HANDY TOWNSHIP -- A Japanese auto supplier said Thursday it completed the purchase of about 750 acres of Michigan land for a proving ground.

Aisin finishes deal for Michigan land


SOMETHING INTERESTING HAPPENED in the filesharing world this week, the music industry launched another round of lawsuits against their core user base.

RIAA legal action barely gets a mention


PROGRESS: Many students eagerly await the final version of Mozilla #39;s Firefox Internet browser that will be released later this month.

Firefox invades market


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.

Woman's death probed


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.

Danaher to Make Offer for Linx Printing


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

Warne ends India #39;s teen resistance


Pro baseball: AL Division Series -- Anaheim vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park (Game 3), 4 p.m.

Today's schedule


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

Picking Your Perfect PCI Express PC


Howard Stern hinted broadly yesterday that he might continue his involvement with Viacom after he switches to censor-free satellite radio in 15 months.

VIACOM MAY PAY SIRIUS \$: HOWARD


LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Kenyan tree planter and government minister Wangari Maathai has won the Nobel Peace Prize, Agence France-Presse said.

Kenyan tree planter wins Nobel Peace Prize: report


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

Fujifilm And Sprint Launch Photo Printing Service


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.

London-Based Bank Wins Bid for Permata


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

Kenyan tree planter wins peace prize


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.

Citigroup Hits Back at Parmalat


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.

U.S. Wildlife Refuges Facing Grave Threats


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

Kenyan activist plants tree to mark Nobel prize


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.

Microsoft, Sun, Intel push IT management via Web services (InfoWorld)


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.

Africa condemned to major polio epidemic - U.N. (Reuters)


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.

Almost 5,000 jobs cut on Bank of America getting funds


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.

Polygon shapes on Mars rock add to evidence of water


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.

Reclusive Amish could be thrown into election battleground (AFP)


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.

Oil prices send US stocks lower


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.

Dell recalls 4.4m notebook power adaptors


The English FA plans to introduce tests for the blood-boosting drug EPO (erythropoietin) this season as part of its regular testing programme.

English FA planning to introduce EPO tests this season


Hard-drive based digital audio player will be available by the end of the year.

BenQ Readies IPod Rival


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.

French Trial Watches Bomb Plot Surveillance Tape (Reuters)


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.

Soybeans Retreat, Grains Futures Mixed


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.

Jets hit rebel city in payback for hotel raid


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.

BA hikes oil surcharge by up to 8 per ticket


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.

Thomson to Sell Media Group for  #36;350 Mln (Reuters)


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.

House passes bill to criminalize spyware fraud


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.

Bomb rocks Indonesia #39;s Paris embassy


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.

Militants in Iraq Kill UK Hostage, Video Shows


Cambodia approves a law to choose a new monarch, after King Sihanouk's abdication announcement.

Cambodia passes succession law


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...

Lackluster Jobs Report Pushes Stocks Down


Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan who has worked tirelessly to protect the environment, improve the lives of women, and fight crime, Friday became

For the First Time, an African Woman Wins the Nobel Peace Prize


Sun Microsystems says it will pay Kodak \$92 million to settle a high-profile patent suit involving Sun #39;s Java programming technology.

Sun settles Kodak patent suit


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.

Google SMS and wireless carriers that save your text messages.


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.

MUTV: We #39;re giving balanced picture


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

House Passes Corporate Tax Bill


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...

Cassini Spies Saturn's Moon Tethys


Former Sun and Marimba executive Kim Polese takes the helm of SpikeSource, a start-up which will offer services around open source software.

Polese steps into open-source fray


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

Putin Heads for Turkey in Landmark Visit Between Former Foes


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.

Man U condemns fan protest against Glazer


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.

Is King Kahn #39;s reign coming to an end?


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.

Marquee Matchup


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.

Lego, Carrefour in French Price-Fix Probe (AP)


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.

Flu Shot Shortage Highlights U.S. Crisis


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.

Collaboration suite to help secure tonight's Bush-Kerry debate


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.

Sharapova eases through to second consecutive final


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.

Copper Prices Rally to 16-Year Highs


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

Dell AC Adaptors Recalled


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

Update 4: Court Dismisses Suit From Hollinger


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.

Cracks in Martian rock point to watery past


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.

Iraq war was illegal: Chirac


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

California Official Rules on Gay Marriage


Security start-up Caymas Systems launches Monday with products to protect the flow of corporate data.

Caymas to open with security gateways


Belkin's latest product lets you effortlessly share digital content within the house, but is it lawful?

First Look: RemoteTV Offers Slick Media Streaming


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.

U.S. Warns Americans to Avoid Haiti (AP)


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.

MPAA asks Supreme Court to rule on P-to-P cases


Dialogue between China and France, two countries which highly value cultural diversity and pluralism in international politics, is no doubt conducive to world peace.

Chirac #39;s tour of China magnifies partnership


At least 29 people were killed and more than 160 were injured in what Israeli officials believed were terrorist bombings.

Israelis Trudge Home, in Shock After Bombings


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.

Turkey a step closer to Brussels


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.

Trump defends Martha Stewart


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.

Rights activist, environmentalist wins peace prize


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

Israel scrambled warplanes  #39;in case of hijacking threat #39;


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.

Israelis Kill Four Palestinians in Gaza Strip


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.

Astronaut #39;s kudos to Rutan


SUN MICROSYSTEMS will pay Kodak \$92 million to settle a patents infringement case after a jury found it guilty of using Java patents.

Kodak accepts \$92 million from Sun


Homemaking guru Martha Stewart slipped into the federal prison camp here in the dark morning hours to start her five-month sentence.

Welcome to Alderson


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

Socceroos lead at break


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.

Earnhardt: Take money, not points


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.

Rumsfeld to Meet Foreign Defense Chiefs on Iraq


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.

Martha Stewart reports to jail to begin sentence


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.

Alstom to sign 1 billion Euro in contracts with China (AFP)


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

U.S. Bishops Reviewing Sex Abuse Policy


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

Trading blows


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.

A So-So Debut For Microsoft #39;s Blog Service


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.

New Star-Type Resembles Stillborn Star


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.

WCQ Group 6 preview: Eriksson considers three up front.


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.

Joyous Red Sox Fans Celebrate Clean Sweep Over Angels


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.

Chirac Sees Opportunity in China's Economic Surge


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.

Examining Earth's Primordial Soup


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.

GPS in Cell Phones Performs Well


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.

Five killed, 30 hurt in Kashmir car explosion :


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...

Militia to Hand Weapons to Iraq Police


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.

Bush, Kerry Seek to Claim Victory in Ohio (AP)


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.

Safety concerns stand in way of space tourism


AP - Luke Donald shot a 4-under-par 68 Saturday for a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship.

Donald Leads by Two in Dunhill Links (AP)


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.

Finance: Losing the Right to Sue


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.

Mauritania coup kingpin held


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...

Israeli Army Kills 5 Palestinians in Gaza


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.

Afghan Refugees Vote in Pakistan, Iran


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.

US names cyber chief


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.

Nigerian Islamist rebels attack police, take officers hostage (AFP)


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.

Sarin Carries Hoyas


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

Chirac, in Beijing, Signs Accords to Increase French Investment


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.

Israelis kill five Palestinans in Gaza Strip


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...

Accusations of Fraud Mar Afghan Election


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.

Taiwan's Leader Urges China to Begin Talks (AP)


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.

Bauman: Lapse cost Twins game


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

Yanks shock Twins, earn date with Sox: Another late rally erases 4 <b>...</b>


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.

Late TD lifts LSU over Florida 24-21


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.

Rebels use late TD to top Gamecocks


HARRISONBURG, Va. -- Opposing running backs are beginning to enjoy playing against the University of Massachusetts.

Minutemen KO'd by Dukes


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.

On an old road to Damascus: An ancient city finds new life


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.

Lima gem ends LA drought


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.

Rebel Attacks Hit Baghdad as Rumsfeld Visits Iraq


Quell surprise: Sven has refused to criticise David Beckham despite the England captain #39;s latest demonstration of his infamous petulance against Wales.

Sven refuses to criticise Becks


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...

Two Car Bombs Kill 10 Iraqis in Baghdad


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

Tressel discounts replay


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.

Lima's Complete Game Shutout Helps Dodgers Beat Cards


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

Cambodia #39;s king wants to abdicate


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.

Firm develops all-purpose memory cards


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...

Baghdad Car Bombs Kill 11, Including GI


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.

Glazer could bid for Manchester United this week: reports


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.

Security Concerns Shelve MSN Messenger 7


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.

Preparations begin for return of sailor's body; tow ending for sub (Canadian Press)


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.

Shock Jock Group Boosts Satellite Radio Profile


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.

American Economist Expected to Win Nobel (AP)


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.

U.S.-Australia Swimming Rivalry Set to Heat Up


The move to head off the attack on the vote's legitimacy came as workers began the long process of collecting ballots.

Panel to Investigate Fraud Charges in Afghan Vote


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.

Johnson to request release or trade


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.

Gazprom Plans LNG Terminal in US


AP - Starting running backs Quentin Griffin of the Broncos and Stephen Davis of the Panthers both were inactive for Sunday's game.

Griffin, Davis Both Sitting Out (AP)


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.

Novak wins Japan Open


PHNOM PENH, Oct. 10. - King Norodom Sihanouk declared on Sunday that his son, Crown Prince Norodom Sihamoni is ready to accept kingship.

Sihamoni ready to take over:


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...

Study: Few Americans Buy Drugs Online


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.

Russian millionaire's party heads Lithuania poll, but coalition needed (AFP)


Britain's pension system could easily be replaced by a new payment that would make millions better off, a report says.

New pension 'would help millions'


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.

Chinese engineers kidnapped in Pakistan


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.

Braves Beat Astros 6-5, Set Up Atlanta Finale


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.

San Diego Chargers


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.

Rumsfeld says US is winning the war as bomb attacks kill 18


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

Labour has failed on pensions, commission will report


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

Senate Resolves Corporate Tax Bill Delay


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...


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.

Complex Brings Work, Shops Close to Home


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.

American Crocker Sets Short Course World Record


Leaders of Iraq's Sunni minority say they have failed to generate any enthusiasm for nationwide elections scheduled for January.

Iraqis Fearing a Sunni Boycott of the Election


The Ravens have pulled in front of the Redskins, 14-10, when B.J. Sams returns a punt 78 yards for a touchdown.

Redskins Trail, 14-10


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.

Big Game Hunting


The mobile phone industry is turning its attention to the last untapped demographic - people over 65.

Cellphone Industry Hits Snag as It Woos Untapped Market


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.

Seminoles Monday recap


NEW YORK - Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died Sunday. He was 41...

Ken Caminiti, 1996 NL MVP, Dies at Age 41


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.

Mount St. Helens Releases More Steam (AP)


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.

Car bombs kill 11 in Baghdad


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.

Growth without jobs is a vexing contradiction


A leading researcher of marine mammal acoustics, William A. Watkins created a database of thousands of underwater calls from more than 70 species.

William Watkins, 78, Recorder of Marine Mammals' Calls, Dies


HOUSTON -- John Smoltz, Adam LaRoche, and J.D. Drew saved the Atlanta Braves from another quick playoff exit.

Clemens's exit opens door for Braves


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.

Ten Turkish hostages freed in Iraq


Keith Miller, arguably Australia's greatest  all-rounder in Test cricket, has died in Melbourne aged 84.

Legendary all-rounder Miller dies


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 ...

Second Acts


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.

Chicoutimi  #39;was seaworthy #39;


Abbey National shareholders will no longer need to fill in complex Spanish tax forms if BSCH's bid to buy the UK firm succeeds.

Plan to ease sale of Abbey shares


It #39;s normally employed to drum up that missing address, phone number or website, or to check facts, dates, names and other miscellany.

Inspector Google solves the crime


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.

Singapore Shares End Lower


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.

Intel defeats AMD in court


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.

Insurance Giant to Export 1,100 Jobs to India


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.

Chargers Postgame Show


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.

Explosions in Refugee Camp in South Gaza Strip


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.

T-Online returns to Deutsche Telekom mothership


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.

Oil Surges to New Intraday High in Europe (AP)


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.

Nobel Economics Prize Awarded


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Diebold Inc. <A HREF=

Diebold Cuts Forecast


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.

Ken Caminiti, Former NL MVP, Dies of Heart Attack at Age 41


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

Superstar Kewell remains centre of attention


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.

Adams out at Foxes


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.

Taiwan Invites China To Air Talks


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.

Google launches mobile messaging service


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

US stocks end lower on job data, record high for oil


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.

Finnish Watchdog Raps TV Game Operators (Reuters)


SHOPPING centre giant Westfield Group has drafted rival Multiplex and the billionaire Reuben brothers into its pound stg. 585 million (\$1.

Multiplex, Westfield in UK bid


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

UPDATE 1-Diebold cuts forecast, cites voting machine unit


PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s profit may drop significantly #39; #39; this year, and the company may have trouble surviving on its own, Oracle Corp.

Oracle #39;s Catz Sees PeopleSoft Profit Declining (Update1)


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.

Sharon Rejects Army Bid to Wind Down Gaza Offensive


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.

A Senator #39;s Outrage Delays Passage of Corporate Tax Bill


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.

Safin Survives First-Round Scare in Moscow


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.

49ers get first W, but lose Peterson for year


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.

King abdicates after 6 decades


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.

Tennis: Season over for tired Henin-Hardenne


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

Another Oracle exec says company might lower offer price for <b>...</b>


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.

Do-or-die for Braves, Astros


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

Small Fixes Can Pay Big Security Dividends


One road victory was nice, but the Lions #39; true road test came Sunday against the previously unbeaten Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome.

Lions are suddenly road warriors


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.

World ; Bigley: I want to live a simple life, the final plea


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.

Study: Few Americans Buy Drugs Online


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...

Ballots Pour Into Afghan Counting Centers


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

Senate approves tax relief bill for manufacturers


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.

Web Site Shows Two Beheadings in Iraq


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.

Israel's Sharon Survives Two No-Confidence Votes (Reuters)


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.

Dell recalls four million power adaptors


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.

Sadr #39;s men cash in their guns


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.

Verizon Wireless to Add 16 Cities to Broadband (Reuters)


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.

Cambodia Prince Moves Closer to Throne (AP)


Polycom made several announcements today, including software that puts videoconferencing capability on standard desktops with third-party cameras.

Polycom announces desktop videoconferencing software


An independent inquiry is helping to defuse a controversy over ink used in Saturday's election.

An Afghan 'hanging chad' dispute


Unions are threatening a general strike in the Ivory Coast in a protest against the prices farmers are paid for their cocoa supplies.

Cocoa farmers issue strike threat


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

Linux: Paris weighs a shift to open-source camp


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

Mauresmo retires, Davenport wins Porsche Tennis Grand Prix


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.

Mbeki #39;s deputy in fraud scandal


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.

Ecclestone driving a hard bargain


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

Adams quits as Leicester boss


South Africa's historic Soweto township marks its 100th birthday on Tuesday in a mood of optimism.

Soweto township marks centenary


Ziff Davis - Silicon Graphics Inc. will ship a new ultra high performance Intel Itanium-based Linux workstation designed for scientific and medical applications.

SGI to Ship Intel Linux Workstation (Ziff Davis)


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.

Euro exchange rate poses no threat to eurozone economy


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.

German leader to arrive in China


With the absence of running back Jamal Lewis, the Ravens hope to get a number of injured players back during their bye week.

Ravens Get Rest


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.

SKorea's Samsung to invest 24 billion dollars in new chip lines (AFP)


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.

#39;Enron of Kansas #39; Trial Begins


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.

Nobel Peace Prize winner gives some credit to Kansas Catholic <b>...</b>


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.

Report: Dhanraj no longer needed: Coach


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

Study: 39 Million Americans In Working Poor Families


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.

Shares plunge 20 at Global Crossing


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.

Pakistan Test-Fires Nuclear Missile


Oil prices hover just below Monday's record peaks in Asian trade, amid continued concerns over global supply shortages.

Oil prices close to record highs


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

Boeing chief rules out compromise


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.

FAMILIAR? Braves #39; tune is postseason dirge again


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.

Japan loses whale trade bid


AP - Highlights of what Congress has done  #151; and has not done  #151; this year.

Highlights of What Congress Has Done (AP)


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.

Sales key factor for Sun in WNBA title game


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.

Retail sales improve amid caution


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.

Caminiti, 41, dies of heart attack


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.

Glacier Grows in Mount St. Helen's Crater (AP)


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.

Kenyan Laureate Urges Rich Nations to Ratify Kyoto (Reuters)


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.

Afghanistan heads for vote count


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.

MSN Messenger difficulties - Virus


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.

Sports ; IHF awaiting invitation for Champions Trophy


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.

Subplots abound in rich ALCS


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.

Iraqi nuclear assets  #39;are missing #39;


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.

Sharon Seeks Wider Govt. to Save Gaza Pullout Plan


Two aid workers are killed in Sudan's Darfur region after their vehicle hit a landmine.

Landmine kills Darfur aid workers


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.

Authorities shut down UK-based news Web sites


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.

U.S. Spies on Chat Rooms


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.

Oracle considers lower PeopleSoft offer


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.

Sharon Seeks Wider Government to Save Gaza Pullout Plan


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=

Prosecutors Say Ebbers Lied to Obtain Loans


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.

Carrefour Dips Ahead of Expected Warning


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.

Princess Diana Fountain to Close Again (AP)


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

UPDATE 3-Sonic, Asbury cut earnings estimates, stocks fall


Now it looks as if an additional function, coupled with a definitely major enhancement, will further boosts its popularity - and Apple #39;s profits.

iPod plus photo-viewing


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.

U.S. Says N.Korea Miscalculating by Stalling on Talks


Sachin Tendulkar is almost certain to miss Thursday's second Test against Australia in Madras.

Cricket: Tendulkar to miss test


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...

Oil Prices, Earnings Send Stocks Lower


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.

Johnson  amp; Johnson Facing Single-Digit Growth


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.

Oracle vs. PeopleSoft: Lies and Lying CEOs Who Tell Them


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.

Presidential winner faces 'twin deficits' battle (AFP)


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.

Bengals DE Smith pleads not guilty to DUI


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.

Dell Axim X50v


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

SGI Launches Linux Workstation


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.

Hostage-taker snubs rescue team


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

PayPal Technical Snafu Hits eBay Online Commerce


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.

Microsoft Launches New Media Center PC


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

Rumors Suggest Photo Ability To Be Added to iPod


Reuters - An explosion occurred near the convoy of a\Palestinian security chief in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday,\witnesses said.

Blast Near Convoy of Palestinian Security Chief (Reuters)


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.

Amazon Leaves Jungle Business


Underwriters for DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., producer of the blockbuster

DreamWorks Animation IPO Set at 29M Shares


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.

Extrasolar Planets: A Matter of Metallicity


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.

Madrid draw with Villarreal to retain 2nd place


German police deport an Islamic militant wanted by Turkey, hours after his extradition is approved.

Germany deports Turkey militant


WASHINGTON -- In what regulators are calling a first, the federal government has asked for a court order to shut down a spyware operation.

Feds Make A Strike Against Spyware Companies


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.

DreamWorks Animation IPO may raise up to \$725M


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.

Microsoft issues patches for 7 software flaws


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.

Stocks End Flat, Intel Jumps After Hours


A majority of Australians oppose the Iraq war, but they turned out to be more concerned about the economy.

Australia: Wallets trump war


Bruce Wasserstein, head of Lazard, could reach an agreement as early as this week with Michel David-Weill, the chairman, extending the deadline for

Lazard adversaries edge closer to a deal


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

FCC Proposes \$1.2M Indecency Fine for Fox


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.

U.S. Seeking NATO Help in Afghanistan


The Business Software Alliance collects out-of-court settlements from companies that violated copyright rules.

Piracy crackdown yields \$2.2 million


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.

Ljubicic Downs Hanescu at Open De Moselle


Motorola is working with MasterCard to introduce a

Will your phone become your credit card?


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.

Picture 7 of 8: Microsoft's new Media Center push


Business software vendors PeopleSoft and SAP separately debuted new technologies to further consolidate their respective positions in the manufacturing market.

PeopleSoft, SAP make bid for manufacturing dollars


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.

Starbucks CEO to Retire, Shares Fall


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.

Drummond back to his happy home


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.

News Corporation to Buy 20 Presses from MAN Roland


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.

NHL Owner Is Criticized for Talking of Replacement Players


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.

Supreme Court to Review Inmate Freedom Law (AP)


AP - Seven American activist groups asked the United Nations on Monday to provide international observers for next month's presidential election.

7 U.S. Groups Ask U.N. for Vote Observers (AP)


_ 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

US troops accelerate operations against Sunni insurgents


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.

Oil Eases on Profit-Taking


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.

Boeing Competitors Protest


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.

Nevadans to benefit from sales tax deduction #39;s return


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.

Intel Posts Higher Profit, Sales


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.

Cyber-Security to Get Higher-Profile Leader


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.

Thrashers Owner Fined


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

Iraqi forces raid Ramadi mosques


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

FTC Files First Lawsuit Against Spyware Concerns


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.

Iraq nuclear losses  #39;a scandal #39;


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.

Thailand Shows No Easy War Against Wildlife Crime (Reuters)


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.

Backe in no position to complain


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.

The radical Islamic cleric was deported from Germany late Tuesday <b>...</b>


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.

Alaskan pipeline has hurdles


Unemployment in the UK fell by 51,000 between June and August to 1.39 million - the lowest on record, according to official figures.

UK's jobless level falls further


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.

Large number of station owners can now be paid


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

TSMC, Freescale expect initial production of 65nm SOI in 4Q 2005


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.

New Year, New Notebooks For All


Indian software giant Tata CS unveils sharply higher profits in its first set of results since its stock market launch.

Tata CS celebrates profits uplift


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.

New Crew Prepares for Launch to International Space Station


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...

'Sherlock' Is Bicycling Across Australia


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.

76ers 114, Wizards 107


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.

McDonald #39;s earnings beat forecasts


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.

Seattle Sunset


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.

PayPal Outages Persist, Worry Users


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.

SICK KIDS VS. DISNEY IN  #39;PETER PAN #39; DUSTUP


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

HCA Warns on Third-Quarter Earnings


Jets quarterback Chad Pennington will start tomorrow against the Houston Texans after sitting out the past three games with a strained right rotator cuff.

NFL Notebook: Jets #39; Pennington to start vs. Texans


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).

Cherry OS: New Emulator Runs Mac OS On Windows Hardware


At least nine Iraqis and four US soldiers are reported to have been killed in renewed violence in Iraq.

More dead in fresh Iraq violence


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.

Excess chips a drag on 3rd-quarter Intel results


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.

Update 1: Ex-Ahold CEO Says He #39;s Settled With SEC


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.

LIVE: Launch of Expedition Ten Crew to the ISS / ESA TV Live / 14 <b>...</b>


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.

Computer Users Warned of  #39;David Beckham Zombie Trap #39;


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.

Google Woos Froogle UK Shoppers


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.

Lippi Wants Azzurri Improvement


Hempstead, NY -- New York Jets wide receiver Santana Moss is questionable for Sunday #39;s game against San Francisco because of a hamstring injury.

Jets #39; Moss Questionable For Sunday


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.

Nev. Move to Purge Some Dem Voters Fails (AP)


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.

Jackson the Wizard of Loz


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.

4 US soldiers killed in roadside bomb attack; coalition steps up <b>...</b>


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 ...

New MSN Search May Be a Google Killer!


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.

Next space station crew to launch


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.

West Lafayette abuzz with Boilers #39; lofty ranking


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.

QUALCOMM Acquires UK-Based, Mobile User Interface Leader Trigenix


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.

Ahold, Ex-Execs Settle with Regulators (Reuters)


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.

Iraq's Allawi Issues Ultimatum to Falluja


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.

Safin, Petrova upset in Kremlin Cup


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.

Signing of Teenage Racer Raises Questions (AP)


Michael Owen heads England's winner in the World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.

Football: Azerbaijan 0-1 England


Dutch  retailer Ahold's former chairman and its ex-finance officer are barred from executive posts as part of a US fraud case settlement.

Ban for former Ahold executives


Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick is doubtful for Sunday #39;s game against Cleveland because of a shin injury.

Warrick doubtful for Sunday


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.

Israel Arrests Bombing Suspect, Kills 4 Militants (Reuters)


The newspaper publisher today said that while the ad market remains uneven it has seen improved trends so far in October.

Earnings for The New York Times Slip


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.

PeopleSoft Execs Defend Bid Rejection


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.

McTeer: Lonesome Dove to be an Aggie


The US State Department Wednesday noted  quot;aggressive quot; behavior by some DynCorp contractors hired to protect Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

US got complaints about security guards


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.

JJB profit and bid hopes fade away


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.

NATO to send staff to Iraq


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.

Israel Kills Two Hamas Militants After Renewed Threat


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.
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IPod Helps Lift Apple's Fourth-Quarter Profit


Tony Blair is to address leaders at conference of centre-left leaders in Hungarian capital Budapest.

Blair heads to Hungary for summit


Americans will go gadget shopping this holiday season even if oil prices go up, Sony execs say.

Sony looks under the Christmas tree


The Mac maker has big plans to expand its network of retail outlets by creating small versions of its stores.

Apple to give its stores a Mini Me look


The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has congratulated Kenya born Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr.

ERA Congratulates Nobel Peace Prize Winner


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.

Russian rocket carrying Russian-U.S. crew blasts off for space station (Canadian Press)


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.

Asian Shares Hit by Metals Tumble, Oil (Reuters)


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.

Petroleum and natural-gas supply data due out Thursday


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.

US may help to ease cost of Boeing terror insurance


A federal judge has set a December date for a patent suit challenging  quot;AutoPlay quot; technology included in recent versions of Microsoft Windows.

Patent case challenges Microsoft #39;s  #39;AutoPlay #39;


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.

Israel suspends soldier after girl shot 15 times


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.

Marshall carries W. Va. to victory


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.

Accounting body delays rule on expensing options


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.

Temasek May Buy Stakes in Minsheng Bank, Medco to Expand Abroad


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.

Cardinals Outslug Astros to Take Opening Game


The United States national soccer team revealed both its immediate and long-term future in a 6-0 victory over Panama last night.

US moves on to final round


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.

Twists give Game 3 added weight


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.

Thais  #39;bomb #39; south with paper birds on Muslim south


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.

Bourses set for losses after Wall St falls (FT.com)


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.

Dual Internal Clocks Control Fruit Flies -Study (Reuters)


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.

Thai minister says zoo #39;s illegal orangutans to be moved


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.

Before the Bell- First Health soars 21.5 percent


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.

Cost Cuts Boost Southwest Air Profit


A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut has reached orbit, after blasting off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Russian Spacecraft Heads for International Space Station


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.

Ruud double lifts Dutch


In southeast Pakistan one of two Chinese hostages injured during a rescue operation died of his injuries, military sources said Thursday.

Rescued Chinese hostage dies


Chinese President Hu Jintao sent a message to Norodom Sihamoni on Thursday to congratulate him on his election as the king of Cambodia.

President Hu congratulates Sihamoni on becoming king of Cambodia


The United Nations is flying six more aircraft to combat swarms of crop-devouring locusts in west Africa.

New planes fly to battle locusts


Bollywood actress Nirupa Roy dies after a heart attack at her home in Mumbai (Bombay) aged 73.

Bollywood actress Nirupa Roy dies


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...

Vote Counting Begins in Afghan Elections


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.

Gates Says Broadcast TV Model Faces Irrelevancy


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.

Dell rides the wave to consumer gadgets (USATODAY.com)


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.

Stocks Seen Flat as Earnings Pour In


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.

Oil exports flow as strike woes ease


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 ...

Double dip


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.)

It's always something with Sox


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.

Can't Hide Your Lying ... Face?


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.

Seven-wicket Kumble destroys Australia


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

Canada slips again in competitiveness rankings


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.

Diesels, Hybrids Fated to Wed


Public transport grinds to a halt in the Netherlands as workers strike against the government's planned welfare cuts.

Transport strike hits Netherlands


Mesa, AZ (Sports Network) - Phoenix Coyotes managing partner Wayne Gretzky is considering a move into the coaching ranks, according to a published report.

Report: Gretzky pondering a move to coaching


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.

Flight From Hong Kong Diverted in UK


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

Google Unveils Desktop Search, Takes on Microsoft


But researchers say data based on analogue phone usage may not yield same results as digital phone usage.

Study: Mobile phone use increases brain tumor risk


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.

New bug found in MySQL


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.

Yao Thrills Capacity Crowd at First China NBA Game (Reuters)


Official figures show that the US trade deficit widened to the second-highest level on record in August.

US trade deficit balloons again


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...

Munro, Morris Face Off in NLCS Game 2


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.

LIPPI LAMENTS LACK OF FIXTURES


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.

Update 1: Northwest Airlines, Pilots Reach Deal


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.

NBA says it has no plans to change 3-point shot despite NBDL <b>...</b>


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.

Season could be over for Manninger


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.

Al-Aqsa mosque restriction lifted


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.

Google Debuts Desktop-Search Tool


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.

Index: RP institutions among cellar dwellers


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.

FCC exempts fiber-to-curb from sharing requirements


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.

120m origami birds of peace fall on Thailand


The companies target mainstream audiences with a low-cost combination digital video recorder and DVD burner box.

Humax, TiVo recorder aims for prime time


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.

Update: Intel shelves plans for 4GHz Pentium 4


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.

Eli Lilly to Cut 575 US Jobs


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.

How an L.A. city department  fought off user resistance


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.

Options expensing delay not enough,say US senators


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.

God help us, Yuvi replaces Akash


The United Nations secretary-general, Kofi Annan, has appealed to the European Union to play a bigger role in UN peacekeeping operations.

UN chief urges European Union to commit more troops


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.

SEC chief lashes out at reform opponents


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.

NAB studying buyer interest for Irish banks


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.

Microsoft Brings TV to Xbox


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.

Red Sox Feeling Heat of 0-2 Start in ALCS (AP)


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.

Sun Micro Posts Narrower Quarterly Loss


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.

Australia  amp; New Zealand


Reuters - Harvard University researchers said\on Wednesday they were seeking permission to use cloning\technology to make human stem cells.

Harvard Seeks Permission to Clone Human Embryos (Reuters)


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.

Netflix stock plummets on buzz about Amazon.com competition


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.

Intel Cancels Revamped Chip


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.

California Ace for Rose


The case of a Muslim woman fined for wearing a veil has created a dispute involving politicians, civil rights groups and a fashion designer.

Italian Woman's Veil Stirs More Than Fashion Feud


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

Jewish state fears world isolation


As it struggled to increase sales and cut costs, Sun Microsystems managed to reduce its net loss in the first quarter to \$174 million.

Sun Reports Smaller Loss and Calls It a Turnaround


The Intel Corporation said that it was canceling plans to market a faster version of its Pentium 4 chip to focus on products with

Intel Cancels Revamped Chip


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.

No. 3 Miami Stops No. 18 Louisville 41-38 (AP)


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.

U.S. Impressive in World Cup Qualifying (AP)


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.

Australian guilty of backpacker murder


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.

Record-smashing Warne leaves Murali behind


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

Warne #39;s career


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.

Glazer bid for Old Trafford falls flat


Thursday's actions are the first shots in what Spitzer called an investigation of widespread corruption in the insurance industry.

Spitzer Targets Brokers


Pakistan vows to track down former Guantanamo inmate who leads group that kidnapped two Chinese engineers.

Pakistan hunts kidnappers' leader