Israel, US, and Egypt back Fatah's fight against Hamas

The Bush administration has spent most of its $84 million in aid to Palestinians to train an elite corps of Fatah-loyal fighters.


Two million Iraqi children are facing threats including poor nutrition, lack of education and violence, Unicef says.


Battling Schilling is on top of the world

Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling overcame the pain of an injured ankle to guide his side to a 6-2 win over the St Louis Cardinals and take a 2-0 lead in baseball's World Series.


Create a better way to distribute medical marijuana

People like to make jokes about using marijuana for "medical" reasons, but for patients who are suffering from certain ailments, there's nothing funny about it.


Drilling Down: Cellphone-Only Homes Hit a Milestone

From September 2006 to April 2007, the percentage of Americans in cellphone-only households for the first time overtook the percentage in landline-only households.


Libyan court rules on HIV medics' appeal

Libya's Supreme Court will rule on  Wednesday on an appeal by six foreign medics sentenced to death  for infecting hundreds of Libyan children with the HIV virus  following a report of a deal for their release.


After two weeks of hands-on testing, an iPod freak says Microsoft's music player just might give the Apple gadget a run for its money. Commentary by Leander Kahney.


Panel: Keep sage grouse off endangered list

A panel of biologists with the US Fish and Wildlife Service says sage grouse should not be listed as an endangered species. The recommendation has environmental groups threatening to sue.


By Barna, Ed  In June, Governor James Douglas will go to China, along with representatives of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Vermont Global Trade Partnership, and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.


Are the devices in this picture interesting enough to make you buy a Zune instead of an iPod?


Most liquids and gels that air travelers purchase in secure areas of airports will now be allowed on planes.


EA's Lord of the Rings-themed RTS is marching into stores nationwide. Precious details inside... Electronic Arts has announced today that the company has shipped their latest title based on the popular Lord


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Knight Ridder late Thursday warned its third-quarter profit from operations will fall short of most analysts' estimates due to advertising losses related to the impact of three hurricanes on its newspapers in Florida and Georgia.


The UN asks for extra forces to police storm-hit Gonaives, amid a breakdown in law and order has collapsed.


Electronic Arts and ESPN Sign 15-Year Deal to Sell Games

Electronic Arts, hoping to shore up its eroding dominance in the sports video game market, signed a deal giving it the exclusive right to use the ESPN brand in games.


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Derek Jeter hit a leadoff home run, Jon Lieber pitched into the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees clinched their 10th consecutive trip to the postseason


Over the long term, one strategy has consistently outperformed. Shouldn't you try it?


Web sites say that Apple will unveil a 60-gig iPod with color screen to display photos for holidays. SAN FRANCISCO  - Fan sites are abuzz with messages that Apple Computer Inc.


The new World Strip Poker Champion who  beat nearly 200 other players celebrated winning the 10,000  pounds ($18,860) prize by removing his remaining clothes, thus  securing a further 10,000 pounds for charity.


Ireland dumped miles for kilometres on Thursday with little mourning but plenty of ridicule as new speed signs popped up everywhere from motorways to mud tracks.


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Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin met with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi here Sunday on bilateral relations and international issues.


The Securities and Exchange  Commission is investigating how banks, credit rating firms and  lenders valued and disclosed complex mortgage-backed securities  that ultimately led to the subprime crisis, a top agency  enforcer said on Saturday.


New York, 12:11 - BASKET, NBA: MIAMI TORNA ALLA VITTORIA

Risultati delle gare del campionato Nba disputate nella notte: Miami Heat - Indiana Pacers 98-96; Ch...


New Bush Cabinet Seen as Move for More Harmony and Control

The essence of the president's moves has been to fill key cabinet agencies with people he has relied on in the Oval Office.


UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei says North Korea is still "fully committed" to giving up its nuclear programme.


Peruvian ex-President Alberto Fujimori undergoes medical tests as he awaits extradition home from Chile.


TOKYO - Japan will get its first nursing home for dogs with round-the-clock monitoring by doctors and a team of puppies to help aging pooches feel younger, a pet products company said Wednesday.


Paul Hamm definitely doesn't think he should have to give up his gold medal. He's not even into the idea of sharing it. "I personally feel, at this time, that I am the Olympic


US lawmakers pass a bill that could tighten controls on gun ownership, in response to the Virginia Tech shootings.


Rumsfeld: U.S. Troops Can Leave Before Iraq Peaceful

The United States does not have to  wait until Iraq "is peaceful and perfect" before it begins to  withdraw military troops from that troubled country, Defense  Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said on Friday.


Tiger's tale: Woods still looking for perfect Ryder Cup teammate

Keep this up, and the United States may need the Ryder Cup rosters expanded beyond 12 just to offer more playing partners for Tiger Woods.


China throws support behind N. Korea amid pressure for nuclear ...

BEIJING : Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged to strengthen relations with North Korea as his special envoy returned from Pyongyang amid frantic 11th hour diplomacy to resume faltering talks about the North's nuclear weapons drive.


Seeks to slash up to 7,000 jobs over next 18 months

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Delta Air Lines, attempting to avert bankruptcy, said Wednesday it aims to cut $5 billion in annual costs by slashing nearly 12 percent of its work force, dropping Dallas-Fort Worth as a hub, and trimming its fleet of planes.


Singer Rick James died of a heart attack that may have been induced by nine drugs in his system, a coroner says.


Mortar bombs kill at least three in Mogadishu

Five mortar bombs struck northern Mogadishu on Monday, killing at least three people, wounding several others and flattening homes in the Somali capital's latest outbreak of postwar violence, witnesses said.


Lobbyists Hired to Press Maliki, Former Premier Says

Former interim Iraqi prime minister Ayad Allawi, who is trying to put together a new coalition to replace the current Baghdad government headed by Nouri al-Maliki, said yesterday that a powerful Washington lobbying firm is working on his behalf, funded by an Iraqi whom he cannot identify.


NASA Planning More Missions to Space Station

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.  NASA declared that it's back in the space- station assembly business Thursday after shuttle Atlantis and its six astronauts safely returned from a 12-day mission to install a new piece of the orbiting outpost.


A former border inspector pleaded guilty Thursday to accepting cash bribes and luxury cars in exchange for allowing smugglers to sneak hundreds of illegal immigrants from Mexico into the country.


Chiefs' skid ends with all-around effort in the nick of time

BALTIMORE -- The Kansas City Chiefs have three words for all us know-it-alls out there who have spent the past three weeks questioning their mettle, their offseason decision-making and everything short of their manhood: Not so fast.


For some AOL users, passwords have just become the computing dinosaurs. America Online has partnered with RSA Security to create AOL PassCode, a premium service that secures and manages AOL ScreenNames. AOL PassCode utilizes RSA's SecurID two-factor authentication scheme where a random six-digit numeric code is generated in intervals of 60 seconds from a keychain sized device. AOL claims that this added safeguard provides a second level of account protection. The service is primarily directed toward small business and customers who pay bills and manage funds online. PassCode costs an additional $1.95 USD a month with a one-time service fee of $9.95 USD.


BERARDINO: Even idiots get some things right

BOSTON -- They proudly call themselves "idiots," and the thing with idiots, you see, is they don't often think rationally.


Advertising: How to Lose Cadillac and Other Lessons on Madison Ave. in 2006

This yearâs big story is mainstream marketers embracing new technologies like podcasts, video-on-demand, blogs, social networking and video sharing.


No. 10 Oklahoma St. Nicks Texas A&M 66-59

John Lucas III scored 18 points, Joey Graham added 17 and No. 10 Oklahoma State recovered from poor first-half shooting to beat Texas A&M 66-59 on Saturday night.


A draft document given to the South African Government sets targets for black empowerment in the country's tourism industry.


Europe enjoy a fabulous Friday to lead the USA 6Â½-1Â½ in the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills.


As dispirited Democrats take stock of across-the-board electoral losses and begin an inevitable bout of soul-searching and recriminations


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Genova, 16:20 - CALCIO, SAMP; FLACHI: MI SPIACE PER LA MIA FAMIGLIA

Il giocatore della Sampdoria, Francesco Flachi, trovato positivo alla cocaina al controllo antidopin...


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Israel, Palestinian Authority hold security talks

Israel has resumed talks with the Palestinian Authority on security cooperation, an Israeli official said on Tuesday about a move designed to bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas after Hamas's Gaza takeover.


Dems Want Answers From Rumsfeld on Armor

The incoming deputy leader of Senate Democrats demanded answers Saturday from Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld as to why U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan lack protective equipment for themselves and their vehicles.


NBA Suspends Four After Bulls-Wizards Fight

NEW YORK (Sports Network) - NBA vice president Stu Jackson  Wednesday handed out suspensions for four players involved in a  fight during Monday's preseason game between the Washington  Wizards and Chicago Bulls.


So let's see, according to Bill Cowher, the Steelers will play to win Sunday's game in Buffalo because they owe it to themselves to play hard.


Former chess champion Fischer died: Iceland radio

Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer has died of a serious but unspecified illness, Iceland national radio reported on Friday.


OPEC: US recession fears cloud oil demand outlook

Mounting concerns over a U.S. recession have obscured the demand outlook for OPEC's oil this year, the producer group said on Tuesday, dimming the prospect of an increase in supplies at its meeting next week.


THURSDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDayNews) -- Most people in the United States who have LASIK surgery are satisfied with the results, according to a 15-year review of clinical trials on the vision-correcting procedure.


Kevin Taylor is not a market researcher.  Yes, he's standing in front of a group of people discussing which laundry detergent best removed a grape juice stain from a T- shirt.  He has photos, comparisons and samples of the actual shirts in question.


Dutch officials said Wednesday they summoned the U.S. ambassador to explain remarks reportedly made by Defense Secretary Robert Gates about NATO troops in Afghanistan.


Indonesian censors ban Aceh film from festival

Indonesia has banned a documentary on  the once volatile Aceh province from being screened at an  international film festival on the grounds that it could  disturb security, the festival's organizers said.


An ingredient in the curry leaf tree may help control diabetes, according to British researchers at the department of pharmacy at King's College London.


Britain's best-known soccer player, David Beckham, has signed up for a small part in a Hollywood movie, Sky News reported Monday.


'Profiles in Courage' on Bridges TV to Feature Comcast

BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 20  /PRNewswire/ -- Bridges TV announced today that its Wednesday, March 7th episode of "Profiles in Courage" will feature Comcast at 8pm ET and 9pm PT.


One Fool has a few suggestions for keeping your portfolio intact.


As Bill Parcells would say, "Don't put him in Canton just yet, fellas.". As in Canton, Ohio, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.


Intel cut the prices of its premier mobile chips by up to a third on Sunday, as it prepares for the holiday season. The Santa Clara, Calif.


Darfur Peacekeeping Force Has 'Unprecedented' Mission

A hybrid U.N.-African Union peacekeeping force for the Darfur region of Sudan has received sufficient pledges for participation, though critical needs remain for technical support and an engineer corps, a top U.N. official said.


Barcellona, 20:04 - CALCIO, RADIO SPAGNOLA: HENRY HA FIRMATO CON IL BARCELLONA

Secondo quanto annunciato dall'emittente spagnola radio Catena Ser, il francese Thierry Henry avrebb...


David Dellucci hit two solo home runs and Kevin Mench had a three-run drive, powering the Texas Rangers past the Royals, 5-3, at Kansas City last night. The Rangers won their seventh straight and remained tied with the Red Sox atop the wild-card standings.


Six families were moved from their homes in a chemical scare when fire broke out in a disused former steelworks building. About 40 firefighters were called out to the blaze at the old Ivor Works building at Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, at 4.40pm yesterday.


FLORENCE Interior ministers from the five largest West European countries have agreed to adopt digital fingerprinting on passports, officials here said, but a second day of talks on Monday found them still deadlocked on a plan to create migrant holding


Germany beat Holland to win the women's hockey gold medal.


Ashanti told a courtroom Monday that she was a teenager trying to follow her dream when she worked a decade ago with a producer who wants more than $2 million for helping start her career.


Inquest set in death of Anna Nicole's son

NASSAU, Bahamas  - A coroner's inquest will be   held in the Bahamas in October into the death of Daniel Smith,   the 20-year-old son of reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith,   Bahamian authorities said on Wednesday.


The operator of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut fast-food chains said higher costs in the United States offset strength in its international business.


Sales of previously owned homes nudged up in November, but that didn't improve the broader picture of a feeble housing market racked by record-high foreclosures and harder-to-get credit.


Former NFL star O.J. Simpson says he and one of the alleged victims of a robbery have spoken by telephone and agree the incident was blown out of proportion. Las Vegas police say no arrests have been made.


Bulgarian archeologists have unearthed a 2,400-year old golden mask in the tomb of an ancient Thracian king, a newspaper said Friday.


US baby furniture supplier Simplicity recalls one million Chinese-made cots linked to two infant deaths.


According to a report published in this month's issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, researchers have shown for the first time that transplanted stem cells can preserve and improve vision in eyes damaged by retinal disease.


Astronauts Check for Any Damage to Space Shuttle

By Rasha Madkour Associated Press  HOUSTON -- The orbiting Discovery crew started the meticulous inspection of the shuttle's heat shield on Sunday, looking for any possible damage from liftoff.


Britain's finance minister more popular than Blair: poll

A new opinion poll had decidedly mixed news for British Prime Minister Tony Blair: while he looks set to win the next election, his finance minister and arch rival Gordon Brown is now a more popular choice as premier.


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BAGHDAD, Dec. 19--Six weeks before Iraq's nationwide vote, another blast of violence hit the country Sunday, including two deadly bombings claiming at least a dozen lives


Right-hand pitcher Luis Mendoza was purchased by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday from Double-A Frisco, the Major League Baseball team said.


Tory leader Michael Howard is to unveil plans to introduce hospital matrons with the power to shut dirty wards.


PageSix - TOUGH-guy cop Vic    Mackey of "The    Shield" is headed  for a dangerous liaison  with a new precinct  captain played by none   other than Glenn   Close.


U.S. says Iran still training Iraqi militias

The U.S. military said on Sunday there had been a dramatic drop in the number of Iranian weapons being smuggled into Iraq but no let-up in Tehran's training and financing of Iraqi militias.


Crosby inspires Penguins to outdoor victory

ORCHARD PARK, New York  - The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the New Year with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday in the first outdoor NHL game played in the United States.


House prices rose 1% in November after a small fall in October, according to the latest survey from the Nationwide building society.


Japan's Sharp Corp. said on Monday it  will buy Fujitsu Ltd.'s liquid crystal display (LCD) business,  the latest consolidation in the fast-growing but highly  competitive market for thin displays.


An elderly Swedish woman has taken  animal protection too far by sheltering 11 full grown swans in  her small, city center apartment, police said on Thursday.


Kazaa Court Trial Brings File Swapping to the Judge  Kazaa has had a bumpy ride in the last couple of years. While Kazaa is dropping down usersâ popularity ratings (because of the high rate of bad files), it is high on the âpotential list of companies to sueâ of big music ...


The Food and Drug Administration ordered a strong warning for Pfizer Inc.'s injectable contraceptive called Depo-Provera, saying it could permanently weaken bones.


Father to battle for daughter's 'cruel' life

The father of a desperately ill baby is due to give evidence at the High Court in a bid to help his daughter live. Doctors caring for 11-month-old Charlotte Wyatt want to go against her parents' wishes and


Blackstone deal for Alliance gets antitrust nod

U.S. antitrust authorities said on  Tuesday they had approved plans by Blackstone Group LP   to buy Alliance Data Systems Corp.  for $6.76 billion.


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Computer Associates plans to buy security software firm Netegrity, in a deal valued at $430 million (Â£241m). The acquisition will strengthen the firm's position in the IT security market and builds on last


Army Dissidents Suspected of Guinean Leader Attack

Dissident soldiers are thought to have  been responsible for Wednesday's attempt to assassinate Guinean  President Lansana Conte by firing at his motorcade, a top  police official said.


Nairobi - A final Sudanese peace agreement will be signed in the Kenyan capital on January 9, mediators and the main southern rebel group said on Thursday.


Ex-Convict Sought in Police Shooting, Official Says

Dexter Bostic, 34, worked at the auto dealership from which the BMW sport utility vehicle that the two officers had stopped had been stolen, an official said.


Vodafone reserves right to terminate India acquisition

InfoWorld - British mobile services company Vodafone Group has reserved the right to terminate its agreement with Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. (HTIL), if a "prohibition" comes in the way of the closure of its $11.1 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in Hutchison Essar, an Indian mobile services company.


An HIV-positive man accused of knowingly exposing three women to the virus has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison.


By JUDY BERGERON  Local station WBXH the Block officially becomes My BR TV Tuesday, Sept. 5. The new station is part of the newly formed national My Network TV (see adjacent story), which emerged after The WB and UPN recently merged to form the CW. WBXH was a former UPN affiliate.


Crude oil continued to move upwards to fresh highs in Asian trade today, hitting a new mark of $52.53 US per barrel as the market took stock of a possible strike in Nigeria and the sluggish revival of output in key Gulf of Mexico oil


Football: Emerald Bowl boosting Navy's image

I was a guest on Baltimore sports radio station WNST yesterday morning to discuss the Navy-New Mexico matchup in the Emerald Bowl.


Florida marine biologists are working on a new tail for a baby


Scientists using data from a European probe orbiting Mars have made new topographic maps of the Red Planet.


Yesterday Brought to You  By the Irrational Herd

Yesterday at 3 p.m., these were the top headlines running on Bloomberg's news service:


DC EMS chief's firing illustrates conflicts over lifesaving reform

The District of Columbia's emergency medical services, which ranked lowest among the nation's 50 largest cities in a USA TODAY investigation last year, has replaced


WASHINGTON - President Bush told members of Congress on Wednesday he supports giving a new national intelligence director strong budgetary authority over much of the nation's intelligence community, a key provision in the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations...


U.S. Women Win Third Consecutive Basketball Gold

The U.S. women took their third  consecutive gold medal in Olympic basketball on Saturday,  breaking open a close game in the fourth quarter to beat  Australia 74-63.


Doctor gives Suharto "only 50-50 chance"

Indonesia's former president Suharto, who ruled the country for more than three decades, is in a "very critical condition" after almost all his organ functions failed, his doctor told a news conference on Sunday.


Free agent center Foyle signed by the Magic

The Orlando Magic bolstered their defense  Friday by signing experienced free agent center Adonal Foyle.


Rescuers unable to save children trapped in Ohio apartment fire; 7 ...

Joe Jaramillo climbed the staircase with smoke searing his eyes and the cries of trapped children ringing in his ears. But he couldn't get any closer.


MSN Direct could put live content on WM6 home screens

At 3GSM in Barcelona today, Microsoft announced a preview of its MSN Direct service now available for devices with Windows Mobile, that will put weather, sports scores, business, stocks, and entertainment news on their home screens.


Bus carrying Poles crashes in France, 26 killed

NOTRE-DAME-DE-MESAGE, France  - Twenty-six Polish pilgrims died on Sunday when their coach careered down a hillside and burst into flames at the foot of a small village near the southeastern French city of Grenoble.


L'uomo si e' costituito ai Cc un'ora dopo l'omicidio


France's Socialist candidate Segolene Royal tries to revive her presidential bid in a televised appearance.


Rockies to Try Online Ticket Sales Again

DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies planned to relaunch online sales of World Series tickets Tuesday after their first attempt was stopped by a computer-system crash the team blamed on an "external, malicious attack."


PM's adviser must face overboard inquiry: Labor

The federal Labor Party has seized on a new revelation about the children overboard story, saying it raises more questions about Prime Minister John Howard's credibility.


Don't touch that Microsoft Security Bulletin email

Trojan hides under patch update Do not be tempted into opening an email with the subject line: "Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-0065" because it is no such thing.â¦


Swiss bank UBS plans to remove its chief executive Peter Wuffli and is expected to replace him with his deputy, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday on its website.


Italia: sciopero generale, mattina di manifestazioni in piazze

ROMA - Trasporti bloccati, poste e banche chiuse, fabbriche a ritmo ridotto, voli cancellati: per le quattro ore di sciopero generale proclamate da Cgil, Cisl e Uil contro la Finanziaria si sono fermate - secondo i primi dati dei sindacati - gran parte


China denies pigs have lethal strain this year

BEIJING - China said yesterday that a deadly strain of bird flu was found in pigs last year but denied that the animals had the disease this year.


AU undeterred despite new Somali Islamist threat

The African Union vowed Wednesday it would not be deterred from sending troops to Somalia, despite a call by a firebrand Somali Islamist commander for an uprising against them.


Museumgoers with poor eyesight can now take a version of the Museum of Modern Art's audio tour that describes what the paintings look like.


Description: President Bush made signed commitments to the National Guard on which he may not have followed through, according to a report by The Boston Globe based on documents from the late 1960s and early 1970s.


Guantanamo Detainee's Father Seeks Visit Permission

The father of a British man held at Guantanamo Bay will meet American Embassy officials next week to seek permission to fly out and visit his son.


Russia's state-controlled arms trader and top aircraft maker criticized Washington Saturday for imposing sanctions on them over dealings with Iran. The defense ministry said the move reflected U.S. annoyance at arms sales to Venezuela.


U.N. expert faults U.S. on human rights in terror laws

The United States apparently violated international law in its military tribunals by using coercion to extract confessions and writing counter-terrorism laws that restrict immigration on questionable grounds, a U.N. investigator said on Friday.


Piacenza, 15:27 - ATLETICA, KENIANO KANDA VINCE MARATONA DI PIACENZA

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Roma, 18:43 - CALCIO, RIVA: PALLONE D'ORO, UN PREMIO A TUTTA LA NAZIONALE

Gigi Riva, vice commissario federale e manager della nazionale esprime tutta la sua gioia dopo la pr...


KABUL (BBC) -- Afghan troops have stormed the main jail in the capital, Kabul, after an escape bid by inmates escalated into a day-long siege that left several dead.


U.S. Warns of Planned Militant Attacks in Kuwait

The United States has warned Americans  in Kuwait that militants are preparing to launch attacks in the  U.S.-allied Gulf Arab state and has urged its citizens to be  vigilant.


Oracle today introduced the latest version of its Business Intelligence product which combines information access, analysis, reporting, data integration and management tools into a standalone application.


Elezioni presidenziali in Ucraina: riepilogo dei fatti

05/12/04 - Dopo la decisione della Corte Suprema di Kiev di annullare il turno di ballottaggio delle elezioni presidenziali svoltosi in Ucraina il 21 novembre, Politica in Europa riepiloga con questo approfondimento gli avvenimenti verificatisi negli


Quantum Teleporting, Yes; the Rest Is Movie Magic

A screening of the movie âJumperâ at M.I.T. brought Hollywood and scientists together to discuss quantum physics and teleportation.


U.S. Schools Behind in Use of Technology

Schools lag behind much of society in using technology, but students are seeing benefits and clamoring for more access to computers, the government says.


Needling More Than the Feminist Consciousness

A show of stitched work at the Museum of Arts and Design moves beyond pure politics.


TORONTO - The next phase of winning, after you've won at home and on the road, after you've blown out teams, captured nail-biters and overcome large fourth-quarter deficits, is to beat an opponent more than once.


$45 Million and Growing! Mega Millions Estimated Jackpot Continues to Climb As More Than 410,000 Tickets Win

MEGA MILLIONS, June 13  /PRNewswire/ -- Lucky players nationwide continue to win big with Mega Millions.  In Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, a total of 412,035 tickets from coast to coast won prizes, including five tickets that each won $250,000.


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India lost four wickets in the final session to undo much of their earlier good work with the bat on the first day of the third Test against Australia at the WACA here Wednesday.


Small is beautiful for singer-songwriter Tunstall

CLEVELAND (Billboard) - Having already gone gold with her   debut Virgin effort, "Eye to the Telescope," which includes hit   singles "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See,"   Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall sees change in the air   for her next project.


Ferrari team principal Jean Todt was full of praise for his driver, his team and the organisers of the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix after Rubens Barrichello claimed a narrow victory in Sunday's historic race on the outskirts of Shanghai.


NEW YORK -- Minnie Driver can drive a car, but she doesn't profess to be a race car driver. That's the analogy she uses to explain why her opera arias were dubbed in Joel Schumacher's film version of The Phantom of the Opera.


Timor fugitive will talk if manhunt halted: aide

A fugitive East Timor rebel being hunted by Australian troops is prepared to negotiate if the military operation against him is halted, one of his aides said Tuesday.


Stores set flat-panel TV blitz for holiday weekend

With the official holiday shopping season about to get under way, consumer electronics retailers are rolling out aggressive "Black Friday" deals in an effort to win a larger share of flat-panel television sales.


Indonesian Leaders, Aceh Rebels End Talks

Indonesian government and rebel leaders from tsunami-devastated Aceh province broke off peace talks here Saturday after failing to reach a cease-fire in their 30-year conflict. Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari urged both sides to quickly resume negotiations.


An County Down man is charged with having over 14,000 indecent photographs of children on his computer.


Putin Seeks Tighter Control to Fight Terrorism

Russian President Vladimir Putin will seek to appoint regional rulers and change voting to aid national parties that can unite the country to fight terrorism after four attacks in 10 days killed at least 430 people.


Israel set to take revenge operations after "tunnel attack"

Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz approved Monday afternoon a series of operations which will be launched in the Rafah area against tunnels used by Palestinians to smuggle weapons and attack Israeli targets.


Clinton launches drive for women's votes

Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton called Tuesday for the majority of voters — women — to help her break the nation's highest glass ceiling by electing her the first female president.


Cyprus votes in tight three-way presidential race

Greek Cypriots vote on Sunday in a  tight three-way election for a new president who will be tasked  with finding a peace deal on the divided island that could open  Turkey's path towards the European Union.


Standing before a crowd of about 15,000 at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry ticked off a list of domestic problems he said President


Five U.S. troops killed in Iraq, June toll now 100

A roadside bomb killed five U.S. soldiers on patrol in Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Friday, bringing this month's death toll for American forces in Iraq to 100.


The company that revolutionized the search of the Internet has now revolutionized searching your hard drive. Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG) new Desktop Search utility is an incredibly


Wal-Mart Stores offers $4 generic drugs in Florida

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's  largest retailer, said on Thursday it would cut the prices of  nearly 300 generic drugs to $4 per prescription starting in the  retirement haven of Tampa, Florida.


The leader of Hezbollah says Lebanon's government should not storm a refugee camp taken over by Islamists.


Impossible to predict whether Spurrier will return to Florida ...

So I said to myself, "Self, is the Ol' Ball Coach coming back to Gainesville?'' Well, on the one hand, yes. On the other hand, maybe not.


Oracle Quarterly Net Income Rises 16 Pct

Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported a 16 percent rise in quarterly net income as the world's second largest software company benefited


The US space agency says the veteran Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft is probably lost and unrecoverable.


Japan says U.S. sex slave resolution won't harm ties

Japan said on Wednesday that its ties with Washington would not be shaken by a U.S. Congressional move to seek an apology for forcing women to serve as sex slaves during World War Two.


Kmart Holding Corp.  on Monday  reported its third consecutive quarterly profit as cost cuts  made up for slumping sales, and its cash pile grew to about  $2.6 billion.


Accra, 20:07 - CALCIO, GHANA: NIENTE COPPA D'AFRICA PER APPIAH

Niente coppa d'Africa per Stephen Appiah. Il Ghana, che ospiterà la manifestazione a partire ...


Listen to the voice of wisdom: "It's early." The speaker? Marcus Banks. He appears to have learned quite a bit in a very short period.


The result was announced last night by the world football's governing body at a gala evening at the Zurich opera house. It's the first time that Ronaldinho is winning the award.


Mike Leigh's abortion drama Vera Drake wins five prizes at the London Film Critics' Awards.


Chelsea are held to a 2-2 draw by Bolton after a late equaliser from Radhi Jaidi.


Israeli force clashes with militants in Gaza

A small Israeli ground force pushed into the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, clashing with militants and bulldozing areas of farmland, the army and residents said.


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SHERIDAN, Wyo. _ The oil and gas boom of the West has also opened vast lands to discoveries by an unlikely group: archaeologists such as Kevin O'Dell.


Ritesh Sinha's Manoj Bajpai - Diana Hayden starrer project All Alone has apparently been shelved.


Blast rocks Serb-controlled north Kosovo

An explosion rocked a U.N. courthouse in the Serb-controlled north of Kosovo, causing slight damage but no injuries hours after majority ethnic Albanians proclaimed the province's independence.


Modena, 17:47 - CALCIO, MODENA: TEST CON GLI ALLIEVI NAZIONALI

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Tennis: Kuznetsova Advances to China Open Quarterfinals

US Open tennis champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia has advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing with a hard-fought win over China's Li Na.


SERBIA:  Preparing to Vote Really Between EU and Russia

BELGRADE, Jan 23 (IPS) - The two leading candidates in the presidential  elections Sunday headed into a second round Feb. 3 as expected.  Less expected was the high turnout.


Growth of Genetic Tests Concerns Federal Panel

Regulation and oversight has not kept pace with the development of new genetic tests and efforts to sell them directly to consumers.


Bali breakthrough launches historic climate

NUSA DUA, Indonesia  - Nearly 200 nations agreed at U.N.-led talks in Bali on Saturday to launch negotiations on a new pact to fight global warming after a reversal by the United States allowed a historic breakthrough.


Romania Presidential Runoff Seen Too Close to Call

Exit polls from Romania's  presidential run-off on Sunday showed the race between Social  Democrat Prime Minister Adrian Nastase and opposition leader  Traian Basescu was too close to call.


Universities offer courses on the changing nature of global security


Drug Might Become First for Specific Race

The largest study ever done solely on black Americans with heart failure raises the controversial prospect of the first drug that might be marketed to a specific racial group.


Larry Brown seemed happy to hear every word, each angry invective Spain basketball coach Mario Pesquera hurled at him. Brown only wanted - and strongly suggested â-hat


A watchdog says ministers have failed to make the case for spreading government jobs around the country.


They're not a shot, but these tips might help

or maybe ever -- this flu season. Here are some facts and tips about dealing with the vaccine shortage. Q: How worried should I be about the flu?


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Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton and singer Samuel Preston split after ten months of marriage.


Re:framing: A Challenge to Gene Theory, a Tougher Look at Biotech

The $73.5 billion global biotech business may soon have to grapple with a discovery that calls into question the scientific principles on which it was founded.


Music industry, file-swappers square off

This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients.


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The Ugandan government and Lord's Resistance Army rebels sign an agreement in the latest round of peace talks.


Climate change is partly to blame for the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region, where droughts have provoked fighting over water sources, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in an editorial published Saturday.


US Urges Israel to Smooth Way for Palestinian Vote

A US envoy said before a visit by Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday that Israel should take steps to smooth the way for a Palestinian presidential election scheduled for January.


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Subprime inflicts new damage in U.S. and Europe

New problems in America and Europe,  wrought by the faltering U.S. mortgage sector, jolted financial  markets on Wednesday as investors looked for a rapid central  bank response.


Influential heavy metal guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and four other people were shot to death during an Ohio performance of the band Damageplan on Wednesday night, casting a pall on the


'World Police' Creators Say Anger = Publicity

When you're making an R-rated puppet movie with controversial marionette-on-marionette sex scenes, you'd think you'd have all the controversy you could stomach.


Republican Party leaders yesterday laid the groundwork for a possible challenge of Democrat Christine Gregoire's victory over Dino Rossi in the hand recount for governor, claiming a number of irregularities in the way King County handled ballots.


Vodafone activists target US shareholders

Business & money: Â·  Rebels want cash payout from American spin-off Â·  Fresh row likely over executive remuneration


Film depicting Germans as WW2 victims fires debate

A television drama portraying Germans as victims of atrocities as they fled Eastern Europe at the end of World War Two marks a new step in ending a German taboo on lamenting one of the biggest refugee movements ever.


Pollution Study Shows Lung Damage In Children

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A new study says long-term exposure to pollution can cause irreversible lung damage in children. California air pollution experts are calling the study landmark news.


Shuttle Starts a Mission to the Space Station

Despite weather concerns and a small chunk of ice that threatened to delay the beginning of the shuttle Discoveryâs mission, everything seemed to fall into place.


During today's European Union (EU) summit, a group of Armenians held a protest around the EU Council building in Brussels. According to the police, nearly, 2,300 Armenians demanded Turkey to recognize genocide allegations.


Troubled former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has undergone emergency surgery on a perforated stomach ulcer, his agent said on Monday.


Club chairman Theo Paphitis denies any wrongdoing from Millwall fans in Tuesday's violence at the New Den.


Microsoft Windows Exec Talks IE Security

INTERVIEW Gary Schare, Director of Windows Product Management at Microsoft, sat down with BetaNews to discuss the future of IE, including the possibility of tabbed browsing, Mozilla's "free ride," and why Microsoft feels it is better equipped to handle security. This is part two of a two-part interview. In part one, Schare talks about the pitfalls of open source software when it comes to backwards compatibility.


The widow of Christopher Reeve continues his legacy of fundraising for spinal injuries research.


Formula One's governing body cleared McLaren on Wednesday of using illegal 'team orders' in their one-two victory in Monaco last weekend.


The Foreign Office is checking unconfirmed reports that UK hostage Kenneth Bigley has been killed by Iraqi militants.


Infocus: Examining a Public Exploit, Part 1

The purpose of this article is to analyze a public exploit in a lab environment, see the alerts generated by an intrusion detection system, and then do some packet analysis of the malicious binary in order to better understand it.


Kosovo Albanian newspapers are delighted that President Bush supports Kosovan independence.


4 Arrested in Connection with Australian Embassy Bombing

Indonesian police say they have formally arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in last week's bomb attack at the Australian embassy in Jakarta.


Intel introduces new quad-core processors

Intel Corp  on Thursday  introduced high-end processors for computer servers to compete  with an upcoming new product from Advanced Micro Devices Inc  .


Nepal army finds wreckage of crashed WWF chopper

A Nepali army rescue team located on   Monday the wreckage of a helicopter chartered by conservation   group WWF, two days after it went missing in bad weather with   24 people on board, an airport official said.


Fed's Fisher says Fed vigilant on inflation

MONTERREY, Mexico  - Federal Reserve Bank of   Dallas President Richard Fisher said on Monday that slowing   U.S. economic growth should contain inflation but if it fails   to do so, the U.S. central bank must act.


A federal appellate court has blocked the enforcement of an Arizona law that requires voters to show identification before casting a ballot and submit proof of citizenship when registering to vote.


Report: Apple to use Intel's Silverthorne chip in 2008

Apple is apparently considering Intel's upcoming low-power chip for use in 2008, but it's not likely that it will have Intel inside the iPhone next year.


HALLE, Germany  - James Blake came from a set and a break down to start the grass-court season with an encouraging 4-6 6-4 6-3 win over Sam Querrey in the first round of the Halle Open on Monday.


Women's 10m Platform : NEWBERY (AUS) takes gold

ATHENS, 22 August - Chantelle NEWBERY (AUS) won the gold medal in the Women's 10m Platform competition on Sunday night at the Olympic Aquatic Centre.


French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his new wife win damages over a photo used in a Ryanair advert.


Bush to Meet With Women Activists in Kuwait

CAIRO, Jan. 11 -- President Bush -- who recently praised Kuwait for the work of its female lawmakers in parliament -- met Saturday with women activists in that country.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. - "Boldly going where no man has gone before" takes on a new meaning at Space Services Inc., a company offering "space memorial services" for people interested in an out-of-this-world post-death experience.


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Union Seeks to Represent Wal-Mart Workers

Union efforts to organize Wal-Mart workers in Canada continued Monday in the auto-service departments of seven British Columbia outlets of the world's largest retailer.


Apple juice may help protect kids from asthma

NEW YORK  - Drinking apple juice from concentrate daily may help ward off asthma symptoms in children, a study from the UK hints.


Fazio: per sviluppo occorre impegno e coesione parti sociali

Il Governatore della Banca d'Italia, Antonio Fazio, ha detto in un messaggio inviato alla consegna del premio 'Pico della Mirandola' che lo sviluppo dell'economia richiede l'impegno di tutti, "ciascuno per la propria parte, in spirito di coesione e


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Blog: General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner to be a keynote speaker at 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show.


DEVELOPMENT:    Exports A Way Out of Poverty?

BERLIN, Oct 4 (IPS) - Imagine the world's poorest trading their way  out of poverty. A grand vision indeed, but how to turn it into  reality?


Philippine Rail Cars Crash Into Ravine, 12 Dead

PADRE BURGOS, Philippines  - Rescuers in the  Philippines freed more than 100 train passengers trapped on  Friday when a crowded economy carriage derailed and dragged  other cars into a steep ravine, killing at least 12 people.


Shi'ite militiamen continue to occupy the Imam Ali shrine in the Iraqi city of Najaf, despite religious authorities' efforts to end the 17-day standoff.


Obama answers Australian PM over Iraq stance

Australia's conservative Prime Minister John Howard said Sunday that victory for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and his party in next year's presidential election would be a boon for terrorists.


More than 250 protesting dairy farmers stop delivery trucks from getting into an Asda distribution depot.


Many Feeling Effects Of High-Interest Loans

The Steeds Grant subdivision in Fort Washington projects an air of comfortable affluence. Stately, spacious Colonials nestle on winding streets, their Palladian windows and backyard decks offering a vista of rolling lawns and wooded glens. Well-heeled professionals come and go; the manicured yards...


Natural disasters are affecting more and more people, the UN says ahead of a conference on reducing the risks.


By Doug Kreutz, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson  Sep. 24--You might sense something in the air as you walk along the banks of Madera Creek, treading here and there on yellow-brown leaves shed by sycamore trees.   Autumn.


Director Mark Romanek leaves horror film The Wolf Man weeks before the start of filming.


NEW YORK -- Once relegated to the lower rungs of the US economic ladder, Hispanics are emerging into a new era of affluence, and bankers and investors are taking notice.


Sprint Nextel, suffering from a steady erosion of customers, said yesterday it is cutting about 7 percent of its workforce and closing 125 retail stores. The company's stock fell sharply, losing a quarter of its value.


Top Republican aids Lieberman fundraiser

A prominent Republican who chairs I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's legal defense fund co-hosted a fundraiser Wednesday for Sen. Joe Lieberman, who is running for re-election as an independent after losing the Democratic primary.


Travel tips for a safe and less stressful holiday

The Boise Airport is bracing for the two busiest travel days of the year on Wednesday and Sunday. Travelers are advised to arrive at least two hours before their departure time.


Nadeem's father files plea to cancel warrants

The petition is expected to come up for hearing on December 20.


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NFL's Vick enters guilty plea in Virginia court

Attorneys for Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick handed over documents on Friday in which the National Football League star pleaded guilty in a dog-fighting case that threatens to wreck his career.


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Apple and the Beatles Make Peace Over Their Logos

The maker of the iPod and the guardian of the Beatles' music resolved their long-simmering dispute yesterday over who has the right to the Apple trademark.


French president fumes as private initiative to free hostages flops

French President Jacques Chirac slammed a private initiative to secure the release of two French hostages in Iraq as "interference", while the freelance effort appeared to have flopped.


Osama bin Laden has been back in touch, this time with an hourlong audiotape. By one count, this was his 17th such communication; the last one, in October, featured some pre-election death threats.


Raptors beat Clippers for third successive win

The Toronto Raptors hit a season high  in points and won their third straight game, downing the Los  Angeles Clippers 122-110 in National Basketball Association  play on Sunday.


Ottawa misrepresenting medicare cash, provinces say

Canada's provincial finance ministers say the federal government has enough money to pay for "significant" changes to the health-care system, despite its pleas of poverty.


Great Firewall of China Faces Online Rebels

The Chinese governmentâs censorship of some Web sites with no discernible political content has fostered a backlash among Internet users.


Dominique Meyer Named New Opera Director

By GEORGE JAHN  VIENNA, Austria - Dominique Meyer was named the next director of Vienna's renowned State Opera Wednesday, a decision that eased criticism of Austria's chancellor, who had been accused of using political influence to promote another candidate for the job.


Helen Mirren's "Queen" set to reign at Oscars

Meryl Streep and Judi Dench got nasty. Kate Winslet stripped and Penelope Cruz padded her rear. But it is Helen Mirren and her prim silver curls who looks likely to reign on Oscar night.


Symantec plugs vulnerabilities in NetBackup

Holey night Symantec says it has fixed vulnerabilities in its NetBackup storage software identified by TippingPoint.â¦


For three days, 2 1/2-year-old Kevin Brown's chubby bare feet took him through acres of rugged pastures of grass taller than his head and around ponds where bobcats and coyotes roam.


Wartime comradeship heads new conciliation

A unique training programme in Londonderry will use events from the First World War, when nationalists and unionists fought side by side, to bring together Catholic and Protestant young people.


A $50,000 competition is launched to find the best way to tag the potentially dangerous Apophis asteroid.


The Caribbean island of Grenada took the full force of Hurricane Ivan when it was caught in the eye of the storm on Tuesday night.


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Blame the Internet's legacy systems if Jay Glatfelter falls asleep Thursday mornings.


Millions begin China holiday without power

WENGXIANG, China  - Millions of Chinese began the biggest holiday of the year without power on Wednesday but tens of thousands of stranded passengers had found trains, buses and planes to get back home for family reunions.


Officers hold man found on nearby railway line after Katie Johnson was shot outside Bamber Bridge pub


Florida suspends Allstate new policy sales

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  - Florida's insurance commissioner said on Wednesday he suspended Allstate Cos from writing new policies in the state because it had not fully complied with a subpoena to testify about its property insurance business.


Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit Thursday against two flu shot distributors, accusing them of offering the vaccine to hospitals in Houston, Dallas and Sherman at prices inflated up to 1,000 percent.


Amelie Mauresmo sank into her chair after losing the first set of the Wimbledon final and buried her face in a towel. Then Mauresmo straightened up and gave herself a little talking-to, deciding that this was the moment to cast off the burden of being known as a player who couldn't come through when it counted.


In third installment,'Blade' lacks fresh blood

One of the prime laws of the multiplex states that any action or horror movie series will devolve into ritualized violence, self-mocking camp, and egregious silliness by part three.


Farmers Seek Subsidies as U.S. Eats More Imports

In the face of new competition primarily from China, produce farmers have joined forces for the first time.


A security company warned on Thursday that a flaw in Microsoft Office could allow a denial-of-service attack to be executed on systems running somewhat older versions of the popular productivity suite.


Nepal pledges Muslim security after riots

KATHMANDU: Nepal pledged action on Friday against rioters who ransacked Muslim shrines and businesses following the murder of 12 Nepalese in Iraq, as a curfew kept the minority community away from weekly prayers.


EBay Inc warned that results for the current quarter and year would fall below Wall Street expectations, spoiling strong 2007 year-end results and the planned departure of long-serving Chief Executive Meg Whitman.


The west has created fertile ground for al-Qaida's growth

Comment is free: Soumaya Ghannoushi: The occupation has helped to pave the way for this presence in Palestine.


Beyonce was the undisputed leader heading into Tuesday's BET Awards. The 25-year-old singer-actress had a leading six nominations — twice as many as any other nominee, including female R&B artist, collaboration, video of the year and the viewers' choice award.


Shop4Tech.Com Listed As a Top 500 E-Retailer

Shop4Tech.com, an e-commerce site that sells optical storage devices and computer related products, was named for the second consecutive year as a Top 500 E-Retailer by Internet Retailer.


Stampeders' protest denied by CFL officials

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Canadian Football League denied a protest by the Calgary Stampeders Monday, but did admit that game officials made a mistake during Friday's game against the British Columbia Lions.


The Walt Disney Company said Thursday that it would cease operating its family-oriented mobile phone service at the end of the year.


No. 15 Louisville Blows Out South Florida

Stefan LeFors completed his first 13 passes, threw for one touchdown and ran for another in Louisville's 41-9 victory over South Florida on Friday night.


Space shuttle blasts off for space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis blasted off on a construction mission to the International Space Station on Friday, ending a three-month grounding to repair the ship's hail-battered fuel tank.


Deutsche Bank plans to eliminate 300 jobs from its investment banking unit amid market volatility.


And not just because the Cavaliers' 1-3-1 zone was too much for the visiting Wildcats, but because nothing - uncharacteristically - seemed to go right in a 78-60 loss to Virginia at University Hall in front of 7,792 fans, some of whom stormed the court


Rwanda Dismisses UN Report on Congo Arms Violation

Rwanda Tuesday dismissed a United Nations report accusing it of violating an arms embargo in war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which it has twice invaded in the past decade.


Ahmadinejad faces popularity test in Iran elections

Iran's anti-Western President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faces the first test of his popularity since coming to power 16 months ago with elections on Friday for local councils and a powerful clerical assembly.


Toyota Profit Slips in 2nd Fiscal Quarter

Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's biggest automaker, reported earnings slipped in the second fiscal quarter but posted a record profit for the first fiscal half as sales growth in North America, Europe and Japan offset losses from an unfavorable exchange rate.


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Jaguar workers have voted against striking in protest at the ending of car production at their historic factory in Coventry, it was announced today.


The Orange County Register, Calif., Gadgetress Column

By Tamara Chuang, The Orange County Register, Calif.  Jun. 5--MioNet   Rating: 3 (out of 5)    Purpose: Access your home computer when you're not at home.


MACK VICKERYWrote âRockinâ My Life Awayâ

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Mack Vickery, who wrote hits including George Straitâs âThe Firemanâ and Jerry Lee Lewisâ âRockinâ My Life Away,â died Tuesday of a heart attack, fellow songwriter Merle Kilgore said.


North Korea invites UN atomic agency chief to visit

UN atomic agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei said Friday that North Korea has invited him to visit for talks on Pyongyang's nuclear programme.


Tens of thousands of visitors will descend on Glasgow this weekend for football, music, running and neuroscience.


Soprattutto in Calabria, Sicilia e Sardegna


Three kidney brokers are arrested in what just might be the largest organ-selling scandal in history. In Bodyhack


Amazon.com Inc.'s (AMZN.O: Quote, Profile, Research) days as a hot-shot dot-com may be behind it as the Internet retailer's slowing growth makes its business suspiciously


Ford Pulls Even With Corker in Tennessee Senate Contest

CQPolitics.comÃ¢ÂÂs list of tossup Senate races continues to grow: The rating on the Tennessee contest for the seat of two-term Republican incumbent Bill Frist, the Senate majority leader, has been moved to No Clear Favorite from Leans Republican.


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No. 3 Bosnian Serb War Crimes Suspect Arrested

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 31 -- A former Bosnian Serb general whom U.N. prosecutors rank as the third-most-wanted war crimes fugitive in the Balkans was arrested on the Bosnia-Serbia border Thursday, Serbian officials said.


Sri Lanka's president offered to open peace talks with Tamil Tiger rebels on Friday even as security forces were locked in combat with the guerrillas.


Iraq's Kurdish leader refuses to meet the US secretary of state over Washington's stance on raids by Turkey.


China, Taiwan discuss direct air links for Chinese New Year

Representatives of China and Taiwan held talks on the possibility of allowing direct flights between the territories over the Chinese New Year holidays, an official said.


The best way for Kelsey Smith's friends to honor the slain teen is for them to dedicate themselves to changing themselves and a violent society, ministers at her memorial service said Tuesday.


"Net neutrality" is a technical concept that has protected online freedom. It's essentially the First Amendment for the Internet - allowing Web users to go where they want and do what they please online.


Investment fund struggles with bid for EMI music

British investment fund Terra Firma said Thursday it had attracted only 3.6 percent of the capital of British record label EMI with its takeover offer, worth 3.2 billion pounds (4.8 billion euros).


A slain American contractor feared for his life after turning whistleblower


NHL Labor Negotiations to Resume Tuesday

With two fruitless negotiating sessions behind them and only one month left before an NHL lockout, the league and the players association will return to the bargaining table Tuesday.


Texas Pacific, Cerberus submit bids for JVC: sources

Texas Pacific Group  and Cerberus   have submitted bids for control of struggling consumer  electronics firm JVC (6792.T), sources familiar with the matter  said on Monday.


Fed Meets on Ways to Curb Risky Mortgages

The Federal Reserve unveiled a proposal, expected to be endorsed later Tuesday, that would give people taking out home mortgages new protections against shady lending practices.


Prostate therapy's delay sets off a fight

WASHINGTON — When federal regulators delayed approving a promising new prostate cancer therapy, patients and the drug’s advocates reacted with more than disappointment.


Panel Urges Shuttle Mission to Help Hubble

Contradicting NASA policy in a long and bitter debate over science and safety, a panel of the National Academy of Sciences said Wednesday that the


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Iran's Bushehr Atomic Power Plant Faces More Delays

Iran on Sunday announced a further substantial delay in the long overdue project to complete its first nuclear power plant, part of a program which Washington says could be used to make atomic arms.


Decision to reduce troops bound to have positive impact: Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's announcement on reduction of troops in the state was bound to have a "positive impact" on the situation in Srinagar and hoped that the decision would


Dental-Vision Benefit Has a Home on the Web

A new Web site for federal employees and retirees launches on Monday -- Benefeds.com. Military veterans hold 25 percent of federal jobs, the OPM said yesterday in a report sent to Congress. George B. Gould , former director of legislative and political affairs for the National Association of Letter...


PHILADELPHIA _ Comcast Corp., buoyed again by the popularity of its triple-play package of voice, television and Internet service, said today its fourth-quarter net income tripled on strong revenue and subscriber growth, although it fell short of Wall Street estimates.


Mass abduction in Iraq, US general demands action

Gunmen in camouflage uniforms kidnapped about 30 Iraqis in Baghdad on Thursday in a brazen daylight attack that underlined a call by a top U.S. general for action to take back the streets from sectarian death squads.


Description: China's largest computer maker, Lenovo, is buying IBM's personal computer division for an estimated $1.75 billion.


With the federal election out of the way, the path has been cleared for a possible interest rate hike, but some economists don't expect rates to rise until next year.


The experts are calling for energy reforms. Why aren't the politicians?


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Microsoft Favored to Win Open Document Vote

Amid intense lobbying, Microsoft is expected to squeak out a victory this week to have its open document format, Office Open XML, recognized as an international standard.


A former Tennessee football player and his mother have decided to allow a lawsuit against them to proceed in a fight to try to protect coaches who cooperate with NCAA investigators.


Tony Blair has agreed to a deal with the U.S. to allow American interceptor missiles to be stationed on British soil, the Independent reported Sunday.


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La Roma recupera un pezzo: "Tenevo in modo particolare a scusarmi con il mister e di conseguenza con la squadra". CufrÃ¨ in dubbio per domenica. ROMA, 11 novembre 2004 - Del Neri comincia a recuperare qualche pezzo.


She plays Hannah Montana, and was born Destiny Hope Cyrus, but now she's officially Miley Ray Cyrus.  Given the nickname "Smiley" when she was growing up, Entertainment Tonight reports that the 15-year-old has legally changed her name to Miley to ref...


The loan exhibition at this yearâs San Francisco Fall Antiques Show includes Frances Elkins chairs, a lacquered vase by Jean Dunand, a Fritz Henningsen armchair and contemporary seating by Frank Gehry.


When the Colorado Rockies approached Theo Epstein six weeks ago about a possible deal for Todd Helton, the Red Sox general manager figured he would listen. After all, having Helton would give the Red Sox a drop-dead batting order -- lots of runs -- to go with a drop-dead starting rotation.


Goodrich Optical Technology Enables First Viewing of Light From Planets Outside Our Solar System

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 12  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NASA's Spitzer Telescope recently utilized technology developed by Goodrich Corporation  to capture enough light from planets outside our solar system to identify the molecular make-up of the planets' atmospheres.


Red Zone Just Scored = Possession | All Times Eastern

No question he'll pound it. That's the foundation of his philosophy and the Redskins will be successful. They will use Portis to open up other areas of the offense and they should have a big game.


Anheuser-Busch plans to debut souped-up beer in attempt to revive ...

In an effort to revive flattening sales and attract new drinkers, Anheuser-Busch is unveiling a new concoction - a fruity-smelling beer, spiked with caffeine, guarana and ginseng.


Vitali Klitschko will make his first defence of his World Boxing Council heavyweight belt on Saturday against beefed-up challenger Danny Williams who weighed in at a record-equalling 122kg on Thursday.


Even if you don't suffer from claustrophobia or fear of insects, this movie may not be worth the trip.


In a deal aimed at helping corporate IT decision-makers feel more comfortable about moving to open-source software offerings, Hewlett-Packard Co. will now provide first-call support for JBoss Inc.'s open-source application server.


Iraq breaks with past as new flag is raised

Iraq's temporary new national flag was raised over the country's parliament for the first time on Tuesday, trumpeted by the government as a break with the past and a step towards reconciliation.


Colombia is to seek the extradition of an Israeli mercenary arrested in Russia.


Milan authorities ban an all-female "Last supper" ad inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's fresco.


Japan's Nikkei share average closed  higher for the first time in three sessions Monday, as a weaker  yen against the dollar helped auto exporters such as Honda  Motor Co. Ltd.


Non-league Exeter hold Man Utd in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford.


In IMF talks, US shifts toward debt-forgiveness pact

WASHINGTON With public pledges and in private conversations, Britain managed over the weekend to move the United States closer to full forgiveness of the debts of the poorest countries during the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International


Teenagers who smoke, or whose pregnant mother smoked, are at risk of hearing problems, a study claims.


Management and pilots break off talks, making liquidation more likely.


Triathlon: Carter's victory thrills family watching from home

"He just deserves it. It's been a long time coming," she told the Herald from the couple's home in Auckland soon after the race.


IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup

AUGUST 17, 2004  - IBM today launched a new one-to-four-way midrange Power5 server that features higher performance and several configurations to meet a wide range of user needs.


Seattle returns home after two huge road wins

The road no longer looks so long to the Seattle Seahawks after wins on consecutive cross-country trips on which they logged nearly 10,000 miles.


French-speaking politicians see a better chance of claiming the top job in the country's upcoming election, but the favorites remain Flemish


Peres facing attack from Labor MKs over continued talks with Likud

Labor Party Chair Shimon Peres is facing growing opposition from his party over his decision to continue coalition talks with Likud despite the Likud convention's resolution last week against bringing Labor into the government.


Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric meets Sunni leader

Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani met the country's Sunni vice president on Thursday for the first time to discuss a new initiative aimed at uniting feuding politicians.


Diversified manufacturer Tyco International Ltd.  on Tuesday said quarterly net profit slipped on charges to pare debt and sell assets, and its shares fell 4 percent on lower-than-expected sales and rising inventory.


Cambridge Antibody wins royalties case; shares surge

LONDON, December 20  - Cambridge Antibody Technology plc (CAT.ISE) has won a court ruling against its US partner Abbott Laboratories (ABT).


The 41-year-old lefthander pitched six strong innings and shut down the Indians for the second time in a week, leading the Minnesota Twins to an 8-1 victory Saturday.


Japanâs economy grew 0.9 percent in the last quarter of 2007, double the expected rate, the government said Thursday.


Racially divided "Survivor" slips from past debuts

The controversial new format of the  CBS reality show "Survivor" -- dividing teams of contestants by  race -- proved the series' least-watched debut episode since  its first season, Nielsen Media Research reported on Friday.


The trial of five men and a company accused of manslaughter in relation to the Hatfield rail crash begins.


Monster Hurricane Ivan Rips Jamaica, Aims at Cuba

KINGSTON, Jamaica  - Hurricane Ivan, one of the  most powerful storms to batter the Caribbean, killed at least  16 people in Jamaica, where it wrecked houses and washed away  roads on Saturday, but appeared to have spared the island the  devastation wrought on Grenada.


Hurricane Ivan strengthens as it approaches Jamaica

The storm is packing winds of 160 miles per hour. That makes it a Category Five storm, the strongest on the scale. Ivan is swirling about 450 miles southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, and could make landfall there Friday.


U.S. Trade Deficit Grew to Another Record in â06

Americans last year imported $763.6 billion more worth of goods than they exported, the government reported.


Congress approves offshore drilling bill

Hours before adjourning for the  year, the U.S. Congress on Saturday sent President George W.  Bush legislation that would open 8.3 million acres in the Gulf  of Mexico to oil and natural gas drilling and redistribute  billions of dollars in royalties to four Gulf states.


Ukrainian Southern Group Set to Take Control of Kiev's Energy

Ukrainian southern group set to take control of capital city's energy Zerkalo Nedeli, Kiev 21 Aug 04 The owners of the Zaporizhzhya steelworks are set to take over Kiev's energy supply, a serious weekly has ...


Madrid, 11:08 - CALCIO, MARCA: SFIDA MILAN-CHELSEA PER RONALDINHO

La crisi tra Ronaldinho e il Barcellona fa felice i pretendenti dell'asso brasiliano: due su tutti, ...


Justin Morneau homered three times in the second game of a doubleheader and the Minnesota Twins capped a huge day on offense by routing the Chicago White Sox 12-0 on Friday night.


Just when you thought press coverage of the presidential race couldn't get any dirtier and uglier, a media monolith turns Decision 2004 into a mud-slinging, sh*t-smearing partisan mission.


N.D. Man Charged in Hammer Attack, Chase

MANDAN, N.D. - A man faces terrorizing and aggravated assault charges after allegedly beating another man with a hammer and chasing a naked woman through a mobile home park.


Bush Signs Bill Boosting Aid to Students

WASHINGTON -- President Bush on Thursday signed legislation designed to make college more affordable for students from poor and middle-class families, swallowing objections to a bill that enjoyed veto-proof majorities in Congress.


China To Severely Punish Internet Porn Producers

China is cracking down on people who engage in the production of pornographic materials by means of the internet, mobile communication terminals and "phone-sex", according to a report by Xinhua news agency.


The Nashville Tennessean reports Spurrier has agreed to take over at South Carolina if Lou Holtz retires. Spurrier won a national championship and six SEC championships in 12 seasons at Florida before leaving to take the Washington Redskins job.


Britney's new single a fledgling hit at radio

Not all the news is bad for Britney  Spears, who seemingly can't do anything right these days.


ECB's Trichet vows to stop knock-on inflation rises

The European Central Bank will not hesitate to act to stop higher oil and food prices driving broader inflation, President Jean-Claude Trichet told a European Parliament committee on Wednesday.


THOUSAND OAKS, California -- Tiger Woods and Colin Montgomerie shared a two-shot lead after the second round of the World Challenge golf tournament.


Classes reopen in Beslan, Russia, 2 weeks after terrifying hostage seizure

BESLAN, Russia  - Children returned to schools in this grief-stricken southern Russian town Wednesday for the first time since heavily armed militants seized more than 1,200 hostages at a school two weeks ago in a raid that shocked Russia and the world.


Bologna, 17:47 - CALCIO, BOLOGNA-UDINESE 2-2 IN AMICHEVOLE

E' finita 2-1 l'amichevole tra Bologna e Udinese giocata al Dall'Ara. Emiliani in vantaggio al 12' c...


NEW DELHI, Oct. 22 -- Uncertainty over the civilian nuclear pact between India and the United States continued Monday, after a crucial two-hour meeting between political parties in New Delhi ended with an agreement to meet again in November.


Kelis was charged early Friday with trying to disrupt an undercover police operation by screaming racial profanities and rushing toward two female officers posing as prostitutes, authorities said.


Emma-Jane Kirby shares an evocative trip down memory lane with a woman who, as a young girl, was part of the French Resistance in London.


Brazil and Germany tie in World Cup rematch

Berlin, Germany (Sports Network) - Germany and Brazil played to a 1-1 draw Wednesday in a rematch of the 2002 World Cup final. The friendly was the first home match for new German coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who


Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif was arrested and deported to Saudi Arabia on Monday within hours of arriving home from exile, vowing to end the rule of President Pervez Musharraf.


Chinese state media on Sunday blasted a Pentagon report on Beijing's defense plans as distorted and insulting, and said the gap between wealthy countries' military might and China's is growing, not shrinking.


MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 10 (Ticker) -- Much to the pleasure of the Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their struggles in the state of Tennessee.


Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has signed  a deal to sell its automotive business to an entity formed by  The Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners for about  $1.165 billion, Cooper said on Friday.


Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on Wednesday plunged headfirst into the controversial waters of comparing the benefits and advantages of the Windows platform with Unix and Linux in an executive e-mail he sent to customers, partners and subscribers.


New Yorkers in a flap over shock eviction

For more than a decade, the Fifth Avenue hawks have brought a touch of the wild to Manhattan's concrete canyons. The raptors that captured the hearts of a city inspired a documentary, a book and reams of newsprint.


Property Rights Law May Alter Oregon Landscape

Under the measure, property owners who can prove that environmental or zoning rules have hurt their investments can force the government to compensate them.


PC users are being warned about a password-stealing virus that hides deep inside Windows.


VIERA, Fla., Feb. 18 -- In some ways, the season Cristian Guzman endured in 2006 was as bad as a player could have, sitting at home idly watching television while his teammates played major league baseball. Out the entire season with a shoulder injury, Guzman only occasionally joined the Washington Nationals at RFK Stadium, and when he did, he was an outsider, not on the field taking grounders during batting practice, not even in the dugout during games....


Former Gov. John G. Rowland's top aide, Peter Ellef, was charged in a sweeping grand jury indictment. Thursday that linked Ellef, his son, and construction magnate William Tomasso in a conspiracy


Ryanair has announced a deal allowing passengers to use their mobile phones and Blackberries while in flight.


India, Pak officials discuss nuclear CBMs

India and Pakistan on Tuesday held talks on nuclear confidence building measures aimed at reducing the risk of accidental war and promoting strategic stability.


Ascoli Piceno, 14:50 - CALCIO, ASCOLI: TAIBI FIRMA BIENNALE

L'Ascoli ha ufficializzato l'acquisto a titolo definitivo del portiere Massimo Taibi, 37 anni. Taibi...


Writers Vote to End Strike, Putting Hollywood Back to Work

Hollywoodâs writers made it official, ending their bitterly fought strike at the 100-day mark by an overwhelming margin.


Near complete results show that PM Serge Sarkisian wins Armenia's presidential poll, but his main rival cries foul.


Bush Stepping Up Attacks as Kerry Weighs Response

HILLICOTHE, Ohio, Sept. 10 - As President Bush on Friday leveled one of his strongest attacks on Senator John Kerry's position on Iraq, Kerry advisers said they had agreed on the need to ratchet up their campaign


Slip of the tongue - or the brain Comment The UK Developer launch of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office System was pretty impressive, as such things usually are.â¦


Straw to attend Holocaust ceremony in Poland

British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will visit the former Nazi death camp at Auschwitz in Poland to mark the 60th anniversary of its liberation during World War II, his office said.


Giggs 'dived' claims Celtic keeper Boruc

Celtic's Polish keeper Artur Boruc claims Ryan Giggs dived to earn Manchester United a pivotal penalty in Wednesday's Champions League Group F opener.


CME Group Inc , the world's largest derivatives exchange, hopes to broaden its reach by adding the energy and precious metals mart Nymex , the companies said on Monday.


Kosmix.com : Search Start-up Looking for âMeaningâ in Search Queries

What do Stanford grads Anand and Venky have in common with Google founders, Larry and Sergie? One, they were batch mates. And two, they are into the prolific and perhaps most competitive of web domains, Search. Kosmix.com, the topical search engine, founded by the Indian duo attempts to resolve the Gordian knot of “meaning” in a [...]


This full-blown interpreted programming language lets you write large, complex programs without having to mess with compiling and linking.


Study: Steroids Could Increase Pro Sluggers' Home Runs by 50 Percent

A Tufts University physicist finds that steroids could increase home runs for a professional baseball player by 50 percent.


Developers and game makers are gathering in San Francisco to debate the industry's future.


US Marines of the 1st Division prepare for a patrol outside Fallujah, Iraq, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004. American forces are preparing for a major assault on Fallujah in an effort to restore control to a swath of


Redesigned Saturn VUE Passes Rollover Test

The redesigned Saturn VUE passed the government's rollover test with a score similar to other sport utility vehicles, federal regulators said Monday.


The increasing use of laptop computers could produce a generation of men with fertility problems, a new study suggests. The study by US researchers in the journal Human Reproduction found laptops increased the temperature of the scrotum by almost 3Â°C.


Vivisimo Search Engine Clusty Offers More Targeted Search

Vivisimo this week unveiled Clusty.com, the first full-service search engine site powered completely by Vivismioâs breakthrough clustering technology.


John R. Pepper II, co-founder of the first nationwide radio station with programming targeting a black audience, has died. He was 91.


Safety experts say first responders should be trained to deal with high-voltage battery systems and undeployed airbags in a crashed hybrid. In Autopia.


Ukraine's Yushchenko calls for EU membership talks

Ukrainian President Viktor Yush-chenko called on the EU to commit by 2007 to membership talks for his country.


The United States agrees to wait after a deadline expires for all EU member states to lift restrictions on GM crops.


French hostages far from Iraq war zones: FM

Two French journalists being held hostage in Iraq for three months have been taken away from war zones and their lives are not in danger, French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said.


How a Cheney ally helped soften the Pentagonâs report on pre-war intel.


Italian police have recovered an ancient Greek temple dug up in southern Italy by a construction crew who had dumped or looted the prized artifacts and begun to pour cement over the ruins, authorities said Tuesday.


At least six people have been killed and 40 injured in a train automobile collision west of London, the BBC reported late Saturday.


Le soluzioni devono partire dalla tenuta dei conti


Intervistata da Fazio, si confessa e parla di pace


Anche Carmen Consoli a mega-concerto di Addis Abeba


U.S. tests joint military bases in Romania

MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania  - The United States and Romania have started military training exercises to test installations that will become the first U.S. facilities in the former Soviet bloc, a plan opposed by Russia.


Pioneer soft porn filmmaker Russ Meyer, whose âskin flicksâ gained a cult following, has died at his home in the Hollywood Hills, aged 82.


U.S. retail sales dipped in August  and the most comprehensive gauge of the U.S. international  trade gap widened to a record in the second quarter, government  reports on Tuesday showed.


Fair shares for all Acer's president has called for a fairer division of the spoils in the PC industry this morning, but stopped short of pointing the finger at any profit hoggers.â¦


Up to four million Iraqis living overseas are preparing to register to vote in Iraq's first post-Saddam elections.


Barbra Streisand to open European tour in Zurich

After canceling a Rome performance  that would have launched an upcoming European tour, Barbra  Streisand plans to kick off her first continental concert  series in Switzerland, organizers said on Tuesday.


Local clergy steadfast in support for gay Episcopal bishop

Episcopal clergymen in Central New Jersey yesterday weclomed further discussions about their faith but showed no sign of giving in to an Anglican Church commission that urged the US Episcopal Church not to elect any more gay bishops.


Rock godfathers The Who headline at Glastonbury on Sunday with persistent rain turning the rural English meadows which host the world's biggest greenfield music and arts festival into a high-spirited mudbath.


A bus taking Greek high school students to watch the Paralympics smashed into a truck loaded with glass Monday, killing seven teenage passengers and injuring 30 other people, police said.


A former rebel leader was elected Kosovo's prime minister Wednesday, vowing that the province is only weeks away from independence and calling on Serbia to give up its claim to the territory.


Mozilla Firefox is the Web browser you have been waiting for as an alternative to Microsoftâs Internet Explorer. If you are fed up with security warnings, virus threats and endless security patches from Microsoft, then switch to Firefox - now.


Ukraine's presidential candidates are to debate live on TV, a week before the re-run of the contested ballot.


It was an American, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who famously reflected that "old soldiers never die; they just fade away."


The worm, which was identified earlier this year as the first ever widely circulated worm to target mobile devices, attempts to use the Bluetooth wireless protocol to spread a second Trojan, known


Pupils benefit from having worked with creative people such as writers and fashion designers, Ofsted says.


Google Stock Sale Delayed as SEC Doesn't Act on IPO

Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc.'s plan to sell shares today in an initial public offering was delayed because the US Securities and Exchange Commission didn't act on the company's request to approve its stock registration.


E' stato chiuso il portello fra Iss e lo shuttle


China closed down 1,600 Internet cafes between February and August and imposed 100 million yuan, or 12 million US dollars, worth of fines for allowing children to play violent or adult-only games and other violations.


Fujitsu wants 287,000 Sony batteries back

Global recall total pushes past 7.6m Fujitsu has become the latest notebook computer manufacturer to ask its customers to send back batteries made by Sony. Acer may be about to do the same.â¦


Smithfield Foods Net Soars, but Hormel Profit Tumbles

Smithfield Foods, the worldâs biggest hog and turkey producer, reported yesterday that quarterly net income doubled on rising beef and pork sales. Hormel Foods said its profit fell on higher costs to make Spam meat products and bacon bits.


April durables orders weak, jobless claims rise

New orders for U.S. durable goods rose by a weaker-than-expected 0.6 percent in April as volatile transportation orders fell, while initial claims for jobless benefits rose by 15,000 in the latest week, government reports showed on Thursday.


Fishing Rodeo May Return to Gulfport Harbor in '08: Event May Be Held at Home Base Next Year

By Al Jones, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Jun. 27--GULFPORT -- The 59th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo begins Saturday at the Harrison County Fairgrounds for the second straight year.


Salsomaggiore, 18:42 - CALCIO, SACCHI: LA JUVE LOTTERA' SUBITO PER LO SCUDETTO

Intervistato da Tv Parma a Salsomaggiore Terme, dve ha presenziato a uno stage di allenatori diletta...


Two youths are given detention sentences for the manslaughter of a man they dumped in a Lincolnshire river.


Bush: Terror plot could have killed many

President Bush said Saturday that a scheme to blow up several flights between Britain and the United States was carefully planned and well-advanced, with the potential to cause "death on a massive scale."


Regulators hailed the arrests, made during a nationwide crackdown on tainted food, drugs and agricultural products, as a major step forward for consumer safety.


Parents release video message addressed to their daughter as they face Christmas without her


If the Midshipmen (8-3) win the 107th Army-Navy game Saturday would, they will capture the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy outright for the fourth straight year and make the senior class the first in school history to go 8-0 against Army and Air Force.


Microsoft's Passport fails to travel far as Web strategy

Microsoft is abandoning one of its most controversial attempts to dominate the Internet after rival companies banded together to oppose it and consumers failed to embrace it.


An Alitalia flight that was preparing to leave Rome's main airport for London was evacuated Saturday after officials received a bomb threat, but police later said it was a false alarm.


PayPal CTO: Security, mobility to spur growth

InfoWorld - PayPal's Chief Technology Officer, Scott Thompson, is a prime example of what might be called the "payments geek."


Britain confirms involvement in Czech probe of BAE Systems

Britain's Serious Fraud Office confirmed that it was involved in an investigation into defence group BAE Systems' dealings in the Czech Republic.


Under Intense Security, Iraqis Gather for 3-Day Conference

Delegates from across Iraq gathered today in Baghdad at a three-day national conference intended to bring a taste of democratic debate to the country.


After the lurid stories, Black still faces judgment day

The story could hardly be more dramatic. Over 513 pages, former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Richard Breeden accuses former Telegraph owner Lord Black and his fellow executives of systematically


Procter & Gamble Co. sold its Sure deodorant line yesterday , saying the 33-year-old brand no longer fits the company's strategy of focusing on products with a global reach.


Food and consumer goods giant Unilever has shocked investors by reining in expectations for full-year profit growth to under five percent due to stiff competitor pressure and poor weather.


The Department of Justice issues an indictment against W.R. Grace and seven executives.


KnowledgePlanet Chief Leaves With New Goal in Mind

By David DeKok, The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pa.  Sep. 3--When Alan Todd last left a technology company, he started a new  one. He called that phase of his life Alan Todd 2.0.


Supporters of Rival Candidates in Ukraine to Meet

Demands for a new runoff vote in Ukraine are growing, after Parliament voted Saturday to declare the results of last Sunday's presidential election invalid.


Corps aims to shift Big Easy levee funds

The Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to divert up to $1.3 billion for levee repairs from the Mississippi River's East Bank, which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, to the West Bank, where tens of thousands of people have resettled.


For Knight, His 900th Victory Will Be Nothing Special

When Bob Knight, a Hall of Fame coach, gets victory No. 900, he will join the former Texas coach Jody Conradt and Tennesseeâs Pat Summitt as the only members of the N.C.A.A. Division I club.


Think you can trade your way to riches? Try a dose of reality.


Movie Review | 'The Price of Sugar': Sugar Caneâs Bitter Harvest in the Dominican Republic

âThe Price of Sugarâ is a muckraking documentary about Haitians lured into a form of indentured servitude on sugar plantations in the Dominican Republic.


A four-day partial car ban reduced air pollution in Beijing by up to 20%, Chinese officials say.


Greenspan: Economy Regaining Some Traction

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Wednesday the economy has "regained some traction" after a late spring slowdown that was triggered by a sharp spike in oil prices.    Greenspan's moderately upbeat forecast was likely to cement expectations that the central bank will raise interest rates for a third time when Fed policy-makers meet in two weeks...


Texas Challenger Links Opponent to Rather

WASHINGTON Sept. 24, 2004 - A Texas congressional candidate has launched a television campaign ad linking his opponent to beleaguered CBS news anchor Dan Rather.


Big bundle Mandriva has opened its download doors for business the latest version of its desktop Linux operating system.â¦


Bolton manager Sam Allardyce says striker Wayne Rooney should have been given his marching orders during Manchester United's 2-0 win.


E' il 58/o sequestro nel Paese dall'inizio dell'anno


U.S. commander says no military solution to Iraq

U.S. and Iraqi security forces cannot solve the problem of violence in Iraq without political action and reconciliation with some militant groups, the U.S. commander in Iraq said on Thursday.


Roma, 12:49 - BASKET, LOTTOMATICA ROMA: VINTE CAUSE CONTRO PESIC E TRENT

Il Collegio Permanente di Conciliazione ed Arbitrato della Lega Basket ha accolto il ricorso propost...


Divers may have found the wreck of a ship from the last foreign invasion of mainland Britain, over 200 years ago.


Senate Rejects Changes in Immigration Bill

The Senate narrowly rejected two proposals today that would have upset the delicate compromise embodied in a bipartisan bill to overhaul the nationâs immigration laws.


Palestinian teenager blows himself up in Tel Aviv market; 3 killed

A Palestinian teenager laden with explosives walked into a crowded outdoor market and blew himself up Monday, killing three Israelis, wounding 32 and scattering bloody vegetables and spices along the ground.


Major labor endorsements made in the 2008 Democratic presidential primary:


Synchronoss Technologies to Speak at Deutsche Bank Growth Conference

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCR), the premier provider of  on-demand transaction management software utilized by Tier One  communications service providers, today announced that its Chief  Executive Officer and President, Stephen G. Waldis, and Chief Financial  Officer, Lawrence R.


MARK COLVIN: Qantas might have posted yet another record profit, but the national carrier's boss, Geoff Dixon, claims earnings are being hampered by unfair subsidies for international carriers allowed to fly in and out of Australia.


Microsoft's entry into the blogging realm with MSN Spaces will cause an exponential growth in popularity for the Web-based communications technology.


More Than 15,000 Species Said to Be Facing Extinction

More than 15,000 species, from sharks to frogs to fir trees, are facing extinction and the total is rising faster than ever before, conservationists and scientists said Wednesday.


Hurd has transformed HP into a growth company, but the success is being overshadowed by scandal.


Briton 'tried to smuggle in missiles to down US planes'

Armed police with bomb-sniffing dogs guarded the federal courthouse in Newark, New Jersey, yesterday as an Indian-born British businessman stood trial accused of attempting to smuggle surface-to-air missiles ...


The horrors in Darfur mark this century's first great venture in genocide, but they are not the first such action perpetrated by the National Islamic Front (NIF) regime ruling Sudan.


Tennis: Hewitt sets record as Australia take 2-0 Davis Cup lead

PERTH, Australia, (AFP ): Lleyton Hewitt became the most successful singles player in Australian Davis Cup history following a straight sets blitz of Moroccan Medhi Tahiri in the Davis Cup World Group relegation tie at Perth's Royal Kings Park tennis club


David Terrell and several teammates raised their hands in triumph as referee Terry McAulay began to make the announcement. To the shock and dismay of the entire Bears sideline, McAulay's words were no cause for celebration.


Domani quarta uscita, missione forse prolungata di 24 ore


'Boisterous' Soldier Buried at Arlington

Staff Sgt. Darren J. Cunningham, a 22-year Army veteran who was described by friends and family as gregarious and fun-loving, was buried yesterday under gray skies at Arlington National Cemetery.


Al-Zarqawi attacks the 'silent' scholars

THE insurgent leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has attacked Muslim clerics for failing to support attacks on United States-led forces in Iraq.


SwedenÂs Governing Party Voted Out After 12 Years

Voters rejected SwedenÂs longtime prime minister for a conservative who has pledged to revise the welfare state.


Elena Bovina of Russia outlasted Nathalie Dechy of France 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 and won the Pilot Pen tennis tournament Saturday. Bovina, seeded seventh, won her third WTA title.


MG Rover's Longbridge factory in Birmingham is due to reopen on Tuesday under Chinese ownership.


PGA gets back into swing with early tee time

As starting lines go, you'd be hard pressed to come up with a better one than this slice of paradise in the Hawaiian Islands. It's where the PGA Tour will begin its 2005 season today with the annual Mercedes Championship, a select field of 31 contestants teeing it up amid warm tropical breezes on the Plantation Course ...


Era appena scesa dall'auto con il padre, in via Caravaggioun uomo armato di pistola l'ha portata via con un complice                                          Incubo a Reggio Emilia Rapita una bambina di 20 mesi


Rob Richards' Blog: PHP, Oracle and SELinux

Rob Richards mentioned in a previous book review about some of the issues he was having getting the Oracle extension enabled on his Fedora 8 system. Well, he's come back after doing some more testing/compiling and has found some resolution to his issues.   I really didn't need to get it running, but the sheer fact that I tried it and it wouldn't work, pissed me off enough to spend some time getting it resolved. Hopefully this helps anyone else having the same problem. I am currently using instant client 11.1, but I did try the 10.2 version with the same results.   He steps through the process he followed - tracking down the missing libaio files, correcting an issue with SELinux loading the Oracle libraries and his realization: he just needed to allow text relocation. Included in the post are the command line calls that'd need to be made to make it all happen.


Data-Storage Manufacturer Quantum to Consolidate North American Operations

By Wayne Heilman, The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colo.  Feb. 14--Data-storage manufacturer Quantum Corp. is consolidating its  North American operations in Colorado Springs and plans to add 70 employees to  its 350-person local work force.


Masses are held in Bethlehem and Rome as millions of Christians around the world mark the birth of Jesus Christ.


Members of rival Christian orders trade blows at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.


Relatives lose right to block organ donations in UK

Families will lose the right to block   their relatives' wish to donate their organs under reforms,   which come into force on Friday.


Google, Big Ten schools team in effort to digitize books

Eleven Midwestern university libraries have agreed to work with Google Inc. to create digital versions of up to 10 million books in their collections.


The UN children's fund urges young orphans of the disaster to be prioritised ahead of an aid summit.


Dopo un mese di relativa calma, lo spettro della violenza tra israeliani e palestinesi Ã¨ tornato a minacciare lâancora debole processo di pace e le elezioni per la successione di Yasser Arafat alla guida dellâAutoritÃ  nazionale palestinese.


-- Michael Phelps and his teammates on the 2008 U.S. Olympic swimming team will be overseen by two veterans used to handling superstars. Eddie Reese of Texas and Jack Bauerle of Georgia have been chosen head coaches for the Beijing Games, The Associated Press has learned.


Hundreds of Swedes paused outside a department store Saturday to remember their former foreign minister, a popular politician who was stabbed and killed by a mentally ill man while shopping one year ago.


CAIRO -- A swarm of pink-bodied locusts descended on Egypt's capital Wednesday, sending residents scurrying for cover as the swarms banged against windows and dropped onto cars.


Fires pushed by gale-force winds tore through more parched forests, swallowed villages and scorched the edges of Athens on Saturday, with ashes raining onto the Acropolis. The death toll rose to at least 49 and the government declared a nationwide state of emergency.


Wyse Demonstrates 'PC Experience' Software Suite for Desktop Virtualization

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Jan. 31  /PRNewswire/ -- Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing, today demonstrated a breakthrough software suite for desktop virtualization, delivering a rich PC experience on a simple and cost-effective thin computing device.


A judge should order the destruction of two condo towers being built for an oceanfront resort that carries the name of Donald Trump, according to a lawsuit filed by a Miami architect who claims the billionaire and a hotel developer took his design.


Novell Inc. is reporting a big turnaround in its financial picture. The networking company is reporting a third-quarter profit of $23.