s biggest sellers.","headline":"Shares of Video Game Makers Rise Sharply"} {"label":4,"text":"The US Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider whether Internet file-trading networks should be held responsible when their users copy music, movies and other protected works without permission.","headline":"US Supreme Court to Decide Grokster Case"} {"label":2,"text":"Calcutta: Anil Kumble began the year looking to quickly reach 435. He got there (and went one better) in Dhaka on Friday afternoon, the opening day of the second last Test of 2004.","headline":"Mind more free now"} {"label":3,"text":"A Wall Street Journal report Friday afternoon citing sources on both sides indicated No. 3 Sprint Corp. and No. 5 Nextel Communications Inc.","headline":"Report: Sprint\/Nextel reach tentative \\$36B deal"} {"label":4,"text":"UK browser business Deepnet Explorer today trumped global competitors Microsofts Internet Explorer, Netscape and Firefox, with the claims that its new Phishing Alarm and enhanced pop-up killer made Deepnet Explorer the first known browser to pass ","headline":"UK browser claims Phishing victory"} {"label":4,"text":"December 10, 2004 - Remember Napster? Oh, the heady days of swapping MP3s with blatant disregard to Hilary Rosen and the RIAA. Well, Napster is back -- as a legit music service and now the provider of ringtones through the new application Napster Mobile.","headline":"Napster Mobile"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Tracy McGrady needed only 35 seconds to turn a sure loss into an improbable win and a listless 20-point night into one of the league's most memorable clutch performances.","headline":"Rockets' McGrady Puts on Memorable Finish (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"HOUSTON Yao Ming #39;s 21 points and nine rebounds led the Houston Rockets to an 89-to-81 victory over the hapless New Orleans Hornets.","headline":"Rockets 89 Hornets 81"} {"label":4,"text":"Online auction house eBay #39;s payment system PayPal can now be used for purchases by US customers of Apple #39;s iTunes music store.","headline":"PayPal and Apple iTunes link-up"} {"label":3,"text":"Southwest Airlines said on Friday it will bid at least USD\\$100 million for assets of bankrupt ATA Airlines, including taking over six of ATA #39;s 14 gates at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport and selling tickets on some of each other #39;s flights.","headline":"Southwest To Bid For ATA Chicago Assets"} {"label":3,"text":"Greed and sexual desire drove Martin Frankel to mastermind one of the largest insurance frauds in US history, a federal judge heard on Friday as she sentenced him to nearly 17 years in prison.","headline":"Financier Frankel Gets Nearly 17 Years for Fraud"} {"label":1,"text":"world to plant trees at Easter as a symbol of renewal and to protect the planet. planted, quot; Maathai told Reuters Television in Oslo, where she received the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize.","headline":"Plant a tree at Easter urges Nobel laureate"} {"label":1,"text":"With an eye to North Korea and China, Prime Minister Koizumi #39;s Cabinet is set to pass new guidelines Friday. By Bennett Richardson Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor.","headline":"Japan beefs up its defense stance"} {"label":3,"text":"Washington area biotech companies will face pivotal moments this year, finding out whether key products work before money dries up, fending off competition from bigger companies, and, perhaps filing to go public.","headline":"Crunch Time for Biotech Companies"} {"label":3,"text":"which owns fund manager Henderson, - yesterday escaped a ball and chain that has dragged at it ever since it came to the stock market a year ago.","headline":"The relief of shedding a big ball and chain: HHG sale of its <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"Seismologists are studying mysterious tremors deep under the San Andreas Fault that may signal future earthquakes. The continuous tremors are quot;a kind of chatter quot; emanating from a depth far below the surface ","headline":"Scientists Study Deep Tremors Under San Andreas Fault"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - President Vicente Fox presented a plan Friday to improve Mexico's checkered human rights record, pledging to eradicate torture and to hold corrupt and abusive authorities accountable for wrongful arrests and shoddy police work.","headline":"Mexico's Fox Presents Human Rights Plan (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Steelers have all the ingredients to make a run for their fifth Super Bowl title while the NFC trots out its weakest set of challengers in memory.","headline":"Steelers Look Super"} {"label":4,"text":"International Space Station crewmembers this week continued research and maintenance activities and prepared for arrival of the next Progress cargo craft.","headline":"NASA Space Station Status Report 10 December 2004"} {"label":1,"text":"Intelligence-gathering by the front-line forces that need to know the most is proving difficult in a region increasingly gripped by fear.","headline":"Fear Hamstrings Quest for Intelligence in N. Iraq"} {"label":2,"text":"The United States Anti-Doping Agency received an important validation yesterday in its attempt to punish athletes who were suspected of doping in the Balco steroids scandal but who had not failed a drug test.","headline":"Anti-Doping Agency Is Boosted By Ban of Sprinter in Balco Case"} {"label":2,"text":"After Gary Bettman was introduced as the commissioner of the National Hockey League 12 years ago, he was handed a fax from Bob Goodenow, the executive director of the players association.","headline":"NHL Must Determine if It Is Certain About Cost Certainty"} {"label":2,"text":"Michelle Collins, who won the world athletics indoor 200 metres for the United States last year, was yesterday suspended for eight years despite the fact that she has never tested positive or admitted doping violations.","headline":"Athletics: Eight-year ban given to Collins for #39;pattern of doping #39;"} {"label":1,"text":"Bernard B. Kerik said in a statement that he had come to learn that a former housekeeper may not have been in the U.S. legally.","headline":"Kerik Pulls Out as Bush Nominee for Homeland Security Job"} {"label":1,"text":" SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China voiced deep concern on Saturday over Japan's sweeping overhaul of defense policy that eased a decades-old ban on arms exports and suggested a shift from a defensive posture in place since its World War II defeat.","headline":"China 'Deeply Concerned' at Japan's Defense Move"} {"label":3,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - Personal computer stocks were relatively quiet Friday as the sector focused more attention on China where Hewlett-Packard introduced a new, low-priced PC.","headline":"HP targets China with low-cost PC"} {"label":4,"text":"Tests of high-speed wireless Internet service on one of the region #39;s busiest ferry runs have been canceled, but the service, referred to as Wi-Fi, might still become available on that run, between Seattle and Bremerton, the ferry service said.","headline":"Internet access is free on ferries during tests"} {"label":4,"text":"Sprint Corp. is in advanced talks to buy Nextel Communications Inc. for more than \\$36 billion in a mostly stock deal, sources familiar with the situation said today.","headline":"Sources: Sprint, Nextel closing in on \\$36B deal"} {"label":2,"text":"This should give pause to anyone who thought the Red Sox might be interested in toning down their image as idiots: They've made a serious contract offer to David Wells.","headline":"Not exactly an idiotic idea"} {"label":2,"text":"CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Steve Finley will remain on the West Coast, but he #39;s decided to return to the American League after 14 seasons.","headline":"Finley finds a home with Angels"} {"label":2,"text":"The Angels rounded out their starting outfield yesterday, signing center fielder Steve Finley to a \\$14 million, two-year contract as baseball's winter meetings in Anaheim, Calif., began to percolate.","headline":"Finley is new Angel in outfield"} {"label":2,"text":"Former Cyclone Adam Haluska does in his former team as he scores 20 points to lead the Hawkeyes past Iowa State, 70-63, on Friday.","headline":"Iowa Bests Iowa St."} {"label":2,"text":"A closer look at the new offer from the NHL Players #39; Association: Rollback: The whopping 24 pay cut on all existing player contracts is a monstrous concession.","headline":"Dissecting the NHLPA #39;s proposal for a new CBA"} {"label":4,"text":"NASA should use the space shuttle and spacewalking astronauts to mount one last repair flight to the Hubble Space Telescope, and extend the life of one of the greatest scientific instruments ever made.","headline":"Go save Hubble"} {"label":2,"text":"LONDON, England -- Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has reportedly put former Southampton manager Gordon Strachan at the top of a list of possible targets for the English Premier League club #39;s vacant managerial position.","headline":"Strachan targeted by Portsmouth"} {"label":2,"text":"Werner Franz claimed his maiden World Cup downhill victory with a time of one minute 57.51 seconds at Val d #39;Isere. The Austrian #39;s victory means he becomes the first man to beat American Bode Miller, who finished fourth, in the discipline this season.","headline":"Franz takes first in Val d #39;Isere"} {"label":4,"text":"Boeing's huge Delta 4-Heavy rocket, set for lift-off on Saturday, may play a role in life after the space shuttle.","headline":"Launcher eyes shuttle succession"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on\\Saturday it still expects a 1 percent to 3 percent increase in\\December sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year.","headline":"Wal-Mart Dec. Sales Seen Up 1-3 Pct (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Premier Silvio Berlusconi, an important ally for President Bush in Iraq, was acquitted of corruption charges that have dogged his government from the start. The verdict was a boost to the conservative leader ahead of 2006 elections. Berlusconi, 68, has long insisted he was the victim of left-wing prosecutors.","headline":"Acquittal Boosts Berlusconi Ahead of Vote (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"As Arsenal are preparing to play Chelsea in the big game of the weekend, Gunners #39; manager Frenchman Arsene Wenger is still deciding in the build-up to Sunday #39;s Premier League showdown.","headline":"Wenger to decide in build-up to Sunday #39;s Premiership showdown"} {"label":2,"text":"Paolo Guerrero scored the equalizer and set up another goal to allow Bayern Munich to spend the winter break in first place in the Bundesliga with a 2-2 draw against Stuttgart on Saturday.","headline":"Bayern rallies to draw with Stuttgart, keep Bundesliga lead"} {"label":2,"text":"Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Everton moved up to second place in the Premiership Saturday with a 1-0 win over arch-rival Liverpool at Goodison Park.","headline":"Everton goes second with derby win"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Germany's federal court of justice ruled against giving Barbie a monopoly in the themed doll market, saying that a German rival called Steffi Love had every right to compete with her.","headline":"German court rules out Barbie monopoly (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The union #39;s proposal to end the lockout, made Thursday at the league #39;s Canadian headquarters, calls for a tax that would penalize -- and perhaps deter -- high-end payrolls.","headline":"Cuts offered, issue remains tax or cap"} {"label":2,"text":"A small-markets swap takes place on Saturday as the Indians send outfielder Matt Lawton to the Pirates for left-handed reliever Arthur Rhodes, sources say.","headline":"Indians Trade Lawton"} {"label":2,"text":"Barcelona has moved 12 points clear at the top of Spain #39;s Primera Liga thanks to a 2-1 win at Albacete. Andres Iniesta put Barca ahead after just two minutes, but when Mark Gonzalez made it 1-1 with 17 minutes ","headline":"Barca wins again"} {"label":1,"text":"The health records of Yasser Arafat, who died at Percy Military hospital near Paris last month, have been submitted to Palestinian authorities.","headline":"Arafat #39;s Health Record Submitted to Palestinian Authority"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - John Smoltz might rejoin the Braves' rotation if Atlanta finds another closer.","headline":"Braves' Smoltz May Rejoin Team's Rotation (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"ANAHEIM, Calif. There #39;s a chance John Smoltz could return to the Atlanta Braves #39; rotation if the team finds another closer.","headline":"Smoltz could return to rotation"} {"label":1,"text":"Israel #39;s opposition Labour party began talks with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Likud party yesterday about joining its coalition - a partnership aimed at promoting a military withdrawal from Gaza.","headline":"Israeli Labour party could clinch coalition deal with Sharon #39;in <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"IT WAS first unveiled to the world as the American dream for spreading democracy right across the Middle East. But by the time US secretary of state Colin Powell came to launch the administrations quot;big ","headline":"Powell for Arab democracy but Middle East no ready convert"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - CAIRNS, Australia (AP) - A 38-year-old Australian man bled to death Saturday after he was rescued from the jaws of a shark while spearfishing on the Great Barrier Reef, authorities said.","headline":"Australian man killed by shark on Great Barrier Reef (Canadian Press)"} {"label":3,"text":"Mumbai: Singapore Technologies Telemedia and TM International have announced that their consortium has signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of 47.7 per cent stake in Idea Cellular.","headline":"ST Tele-TM Intl to buy 47.7 in Idea"} {"label":2,"text":"Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has dismissed claims today #39;s clash with Chelsea will decide the title race. He said: quot;The season is not finished but you can say Chelsea are already better than they were last year.","headline":"Arsenal boss: Flamini, Cesc will do job on Chelsea"} {"label":2,"text":"England #39;s Neil Cheetham leads by one shot going into the final round of the Dunhill Classic at Leopard Creek after a solid 69 on Saturday.","headline":"Golf: Englishman Neil Cheetham leads by one in Mpumalanga"} {"label":1,"text":"Coalition peace talks have begun between Israel #39;s opposition Labour party and the Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon. Labour leader Shimon Peres said that his party want a guarantee that the government fulfils its ","headline":"Israeli Labour amp; Sharon in coalition talks"} {"label":4,"text":"Computer-game enthusiasts flocked to software retailers across the country to buy quot;PlayStation Portable quot; (PSP) that hit store shelves Sunday.","headline":"Gamers hit stores for release of quot;PlayStation Portable quot;"} {"label":1,"text":"Two Qassam rockets landed in the western Negev on Saturday morning, causing damage to a home. No casualties were reported. The rocket fire originated from the northern Gaza Strip.","headline":"Qassam rockets hit western Negev community"} {"label":1,"text":" SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea will not dismantle its nuclear programs or improve ties with South Korea until questions about the South's nuclear experiments are clearly answered, Pyongyang said on Sunday.","headline":"No Peace Until S.Korea Explains Atomic Tests-North"} {"label":1,"text":"NAIROBI, Kenya -- Somalia's parliament passed a motion of no-confidence against the new prime minister and his Cabinet yesterday, an official said, effectively sacking a government that had been expected to restore order to the country after 13 years of anarchy and war. The deputy speaker of the 275-member transitional parliament, Dalhar Omar, said 153 members voted against Prime Minister ...","headline":"Parliament passes no-confidence bid"} {"label":3,"text":"HANOI : Yesterday Vietnam, today Asia, tomorrow the United States: Vietnam Airlines has expanded to the point where it is even eyeing the huge American market, a move which would have been unthinkable not long ago.","headline":"Rapidly expanding Vietnam Airlines ready to take on America"} {"label":2,"text":"Mike Lang had a career-high 25 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 1:16 remaining, to lift Dartmouth to a 69-67 nonconference victory over New Hampshire last night in Hanover, N.H. Lang's basket broke a 66-66 tie. Dartmouth (3-3) then fouled the Wildcats' Jermaine Anderson, who hit one of two free throws to make it 68-67 with 54 seconds left. A ...","headline":"Big Green slip by Wildcats"} {"label":2,"text":"LAS VEGAS -- If Vitali Klitschko made one thing clear last night about the heavyweight division, it's how finished Mike Tyson really is.","headline":"Klitschko wins in 8th"} {"label":2,"text":"Vitali Klitschko proved too strong for Danny Williams as he retained his world championship crown in Las Vegas last night. Williams vowed to continue boxing despite being outclassed by Klitschko.","headline":"Klitschko too good for Williams"} {"label":2,"text":"Bode Miller won his fifth victory of the World Cup season in a giant slalom on Sunday after the three men ahead of him all faltered.","headline":"Miller Wins Giant Slalom After Maier Falters"} {"label":2,"text":"While the Yankees were quietly celebrating their free agency victory over the Red Sox, snaring New Englander Carl Pavano with a four-year deal in excess of \\$38 million, no one gloated too long.","headline":"Red Sox aim for jugular"} {"label":1,"text":"Two prominent pro-democracy leaders were among hundreds of prisoners released from a Myanmar prison on Sunday as part of a broad amnesty granted by the country #39;s ruling junta, the prisoners and family members said.","headline":"Myanmar Releases Hundreds of Prisoners"} {"label":2,"text":"Mark Delaney wants Aston Villa to quot;stamp their authority on midlands football quot; by finally overcoming Birmingham in Sunday #39;s derby.","headline":"Delaney keen to quot;put things right quot;"} {"label":3,"text":"Singapore government-owned STT and TM International, the international investment arm of Telekom Malaysia, said in a statement on Saturday they had signed quot;definitive agreements quot; to buy the entire stake of Cingular Wireless in Idea.","headline":"Technology ; STT, Telekom Malaysia buy 48 pct of Idea"} {"label":2,"text":"Lee Carsley scored the winner in the 68th minute, giving Everton a 1-0 victory Saturday over Liverpool in the 200th Merseyside Derby.","headline":"Everton beats Liverpool 1-0 in Merseyside Derby"} {"label":2,"text":"Feyenoord cut PSV Eindhoven #39;s lead atop the Dutch Premiership to three points on Sunday as Bart Goor equalized two minutes into injury time for a 3-3 draw with the leaders.","headline":"Feyenoord cuts PSV #39;s lead to three"} {"label":2,"text":"Finland #39;s Tanja Poutiainen snatched back the women #39;s World Cup lead with her third victory of the Alpine ski season on Sunday but played down her chances of winning the overall title.","headline":"Poutiainen Wins But Plays Down Cup Hopes"} {"label":2,"text":"Irving, TX (Sports Network) - Dallas Cowboys running back Eddie George was inactive for Sunday #39;s game against New Orleans as a healthy scratch and missed a game for the first time in his NFL career.","headline":"George sits for first time in career"} {"label":4,"text":"AFP - Sony launched a frontal assault on Nintendo's domination of the portable game console market by kicking off Japan sales of its new PlayStation Portable (PSP), drawing huge lines in Tokyo.","headline":"Sony takes on Nintendo in portable game console market with PSP (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"BUCHAREST: Romanians voted for a new president on Sunday with fighting corruption and joining the EU the main themes in a run-off round pitting Prime Minister Adrian Nastase against Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu.","headline":"Romanians vote for a new President"} {"label":2,"text":" HOUSTON (Sports Network) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium to set an NFL record for most consecutive games with multiple TD throws.","headline":"Magnificent Manning Sets Another Record"} {"label":1,"text":"RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AFP) - Four Israeli soldiers were killed when Palestinian militants blew up a tunnel under an army post in Gaza, as jailed intifada leader Marwan Barghuti pulled out of the Palestinian elections.","headline":"Four Israeli soldiers killed, Barghuti pulls out of presidential <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Fifteen years ago, American journalist Todd Smith was brutally beaten and executed after he ventured into Peru's jungle to investigate links between Shining Path guerrillas and the cocaine trade.","headline":"New Report Links Reputed Kingpin to Murder"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Erin Lawless scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds and No. 21 Purdue beat Western Michigan 74-42 on Sunday.","headline":"No. 21 Purdue Beats W. Michigan, 74-42 (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"YASSER Arafat is dead. A so-called moderate is now chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization. Elections to choose a Palestinian Authority president are scheduled in the West Bank and Gaza for early January.","headline":"Palestinians do not need another tyrant"} {"label":2,"text":"Free agent first baseman Richie Sexson appears to be at the top of the Orioles' wish list after a meeting at the team's suite on Saturday.","headline":"Orioles Target Sexson"} {"label":4,"text":"Hollywood movie powerhouse Walt Disney has taken sides with Japans Sony Corp in a bitter battle between studios to define a technical standard for next generation DVDs, it said.","headline":"Disney takes sides in battle for next generation DVD"} {"label":1,"text":"A top Iranian official said Sunday that Iran would withdraw from the negotiations with the European Union (EU) if the upcoming talks in Brussels turned into a dead-end, the official IRNA news agency reported.","headline":"Iran to cease negotiations with EU in case of dead end"} {"label":3,"text":"SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Babcock amp; Brown Ltd. (BNB.AU) said Monday it plans to raise as much as A\\$1 billion for an externally managed investment company to target long-term investments.","headline":"Australia Babcock amp; Brown To Pursue Listed Investment Co"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Hopes -- and worries -- that U.S.\\regulators will soon end the ban on using wireless phones\\during U.S. commercial flights are likely at least a year or\\two early, government officials and analysts say.","headline":"Airborne Cell-Phone Ban Likely to Remain for Now (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe will resign this week, a government official said Sunday, and a spokesman for Louisiana State University said O'Keefe is a leading candidate to become a chancellor there.","headline":"NASA Chief Applies for Job at LSU (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Rival Sony began its worldwide assault yesterday by launching a new handheld console, PlayStation Portable, in game-crazy Japan. Sony aims to seek and destroy GameBoy and its maker Nintendo #39;s \\$5billion hold ","headline":"Sony #39;s game war advances to next level"} {"label":1,"text":"The US-led militarycoalition in Afghanistan has beguna big offensive against militants loyal to the ousted Taliban regime in an attempt to quash any attempt to disrupt parliamentary elections next spring.","headline":"US mounts fresh attack on Taliban"} {"label":3,"text":"Next week, the FCC will likely change the rules on unbundled networks largely in ways favorable to the Regional bells.","headline":"Important Rules for Phone Market Face F.C.C. Vote"} {"label":3,"text":"Inside I.B.M., the issue of whether to stay in the personal computer business has been debated for a decade. The issue was put to rest last week.","headline":"I.B.M. Sought a China Partnership, Not Just a Sale"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Royce Clayton and the Arizona Diamondbacks reached a preliminary agreement Sunday on a #36;1.3 million, one-year contract.","headline":"Diamondbacks, Clayton Reach Agreement (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"Shelden Williams collects 18 points and 15 rebounds to give Duke an 82-54 triumph over Toledo and Coach Mike Krzyzewski his 700th career win on Sunday.","headline":"Krzyzewski Wins No. 700"} {"label":2,"text":"LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised Thierry Henry #39;s speed of thought after the striker stroked home a quick free-kick that helped champions Arsenal to a 2-2 draw against Premiership leaders Chelsea at Highbury last night.","headline":"Arsenal only manage draw"} {"label":3,"text":"The possibility of a further slide in the dollar and a decline in demand for US assets has become one of the potential risks to financial stability, the Bank of England said in its semi-annual Financial Stability Review.","headline":"Bank of England Says Dollar Decline Increases Risk to Banks"} {"label":4,"text":"Robert Evans, the fabled Hollywood producer and man about town, will be enjoying his latest gig, as a satellite radio talk-show host, from the comfort of his home.","headline":"The Kid Stays in His Home, Dressed in PJ's, With a Live Mike"} {"label":3,"text":"Sen. Charles Schumer yesterday criticized retail grinches who are stealing Christmas by blacklisting customers who return too many gifts.","headline":"SCHUMER #39;RETURNS #39; FIRE AT RETAILERS"} {"label":3,"text":"A report released on Monday by the Washington-based Brookings Institution says that half of the residential, commercial and industrial buildings that will be up in 2030 in the largest metropolitan areas don #39;t yet exist.","headline":"Report: Construction boom ahead"} {"label":2,"text":"The Seahawks deny a Falcons' two-point try for the tie with no time remaining to wrap up the NFC West, 28-26, on Sunday.","headline":"Seahawks Take NFC West"} {"label":1,"text":"(2nd UPDATE) MOVIE actor Fernando Poe Jr. #39;s condition has deteriorated, according to a bulletin his doctors issued on Monday. He is still in a coma and has multiple organ system involvement.","headline":"Poes condition worsens--doctors"} {"label":1,"text":"The figure for homeless families in England has topped 100,000 for the first time.","headline":"Homeless families total 100,000"} {"label":2,"text":"FOXBOROUGH -- Tyrone Poole said he probably could count the number of plays he got in on with one hand, but after missing seven games because of knee surgery, the Patriots' starting cornerback was just pleased to get back on the field.","headline":"After layoff, Poole eases back into action"} {"label":2,"text":"With big fish like Richie Sexson still looking for work and prizes like Tim Hudson being dangled in the market, the Orioles remain hopeful that they can bag a big catch.","headline":"O's Still Fishing"} {"label":3,"text":"The London Stock Exchange PLC has received and rejected a bid proposal from Germany #39;s main stock exchange, Deutsche Boerse AG , the exchanges said Monday.","headline":"Update 1: London Exchange Rejects German Proposal"} {"label":1,"text":"The former presidential candidate and movie actor Fernando Poe Jr. #39;s condition has deteriorated after he suffered a stroke, doctors said Monday.","headline":"Former Philippine presidential candidate in deteriorating <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"COLOMBO: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has apologised to Sri Lanka #39;s protesting Buddhist monks for the timing of his mega concert here, which coincides with the death anniversary of a popular priest, but said the show will go on.","headline":"Shah Rukh Khan apologises to Buddhist monks"} {"label":1,"text":" TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian is under pressure to find ways to work with an opposition-dominated parliament after his party suffered a surprise setback in weekend legislative elections.","headline":"Chen Under Pressure to Work with Taiwan Opposition"} {"label":3,"text":"President Bush #39;s White House conference on the economy is sure to attract some of the nation #39;s political and economic superstars to Washington this week.","headline":"Econ Edge: The Economic Week"} {"label":3,"text":"JAKARTA (Antara): President Susilo Yudhoyono asked Indonesian diplomats on Monday to help the government improve Indonesia #39;s bad image.","headline":"Indonesian diplomats asked to help improve RI #39;s bad image"} {"label":1,"text":"China's media responds cautiously to the election setback suffered by Taiwan's pro-independence DPP.","headline":"China wary at Taiwan poll result"} {"label":3,"text":"MILAN (AFP) - Sharp differences between the Fiat Group and General Motors over an option by Fiat to sell its loss-making auto operations to GM will be the focus of a meeting between the two companies in Zurich on Tuesday.","headline":"Fiat and General Motors to square up in Switzerland"} {"label":4,"text":"Oracle Corp. announced today it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire PeopleSoft Inc. for approximately \\$10.3 billion. <FONT face=","headline":"Oracle to Acquire PeopleSoft"} {"label":2,"text":"Referee Graham Poll has insisted that he acted within the laws of the game when he allowed Thierry Henry to take a quick free-kick yesterday.","headline":"Poll: I was right to let Henry score"} {"label":3,"text":"LONDON (CBS.MW) - Failed efforts to merge stock exchanges have littered the trading landscape in recent years, but the German stock exchange isn #39;t giving up on creating a pan-European and British market for trading stocks and derivatives.","headline":"LSE says no to German exchange for a second time"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - The St. Louis Rams won a finale that, in the end, they needed much more than the New York Jets. Marc Bulger threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns and Jeff Wilkins hit a 31-yard field goal with 3:03 left in overtime Sunday to give the Rams a 32-29 win over the New York Jets, clinching their fourth playoff berth in five seasons under coach Mike Martz.","headline":"Rams Beat Jets in OT, Clinch Playoff Berth (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade each scored 20 points and added nine rebounds as the Miami Heat notched their fourth consecutive win dumping the struggling Toronto Raptors 106-98 Sunday.","headline":"NBA Wrap: O'Neal and Wade Help Heat Beat Raptors"} {"label":3,"text":"MONTREAL (CP) - Paul Tellier has disembarked as president and chief executive officer of Bombardier Inc. The bombshell announcement Monday morning came as the Montreal-headquartered multinational transportation ","headline":"Paul Tellier leaving immediately as chief executive of Bombardier"} {"label":1,"text":" KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Two employees of a British charity were killed in Sudan's troubled Darfur region on Sunday when their convoy came under fire, the aid agency said on Monday.","headline":"Two Aid Workers Killed in Attack on Darfur Aid Convoy"} {"label":1,"text":"Bangladesh's coach says they still deserve Test status after their 30th defeat, to India.","headline":"Bangladesh boss slams detractors"} {"label":1,"text":"Boeing's new heavy-lift Delta 4 rocket must wait a further week before making its maiden flight.","headline":"Week's delay for Delta launcher"} {"label":3,"text":"General Motors and DaimlerChrysler say they #39;re teaming up to develop hybrid technology for use in their vehicles. The two giant automakers say they have signed a memorandum of understanding.","headline":"DaimlerChrysler, GM to team up on hybrid engines"} {"label":3,"text":"Oracle Corp. reported second-quarter 2005 earnings that beat analyst expectations on Monday, thanks to new software revenue and continued gains from license updates and product support.","headline":"Software revenue pushes up Oracle #39;s Q2 earnings"} {"label":3,"text":"After 18 months of conflict, a friendly merger deal has been struck between Oracle Corp. and PeopleSoft Inc. after the former raised its quot;final quot; offer by 10 per cent.","headline":"Oracle strikes friendly deal for PeopleSoft at US\\$26.50 a share"} {"label":2,"text":"Puzzling is the best word to describe Notre Dames attempt to find a new head football coach after dumping Tyrone Willingham unceremoniously two weeks ago.","headline":"Notre Dame situation has columnist shaking his head"} {"label":1,"text":"Eight of 11 detainees briefly refuse food over prisoner rights including family visits, access to media. BAGHDAD - The US army said eight of toppled Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein #39;s jailed lieutenants had briefly ","headline":"Saddam #39;s jailed top aides hold food protest"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Spain's prime minister, heckled Monday by opposition lawmakers, angrily denied his Socialist party instigated anti-government rallies on the eve of a general election to reap political benefit from the Madrid train bombings.","headline":"Spanish Leader Denies Gain From Bombings (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Hewlett-Packard has dropped plans to beef up its HP-UX operating system with new high availability and clustering technology it obtained in its 2002 acquisition of Compaq. The company will instead shift its development focus to new areas, as it attempts to convince customers that there is still life in its venerable Unix operating system.","headline":"HP shifts focus for HP-UX"} {"label":4,"text":"Named to head NASA by President Bush in December 2001, Sean O #39;Keefe acknowledged he had no experience in astronautics. His management style aimed at practical economy.","headline":"NASA Chief Is Taking Off"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Israel will renovate the crumbling entrance to a disputed holy site in Jerusalem's Old City that is revered by Jews and Muslims, officials said Monday.","headline":"Israel to Renovate Crumbling Entrance to Disputed Holy Site in Jerusalem's Old City (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Bombardier, the troubled Canadian maker of aircraft and trains, saw its shares fall by around 20 per cent in Toronto, after it announced that Paul Tellier was stepping down early as president and chief executive officer.","headline":"Bombardier shares slump as CEO leaves"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON : US retail sales rose 0.1 percent in November, a better than expected start to the crucial holiday shopping season, seasonally adjusted government figures showed.","headline":"US retail sales climb 0.1 percent in November"} {"label":3,"text":"Workers at Ford Motor Co. #39;s luxury British car unit, Jaguar, voted against a strike over plans to cut jobs and scale back production, unions said on Monday.","headline":"UK #39;s Jaguar Workers Vote Against Strike"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Are there secret CIA bases in Pakistan to hunt for Osama bin Laden? Pakistan says no. It is denying a New York Times report, which says the spy agency has concluded bin Laden is being sheltered ","headline":"Pakistan denies report of CIA bases in Pakistan for Osama hunt"} {"label":1,"text":"Army reinforcements sent to bolster the Democratic Republic of Congo #39;s fragile border region with Rwanda have clashed with former rebel units within the army, a local military commander said on Sunday.","headline":"Congo Army Factions Clash in East - Army Officer"} {"label":2,"text":"Referee Graham Poll came under renewed fire today as goalkeeper Petr Cech blamed him for costing Chelsea victory at Highbury by allegedly reneging on a promise to blow his whistle before Thierry Henrys free-kick.","headline":"Poll cost us victory - Cech"} {"label":4,"text":"Mazu Networks, the Cambridge, Massachusetts, network intrusion prevention system (IPS) technology company, has secured another round of venture capital funding, including a stake from security software giant Symantec.","headline":"Mazu scores VC lifeblood from Symantec, others"} {"label":1,"text":"ANKARA, Dec 13 (AFP) - Turkey was cautiously optimistic Monday that it would obtain a favorable result from this week #39;s crunch summit of European Union leaders who will decide on Ankara #39;s membership bid, but warned the 25-nation bloc not to cross Ankara #39;s ","headline":"Turkey cautiously optimistic of EU bid ahead of crunch summit"} {"label":1,"text":"One month after Yasser Arafat #39;s death, realignments on both sides of the Palestinian-Israeli divide are raising fragile hopes for a mutual retreat from four years of fighting.","headline":"Moves toward moderation in Mideast"} {"label":3,"text":"The federal government hopes to introduce legislation today to establish a do-not-call registry for consumers who want to stop endless telemarketing pitches.","headline":"Do-not-call bill could be introduced today"} {"label":3,"text":"Oil prices have fallen in recent weeks from record highs, relieving the anxieties of consumers and economists alike. However, OPEC recently signaled that it #39;s not ready for the price of black ","headline":"GM, Daimler Go Green"} {"label":4,"text":"SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 13 \/PRNewswire-FirstCall\/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW) today unveiled its next generation Sun Ray(TM) Server Software 3.0 an interoperable, platform that enables instant ","headline":"Sun Unveils Next Generation Client Technology"} {"label":2,"text":"Ref Graham Poll insists he didn #39;t get it wrong when allowing Arsenal #39;s Thierry Henry to take his free-kick early against Chelsea yesterday.","headline":"Poll: I was right to let Henry #39;s Arsenal goal stand"} {"label":4,"text":"This week's TravelWatch column profiles Anangu Tours, an Aborigine-owned tour company in Australia's Red Center.","headline":"Travel Column: Australia Through Aboriginal Eyes"} {"label":3,"text":"Team-up will help the companies compete and fill gaps in both firms' portfolios.","headline":"GM, Daimler Go Green"} {"label":1,"text":"Officials in Iraq say at least 10 Iraqis have been killed and several others wounded in separate insurgent attacks across the country.","headline":"At Least 10 Iraqis Killed in Insurgent Attack"} {"label":3,"text":"UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co., a branch of UnitedHealth Group, will pay \\$3.5 million to settle charges that it defrauded the Medicare program, the US Department of Justice announced Monday.","headline":"UnitedHealthcare pays \\$3.5M to settle Medicare fraud claim"} {"label":3,"text":"SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN: General Motors Corp and DaimlerChrysler AG will jointly develop a petroleum-electric power system to catch up with Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co in so-called hybrid vehicles that save fuel and cut tailpipe emissions.","headline":"GM, DaimlerChrysler plan hybrid cars"} {"label":1,"text":"SEOUL North Korea is seriously reconsidering its role in talks on its nuclear programs because of what it sees as a concerted campaign to topple the government in Pyongyang, the North Korean Foreign Ministry said Monday.","headline":"North Korea to review its role in nuclear talks"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Lockheed Martin Corp. on Monday\\announced that it will launch its Atlas V rocket on Dec. 17 as\\planned, while Boeing Co. waited to reschedule a launch of its\\Delta IV heavy-lift rocket that it was forced to abandon on\\Sunday.","headline":"Lockheed to Launch Rocket; Boeing Gets New Date (Reuters)"} {"label":2,"text":" CINCINNATI (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer is questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo after an MRI exam Monday revealed no serious damage to his left knee.","headline":"Bengals' Palmer Questionable for Sunday"} {"label":4,"text":"The software maker adds a network management application. It also updates its Quicken personal-finance software.","headline":"Intuit gets deeper into IT, revamps Quicken"} {"label":4,"text":"Defense Dept. to buy second supercomputer for Naval Oceanographic Office.","headline":"Navy awash in new IBM supercomputers"} {"label":4,"text":"Chipmaker announces new chipset and reference design for consumer devices and PCs.","headline":"Atheros reaches into electronics devices"} {"label":4,"text":"BOSTON - New software from Skybox Security will help companies monitor their networks and comply with U.S. federal and state data security regulations, and even help them prepare networks for dangerous new Internet worms, according to the company.","headline":"Skybox updates risk management wares"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON: Sean O #39;Keefe, is resigning after three tumultuous years heading the US space program, the White House said Monday.","headline":"NASA administrator to resign"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Microsoft Corp. on Monday joined the battle for supremacy in so-called desktop search, introducing software for quickly locating files on personal computers that challenges Google's two-month-old rival product.","headline":"Microsoft Unveils Software to Find Files (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Sen. John McCain is ","headline":"McCain Optimistic About Steroid Test Deal (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"Augusto Pinochet, the former Chilean dictator, was ordered under house arrest yesterday, charged with kidnapping and murder dating back to his 17-year rule.","headline":"Pinochet is ordered to stand trial for murder"} {"label":2,"text":"The N.H.L. appears poised to reject a proposal made by the players union, which included a 24 percent reduction in pay and other concessions but not a hard salary cap.","headline":"Report Says N.H.L. Will Reject Proposal"} {"label":2,"text":"One of the three women suing the University of Colorado for what they said was the school #39;s failure to protect them against sexual assault by football players has dropped her federal lawsuit.","headline":"Woman drops sexual assault suit vs. Colorado"} {"label":1,"text":"A car bomb exploded in a line of vehicles waiting to enter the Green Zone early Monday, killing at least 11 Iraqis at an ","headline":"Car Bomb Kills 11 Near Green Zone"} {"label":2,"text":"Pedro Martinez picked the New York Mets over the Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago White Sox dealt Carlos Lee to Milwaukee for Scott Podsednik and a reliever on Monday as baseball #39;s annual winter meetings finished with many top stars still searching for ","headline":"Pedro picks Mets, Lee dealt to Brewers"} {"label":3,"text":"The US and the European Union responded cautiously yesterday to China #39;s surprise undertaking to impose duties on some textile exports, a step it said was designed to ensure a quot;smooth ","headline":"China move on textile exports gets cautious response"} {"label":2,"text":"Pedro Martinez closed in on a four-year deal with the New York Mets, and the Boston Red Sox resigned themselves Monday to losing the three-time Cy Young Award winner.","headline":"Red Sox say goodbye to Pedro Martinez"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - An Afghan Cabinet minister resigned Monday after President Hamid Karzai rejected his drive to shut down relief groups he accused of wasting money on expensive cars and houses.","headline":"Afghanistan Official Bashardost Resigns (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"With the selection of Michael O. Leavitt, a former governor of Utah, the shape of the cabinet in President Bush's second term has become clear.","headline":"Bush Selects E.P.A. Head to Be Secretary of Health"} {"label":3,"text":"Canada #39;s Bombardier family has taken back management control of the troubled transport equipment maker that bears its name following the sudden departure of Paul Tellier, chief executive.","headline":"Family takes helm at Bombardier"} {"label":2,"text":"Fulham manager Chris Coleman was delighted with his side #39;s second-half performance, which brought them a hard-earned point in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Craven Cottage.","headline":"Coleman Enjoys Fulhams Battling Display"} {"label":2,"text":"Justin Gray has had an ample amount of time to get his shooting stroke ready. Gray and No. 6 Wake Forest are back in action after an eight-day break when they visit Temple on Monday.","headline":"Gray, Demon Deacons Swing Back In Action, Seek To Shoot Down <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Cleveland Cavaliers activated Dajuan Wagner off the injured list Monday for a second time this season. Wagner missed five games with an inflamed right arch after earlier sitting out seven games because of a sprained right ankle.","headline":"Cavaliers activate Wagner again"} {"label":3,"text":"Symantec, which produces the Norton line of computer products, is in talks to acquire Veritas Software, a maker of data backup programs.","headline":"Symantec Said to Be in Talks for Veritas"} {"label":4,"text":"Users in the United States continue to think of a cellphone as a device for talking, not text messaging. Marketers, however, hope to change that as soon as possible.","headline":"In U.S. Market, Cellphone Users Are Often All Talk"} {"label":1,"text":"ISLAMABAD: As the second round of expert-level talks on nuclear confidence building measures (CBMs) between Pakistan and India starts today, the government says that the recent statements coming from New Delhi are quot;disturbing quot; and sound quot;paranoid quot;.","headline":"Pakistan questions Indian arms shopping spree"} {"label":4,"text":"In a move that has implications for ad targeting and reporting, Yahoo! has hired Usama Fayyad, a co-founder of the company now known as Revenue Science, to the newly-created position of Chief Data Officer.","headline":"Yahoo! Hires Chief Data Officer"} {"label":3,"text":"PeopleSoft Inc. capitulated to Oracle Corp., accepting a sweetened \\$10.3 billion takeover offer to end an 18-month battle that pitted PeopleSoft against its investors and led to the ouster of its chief executive.","headline":"PeopleSoft gives in to Oracle, takes bid"} {"label":1,"text":"The US army says more people than previously acknowledged have died in its custody in Afghanistan.","headline":"US admits more Afghan jail deaths"} {"label":4,"text":"US web browser developer Mozillas open-source browser Firefox has recorded over 10m downloads since it was launched in November.","headline":"Firefox crosses 10m mark"} {"label":4,"text":"Firefox, the Mozilla-based open-source browser has grown by more than a third over the past month, according to WebSideStory, an independent Web metrics firm.","headline":"Firefox Turns Up The Browser War Heat"} {"label":2,"text":"Insecurity is a great motivator. Facing increasing criticism about his shot selection and the prospect of losing his starting job because of the return of two-time All-Star Allan Houston, young ","headline":"He picked right time to start making shots"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - A suicide car bomber struck an entrance\\to Baghdad's Green Zone government compound Tuesday, 24 hours\\after an almost identical attack at the same checkpoint on the\\first anniversary of Saddam Hussein's arrest.","headline":"Suicide Car Bomber Hits Baghdad Checkpoint Again (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"What do women want? Luciano Manganella, the owner of the trendy Boston women's boutique JasmineSola, has a pretty good idea. And now after 34 years in business, he's plotting a major expansion.","headline":"Fashionably late"} {"label":3,"text":"Paul Tellier stepped down as president and chief executive of Bombardier Inc. yesterday, surprising investors and sending the train and plane maker's shares down as much as 26 percent to a 10-year low.","headline":"CEO quits at world's top maker of trains"} {"label":4,"text":"Washington: NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe has resigned, spending three turbulent years at the helm of the US space agency which saw the crash of Columbia space shuttle, a painful probe into the disaster and severe austerity measures.","headline":"NASA chief Sean O #39;Keefe quits"} {"label":3,"text":"Qwest Communications may not be immediately affected by a Sprint-Nextel merger, but its options could become more limited. At one time, Qwest and Sprint were viewed as possible merger partners.","headline":"Big merger could box Qwest in"} {"label":4,"text":"NEW YORK Dec 13, 2004 - The Internet #39;s key oversight agency gave a preliminary nod Monday to new domain names targeting mobile services and the jobs market.","headline":"ICANN Gives Preliminary OK to 2 Domains"} {"label":4,"text":"The friction that sometimes strains the patient-doctor relationship when lawyers seek medical care is at an all-time high.","headline":"Take Two Torts and Call Me in the Morning"} {"label":4,"text":"WASHINGTON -- The US Supreme Court will take up one of the key arguments about the use of file-sharing services. The justices will consider whether peer-to-peer Internet file-sharing services can be held responsible ","headline":"US Supreme Court To Hear File-Sharing Case"} {"label":4,"text":"Sony Corp. and Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday they had agreed to share patents on basic technology to speed up product development and avoid adding to a growing number of cross-border patent disputes.","headline":"Sony and Samsung to Cross-License Patents"} {"label":2,"text":"The Chicago White Sox traded outfield slugger Carlos Lee to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Scott Podsednik , reliever Luis Vizcaino , and a player to be named in a deal announced yesterday at baseball's winter meetings in Anaheim, Calif.","headline":"White Sox trade Lee to Brewers"} {"label":3,"text":"Shares in Vodafone Group Plc, the world #39;s largest mobile-phone operator, dropped after The Wall Street Journal said the company is considering bidding with US partner Verizon Communications Inc.","headline":"Vodafone Drops on Report It Supports Bid for Sprint (Update2)"} {"label":2,"text":"Javed Miandad has come out strongly against Bob Woolmer #39;s coaching methods and is extremely sceptical about Pakistan #39;s chances in the Test series against Australia.","headline":"Former coach hits out at Bob Woolmer"} {"label":4,"text":"eeding the pleas of the entertainment industry, the US Supreme Court has agreed to consider calling a halt to Internet file-sharing that allows millions of computer users to obtain free copies of movies and music.","headline":"Music file-sharing case heads to high court"} {"label":1,"text":"The DUP was last night reconsidering its boycott of talks with the Irish government after Taoiseach Bertie Ahern apologised to party leader Ian Paisley.","headline":"Boycott Rethink After Ahern Apology"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Villagers on the remote Japanese isle of Sado have warmly welcomed U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins since he arrived with his Japanese wife and their two North Korea-born daughters a week ago, his wife said Tuesday.","headline":"U.S. Army Deserter Welcomed in Japan (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"A bridge officially designated the tallest in the world was inaugurated by President Jacques Chirac in southern France Tuesday.","headline":"World's Tallest Bridge Soars Above French Valley"} {"label":2,"text":"Perth - Australia #39;s premier paceman Glenn McGrath - renowned for his pre-Test plans to target specific batsmen - said on Tuesday that captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and one-day run machine Yousuf Youhana were the keys to Pakistan #39;s batting lineup.","headline":"McGrath identifies his targets"} {"label":2,"text":"Hanover 96 striker Clint Mathis is to return to the United States after only a year in the Bundesliga, the German club said Tuesday.","headline":"Hanover Striker Mathis to Return to US"} {"label":2,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Trent Green hit Eddie Kennison with a nine-yard touchdown pass with 37 seconds left to give the Kansas City Chiefs a wild 49-38 win over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville Monday.","headline":"Green Tosses 3 Touchdown Passes, Chiefs Down Titans"} {"label":3,"text":"Those planning to look for a job in the Kalamazoo area during the first quarter of 2005 might find the going slow. The pace of hiring among area employers is expected to be slow during the first quarter of ","headline":"Manpower survey forecasts slow hiring in early 2005"} {"label":4,"text":"Trust me, you don #39;t want to see desperate parents shopping over the holidays. I was at Circuit City (NYSE: CC) last week and saw a mother pleading with a sales clerk for a Nintendo DS portable video game system.","headline":"Toys Will Be Toys"} {"label":1,"text":"Iraq may begin war crimes trials for senior members of Saddam Hussein #39;s former regime as soon as next week, Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said.","headline":"Iraq Trials of Hussein #39;s Aides May Start Next Week, Allawi Says"} {"label":3,"text":"The US trade deficit widened nearly 9 percent in October to a record \\$55.5 billion as sky-high oil prices helped propel imports into uncharted territory, the government said on Tuesday.","headline":"Trade Gap Swells More Than Expected"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Travel-reservations Web site Orbitz Inc. Tuesday said it named its former chief marketing officer, Michael Sands, as president.","headline":"Orbitz's Michael Sands Is Named President (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"But is it two Prescotts in one package or a single-die part?","headline":"Intel confirms dual-core desktop 'Smithfield'"} {"label":4,"text":"GoldenEye: Rogue Action fails to deliver on the promise of its name and struggles to generate the original's massive sense of fun.","headline":"Bond game fails to shake or stir"} {"label":4,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of personal computers worldwide is expected to double to about 1.3 billion by 2010, driven by explosive growth in emerging markets such as China, Russia and India, according to a report released on Tuesday by Forrester Research Inc.","headline":"Worldwide PC Market Seen Doubling by 2010"} {"label":2,"text":"Electronic Arts announced an exclusive licensing relationships with the National Football League and PLAYERS INC to develop, publish and distribute interactive football games.","headline":"EA Signs Five-Year Exclusive NFL Deal"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - In a partnership hailed as a major boost to often chilly ties, Egypt and Israel signed a first joint trade accord with the United States since their historic peace treaty 25 years ago.","headline":"Egypt and Israel sign US trade accord 25 years after peace treaty (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Merck amp; Co. plans to cut its workforce by 5,100 jobs by the end of the year--about 700 more than originally planned. Whitehouse Station, NJ-based Merck said in materials filed with the Securities and Exchange ","headline":"Merck plans 5,100 job cuts by year-end"} {"label":3,"text":"Sprint Corp. #39;s enterprise operation, including its nationwide fiber-optic network, suddenly is looking like a swan and not a lame duck, as Verizon Wireless assesses the possibility of making a bid for Sprint in the boiling cell-phone merger scene.","headline":"Sprint Center Of Attention For Nextel And Verizon Wireless"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - The Federal Reserve raised U.S.\\interest rates on Tuesday by a quarter-percentage point for the\\fifth time this year and said it will keep gradually lifting\\them from rock-bottom levels to forestall inflation.","headline":"Fed Raises Interest Rate to 2.25 Percent (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" GENEVA (Reuters) - A prominent Swiss-based Islamic scholar on Tuesday gave up plans to teach at a leading U.S. university after waiting in vain for a visa and accused the Bush administration of trying to silence him.","headline":"Islamic Scholar, Visa Withheld, Gives Up U.S. Post"} {"label":4,"text":"Sony Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. said Tuesday that the two companies have signed a patent cross-licensing agreement, which excludes certain key technologies.","headline":"Sony, Samsung Swap Patents"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar's gains were clipped on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the fifth time this year, as expected, but quashed hopes for more aggressive rate tightening.","headline":"Dollar's Gains Cut as Fed Raises Rates"} {"label":3,"text":"Plus, Intel's still straining, revenge of the nerds, and a \\$13 billion Christmas present?","headline":"Five Times for the Fed"} {"label":4,"text":"Toshiba is close to commercializing a new data storage technology that could significantly increase the capacity of hard-disk drives, it said Tuesday.","headline":"Toshiba to use perpendicular recording in new HDDs"} {"label":1,"text":"Trials of some of Saddam Hussein #39;s aides will begin next week, Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said. Speaking to Iraq #39;s National Council, he did not name the lieutenants that would go on trial or say when Saddam himself would appear in court.","headline":"Saddam #39;s aides set to go on trial"} {"label":3,"text":"By Andrew Balls in Washington and Jennifer Hughes in New York. The US Federal Reserve on Tuesday raised interest rates by a quarter point to 2.25 per cent and signalled there had been no change in its assessment of economic conditions.","headline":"Fed lifts rates a further quarter point"} {"label":4,"text":"LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood movie studios on Tuesday sued scores of operators of US- and European-based computer servers that help relay digitized movie files across online file-sharing networks.","headline":"Hollywood to sue server operators in bid to stymie online piracy"} {"label":3,"text":"The global airline industry is forecast to have made net losses of \\$4.8bn this year, as the rise in the oil price has overwhelmed efforts by carriers to cut costs.","headline":"Oil price rise adds to airlines woes as losses continue"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Hollywood movie studios on Tuesday sued scores of operators of U.S.- and European-based computer servers that help relay digitized movie files across online file-sharing networks.","headline":"Hollywood Sues Computer Server Operators (AP)"} {"label":1,"text":"A judge has ruled that Gen. Augusto Pinochet stand trial for his alleged involvement in state-sponsored torture.","headline":"In Chile, pace of justice quickens"} {"label":2,"text":"Memphis forward Sean Banks was suspended indefinitely Tuesday for violating team rules. Coach John Calipari did not provide further information about the violation.","headline":"Memphis indefinitely suspends Sean Banks"} {"label":2,"text":"The prospect of Pedro Martnez going to Queens is potentially the best news in years for the Mets. They have now won a public relations battle with the Yankees.","headline":"A Deal That's Creating Plenty of Buzz About the Mets"} {"label":1,"text":"Egypt, Israel and the United States have reached an agreement that allows Egyptian industry to sell products using Israeli parts duty free in America.","headline":"Briefly: Israel, Egypt and US trade pact"} {"label":2,"text":"Rangers manager Alex McLeish has criticised the punishment handed out to Nacho Novo by the Scottish Football Association. Novo and Celtic striker Henri Camara were both given one-match bans ","headline":"McLeish upset by Novo punishment"} {"label":4,"text":"Samsung MMCmicro It seems that mobile phones will soon be getting yet another new memory storage format, joining a growing field of ever-smaller memory cards.","headline":"Samsung MMCmicro Cards"} {"label":2,"text":"TORONTO -- National Hockey League labor talks came to a halt Tuesday after each side rejected the other #39;s proposal. The talks lasted more than three hours, with the league making a one-hour presentation on ","headline":"Hockey Labor Talks Broken Off"} {"label":4,"text":"NASA and university astronomers are eagerly awaiting the launch of a space probe bound to collide with a comet and give researchers a glimpse inside the solar systems icy wanderers.","headline":"Astronomers ready for comet-smashing mission"} {"label":3,"text":"The decline of the US dollar is a signal that policy makers need to do more to ensure the currency #39;s depreciation won #39;t hurt global growth, International Monetary Fund chief economist Raghuram Rajan said.","headline":"Dollar #39;s Fall Is a Wake Up Call #39; for Nations, IMF #39;s Rajan Says"} {"label":2,"text":"Kieren Fallon can now look forward to a Christmas of giggling children, mince pies and roaring log fires following the announcement that the Jockey Club have abandoned their inquiry into ","headline":"Racing: Jockey Club abandons inquiry into Fallon"} {"label":3,"text":"The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates on Tuesday for the fifth time this year and suggested that more rate increases are in order in the months ahead.","headline":"Fed Panel Lifts Rates and Says More Increases Are Probable"} {"label":2,"text":"CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Atlanta Falcons running back TJ Duckett is expected to undergo minor arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday, so will miss this Saturday #39;s contest versus Carolina.","headline":"Knee surgery for Falcons #39; Duckett"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - An amateur video released Tuesday shows that Mexico City police were present late last month before a street mob beat three plainclothes federal agents and set two of them on fire, killing both men.","headline":"Mexico Police Present Before Mob Killing (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":" LOUISVILLE, Ky., (Sports Network) - Larry O'Bannon netted 25 points to lead No. 13 Louisville over North Carolina A T, 85-51, at Freedom Hall.","headline":"No. 13 Louisville Beats NC A T, 85-51"} {"label":2,"text":"Allen Iverson couldn #39;t resist when he saw the burgundy and yellow shirt Willie Green put on after the game. quot;That #39;s an ugly shirt, Willie, quot; Iverson shouted over a crowd of reporters.","headline":"76ers rally from 18 down to stun Nuggets"} {"label":1,"text":"KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Dec 14 -- Afghan forces have captured two top figures of the deposed Taliban government, including the personal security chief of leader Mohammad Omar, provincial officials said Tuesday.","headline":"Afghan Forces Arrest 2 Taliban Leaders"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Croatia's liberal President Stjepan\\Mesic looked set to win a second term in elections on Sunday,\\exit polls released by state television showed.","headline":"Mesic Set to Recapture Croat Presidency (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"MacCentral - Mindawn is a new online music download service that differs from Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and other services in a few ways: It's not only compatible with Macs and PCs but with Linux computers too, its music is available in a lossless format, and there are no Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions. Mindawn launched in September and is picking up steam, according to its founder.","headline":"Mindawn offers DRM-free music downloads (MacCentral)"} {"label":2,"text":" TORONTO (Reuters) - Hopes of saving the National Hockey League season all but vanished Tuesday when players and team owners rejected proposals to end the labor dispute.","headline":"NHL Players, Owners Reject Plans to End Lockout"} {"label":4,"text":"Google #39;s plan to digitally scan books so that users can access them from its Internet search engine is being greeted with delight at the tiny library in my hometown of Half Moon Bay, Calif.","headline":"Google partners with libraries"} {"label":3,"text":" quot;There is a very good argument to say that the Italian car plants could benefit from the relocation of other GM businesses in Europe, quot; Marchionne was quoted as saying.","headline":"Business ; Fiat Talks Tough Ahead of Key GM Meeting"} {"label":1,"text":"A bridge officially designated the tallest in the world was inaugurated by President Jacques Chirac in southern France on Tuesday - a stunning feat of engineering that will carry motorists at 270m above the valley of the river Tarn.","headline":"World #39;s tallest bridge opens in France"} {"label":1,"text":"More than 18,000 US troops and innumerable Afghan forces are in the process of searching every inch of Afhganistan and Afghan-Pak border.","headline":"Mullah Omar and Bin Laden on the run as Afghan and American forces <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":1,"text":"Poland #39;s defense minister Jerzy Szmajdzinski has announced plans to cut his country #39;s forces in Iraq by almost one third next year.","headline":"Poland to Cut One-Third of Its Troops in Iraq"} {"label":4,"text":"Spike TV's Video Game Awards Show attracts big-name celebrities and bands but gives the fans the votes.","headline":"King Pong Draws Fans"} {"label":4,"text":"A Montgomery County judge has ruled that Maryland's anti-spam law is unconstitutional because it seeks to regulate business transactions beyond the state's borders.","headline":"Judge Rejects Md. Anti-Spam Statute"} {"label":2,"text":"Having Jason Kidd available for roughly 20 minutes a night is costing the New Jersey Nets. The New York Knicks took advantage of Kidd #39;s rationed minutes to get back in the game early and then capitalized on ","headline":"Kidd #39;s lack of playing time hurting Nets"} {"label":1,"text":"A Turkish engineer abducted by a militant gang in eastern Afghanistan was found dead on Wednesday, a witness who saw the body being carried down from a mountainside told Reuters.","headline":"Kidnapped Turk Killed in Afghanistan -- Witness"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - China can claim some success in the battle to cool its roaring economy in 2004 with a series of macro policies helping prevent another boom-bust cycle, but much remains to be done if Beijing is to avoid increasing wrangles with trade partners.","headline":"China succeeds in cooling economy, but 2005 likely to prove just as tough (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"Fiat and General Motors are to hold more talks to solve their differences over the future of the Italian firm's loss-making auto group, Fiat says.","headline":"Fiat seeks pact in row with GM"} {"label":1,"text":"In a test case over British troops #39; alleged abuse of Iraqi civilians, a London court on Tuesday backed demands for an independent inquiry into claims a Basra hotel worker was beaten to death by UK soldiers.","headline":"Dead Iraqi #39;s Family Wins Demand for UK Abuse Probe"} {"label":4,"text":"Google #39;s project to archive millions of books from top libraries, experts said, is the first major step toward the company #39;s goal of indexing massive amounts of printed material, music and video.","headline":"Call it one for the pages"} {"label":2,"text":"especially since he was so anxious to simply return to the sidelines. Remember, Majerus didn #39;t exactly leave Utah on his terms in 2004.","headline":"USC right move for Majerus"} {"label":4,"text":"Hollywood studios launched legal attacks Tuesday on the computer server operators they claim are the technological middlemen making online film theft possible.","headline":"MPAA widens piracy net"} {"label":1,"text":"The kidnapped Turkish engineer was found dead in Kunar province in east Afghanistan on Wednesday, one day after he was abducted by unknown gunmen, the Afghan Interior Ministry said.","headline":"Abducted Turkish engineer killed in Afghanistan"} {"label":3,"text":"Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos has filed for bankruptcy protection in a US court in an attempt to prevent the forced sale of its main production arm.","headline":"Yukos seeks US bankruptcy refuge"} {"label":3,"text":"HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Air China Ltd. #39;s (0753.HK) stock gained 8 on its debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange Wednesday, and analysts said there is scope for slight further ","headline":"UPDATE: Air China Shares Up 8 On Hong Kong Debut"} {"label":4,"text":"The creators of Globus open source grid software have set up a software and services company, Univa, to capitalise on their work on grid computing.","headline":"Globus inventors go commercial"} {"label":2,"text":"Time slips away in a hurry as Tim Thomas runs around looking to make something happen in short order. The slumping forward #39;s on a short leash at the moment and wound up watching most of last ","headline":"Thomas still struggling"} {"label":2,"text":"MINNEAPOLIS - Top-ranked teams aren #39;t solo shows, and star Seimone Augustus sure has plenty of help around her with the LSU Lady Tigers.","headline":"No. 1 LSU overcomes stubborn host Minnesota"} {"label":2,"text":"MINNEAPOLIS -- One is a 6-foot-1 National Player of the Year candidate, looking to lead her top-ranked team back to the Final Four.","headline":"Lady Tigers run past Gophers"} {"label":1,"text":"North Korea has warned Japan that it will treat economic sanctions as a quot;declaration of war quot; and threatens to try to exclude Tokyo from six-party talks on Pyongyang #39;s nuclear arms programs.","headline":"NKorea warns Japan against economic sanctions"} {"label":2,"text":"MANCHESTER, Dec 15 (SW) - Manchester City chairman John Wardle has not ruled out a winter break move of French in-form striker Nicolas Anelka.","headline":"City to ponder Anelka future"} {"label":2,"text":"If you think you are having trouble with your holiday party, check out the 49ers. The 49ers planned to have theirs Friday at a hotel near where the team stays the night before games, but coaches and their ","headline":"49ERS NOTEBOOK Fumbling holiday-party plans"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The U.S. military defended its human-rights record in Afghanistan on Wednesday, claiming that a May inspection by an American general found no evidence of abuse at the 22 detainee facilities in the country, while admitting that his still-unreleased report will not include any earlier incidents.","headline":"U.S. Defends Afghan Human Rights Record (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"NEW YORK -- Faced with growing competition in the home video market, Blockbuster addressed its No. 1 consumer complaint Tuesday, saying it will end late fees on rented videos and games in January.","headline":"Blockbuster revamps its policy for late returns"} {"label":3,"text":"Time Warner is to announce today that it will pay between \\$500 and \\$600 million to settle federal investigations into irregularities at America Online, according to reports in the American press.","headline":"Time warner in \\$600m setttlement"} {"label":4,"text":"Usage of Microsoft Internet Explorer continues to fall in the United States, dropping 1.09 percentage points to 91.80 percent of the browser market last month, more than triple the rate ","headline":"Foxfire Browser Adoption Accelerating as IE Wains"} {"label":4,"text":"LOS ANGELES - Concentrations of one of the most dangerous air pollutants have declined in most of the country in the last five years, especially in Southern California and the Southeast, according to a report released by the US Environmental Protection ","headline":"Report: Amount of fine-particle pollution drops significantly"} {"label":1,"text":"Hijackers who took as many as 26 people hostage on a commuter bus on the outskirts of Athens released five of the captives. Police are in negotiations to free the remaining hostages, a spokeswoman said.","headline":"Armed Athens Bus Hijackers Release Five Hostages (Update2)"} {"label":3,"text":"Oracle Corp can close the gap with SAP, the world #39;s biggest software company, after buying US rival PeopleSoft, Oracle #39;s Chairman Jeff Henley said in an interview published on Wednesday.","headline":"Oracle chairman says can close gap with SAP - report"} {"label":4,"text":"New Delhi: To help customers identify original Nokia batteries from the counterfeit ones, Nokia has introduced hologram labels with authentication codes in all its new batteries.","headline":"Hologram labels in Nokia batteries"} {"label":4,"text":"Toshiba has developed what it claims are the world #39;s first hard disk drives based on perpendicular recording, a technology that can boost data density on a single 1.8in hard-disk platter to 40GB.","headline":"Toshiba claims hard drive storage record"} {"label":2,"text":"Rangers manager Alex McLeish claims Nacho Novo would have been vindicated had his case been dealt with as a civil hearing. The striker was banned for one game and had 12 penalty points added to his record ","headline":"Eck: A court would have cleared Novo"} {"label":2,"text":"Well, that didn #39;t go very well, did it? Everybody knew the NHL planned on turning down the NHLPA #39;s latest offer yesterday, but the hockey world still held its breath when the two adversaries met face to face ","headline":"Nothing doing"} {"label":1,"text":"ANKARA, Dec 15 (AFP) - The Turkish ambassador in Afghanistan has confirmed the death of a Turkish engineer kidnapped Tuesday in Afghanistan #39;s eastern Kunar province, the Anatolia news agency reported Wednesday.","headline":"Turkey confirms death of engineer in Afghanistan"} {"label":2,"text":"I appreciated Michael Vaughan #39;s honesty when he said England were complacent after their seven-wicket defeat to South Africa A last week.","headline":"England may have lost initiative"} {"label":4,"text":"Helsinki - Nokia, the world #39;s largest handset maker plans to mark its original batteries with a hologram as part of the fight against unsafe, counterfeit mobile phone batteries - some of which have exploded in users #39; hands.","headline":"Nokia stamps out bad batteries"} {"label":1,"text":" MADRID (Reuters) - Victims of the Madrid train bombings issued a stinging rebuke to politicians for seeking to gain from the tragedy that killed 191 people, injecting humility into a previously raucous parliamentary investigation.","headline":"Madrid Bomb Victims Criticize 'Schoolyard Politics'"} {"label":3,"text":"Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. on Wednesday announced plans to merge, creating a more formidable rival to the two largest US mobile operators, and a large wireline communications company supporting ","headline":"Sprint, Nextel to Combine"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple has updated software on its iPod Photo digital music player to prevent users from playing music bought from RealNetworks #39; online music store.","headline":"Apple Blocks Use of RealNetworks #39; Music on iPod Photo"} {"label":2,"text":"Valencia say they do not plan to appeal against the seven-match ban given to midfielder Miguel Angel Angulo by UEFA for his behaviour during last week #39;s Champions League match against Werder Bremen.","headline":"Valencia accept Angulo ban"} {"label":2,"text":"Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness has made an offer to Rangers for French international centre-back Jean-Alain Boumsong but the Scottish club have rejected his initial offer.","headline":"Newcastle #39;s Boumsong bid rejected by Rangers"} {"label":3,"text":"WASHINGTON (CBS) America Online has agreed to pay a \\$210 million fine to settle a Justice Department investigation of securities fraud, a department official tells CBS News.","headline":"\\$210M Fine In AOL Probe"} {"label":3,"text":"Russian oil giant Yukos Wednesday filed for US bankruptcy protection in attempt to stop the forthcoming auction of its major asset Yuganskeneftegaz, accordingto the Interfax news agency.","headline":"Yukos files for US bankruptcy protection"} {"label":4,"text":"The Motion Picture Association of America is retargeting its legal battle against file swappers by launching attacks against the server operators behind the BitTorrent and eDonkey services.","headline":"Studios Attack BitTorrent"} {"label":1,"text":"Bukavu\/Nairobi - United Nations peacekeepers have fired on troops trying to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from Rwanda, the UN-funded radio station Radio Okapi reported on Wednesday.","headline":"Peacekeepers fire on troops at river-border"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Indonesia is proceeding with plans to prosecute U.S.-based Newmont Mining for allegedly polluting a bay in central Indonesia, accusing the company Wednesday of giving investigators incomplete information about its waste disposal method.","headline":"Indonesia May Prosecute Newmont Mining (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"The Java Studio Enterprise 7 platform, available now, offers a collaboration feature called Code-Aware that allows distributed teams of developers in different buildings and different continents work together on projects, according to Sun.","headline":"Sun Brews Java Tools Updates"} {"label":4,"text":"While rivals scramble to catch up on the desktop, Google plans to digitize famous libraries. Its official. Google is the most dangerous media company on the planet.","headline":"Google takes the competition to school"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO: Pictures of Earth-like clouds were captured by Nasa #39;s Mars rover on Wednesday. Reports also indicate that there #39;s a rock that doesn #39;t look like anything scientists have ever seen.","headline":"Mars is more Earth-like"} {"label":4,"text":"PCI Express allows Nvidia to tap into system memory to save expensive on-board graphics memory and achieve high performance at the same time.","headline":"Last minute name change for Nvidia #39;s new GeForce 6200 with <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"President Bush meets with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, in Washington.","headline":"Bush Pledges Strong-Dollar Policy"} {"label":2,"text":"Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis files suit against the doctors who performed weight-loss surgery on him in 2002 that almost killed him.","headline":"Weis Sues Doctors"} {"label":3,"text":" ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday handed online search engine Google Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Google Wins Trademark Victory Over GEICO"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Global warming is set to continue, and\\bring with it an increase in extreme weather such as hurricanes\\and droughts, scientists from the United Nations' World\\Meteorological Organization warned on Wednesday.","headline":"2004 Signals More Global Warming, Extreme Weather: UN (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Scientists have performed a delicate surgical operation on a single living cell, using a needle that is just a few billionths of a metre wide.","headline":"'Nano-needle' operates on cell"} {"label":4,"text":"MicroStrategy Inc. said yesterday that president and chief financial officer Eric F. Brown had resigned and that founder Michael J. Saylor would again hold the company's top three jobs, prompting some analysts to raise concerns about the company's stock.","headline":"MicroStrategy Turnover Draws Analyst Scrutiny"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - An Italian national working for a British non-governmental organisation has been taken hostage in Iraq, the Italian news agency ANSA reported, quoting Italian intelligence sources.","headline":"Italian taken hostage in Iraq: report (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"MONTREAL - Montie Brewer has been appointed president and CEO of Air Canada, the airline announced Wednesday. Robert Milton remains CEO of Air Canada #39;s parent company, ACE Aviation Holdings.","headline":"Montie Brewer appointed CEO of Air Canada"} {"label":4,"text":"Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday ended their 10-year partnership to co-develop the Itanium chip ","headline":"HP Shifting Last of Itanium Engineers"} {"label":3,"text":"Gateway Inc. on Wednesday raised fourth-quarter earnings expectations as the personal computer maker freed up cash by selling preferred stock and outsourcing its warranty service plans.","headline":"Gateway Updates 4Q, Year Guidance"} {"label":2,"text":"NHL veterans Chris Pronger and Jim McKenzie think this lockout is far worse than the one that wiped out half a season 10 years ago.","headline":"Veterans Pronger and McKenzie don #39;t think hockey will return until <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":2,"text":"Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday activated point guard Jason Williams from the injured list, while placing guard Antonio Burks on the IL.","headline":"Memphis activates guard Williams"} {"label":3,"text":"HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Shares of Air China Ltd. (0753.HK), the country #39;s largest airline, opened 6 higher at their debut Wednesday on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange #39;s main board.","headline":"Air China Main Board Debut Up 6 At HK\\$3.15 -2-"} {"label":4,"text":"The finest journalist ever to get fired for telling the truth is dead at age 49. The official cause of death on the death certificate will be suicide. But, as we shall see, he had much help getting to that point. The story of the life and death of Gary Webb says much about the state of American politics and what passes as ","headline":"R.I.P. Gary Webb -- Unembedded Reporter"} {"label":4,"text":"KAWASAKI, JAPAN - Engineers at NEChave developed a prototype optical disc drive that supports the new HD-DVD format and is also compatible with CD and DVD formats, they said Wednesday.","headline":"NEC develops CD, DVD, HD-DVD drive prototype"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Pittsburgh athletic director Jeff Long plans to interview at least three candidates to replace football coach Walt Harris.","headline":"Pitt to Interview at Least Three Coaches (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Hologram labels will help customers identify original Nokia batteries, thus ensuring the safe use of handsets, says Nokia. All new batteries will come with a holographic image and an authentication code hidden under it.","headline":"Nokia To Use Holograms To Thwart Battery Counterfeiters"} {"label":3,"text":"Fannie Mae, the biggest source of money for U.S. home mortgages, broke accounting rules for financial contracts designed to protect against swings in interests rates.","headline":"Fannie Mae Didn't Comply With Accounting Rules, S.E.C. Says"} {"label":3,"text":"The European Central Bank has given hedge funds a generally clean bill of health, saying the possible dangers to financial markets are quot;much less worrisome quot; than even a few years ago.","headline":"Eurozone central bank gives clean bill of health to hedge funds"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - LeBron James scored 12 of his 25 points in less than three minutes of the third quarter and Ira Newble added a season-high 18 as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their ninth straight at home, 112-88 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.","headline":"Cavaliers Trip Trail Blazers 112-88 (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"ATLANTA (Sports Network) - Isma #39;il Muhammad scored a team-high 14 points, Jarrett Jack added 13 and third-ranked Georgia Tech rolled over James Madison, 72-47, in a non-league tilt at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum.","headline":"No. 3 Georgia Tech Rolls Over James Madison, 72-47"} {"label":2,"text":"Bud Selig, the Major League Baseball commissioner, didn't realize he was gambling when he awarded the Expos to Washington.","headline":"Baseball's Homeless Franchise"} {"label":2,"text":"THE Spanish football federation yesterday opened a disciplinary file against national coach Luis Aragones - but anti-racism campaigners expect him to be let off with a warning.","headline":"Spain coach faces racism inquiry"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Sudan is prepared to halt military operations in the Darfur region if rebels withdraw from some positions they captured earlier this year, government negotiators said Wednesday.","headline":"Sudan to Stop Fighting if Rebels Withdraw (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Oxygen, water, seeping oils #151; they're all out to get your food, turning sweet nuts sour and tasty confections rancid. Food scientist John Krochta is fighting back with an unlikely weapon, edible food coatings derived from whey, the dairy byproduct favored by protein-conscious athletes and Miss Muffet.","headline":"Scientist Uses Whey to Protect Food (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":" A Fort Worth brokerage that sold high-fee mutual funds to military families agreed yesterday to pay \\$12 million to settle allegations that it used misleading marketing literature and scripts.","headline":"Brokerage Settles Charges Over Mutual Fund Fees"} {"label":4,"text":"Elements of Web Hosting\\\\When you first start out trying to get a site on the Internet everything seems so confusing. Obtuse acronyms flow freely through the 'Beginner Friendly' information sites and definitions can be hard to come across. The main reason for this is that the Internet and the process ...","headline":"Elements of Web Hosting"} {"label":4,"text":"As the holidays approach, Christmas spirit is a bargain-hunting essential.","headline":"A Distraction as a Deadline Approaches"} {"label":3,"text":"MOSCOW - Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos filed for bankruptcy protection in a US court in a last-ditch bid to avert auction of its core production unit.","headline":"Russian oil giant tries US court"} {"label":2,"text":"Pakistan pacemen Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Sami tore through Australia #39;s top order as the home side struggled to 72 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first test in Perth on Thursday.","headline":"Quickies put Pakistan on top in Perth"} {"label":1,"text":" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide car bomb hit a bus carrying Iraqi National Guards on Sunday, killing 22 people in the deadliest attack of its kind in nearly four months on Iraqis cooperating with U.S. forces to secure a Jan. 30 election.","headline":"Suicide Bomber Kills 21 Iraqi Troops"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK\/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sprint Corp. said Wednesday it would buy mobile telephone company Nextel Communications Inc. for about \\$36 billion, creating a U.S. wireless carrier with nearly 40 million subscribers.","headline":"Sprint to Buy Nextel in \\$36 Billion Deal"} {"label":2,"text":"WASHINGTON - The president of Major League Baseball called Washington DC #39;s legislation for a new stadium quot;wholly unacceptable quot; on Wednesday night and halted all business and promotional activities for the Washington Nationals until further notice.","headline":"Outlook gloomy for DC baseball"} {"label":3,"text":"AFP - A Japanese government-backed organization will ask financial institutions to provide troubled retailer Daiei with 600 billion yen (5.7 billion dollars) in financial assistance.","headline":"Japan govt body to call for 5.7 billion dollar aid to Daiei (AFP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Washington Wizards are finished with the Miami Heat for the season. That #39;s the good news. Dwyane Wade had 29 points and nine assists Wednesday to lead the Heat to a 98-93 win for their ","headline":"Wade drives Heat over Wizards"} {"label":3,"text":"Time Warner Inc. on Wednesday settled criminal securities fraud charges the government leveled on its America Online unit, agreeing to pay \\$210 million to end the Justice Department #39;s probe.","headline":"Time Warner settles with DOJ, SEC for \\$510 mil"} {"label":3,"text":"UK fire equipment manufacturer Kidde agrees a 1.4bn takeover by US manufacturer United Technologies.","headline":"UTC buys Kidde for 1.4bn"} {"label":3,"text":"The state insurance commissioner yesterday held auto insurance premiums fairly steady for next year while approving measures that could sharply increase the rates paid by inexperienced teenage drivers.","headline":"Mass. auto rates to stay fairly steady next year"} {"label":3,"text":"President Bush pledged yesterday to work with Congress to reduce the government #39;s huge budget deficit as a key step in assuring the world that his administration supports a strong dollar.","headline":"Bush vows to cut deficit"} {"label":3,"text":"Time Warner will pay \\$210 million to defer a Justice Department investigation into accounting irregularities at its Dulles-based America Online unit.","headline":"Time Warner settles AOL investigations for \\$510 million"} {"label":4,"text":"SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Intel will take over a team of 300 Hewlett-Packard chip designers working on Intel #39;s Itanium server processors.","headline":"Intel to take over HP #39;s Itanium chip team"} {"label":2,"text":"Three games into the 2004-05 season, the first-year coach with the Harvard degree and NHL pedigree was staring at a 0-2-1 record, an offense that was averaging a goal a game, and a locker room full of long faces.","headline":"Donato has Harvard on the move, in groove"} {"label":3,"text":"Ofcom is cutting the price BT can charge its rivals for putting their broadband equipment in its exchanges by up to 60.","headline":"BT cuts prices for telecom rivals"} {"label":4,"text":"Apple Computer Inc. #39;s iPod digital music players are in short supply at US retailers including Amazon.com Inc. and Best Buy Co.","headline":"Apple #39;s iPod in short supply"} {"label":2,"text":"PASADENA, Calif. -- The first football meeting between Michigan and Texas in yesterday's Rose Bowl brought together two coaching legends -- Bo Schembechler and Darrell Royal .","headline":"Living legends left their marks"} {"label":1,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Economic sanctions against North Korea are ","headline":"N. Korea Economic Sanctions 'One Option'--Japan"} {"label":1,"text":"Lawyers for Michael Jackson say the singer's child molestation case should be dropped.","headline":"Fresh bid to dismiss Jackson case"} {"label":1,"text":"Britain #39;s highest court ruled Thursday that the government cannot detain terror suspects indefinitely without trial. Nine Law Lords ruled in favor of a group of men jailed without charge for ","headline":"UK #39;s highest court rules against holding terror suspects without <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"<strong>Analysis<\/strong> Horizontal drinkers rejoice","headline":"Clarke takes charge of Blunkett's Fear Agenda"} {"label":3,"text":" BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission is sticking with its plan to lift sanctions on \\$4 billion worth of U.S. goods on Jan. 1 following Washington's repeal of export tax subsidies in October, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.","headline":"EU to Lift U.S. Sanctions Jan. 1"} {"label":3,"text":"ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Google Inc. won a major legal victory yesterday when a federal judge ruled that its advertising policy does not violate federal trademark laws.","headline":"National Business Briefs"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - Wall Street looked set for a mixed start\\on Thursday as oil prices remained near two-week highs and\\investors braced for a clutch of economic data and earnings\\from high-profile firms like Goldman Sachs and Nike\\.","headline":"Wall Street Looks Set for a Mixed Start (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Retail sales have risen sharply in the run-up to the key Christmas season, adding to data which suggests the economy is gathering pace and interest rates may rise next year.","headline":"Shopping surges ahead of Christmas"} {"label":4,"text":"As part of an effort to expand local content, Internet portal company Yahoo! Wednesday night began offering Web surfers information about current traffic conditions for the largest US metro areas.","headline":"Yahoo! To Provide Traffic Updates"} {"label":1,"text":"The Daily Mail today dismissed David Blunkett #39;s claim that the media played a role in his downfall, saying he only had himself to blame.","headline":"Daily Mail hits back at Blunkett"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - Security software maker Symantec Corp. has agreed to buy Veritas Software Corp. for \\$13.5 billion, expanding into the backup and recovery software market, the companies said on Thursday.","headline":"Symantec to Buy Veritas for \\$13.5 Billion"} {"label":4,"text":"Crabs' urine and changes in snails' sex hormones are helping UK scientists to monitor the environment. ","headline":"Environment check from crab urine"} {"label":3,"text":"The cost of broadband internet access is likely to fall after Ofcom ordered British Telecom to cut the amount it charges internet providers.","headline":"Broadband charges set to tumble"} {"label":1,"text":"Fugitive chess master Bobby Fischer has been offered a new home in Iceland, where he won a classic victory in 1972, but it is unclear whether he will be able to make the move from his detention in Japan.","headline":"Iceland Offers Shelter to Fugitive Chess Player"} {"label":4,"text":"SPACE.com - SAN FRANCISCO -- A pocket of near-Earth space tucked between radiation belts gets flooded with charged particles during massive solar storms, shattering the illusion it was a safe place for satellites.","headline":"No Safe Place for Satellites (SPACE.com)"} {"label":1,"text":"MEISE, Belgium, Dec 16 (AFP) - The EU must be sure it has the quot;capacity to absorb quot; Turkey before it gives a green light to the vast Muslim country #39;s hopes of joining the bloc, Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel warned Thursday.","headline":"Austrian warning on Turkey #39;s EU hopes"} {"label":1,"text":"BEIJING: Chinas improving relations with India will not come at the expense of Pakistan, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in his meeting with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here on Wednesday.","headline":"Relations with India not at Pakistans expense: China"} {"label":2,"text":"Two goals from Miroslav Klose helped Jrgen Klinsmann #39;s experimental Germany side breeze to a 3-0 win over Japan in Yokohama this afternoon.","headline":"Efficient Germany Sweep Past Japan"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Traditional fish-and-chips along with cherished pub grub remain the dishes of choice for Britons outstripping Chinese or Indian take-aways.","headline":"Britons still prefer fish n'chips (AFP)"} {"label":1,"text":"(OfficialWire) -- 12\/16\/04 -- Britain #39;s highest court ruled Thursday against holding terror suspects without trial, saying the government cannot detain terror suspects indefinitely without trial.","headline":"UK cannot hold suspects indefinitely"} {"label":4,"text":"Here is good news for music lovers! Now you can download the entire track on your mobile phone. This is made possible as two giants US-based Melodeo and Warner Music Group has signed an agreement whereby consumers ","headline":"Music lovers can download entire track on their Mobile Phone"} {"label":2,"text":"Justin Langer #39;s coruscating unbeaten 181 shone through on an enthralling day of Test cricket when Australia demonstrated, once again, why they are by far the best side in the world.","headline":"Langer leads the Australian charge"} {"label":3,"text":"Rite Aid (RAD:NYSE - news - research) swung into the red for its third quarter and lowered expectations for fiscal 2005. The drugstore chain said Thursday it posted a loss of \\$7.7 million, or 1 cent a share ","headline":"Rite Aid Swings to Loss"} {"label":4,"text":"Sean O #39;Keefe resigned as NASA administrator on Monday, saying he is leaving the position he has held for three years to pursue better economic opportunity for his family.","headline":"NASA Leader Cites Finances and Submits His Resignation"} {"label":1,"text":"Germany sends three planes to Sudan's troubled Darfur region to help deploy more African Union troops.","headline":"More African troops go to Darfur"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - The Federal Election Commission on Thursday elected a new chairman and vice chairman, choosing as its leaders two members who pushed unsuccessfully for tougher limits on partisan political groups.","headline":"FEC Elects Chairman, Vice Chairman (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":" quot;Do you have it in your heart? How much guts do you have? How much do you hate to lose? quot;. These are the questions Jimmy Connors will be asking of Britain #39;s brightest tennis hopes in the months, and possibly years, to come.","headline":"Connors rallying cry for British tennis"} {"label":4,"text":"SAP has launched SAP Security Optimization, a service that evaluates a customer #39;s SAP system to identify and eliminate potential vulnerabilities and minimize the risk of intrusions.","headline":"SAP Launches Security Service"} {"label":2,"text":"Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that the team has come to terms with longtime pitcher John Smoltz to a new two-year contract with a club option for the 2007 season.","headline":"Braves, Smoltz agree to new deal"} {"label":2,"text":"Carmakers BMW and Honda have dropped plans to challenge Formula One #39;s governing body over engine rules for 2006 after deciding that legal action would be bad for motor racing.","headline":"UPDATE 1-BMW, Honda drop challenge to F1 rules"} {"label":3,"text":"Two regulatory agencies have concluded that Fannie Mae cut corners when it came to its accounting, and that has severely damaged its image.","headline":"Fannie Mae Pays the Price of Cutting Corners to Look Safe"} {"label":2,"text":"Jason Kidd had the pass of the night, an off-the-backboard, alley-oop feed that Vince Carter dunked, and the New Jersey Nets defeated the New York Knicks and their self-proclaimed ","headline":"Point-counterpoint: Nets stifle Knicks"} {"label":1,"text":"MANILA, Philippines At least three people have been killed and several injured in a powerful explosion at a crowded public market in the southern Philippines.","headline":"Blast kills at least three in crowded market in southern <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":4,"text":"It #39;s the discovery by two Mars rovers that the Red Planet once had water and possibly could have supported life. That recognition comes today from the journal Science.","headline":"Water and robots on Mars chosen as tops in 2004 Science"} {"label":3,"text":"Although there may have been technical limitations at the time the cell phone ban was established, according to IDC #39;s Shiv Bakhshi, it is unclear why the ban has remained in place, given that ","headline":"FCC Mulls Airborne Mobile Phone Use"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Video game hit ","headline":"New Grand Theft Auto Video Game Heads to Xbox (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"FT.com - Samsung Electronics, the world's second-largest mobile phone maker, expects its handset sales to rise 16 per cent next year to more than 100m units.","headline":"Samsung looks to top 100m unit sales next year (FT.com)"} {"label":1,"text":"A bill is currently in Uganda's parliament that would strengthen women's rights.","headline":"Africa fights AIDS with girl power"} {"label":3,"text":"Indianapolis, Dec. 16 - An announcement Thursday morning ends weeks of speculation and means that if Guidant shareholders sign off, Indiana will lose one of its few Fortune 500 companies.","headline":"Guidant merges with Johnson and Johnson"} {"label":4,"text":"Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) is getting out of the chip-making business. The Palo Alto, California, company on Thursday announced that it reached an agreement with Intel Corp.","headline":"HP drops Itanium development"} {"label":4,"text":"Forget GPS, forget road signs. Researchers in England say foraging Pharaoh's ants employ a simpler means to find their way home: geometry.","headline":"Ants Follow Forks in Their Roads to Find Home"} {"label":4,"text":"The discovery that Mars could have supported life billions of years ago has been ranked by the editors of international journal Science as the most important scientific achievement of 2004.","headline":"Mars mission hailed as top 2004 breakthrough"} {"label":2,"text":"Reuters - The Atlanta Braves have acquired\\standout righthander Tim Hudson from the Oakland Athletics in\\exchange for outfielder Charles Thomas, right-handed pitcher\\Juan Cruz and left-handed pitcher Dan Meyer.","headline":"Hudson Traded to Braves (Reuters)"} {"label":3,"text":"Johnson amp; Johnson, the pharmaceutical and health care giant, has announced an agreement to buy Guidant, one of the largest US makers of devices to treat heart and circulatory illnesses, for \\$25.4 billion.","headline":"J amp;J acquiring device maker"} {"label":1,"text":"Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said that his government would implement his proposal to dismantle all the Israeli settlements in Gaza and four small ones in the West Bank on schedule.","headline":"Sharon Predicts 'Breakthrough' in Ties With Palestinians"} {"label":3,"text":"The US on Thursday finalised a new accounting standard that will force companies to subtract the cost of share options from their earnings, a move bitterly opposed by Silicon ","headline":"US rules on share options finalised"} {"label":4,"text":"Hewlett-Packard is getting out of the chip-making business. The Palo Alto, California, company on Thursday announced that it reached an agreement with Intel that would see HP #39;s Itanium processor design team move to Intel in January.","headline":"HP Leaves the Chip-Making Business"} {"label":1,"text":"Gene therapy can cure children born with a condition that knocks out their natural defences against infection, mounting evidence shows.","headline":"Boys 'cured' with gene therapy "} {"label":2,"text":"The South Africa captain Graeme Smith has stirred things up before today #39;s first Test against England by claiming that Steve Harmison, the world #39;s leading bowler, is mentally vulnerable and can be disarmed for the rest of the five-Test series if the ","headline":"Smith says Harmison is the weakest link"} {"label":3,"text":"Crude oil futures are headed for their biggest weekly gain in 21 months on speculation cold weather may boost demand in the US Northeast, where 80 percent of the country #39;s heating oil is used.","headline":"Crude Oil Rises on Speculation Cold Weather May Increase Demand"} {"label":3,"text":"Parmalat, the bankrupt Italian dairy and food company, sued 45 banks on Thursday seeking to recover money it paid to them in the year before the company #39;s collapse.","headline":"Parmalat Sues 45 Banks to Recover \\$4 Billion"} {"label":1,"text":"European Union leaders offered to start membership talks with Turkey next Oct. 3, as long as the Turkish government ends its diplomatic standoff with historic rival Cyprus.","headline":"EU Sets Date for Turkey Talks, Demands Concession on Cyprus"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - Republicans prepared a lawsuit Thursday to try to prevent King County from including 573 newly discovered ballots in a hand recount that could erase their gubernatorial candidate's razor-thin margin of victory.","headline":"GOP to Sue Over 573 Found Wash. Ballots (AP)"} {"label":3,"text":"The White House, seeking a strong economic team to craft and sell key features of its second-term agenda, is considering tapping Federal Reserve Board member Ben S. Bernanke to serve as chairman ","headline":"White House May Pick Bernanke"} {"label":1,"text":"Israel withdraws from Khan Younis refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, after a four-day operation that left 11 dead.","headline":"Israel withdraws from Gaza camp"} {"label":4,"text":"Scientists from India working in the Himalayas have discovered a new species of monkey, a stocky, short-tailed, brown-haired creature they have named the Macaca munzala, or Arunachal macaque.","headline":"Stocky Monkey in Himalayas Is a Shy Rarity: A New Species"} {"label":4,"text":"A group of experts convened by NASA said yesterday that the space shuttle would likely be ready to fly by the currently planned launch date in May or June, but it cautioned that efforts to ","headline":"Experts Optimistic About Shuttle Flight"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - A U.S. bankruptcy court on Thursday\\stepped into the battle between YUKOS and the Russian\\government, issuing an order to block Sunday's auction of the\\company's main oil-producing arm for 10 days.","headline":"Judge Orders Halt to YUKOS Unit Auction (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Three Irish fugitives convicted of teaching leftist Colombian guerrillas how to make bombs have escaped the Andean country and are at large outside its borders, Colombia's attorney general said late on Thursday.","headline":"Colombia Says Irish Fugitives Have Fled Country"} {"label":2,"text":"Thursday, he took himself out of consideration during a conversation with Pittsburgh Steelers trainer John Norwig. quot;When I #39;m running full speed and make a little move, I still feel it a little bit, quot; Burress said of his hamstring.","headline":"Steelers #39; Burress won #39;t return against Giants"} {"label":4,"text":"Cassini #39;s latest sweep past Saturn #39;s moon Titan revealed more intriguing pictures of the surface but left many mysteries intact.","headline":"Cassini photos leaves some mysteries"} {"label":1,"text":"Saddam Hussein met with a defense lawyer Thursday for the first time since his capture a year ago, days before several of his top aides are due to appear in court for hearings on alleged war crimes.","headline":"Saddam meets lawyer, aides due in Court"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Yahoo Inc. said on\\Thursday that JibJab Media will create two animated short films\\as the Internet company looks for ways to expand advertising by\\adding new content.","headline":"Yahoo Unveils Animated Shorts, Sees New Ad Space (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"Ziff Davis - Security sources announce four mostly unrelated enterprise vulnerabilities in Cisco Unity, Cisco Guard, Veritas' Backup Exec, and Samba, the Windows file-sharing utility for Linux.","headline":"Holes Found in Cisco, Veritas, Samba Products (Ziff Davis)"} {"label":4,"text":"Company is expanding production to deliver more flat-panel TVs.","headline":"Panasonic Races to Meet Plasma Demand"} {"label":3,"text":"After lengthy talks and stiff negotiations over price, the decision by Guidant executives to sell the company for \\$25.4 billion came down to the attractiveness of Johnson amp; Johnson #39;s deep resources.","headline":"For Guidant, J amp;J #39;s resources sealed the deal"} {"label":3,"text":"Speculation swirled Thursday over the futures of Fannie Mae #39;s top executives after regulators #39; cited the mortgage giant for accounting violations going back to 2001.","headline":"Update 14: Future of Fannie Mae Executives Unclear"} {"label":2,"text":"Parma rallied from an early deficit to beat Besiktas 3-2 yesterday and maintain Italy #39;s hopes of winning a UEFA Cup championship it used to dominate.","headline":"Parma keeps Italian hopes alive"} {"label":1,"text":"Report: Official announcement due next week during British PM Blair #39;s Israel visit. Conference to be confined to PA reforms, will not deal with borders, refugees, settlers and future of Jerusalem.","headline":"Sharon decides Israel to attend London Mideast peace conference"} {"label":4,"text":"If Gov. Rod Blagojevich #39;s proposal to crack down on violent video game sales sounds familiar, look no further than the man he beat to become Illinois #39; chief executive.","headline":"Governor #39;s proposal: New game, same strategy"} {"label":2,"text":"Opener Justin Langer was last out after a glorious innings of 191 as Australia totaled 381 on the second morning of the first test against Pakistan in Perth on Friday.","headline":"Pakistan collapses at the WACA"} {"label":1,"text":" KABUL (Reuters) - Three Afghan prison guards and two prisoners were killed in a jail break attempt by al Qaeda inmates Friday and a shoot-out was going on between police and another two, the chief of Kabul's Pul-i-Charki prison told Reuters.","headline":"Five Killed in Al Qaeda Jailbreak in Kabul"} {"label":3,"text":" TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose to its highest close in four weeks on Friday as hopes grew for a seasonal year-end rally, spurring buying in a wide-range of issues.","headline":"Nikkei Rises to Highest Close in 4 Weeks"} {"label":2,"text":"AP - Pedro Martinez formalized a #36;53 million, four-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday and embraced the idea of helping rebuild a team that has fallen on hard times.","headline":"Mets Introduce New Prize Pitcher Pedro (AP)"} {"label":2,"text":"The Boston Red Sox could offer Pedro Martinez the still-dizzying celebration of a city that he helped to a historic World Series championship.","headline":"Pedro, GM welcome challenge that awaits"} {"label":1,"text":"Israel will not attend a Middle East conference in London early next year but backs its stated aim of fostering Palestinian reform in pursuit of peace after Yasser Arafat #39;s death, a senior official says.","headline":"Israel won #39;t attend London Mideast conference"} {"label":1,"text":"BAGHDAD (AFP) - The United States failed win a promise from the United Nations to increase its staff in Iraq ahead of elections as Washington stepped up its charges that Damascus was sheltering insurgent leaders.","headline":"UN shrugs off US demands to boost Iraq presence"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy court is likely to revoke its temporary ban on the sale of Russian oil group YUKOS's main production unit, lawyers said on Friday.","headline":"Court Seen Lifting YUKOS Block -- Lawyers"} {"label":1,"text":"The Cuban President this week, according to wire reports, stood unassisted for several minutes at a time while greeting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who paid a visit to the island earlier this week.","headline":"Fidel Castro Back On His Feet"} {"label":3,"text":"Consumer prices rose by a mild 0.2 percent in November as costs for gasoline and food products calmed down after posting sharp increases the month before.","headline":"Consumer Prices Rise 0.2 in November"} {"label":1,"text":" BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and Turkey inched toward a historic agreement on starting membership talks on Friday as EU leaders softened their demands on the crucial sticking point of Cyprus.","headline":"EU Move on Cyprus Eases Way for Turkey Deal"} {"label":1,"text":"The discovery that salty, acidic water once flowed across the surface of Mars has topped a list of the 10 key scientific advances of 2004.","headline":"Mars water tops science honours"} {"label":1,"text":"Australia #39;s plan to establish a maritime surveillance zone that would cover much of Indonesia has provoked a furious response from Jakarta, which says the policy contravenes both national sovereignty and international law.","headline":"Indonesia Furious Over Australia #39;s New Maritime Surveillance Zone"} {"label":4,"text":"IBM on Friday announced it has signed up 115 companies since early September to develop for its eServer BladeCenter open specification it co-authored with Intel.","headline":"IBM BladeCenter specification picks up speed"} {"label":4,"text":"The Boeing Co. is planning to add live television to its Connexion by Boeing service during 2005, a company executive said in a recent interview.","headline":"Boeing casts eyes on live TV over Connexion service"} {"label":3,"text":"DRUGS group AstraZeneca today suffered a massive setback after tests showed its blockbuster Iressa cancer treatment did not allow patients to live longer.","headline":"Cancer drug blow for AstraZeneca"} {"label":1,"text":"Reuters - Rebel soldiers confronting\\army loyalists near this deserted Congolese farming town\\declared victory on Friday after clashes that stirred fears of\\fresh violence in turbulent central Africa.","headline":"Rebels in Battered Congo Town Declare Victory (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":"India's health minister tells parliament that nearly 70 of injections at government hospitals are unsafe.","headline":"India hospital injections fears"} {"label":4,"text":"Yahoo Maps To Add Traffic Updates and Reports\\\\Yahoo is not only becoming the goto place for multimedia search and online entertainment, it's also now offering a new service for monitoring traffic conditions online. Yahoo's offering of traffic updates lets users plan their daily travel routes around slowdowns like constructon or ...","headline":"Yahoo Maps To Add Traffic Updates and Reports"} {"label":3,"text":" NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow Jones industrial average fell on Friday after Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=","headline":"Pfizer News Sends Blue Chips Down"} {"label":3,"text":" LONDON (Reuters) - Investors in pharmaceuticals were dealt a triple whammy on Friday as Pfizer Inc, AstraZeneca Plc and Eli Lilly and Co all shocked the market with bad news about key products.","headline":"Bad Day for Drug Companies - and Patients"} {"label":3,"text":"Gold miner Goldcorp Inc. on Friday said its board is willing to review and evaluate a takeover offer from Glamis Gold Ltd. that would break up its friendly merger agreement with Wheaton River Minerals Ltd.","headline":"Goldcorp Says It Will Review Glamis Bid"} {"label":2,"text":"The mother of Santos striker Robinho was released unharmed on Friday, 40 days after she was kidnapped at a family gathering. Marina da Silva de Souza, 44, appeared healthy but thinner than when she was abducted ","headline":"Robinho #39;s mother releaased by kidnappers"} {"label":2,"text":"Coulthard, whose McLaren contract expires at the end of this year, tested with the Austrian-owned team in Spain recently, easily outpacing Red Bull hopefuls Christian Klien and Vitantonio Liuzzi.","headline":"Coulthard secures Red Bull seat"} {"label":1,"text":"AFP - Bosnian Serb Prime Minister Dragan Mikerevic resigned, a day after the international community imposed fresh sanctions against Serb police and officials for allegedly protecting war crimes fugitives.","headline":"Bosnian Serb PM resigns after war crimes criticism (AFP)"} {"label":3,"text":"US consumer prices rose modestly in November as a surge in energy costs a month earlier moderated, the Labor Department said on Friday.","headline":"November Consumer Prices Rise Moderately"} {"label":3,"text":"United Airlines pilots would drop their opposition to the carrier's much-decried plan to eliminate traditional pensions under a tentative contract agreement approved by union leaders.","headline":"United Pilots Cut Deal on Pensions"} {"label":3,"text":"Circuit City Stores Inc. (CC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted a narrower quarterly loss from continuing operations but said its outlook was cautious for the ","headline":"Circuit City Cautious on Outlook"} {"label":3,"text":"US stocks fell as setbacks for drugmakers, including a study showing Pfizer Inc. #39;s Celebrex painkiller increased the risk of heart attacks, sent health-care shares tumbling.","headline":"US Stocks Drop, Led By Drug Shares; Pfizer, Eli Lilly Tumble"} {"label":3,"text":"General Motors Corp. said Friday it would host a series of economic development forums around the globe in an effort to share the expertise it has acquired through various local projects.","headline":"GM announces global economic development forums"} {"label":3,"text":"Reuters - CarMax Inc. on Friday posted\\lower quarterly profit, but the used-car retailer said its\\sales have been steadily improving, sending its shares up as\\much as 14 percent.","headline":"CarMax Earnings Fall, Stock Up on Outlook (Reuters)"} {"label":4,"text":"SPACE.com - Although winter officially begins on Dec. 21 at 7:40 a.m. EST, \\ one of the landmarks of the autumn sky is still readily visible, high toward \\ the south around 7 p.m. local time.","headline":"Exploring Andromeda (SPACE.com)"} {"label":1,"text":" JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's opposition Labour party has clinched a deal with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Likud party to join his coalition, a move that could push forward his Gaza pullout plan, Israeli media reported on Friday.","headline":"Israel's Labour to Join Sharon Coalition-Israeli Media"} {"label":3,"text":"Without reserve. EBay (nasdaq: EBAY - news - people ) on Friday said it is buying Rent.com. The latter, which is privately held, provides online listings of apartment and house rentals.","headline":"Whitman: EBay To Buy Rent.com; Compliments Craigslist Stake"} {"label":2,"text":" ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (Sports Network) - Veteran defensive tackle Luther Elliss of the Denver Broncos will miss the remainder of the season because of a herniated disk in his lower back.","headline":"Broncos DT Elliss Out for the Season"} {"label":2,"text":"Miami of Ohio's Terry Hoeppner is hired as Indiana's football coach and vows to take the Hoosiers to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1968.","headline":"Indiana Hires Hoeppner"} {"label":3,"text":"MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia forged ahead with the weekend auction of the core asset of crippled oil giant Yukos despite a disputed US court order barring the sale, with state-controlled gas giant Gazprom entering the bidding.","headline":"Russia shrugs off US court freeze on oil giant Yukos auction"} {"label":4,"text":"NASA #39;s departing chief, Sean O #39;Keefe, on Friday defended his decision to pursue a robotic repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, days after a panel of scientists said a shuttle mission would be better.","headline":"NASA #39;s Departing Chief Defends Hubble Decision"} {"label":4,"text":"On Thursday, the company announced it will invest \\$12 million over the next five years in a new research and development center in Tokyo.","headline":"Cisco invests \\$12 million in Japan R amp;D center"} {"label":4,"text":"This week saw three merger deals worth about \\$60 billion--including one that ranks as the largest software merger in history.","headline":"This week in merger news"} {"label":1,"text":"AP - If Simon Rosenberg decides to run for Democratic Party chairman, he won't be able to count on much support from Iowa and New Hampshire.","headline":"Democrat Seeks to End Iowa, N.H. Power (AP)"} {"label":4,"text":"Reuters - Apple Computer Inc. is\\suing anonymous people who leaked details about new products by\\posting information on the Internet, court documents showed on\\Friday.","headline":"Apple Sues Over Web Leak of Advance Products (Reuters)"} {"label":1,"text":" ABUJA (Reuters) - The African Union issued a 24-hour deadline to the Sudanese government and Darfur rebels on Friday to end fighting after a massive military build-up in the region over the last two weeks.","headline":"AU Issues Deadline to Khartoum and Darfur Rebels"} {"label":2,"text":"Olympic silver medalist Hans Knauss tests positive for the steroid nandrolone after a World Cup race last month.","headline":"Skier Tests Positive"} {"label":2,"text":"ARSNE WENGER was raised in Alsace, near the German border, with an affinity for the Bayern Munich football machines of the Seventies.","headline":"Wenger vows no repeat of frailties against Bayern"} {"label":4,"text":"A software company that Microsoft acquired this week to help beef up computer security may come with a bug of its own--a company claiming ownership of the programs.","headline":"Microsoft buy comes with strings attached"} {"label":4,"text":"The U.S. Army has struck a deal with IBM and other companies to create an automated record-keeping system that ends the need for electronic forms to be printed out, signed and delivered up the military service's chain of command.","headline":"U.S. Army aims to halt paperwork with IBM system"} {"label":2,"text":"Jose Mourinho, the Chelsea manager, last night talked about how quot;emotional quot; it will be returning to Barcelona in the last 16, knockout stage of the Champions League.","headline":"Barcelona return for Mourinho"} {"label":2,"text":"New York, NY (Sports Network) - Indianapolis will take on Atlanta in the 2005 American Bowl in Japan, the league announced Friday.","headline":"2005 American Bowl teams announced"} {"label":2,"text":"The Nets reported deal for Vince Carter very much surprises me given New Jersey #39;s cost-slashing moves in the offseason that saw the exits of Kenyon Martin and Kerry Kittles.","headline":"Carter could prove real plus for Nets"} {"label":1,"text":"CAIRO, Dec 17 (AFP) -- One of the two main rebel groups in Sudan #39;s war-torn Darfur region said that the government had launched an offensive on rebel-held towns in southern Darfur, denouncing it as a truce violation.","headline":"Sudan govt unleashes offensive in South Darfur: SLA rebels"} {"label":3,"text":"The head of plane maker Airbus yesterday won a bitter battle to oust his boss from the helm of parent aerospace group Eads after winning the support of a key shareholder.","headline":"Airbus chief wins fight to take controls at Eads"} {"label":2,"text":"This was not an easy day on which to play cricket. The sun shone brilliantly enough but for all of the opening day of the series a buffeting westerly crosswind flapped the trouser legs of the players, put ","headline":"England labour but find their second wind"} {"label":3,"text":"Standard amp; Poor #39;s Equity Research said the purchase of Rent.com by eBay (nasdaq: EBAY - news - people ) could be a bit of a miscalculation.","headline":"EBay #39;s Buy Of Rent.com May Lack Strategic Sense"} {"label":4,"text":"InfoWorld - The great debate over the impact of Oracle's hostile takeover of PeopleSoft has all the big industry analyst organizations weighing in. However, in most of the analysis one group's opinion seems to have been overlooked: that of PeopleSoft users.","headline":"Analysis: PeopleSoft users speak out about Oracle takeover (InfoWorld)"} {"label":2,"text":"Right-hander Matt Clement and the Boston Red Sox agreed Friday to a three-year deal in the \\$25 million range, according to a report on MLB.","headline":"Right-hander must pass physical"} {"label":2,"text":"Jamaal Tinsley scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Indiana Pacers to an 89-86 victory over the Toronto Raptors, who traded All Star Vince Carter to New Jersey earlier Friday.","headline":"Pacers 89, Raptors 86"} {"label":1,"text":"The \\$500 billion drug industry is stumbling badly in its core business of finding new medicines, while aggressively marketing existing drugs.","headline":"Pricey Drug Trials Turn Up Few New Blockbusters"} {"label":2,"text":"Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Shaquille O #39;Neal had 20 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks and Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 25 points, as the Miami Heat downed the Denver Nuggets, 107-100.","headline":"NBA Game Summary - Denver at Miami"} {"label":4,"text":"AP - Australian scientists who helped discover a species of tiny humans nicknamed Hobbits have been hailed for making the second most important scientific achievement of 2004.","headline":"Hobbit-finding Boffins in science top 10"} {"label":4,"text":"Internet search providers are reacting to users #39; rising interest in finding video content on the Web, while acknowledging that there are steep challenges that need to be overcome.","headline":"Search providers seek video, find challenges"} {"label":2,"text":"NEW YORK - The TV lights were on, the cameras rolled and the symphony of cameras flashing in his face blinded Pedro Martinez - but not for long.","headline":"The Newest Hope ; Marriage of Necessity Just Might Work Out"} {"label":2,"text":"DAVIE - The Dolphins want Nick Saban, and the LSU coach could be on his way. Although LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman said Friday that quot;an offer is very imminent, quot; the Dolphins are committed to adhering ","headline":"Saban hiring on hold"} {"label":1,"text":"Canadian Press - BANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) - The prime minister of the Serbian half of Bosnia resigned Friday, a day after the U.S. government and Bosnia's top international administrator sanctioned Bosnian Serbs for failing to arrest and hand over war crimes suspects to the UN tribunal.","headline":"Bosnian-Serb prime minister resigns in protest against U.S. sanctions (Canadian Press)"} {"label":1,"text":"The European Union's decision to hold entry talks with Turkey receives a widespread welcome.","headline":"Historic Turkey-EU deal welcomed"} {"label":2,"text":"Paceman Mashrafe Mortaza claimed two prize scalps, including Sachin Tendulkar with the day #39;s first ball, to lead a Bangladesh fightback in the second and final test against India on Saturday.","headline":"Mortaza strikes to lead superb Bangladesh rally"} {"label":1,"text":"WASHINGTON -- Outgoing Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said yesterday he doesn't regret being the public face for the Bush administration's international call to war in Iraq. He also believes diplomacy is making headway in containing nuclear threats in Iran and North Korea, he said in an interview.","headline":"Powell pushes diplomacy for N. Korea"} {"label":1,"text":"Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned with the most harmful known dioxin, which is contained in Agent Orange, a scientist who analyzed his blood said Friday.","headline":"Around the world"} {"label":2,"text":"With the supply of attractive pitching options dwindling daily -- they lost Pedro Martinez to the Mets, missed on Tim Hudson, and are resigned to Randy Johnson becoming a Yankee -- the Red Sox struck again last night, coming to terms with free agent Matt Clement on a three-year deal that will pay the righthander in the neighborhood of \\$25 ...","headline":"Void is filled with Clement"} {"label":2,"text":"Like Roger Clemens did almost exactly eight years earlier, Pedro Martinez has left the Red Sox apparently bitter about the way he was treated by management.","headline":"Martinez leaves bitter"} {"label":3,"text":"SINGAPORE : Doctors in the United States have warned that painkillers Bextra and Celebrex may be linked to major cardiovascular problems and should not be prescribed.","headline":"5 of arthritis patients in Singapore take Bextra or Celebrex <b>...<\/b>"} {"label":3,"text":"EBay plans to buy the apartment and home rental service Rent.com for \\$415 million, adding to its already exhaustive breadth of offerings.","headline":"EBay gets into rentals"}